I had high hopes for this movie. First, I was excited to see Tony Gilroy associated with this film. He was the writer/director behind my favorite movie of 2007, “Michael Clayton.” He has also a screenwriter on the Bourne film franchise. Second, Julia Roberts will always hold a special place in my heart… read the rest of this review.
Marley & Me Slumdog Millionaire
The original script title for this movie was “Let’s Make Friends,” perhaps not as catchy, but a good description of the storyline. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd), is a straight-laced Las Angeles real estate agent who has just proposed to … read the rest of this review.
Rated PG13 Directed by Henry Selick Starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3.75 Word of Warning: It may be a “cartoon,” but parents should heed the PG13 rating, this movie will be very frightening for young children. Based on a best-selling children’s book, “Coraline,” by Neil Gaiman, is the story of an only child whose parents have recently moved into a big country house. It’s
Rated R Directed by Ron Howard Starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones, Matthew MadFayden Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3.5 Word of Warning: The R rating is entirely to a few four-letter words. Other than those words, it would have been a PG movie. Good performance throughout the movie, in addition to the historical significance of the event, makes “Frost/Nixon” worth watching, but I do not feel it
Rated R Directed by Edward Zwick Starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos, Tomas Arana Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2 Word of Warning: Too long, too many clichés, not enough heart. With an inspiring name and all-star cast, “Defiance” fails to deliver on what it promises. The film is wrongly titled, wrongly cast and unfortunately, just plain dull. It is based on the true story of four Polish-Jewish
Rated R Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 4.5 Word of Warning: Language, racial slurs and violence – this one’s not for the kiddos or the easily offended. Written, directed and starring an icon of our time, Clint Eastwood, “Gran Torino is one of the best movies of 2008 (it was in limited release during December, widely released in January). Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a veteran of the Korean War and
Rated PG Directed by John Patrick Shanley Starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3 Word of Warning: Dialogue driven film, adapted from a play; may bore the young or those who prefer a faster paced movie. I have no doubt Meryl Streep will win the Best Actress for her portrayal of Sister Aloysius Beauvier at the Golden Globes and Oscars this year. “Doubt” is
Rated PG13 Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3.75 Word of Warning: Some war scenes and tame sexual situations. After watching months of previews for this movie, I had had enough of the storyline and when it finally arrived in theaters I didn’t go to see it right away. However, when I finally decided to see “Benjamin Button,” the story had me captivated from beginning to end. As I walked out of
Rated R Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 4 Word of Warning: Scenes of tragic poverty and violence. This movie is now playing at Lyric Cinema Café on Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins. Englishman Danny Boyle directed this Golden Globe Best Picture winner. “Slumdog Millionaire” has also been nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category, along with receiving nine other nominations in various categories. Read the rest of this
