Reviews by Anthony M

A highly intelligent, unique and original romantic-comedy-drama with great turns from Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Clark Gregg, Chloe Moretz.

Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson give great performances in this sweet, very warm - albeit predictable - romantic comedy, beautifully shot against the timeless backdrop of grand old London.

Starring Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker and James Brolin.

Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS brings to life memorable characters, laughs and drama against the backdrop of 1970's America and the true days of rock n' roll. The film is so heartfelt and warm, you want to hug it. Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand deliver exceptional performances, worthy of recognition. ALMOST FAMOUS is quite simply almost perfect.

Starring Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Anna Paquin, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Noah Taylor and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

A slick, intelligent and original crime-gone-wrong from Quentin Tarantino. RESERVOIR DOGS is thrilling and unique, creating a hugely entertaining and on-edge atmosphere. Tarantino's sharp screenplay deserved more recognition.

Starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Quentin Tarantino and Lawrence Tierney.

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT wields a strong narrative and solid characters but faults on its execution. The alternate endings (see DVD) are perhaps more satisfying than the final cut. The screenplay often felt afraid to delve into deeper dialogue, which meant the film lacked the push it needed to create secure entertainment.

Starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Eric Stoltz.

THE 40 YEAR-OLD VIRGIN stands as a memorable adult comedy on the performances of its principal cast, led by Steve Carell. The film is a little too long and its bizarre ending might throw some viewers off, but it is a welcomed return to form for R-rated comedies.

Starring Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Romany Malco, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch.

ANCHORMAN reaches for laughs and hits the mark practically every time. Will Ferrell creates a highly memorable comic lead and is matched by a host of support by Paul Rudd and Steve Carell. Its stylish setting and laugh-out-loud moments make it definitely worth a watch.

Starring Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Fred Willard, David Koechner.

"Friends" gave us 10 great seasons from 1994-2004. Ten years with these characters and you just want to be a part of their gang.
Starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer.
Featuring guest stars including...
Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, Elliot Gould, Alec Baldwin, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Hank Azaria, Dakota Fanning, Danny De Vito, Jennifer Saunders, Gary Oldman, Greg Kinnear, Anna Faris, Kathleen Turner.

Maybe it isn't the most original of stories but the fact is, "Avatar" never fails on a level of pure entertainment. If you want a fun, action-packed, visually stunning and thrilling ride, watch it. The script might not be perfect, but it's not as predictable as people say either.
Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, Joel Moore, and Sigourney Weaver.

A hilarious satire with a lot of heart featuring fantastically memorable quotes and a bunch of great cameos.
Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny, Milla Jovovich, and Jon Voight.