Inspired by a true story, Big Miracle recreates a unique event that took place in 1988 Barrow, Alaska where three grey whales were trapped by impenetrable ice in the Artic circle. While it’s nothing to write home about, this family-friendly film displays warm affection for its subject matter without becoming unbearably sentimental or cliched.
Category: "Movie Reviews"
Josh Trank’s ‘Chronicle’ A Unique Twist on the ‘Found Footage’ Genre
I think it is safe to call Josh Trank’s sci-fi fantasy, Chronicle a very pleasant surprise. The real-world superhero plot feels like it has been done to death, but watching three high school classmates come to terms with super powers is smart, unique, and technically innovative.
DVD Review: “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” (2011)
In 1994 in the south of France three modern day explorers happened upon one of mankind’s most profound discoveries: the Chauvet Cave, a place that fortunately, incredibly still houses the oldest form of pictorial art anywhere in the world.
DVD Review: Dream House (2011)
Out in DVD/Blu-Ray today, Dream House is a mixture of mystery, drama and thriller which is more sinister than the title would initially have you believe. Overall I think this film had an interesting premise but the ending got too complicated in itself and was somewhat disappointing.
DVD Review: “TrollHunter” (2011)
Employing the overused “found footage” device, TrollHunter takes aspects of the Norse folklore of trolls and treats them with a factualness that is darkly humorous and then eventually just… dark. Read Nick’s review after the jump.
Review: You Won’t Care Much for This ‘Man on a Ledge’
Man on a Ledge is indeed about a person who is on a ledge, for a majority of the film’s 102-minute duration. If the previous sentence isn’t enough of a warning – at least in terms of the amount of silliness that predictably follows – then I can’t quite help you.
‘Burning Man’ Is a Fiery Tale of Life and Loss
Burning Man is an Australian film from writer/director Jonathan Teplitzky (in his third feature following the well-received Gettin’ Square and Better Than Sex). Impressive British actor Matthew Goode gives an extremely intense and mentally agitated performance as Tom, the owner-chef of a chic Bondi restaurant.
‘Red Tails’ Is Well-Intentioned but Ultimately Unworthy of the Tuskegee Airmen
After 23 years of work, George Lucas’ retelling of the Tuskegee Airmen’s battle against racism and the Germans during WWII has at last been released and is now playing at a theater near you. The question is: is it any good?
“Carnage” Is Rip-Roaringly Bleak
The typical lament with stage productions moved to the silver screen is that they are nothing more than “photographed plays.” And this notion at its root, more often than not, is probably correct. In the wake of the bleak but hilarious adaptation of Carnage, I ask: what’s wrong with that?
Musical Numbers Partially Redeem Melodramatic ‘Joyful Noise’
The inner cynic in myself wants to dismantle Joyful Noise for its sheer lack of authenticity, originality, and placid narrative. But there’s a heart to Todd Graff’s third directorial effort that I can’t quite shake. Read my review of the movie after the jump.
