Abrams does near impossible: brings sexy/smart back to Trek. Brilliant cast allows this re-imagining to survive cheap time-travel gimmick…
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Watching With My Daughter – reviews (hopefully) tempered by the fact that I’m watching the movie with my girl…
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#140RVW: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Tim Burton’s passion project brought to life by Selick with incredible skill. Truly unique visual design. Elfman sings & scores his finest.
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#140RVW: Hook (1991)
The trailer was excellent. The concept was good. There’s a good movie in here somewhere. But it’s so bloated & saccharine; cloying & safe…
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#140RVW: Peter Pan (1953)
One of Disney’s best from golden era. Obviously sacrifices a lot of depth to be kids’ fare, but that’s fine. But the “Red Man” song? Ouch…
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#140RVW: Peter Pan (2003)
Beautifully realized live-action rendition of possibly the greatest children’s tale. Talented young cast brings wonder, mischief & vitality.
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