Once things get moving, it’s smooth sailing to the double-shocker of a denouement.
It’s a flashy, pre-fab product, but the animators are given enough space to create moments of genuine artistry.
Michael Winterbottom’s documentary is more about hyping Russell Brand as a constituent for the people than locating the means for sustained economic transformation.
Ondi Timoner’s film gives English comedian turned “activist” Russell Brand a free pass.
The Emperor’s New Clothes suggests that Russell Brand has picked up a few tactics from Michael Moore.
The film smartly avoids the sort of cynical hijinks that characterize the majority of Vegas-set flicks, though it can’t come up with anything more compelling to place in its stead.
The script’s jumble of plot asides and family-friendly pandering is enough to make you want to root for a hero.
Katy Perry: Part of Me only succeeds in illuminating Perry’s good nature.
Rock of Ages eventually ends, but that doesn’t change the fact that enduring it feels like eternal torture.
Winer’s remake of Arthur is given a suitable but by no means impressive transfer by Warner Home Video.
The new version of Arthur will be inevitably saddled by the ghost of its predecessor.
Throughout its arduous and prosaic narrative, Hop only shows momentary glimmers of life.
You should probably cross Sandy Powell off the list right off.
The film works as a revealing story of redemption for a “super villain” that can’t help but be a great father.
Julie Taymor’s film isn’t as disastrous as it could have been, though it does fundamentally fail Shakespeare’s play.
Just about everyone plays second fiddle to the costumes and set design that are Taymor’s trademark.
The film is a healthy reminder that no single animation studio has a monopoly on thoughtful and involving animated features.
Get Him to the Greek gives us too much pleasure not to be forgiven for its sins.
No amount of random one-liners can compensate for material that operates like a booze bender.
The sole saving grace of the film is St. Trinian’s student body.