They are two of the best actors today who dished out two of the most unforgettable performances of 2007. No, make that in history. They made villainous turns and took the Oscars for their work. So, who was better at being bad?
Daniel Day-Lewis is far and away the more accomplished actor. It washis second Academy [...]
This year’s Oscar winning film is a brilliant piece of filmmaking that somehow made a few decisions in the end that would be the topic of many debates for years to come. In this captivating suspense flick by the enigmatic team of Joel and Ethan Coen, they managed to delve into a story that has [...]
Judging from the trailer, one could argue that Vantage Point is a fresh take on a rehashed plot. It seemed like an intriguing thriller with an ingenious approach. And for the first few minutes of the film, it looked like it would deliver on that promise.
Sadly, the film tried to push the envelope the rest [...]
After the way it demolished the January box office record and the intense marketing campaign that preceded the release, Cloverfield looked to be a safe box office monster. The initial figures indicated a monstrous hit. However, Hollywood pundits are beginning to question its success.
After all, it has tumbled out of favor in most filmgoers’ list [...]
As far as gangster films go, this one is quite a refreshing look at the crime of the mob. American Gangster is a well-made film that has flaws but ultimately, it is the story of the two main characters that would capture the audiences and very well influence some others.
Here, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe [...]
For all the money it has made, I Am Legend deserves all the attention it has been given. While it is not a flawless picture, it was every bit as entertaining as it should be. Part characterization, part suspense film, this latest blockbuster from Will Smith delivers most on its promise.
As Robert Neville, Smith is [...]
Amidst the absence of the usual glitz and glamour that accompany the Golden Globes, some celebrations were in order for the winners of the top film awards for the year. Scoring well were Atonement and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. These films were able to seize the opportunity to make their chances [...]
Set in London, Eastern Promises centers on a midwife, a driver/confidante of a powerful Russian mob family and a baby that is a key to many secrets of the underworls. This is by no means your ordinary thriller. Directed by David Cronenberg, the film reunites him with A History Of Violence star Viggo Mortensen and [...]
Awake, the supposed psychological thriller starring Hayden Christensen and Jessica Alba has a recognizable cast that is trapped in a film destined to fail from the very beginning. The film was said to have been for release for quite sometime now but has been delayed until this weekend.
Then, the studio did not screen the film [...]
It sure is almost certain that last week’s box office “queen”, the Disney flick Enchanted, will reign supreme once more at the U.S. box office. The weekend after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is not as packed as other weeks so expect the Amy Adams-starrer to pull in the most audiences once more.
However, the drop could [...]