Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on February 22nd, 2004
The third and hopefully final entry in the American Pie series, American Wedding keeps with the sweet charms and gross out comedy of the first two movies, but can’t live up to the humor of the original or its sequel. Average Joe Jim, (Jason Biggs) and former band geek Michelle, (Alyson Hannigan) are now engaged to be wed and must decide whether raucous Stifler (Seann William Scott) should be invited to the wedding. Shenanigans ensue involving a night out at a gay club, a bachelor party, pleasing the in-laws, and pubi... hair on a wedding cake.
Sure, Stifler eats dog poop and does for curse words what bullet time did for special effects, but missing characters and lack of novelty cannot lift this one into the rare category of sequels being as good or better than the previous installments. While it offers plenty of funny moments, most courtesy of Stifler, the movie just seems tired and worn out. The filmmakers should excuse themselves from the table after this. No more pie for them.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on February 20th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on February 17th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on February 13th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on February 10th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on February 8th, 2004
I must admit that going into my screening of this DVD, I was anticipating a horrible film. With Jerry McGuire as the exception, I have hated Cuba Gooding Jr. as an actor; and let’s face it, Beyonce is a much better singer then she is an actress. That all being said, I was surprised that I actually enjoyed The Fighting Temptations. It was not the story or acting that led to my enjoyment… it was the music. This film is a fun film that is full of some great gospel music. Not only does Beyonce lend her voice ...o this film, but you will also be able to enjoy the voices of Montell Jordan, The O’Jays, Faith Evans, and more. Win awards this film will not, but if you want a decent film with great music, this film is worth a watch.
”Oscar® winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. stars as Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on-his-luck NYC advertising exec who returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt’s final wish – to create a local choir and lead them on to win the annual 'Gospel Explosion' competition.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on February 8th, 2004
I’m not always sure what to make of Star Trek VI. It is most notable as the final film to feature the entire original cast. Star Trek has always been about message and morality, so it seems natural for the franchise to tackle the end of the cold war and the fall of the Soviet Union. I just wish some of this film didn’t feel so forced. This film is also bittersweet in that it was DeForest Kelley’s final appearance before his death. Kelley’s “country doctor in space” routine never got tired. He was perhaps the most human face in all of Star Trek. I miss him terribly.
Another sadness is the glimpse we are given of things missed. Walter Koenig and George Takei pressured Paramount for years for a Trek series to follow these junior members of the original cast. Petitions were signed and even scripts written and submitted. In Trek VI we see what might have been. This film seems very much like an end, but who knows. In Roddenberry’s future anything is possible.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on February 5th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on February 3rd, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on January 24th, 2004
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