It is important not to rely on the trailer of “Unknown”. Behind its traditional tunes lurks a surprising and well done film, which is in suspense until almost the end. While in Berlin for a major conference, Dr Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) and his wife Elizabeth (January Jones) swim in the open imbroglio. Gentleman has [...]
Removing more ridiculous than truly, “I Am Number Four” Series B feels luxurious, full nose. What was announced as the upcoming “Twilight” is therefore a mere damp squib that hardly merit attention. John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) and goalkeeper Henry (Timothy Olyphant) only run. They have not found better ways to stay alive. Except that the [...]
Sort of “The Hangover” for quarantine, “Cedar Rapids” deftly mix friendship, laughter and excesses of any kind without too many side effects. Not sure if movie lovers will remember it all after a night’s sleep, but it is instantly allows viewing without any difficulty. Take Tim (Ed Helms), an insurance agent completely harmless and without [...]
By emphasizing the human drama and not action music, “The Eagle” Kevin McDonald manages to interest due to its moral issues and not only his many battles. For once a movie is significantly higher than its trailer. A Roman legion disappeared in northern Great Britain. Seeking to shed light on the unexplained phenomenon in the [...]
Umpteenth variation on Shakespeare’s classic, “Gnomeo and Juliet” is watered down and simplified version which is for a very, very young clientele. Except that at that age you want a bit of magic and enchantment: two elements that are crucial flaws. Two neighbors hate passionately. When they left, their garden gnomes are at war. But [...]
Lying at the heart of “Just Go With It”, a maddeningly superficial and romantic comedy that can not save Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The loved one will not be happy if he is invited to see this on the day of St. Valentine. Danny (Adam Sandler) lies to everyone. Especially the women he seeks [...]
Who would not at least one day in his life living in roommate? But we must be careful who you end up. It learns to his cost that a poor young student in “The Roommate”, a suspense flat and smooth with no psychological value. The equivalent of a magazine of cosmetics for 90 minutes. Sara [...]
The notion of survival at any cost also applies to spectators who have great difficulty in going over the long and tedious introduction of “Sanctum”. Thereafter it is much better, but it is too little too late to find true satisfaction. No, this film is directed by James Cameron. Anyone who has seen the trailer [...]
Largely biographical narrative on the stormy relations between Israelis and Palestinians, “The Time That Remains” is timely, while Egypt is plunged into civil war. A chronicle comic, poetic and quite liberating. This third feature film by Elia Suleiman, who was featured in a festival in Montreal has never failed to display it in a room [...]
The exorcism is alive and well with the release of a second film in less than a year on this occult practice. While not as interesting as “The Last Exorcism”, “The Rite” takes the game holding its own. Father Lucas Treves (Anthony Hopkins) is an exorcist who is learning the ropes to the apprentice priest [...]
