Review in a Hurry: Daniel Radcliffe is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric who lived in a spooky old mansion. There, he sees a whole lotta dead…
Movie Review: The Woman in Black Is Plenty Spooky, but Barely Twisty
February 3rd, 2012Movie Review: The Woman in Black Is Plenty Spooky, but Barely Twisty
February 3rd, 2012Review in a Hurry: Daniel Radcliffe is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric who lived in a spooky old mansion. There, he sees a whole lotta dead…
The Woman In Black
February 3rd, 2012As a stepping-out film for Daniel Radcliffe The Woman in Black isn?t very effective, but as a whole it?s an effective and creepy ghost story. It may not elicit screams from everyone that goes to see it, but it is guaranteed to send chills down the spine of even the bravest viewer.
Big Miracle
February 3rd, 2012It’s not like Big Miracle is aiming for anything much bigger than childish insights, and the movie’s meager laughs probably would only appeal to kids, even though the plot takes you through a labyrinth of bureaucratic interests and the entire concept of a “media blitz.” It’s ultimately too naive for the tricky grown-up issues it tackles, but not smart or sweet enough to get away with it.
Critics Consensus: The Woman in Black is a Solid Ghost Story
February 3rd, 2012With awards season in full swing, audiences have plenty to choose from at the multiplex, whether it be the Oscar contenders they’ve missed or a solid trio of new releases. We’ve got a haunted town (The Woman in Black, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Ciarán Hinds), a teenage superheroes (Chronicle, starring Dane DeHaan and Alex Russell), and a whale rescue (Big Miracle, starring John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore). What do the critics have to say? Daniel Radcliffe tackles his first major post-Harry Potter in The Woman in Black, and critics say this spooky, atmospheric ghost story conjures up some terrific old-fashioned thrills.
Total Recall: Unconventional Superheroes
February 3rd, 2012Superhero movies, how do they work? For decades, the only answer seemed to be “license a popular comic book franchise, then add cheesy special effects and loads of camp,” but there were occasional exceptions to the rule — and over the last decade and change, a growing number of filmmakers have gone beyond corny humor and F/X flash to explore other areas of the superhero mythos. With the found-footage/superhero hybrid Chronicle heading to theaters this weekend, we decided now would be the perfect time to draw up a supersized list of other non-traditional entries in the genre. We hope you’re ready to take flight, because it’s time for Total Recall!
The Hunger Games to Receive a One-Week IMAX Run
February 3rd, 2012It’ll arrive in IMAX theaters on March 23, the same day it lands on standard screens.
Russell Crowe and Liam Neeson Rumored for Aronofsky’s Noah
February 3rd, 2012The casting wish list is reportedly aiming high.
Emma Watson Reunites with David Yates for New Drama
February 3rd, 2012Titled “Your Voice in My Head,” it will star Watson as “a suicidal youth who is saved by a psychiatrist suffering from cancer.”
Will Smith and Russell Crowe Tell Winter’s Tale
February 3rd, 2012A superstar duo for Akiva Goldsman’s directorial debut.