Film
Django Unchained
A review of Tarantino's 'Django Unchained,' highlighting its entertaining characters and stylized violence.
Safety not Guaranteed
A review of the ambiguous indie film 'Safety not Guaranteed,' which follows a search for a time traveler.
The Social Network
A review of 'The Social Network,' praising David Fincher's tight storytelling and smart script.
Pompeii
A review of the film 'Pompeii,' which I found to be a somewhat laughable derivative of 'Gladiator.'
Big Fish
A review of Tim Burton's 'Big Fish,' a fantastical drama about family and personal journeys.
Half Nelson
A review of 'Half Nelson,' which I found somewhat claustrophobic and aimless despite Ryan Gosling's performance.
Lucy
A review of the sci-fi action film 'Lucy,' finding it entertaining but fundamentally flawed in its scientific logic.
The Untouchables
A review of the classic film 'The Untouchables,' praising its stylish direction and memorable performances.
Zero Dark 30
A review of the intense thriller 'Zero Dark 30,' documenting the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Troy
A review of the epic film 'Troy,' finding it visually impressive but perhaps missing the emotional weight of its source material.
Shooter
A review of the action thriller 'Shooter,' finding it to be a competent and entertaining genre piece.
The Next Three Days
A review of the prison-break thriller 'The Next Three Days,' which I found surprisingly gripping and well-acted.
