Only when left to their own devices do the film’s stars enter the less manic, more heartfelt realm of the book.
Throughout, Midnight Sun’s tone vacillates jarringly between corny, broad humor and unrestrained treacle.
12 Strong inevitably proceeds as a jaunty imperial adventure through the wilds of northern Afghanistan.
Unimaginatively directed and indifferently shot, the film never establishes a distinctive voice for itself.
This sequel makes the most of Harry and Lloyd’s broadly neutered existence.
Do you remember weekends in nature with the Boy Scouts? If so, you’re increasingly in the minority.
The generous heaping of extras rightfully focus on the inventive comedic spirit of the film.
Like many almost-great comedies, 21 Jump Street is frontloaded with the best go-for-broke gags and lines.
The Lorax’s CG style is reminiscent of Horton Hears a Who!, but boasts greater vibrancy.
The Other Guys isn’t simply a straight Cop Out-style parody.
Killers is borderline thoughtful in its consideration of how we define ourselves in the present despite the past.
The film has an excellent pedigree, but when it poops it stinks of a Tim Allen movie.