Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on September 27th, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on September 26th, 2003
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Gavin Heffernan is told by best pal Erin Simkin that she is pregnant, and that the child is his.Convinced that he hears destiny calling, Heffernan drives Simkin to Montreal for an evening out,intending to propose. He’s right about destiny being just around the corner, but it doesn’ttake the form he thought. Stopping in a convenience store to pick up some stomach medicine forSimkin, he gets caught by a robbery, and his engagement ring is stolen. So is a bag that belongsto Janet Lane... The bag is full of drugs, and if she doesn’t make the delivery, bad things willensue. Working from one small clue, Heffernan and Lane proceed to track down the robber,wending their way through the passing strange life of late-night Montreal. Meanwhile, Simkingets caught up in adventures of her own involving a prostitute and her teenaged daughter. Theapparently random events and coincidences inexorably lead to turning points in all the characterslives.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on September 25th, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on September 24th, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on September 24th, 2003
Who would have thought that a Lego animated film would be so cool? This CGI animated feature film, Lego’s first venture into a mainstream feature-length movie, is great for all ages; it contains an interesting story line, good characters, and amazing animation. If you have not been privy to the past stories of Bionicle, you should really jump in and explore Mask Of Light…
”Discover the latest chapter in this legendary story in an all-new CGI animated movie. It's nonstop action as Jaller and his bes... friend Takua set off on their journey to find the 7th Toa, a mysterious guardian who will help protect their island home. With the guidance of the Mask of Light and the united strengths of the other six Toa, the brave companions must overcome the powerful Makuta and his menacing Rahkshi. They must prevail or the island of Mata Nui will be doomed to an eternity of darkness!” – Disney
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 23rd, 2003
If you like to nitpick the “that couldn’t happen” stuff in a sci-fi film, this is not the movie for you. The only thing you’ll get out of The Core is a ride. The plot is completely absurd and unlike the very similar Armageddon, this film doesn’t deliver near the action. Special effects range from quite cool to the obvious animations and matte paintings. What impresses me most is that the cast got through this with a straight face. The Core deservedly didn’t perform well at the box office but it is still worth a watch.
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on September 23rd, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on September 23rd, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on September 23rd, 2003
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 22nd, 2003
Please do not confuse this Hallmark made for TV film with the wonderful Tim Burton film of the same year. They have about as much in common with each other as either does with the classic Washington Irving story. The only good thing I can say about the film is that Brent Carver’s Ichabod Crane is a spectacular performance. Carver reminds me a great deal of the late and great Roddy McDowall. He shares his overall appearance as well as certain characteristic mannerisms and speech inflections with McDowall. The rest of the film is pretty bad. The headless horseman is such a minor character that he doesn’t enter into the story at all until the final six minutes of the film. Instead we are forced to watch a tale dominated by Ichabod’s courting of Kristina. Atmosphere is lacking for the most part. The supporting cast is dominated by fawning females and one- dimensional men.
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