Reviews
Paul Rudd Gives Best Performance of his Career in Charming ‘Our Idiot Brother’ (****)
Our Idiot Brother is a charming film about family dynamics, featuring Paul Rudd as a lovable loser. But Rudd also delivers his best performance ever, including a shockingly dynamic scene that delivers dramatically on the themes of the film. »
Ensemble Cast Makes ‘Horrible Bosses’ Among the Year’s Funniest Films (5/5 stars)
Horrible Bosses does an effective job creating a familiar premise and twisting it in ways that seem fresh, delivering a riotous ensemble comedy that is among the year's funniest films. The true strength of the film is the on-screen chemistry by the three male leads, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudekis. »
‘Bad Teacher’ is the Funniest Film of the Year (so far…)
Bad Teacher features a cast of creative professionals with which we're familiar, and in nearly every way they rate with high marks in front and behind the camera. I found the movie to be hilarious and greatly enjoyed the film. »
Review: Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop
Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop is a fascinating portrait of an entertainer‘s exhausting journey, both in distance and in spirit. Even in unflattering tense moments, O’Brien has allowed cameras to capture his 3-month tour in the wake of his much-publicized Tonight Show meltdown. »
Your Quest for Fun Leads to ‘Your Highness’ (****)
Fans of the Danny McBride's previous roles as arrogant Taekwondo instructor Fred Simmons, or arrogant pitcher Kenny Powers will see plenty of parallels to Prince Thadeous in Your Highness. But, give Danny McBride credit: he knows what works for him. »
Uneven ‘Hall Pass’ is Worth a Look
Hall Pass has some funny moments and several great characters that are well worth seeking out, but you might be better off waiting for home video than blowing $11 at the theatre. »
Helms, Reilly Shine in ‘Cedar Rapids’ - Best Film So Far in 2011 (****)
Though it might at first glance appear that Ed Helms' new film Cedar Rapids is mining familiar territory, this is no "Hangover 1.5." If you're looking for a great time with some fun characters and you're up for a little life-lesson in friendship then Cedar Rapids is a no risk policy. »
‘The Dilemma’ Review: Caught Between a Vaughn Comedy and Character Study
'The Dilemma' is faced between a balance of Vince Vaughn studio comedy and dark relationship drama. It's not a bad film, but with the talent involved, it should have been a great one. »
Fun ‘Green Hornet’ is a Superhero ‘Superbad’ (Review)
The Green Hornet is a fun movie, but not excellent, whereas something like The Dark Knight is excellent but not necessarily fun. I'd say it's this year's Kick-Ass. »
‘Little Fockers’: Enjoyable but Uneven Sequel
Ben Stiller leads an overstuffed cast in 'Little Fockers', a bag of mixed results that works best when treading familiar ground. »