The movie is 90% faithful to the book. But the biggest problem remains that it cannot duplicate the ability of novel readers to envision whomever they want in the title roles.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Friday, April 7, 2006
Lucky Number Slevin (2006) Review
It may have been directed by a Brit and filmed in Canada, but this serpentine thriller deftly pulls the rug out from under that Hollywood staple known as the hard-boiled, B-movie crime drama.
Friday, April 22, 2005
The Interpreter (2005) Review
In the proud tradition of Grace Kelly, Kim Novak and Tippi Hedren, producer-director Sydney Pollack teams up with Nicole Kidman for one more shot at Hitchcock immortality.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Hostage (2005) Review
We hate to say it, but an episode of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown featuring Bruce Willis and Kevin Pollak would have been waaay more entertaining.
Wednesday, July 19, 2000
The In Crowd (2000) Review
What is Brittany's (Susan Ward) deal? She's young, rich, and beautiful. She seems to have everyone in her immediate social sphere securely tied around her little finger. So why does she feel the need to befriend Adrien (Lori Heuring), a poor cabana girl fresh out of the nearby mental asylum who's working at her resort? And, uh, what's all this about playing dead in the swimming pool so that Adrien will give her a little mouth-to-mouth action? Not to mention the sexy blue gown that she later buys for Adrien, leaving it beautifully wrapped on her bed (like any thoughtful lover would).
