Reviews
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. »
Deliver yourself to ‘Due Date’ (****)
Todd Phillips continues with the right formula in Due Date starring Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galfininakis. »
Jason Bateman Takes over in ‘The Switch’
Jason Bateman possibly gives his best performance in The Switch since Arrested Development »
Ferrell and Wahlberg Charm in ‘The Other Guys’
The Other Guys may not be as funny as Anchorman or Step Brothers. It may not even be the year’s funniest comedy , but it symbolizes the bounce-back year and gives fans great excitement for the future of the Pack. »
‘Middle Men’ Worth a Look for Luke Wilson Fans
Middle Men is a well-intentioned attempt at an quirky crime drama about the early days of selling pornography on the internet, and is worth a look if you're a fan of Wilson or the genre or subject matter. »
‘Scott Pilgrim’ is a Visually Stunning Comedy Classic
In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Michael Cera's usual prototype is updated into a cartoonish action hero, headlining a razor-sharp all-star cast in one of the year's best films. But the real star is director Edgar Wright, who elevates himself as one of comedy's most visionary filmmakers. »
Hilarious ‘Dinner for Schmucks’ is Best Farce in Years
Dinner for Schmucks pairs Steve Carell and Paul Rudd for the third time and the results are a hilarious film that is the best farce in years. »
‘Dinner for Schmucks’ Preview Review
I caught a free advanced screening in Boston about two weeks ago. After seeing the film, I was pleasantly surprised that it was funnier than the trailers made it out to be and not as mean-spirited. However, I would not call it this year’s Hangover. »
Reilly, Tomei Lead Accolades for ‘Cyrus’ (****)
Mark and Jay Duplass bring their brand of improvizational filmmaking to the world of the Frat Pack with their indie comedy Cyrus, with mixed but mostly positive results. »