Talented cast and eye-popping style are brightest spots in unmemorable ‘Dark Shadows’
Johnny Depp and other stars shine in this flashy Gothic/1970s crossover, but loosely strung narrative and many short-handed attempts at humor casts a gray cloud over its tiny redeeming qualities.
‘The Avengers’: Earth’s mightiest heroes assemble for an absolutely unbeatable film
Still believe in superheroes? No? Then ‘The Avengers’ will make you believe in them, and that fun yet intelligent adventure films based on pop culture phenomena can still deserve to reign supreme. The formula for this one is simple: The best fighting team played by some of Hollywood’s best talent, good characterization, action, comic timing, and some dude with a strange name—Joss Whedon.
It’s okay to say ‘I do’ to ‘The Five-Year Engagement’
The latest Judd Apatow production is one of pre-nuptial chaos and woes in love, its strengths in signature humor, an honest depiction of relationships, and an extremely likable cast. Oh, and it was filmed in my hometown!
‘This Means War’: This means explosions and laughs of fine proportions
If you can own up to the fact that it’s all over the place, more bromantic than romantic, and childish and invasive, this action-packed comedy is some pretty good escapist fun. That’s not exactly a losing battle.
SFIAAFF30 SELECTIONS: ‘Touch’
Set against the common nail salon, ‘Touch’ does the uncommon in filmmaking and makes it the background for a sensual narrative, exploring how even the simplest physical interactions naturally unlock the deepest emotions.
