Review: movie

When walking into the film “Biutiful,” it’s hard to know whether to expect a poignant portrait of the seamy side of life or a character study of a man who walks the invisible line between life and death. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu brings these together in a seemingly impossible feat in his lengthy but powerful film, which opened in limited release on Dec. 29. […]

Clocking in at an almost absurdly brisk eighty-three minutes, Gregg Araki’s new film “Kaboom” packs in the action, wit, and plot of a season of television– all in one slim package.
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“The King’s Speech” is a champion of recent dramas, showcasing the striking story of a struggling king who connects on a personal and emotional level with audiences. Firth delivers a strong follow-up performance to “A Single Man,” Rush is equally impressive and all involved in the film should have high expectations come Oscar time. […]

“Little Fockers” is the third film in the “Meet the Parents” franchise, and it is at least three times worse than its predecessors. While the first film was actually enjoyable, the original story has been dragged on for too long without a good plotline.
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The beautifully crafted and intense “Tron” sequel “Tron Legacy” was released on December 16, 2010. With crazy action and a grooving soundtrack, this Joseph Kosinski film does not fail to continue the ideas of its ‘80s predecessor while it brings stunning visual effects and 3D technology to the screen. […]

“Blue Valentine” manages to be the most intense and cerebral film of 2010 due to impressive writing and two great lead performances from Gosling and Williams. […]

Magnificent acting, directing, and cinematography characterize the film as both a stunning visual and thematic work and as a strong contender for many Academy Awards. […]

The witty dialogue, entertaining music and fantastic 3D technology of “Tangled,” make it some of Disney’s best work to date. […]

At first thought, it doesn’t seem as if a film with only character (and an immobile one at that) would be enthralling. But Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours,” starring James Franco as outdoorsman Aron Ralston, defies this completely with a brilliant and empowering story of human survival. […]

The romantic comedy “Love and Other Drugs” has all of the ingredients necessary for a good film: a capable director and an exceptional cast. However, it fails to deliver on nearly every front.
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