Restless
I got restless watching Restless. In other words, I was bored. I went into the movie armed with Kleenex and sunglasses and expecting a coming-of-age Terms of Endearment. But it just…
Drive
What happens when a Hollywood action flick collides with an artsy indie? You get Drive, a movie that will either crash and burn at the box office or earn a…
Contagion
If you’re a germaphobe, then run – don’t walk- to the nearest exit. And wash your hands. Twice. While Contagion is most definitely a thought-provoking movie, it’s not much fun…
The Debt
The Debt is intriguing and has a stellar cast, but I’m hesitant to recommend it – except to those who desperately crave a spy-thriller over the long Labor Day weekend.…
Friends with Benefits
Friends with Benefits is basically a beach-read romance novel come to life on the big screen. Not that there’s anything wrong with a little summer heat. If the premise sounds…
Larry Crowne
Even if you really like Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, you’re still going to have a hard time liking this movie. It just falls flat – as does the chemistry…
The Art of Getting By
The Art of Getting By is another one of those small movies that may get lost in the summer swarm because it’s good, but not good enough to generate much…
Beautiful Boy
Beautiful Boy is about as far as you can get from the “feel good movies” of summer. But to be fair, it’s hard to imagine a good time of year…
Super 8
Super 8 is a blast from the past – especially for those of us who, um, grew up in the 1970s. The movie takes place in a small Ohio town…
The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So it’s gotta be good, right? Well… I didn’t get it. But then again,…
Midnight in Paris
I’m not (book) smart enough to fully appreciate Midnight in Paris, but I would certainly encourage fans of the literary and art world of the 1920s to check it out.…
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids really is like The Hangover with chicks. And like The Hangover, this smart adult comedy should appeal to both sexes because, well, it’s pretty darn funny - even when…
Action/Adventure
Adaptation
Chick Flick
Date movie
Drama
Mainstream Chick
Romance
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Thriller
Source Code
Don’t be scared away by talk of quantum mechanics, complex mathematical equations, and computer source codes. You don’t have to understand any of that to enjoy this movie (trust me,…
Limitless
Limitless is okay, but The Adjustment Bureau is better. So if you’re wavering between the two, stick with TAB and Matt Damon. However, if you’ve already seen TAB and are…
Unknown
If you’re a fan of Liam Neeson and you like movies like The Bourne Identity, then you really can’t go wrong with Unknown. It’s a classic psychological thriller that leaves…