Author Archive for Noah S. Lee
Film review: DreamWorks’ ‘The Croods’ breaks the caveman mold
DreamWorks’ latest animated film “The Croods” takes a chance at trying something new against cave people stereotypes and succeeds, becoming a likeable, family-friendly adventure that is sure to gain favor with moviegoers looking for a good time at the movie theater.
Film review: Do you believe in magic?
It’s impossible to disregard the impressive smoke and mirrors as demonstrated by the inexhaustible talents of “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” although the same can’t be said for the weak script and hollow laughs.
Film review: ‘Dead Man Down’ shows signs of a pulse
Niels Arden Oplev’s English-language debut, “Dead Man Down,” sports an engrossing grim outlook on the pursuit of vengeance and an impressive array of cast performances, but the one-sided impact of said revenge and slapdash Hollywood climax leaves much to be desired.
Film Review: This ‘Oz’ just doesn’t feel like home
Aside from a wealth of magnificent visuals and the efforts of Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz, “Oz the Great and Powerful” ends up becoming half the yellow brick road that we’d hoped for due to an underdeveloped storyline and miscast key characters.
Review: Submarine thriller rises to the occasion
“Phantom” is a gripping, suspenseful submarine thriller featuring above-average performances from Ed Harris, David Duchovny, and William Fichtner.
Review: ‘Jack’ spies some good old-fashioned fun
Thanks to a bounty of gigantic visuals, enjoyably traditional storytelling and characters, and a jaw-dropping sense of adventure, “Jack the Giant Slayer” provides old-school blockbuster excitement that has become a rarity in this day and age.
Film Review: Yippee-Ki-Yuck: ‘Die Hard’ falls flat
“A Good Day to Die Hard” tarnishes the family name by gutting the iconic action series, tossing its core in front of an incoming armored truck and losing any chance at redemption as it gets mowed down by a volley of helicopter gunfire.
Film Review: ‘Haven’ has no safety in uneven story
Lasse Hallström’s adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ “Safe Haven” is a sweet yet uneven romantic tale; the ingredients required to make a schmaltzy chick flick are either not utilized to their fullest or demonstrated in a manner that lacks connectivity.
Film Review: Magic and substance make ‘Creatures’ compelling
Heartfelt, enthralling, and wry, “Beautiful Creatures” doesn’t break new ground for its genre, but the cast performances and Southern Gothic vibe are instilled with an earnest magic that moviegoers of both sexes will find interesting and enjoyable.
