Category Archives: 1997

Father’s Day - * * 1/2*

Posted on May 9, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Father’s Day is a mildly humorous comedy that, though enjoyable, doesn’t quite live up to the talents of its cast. Jack (Billy Crystal) is a high powered lawyer who shares one thing in common with Dale (Robin Williams), a struggling … Continue reading →

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Truth or Consequences, NM - *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Truth or Consequences, NM, is the latest rather brainless pseudo-hip crime drama. This one marks the directoral debut of Kiefer Sutherland. He also portrays the loose cannon, Curtis Freley. Curtis and several cronies begin the film with a drug heist … Continue reading →

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Commandments - * *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Commandments is a rather confused dark comedy with a religous theme. Seth Warner (Aidan Quinn) had a good life. He was married to a beautiful woman, and had a great career as a doctor. Then he was punished by God: … Continue reading →

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Warriors of Virtue - *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Warriors of Virtue starts with a potentially interesting mood, but bungles it and becomes an inept children’s action film. Ryan (Mario Yedidia) is a normal kid who wants to be accepted. His leg brace makes him an outcast among the … Continue reading →

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Breakdown - * * *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Breakdown is a chilling thriller that starts well, but stumbles in its climax. Jeff and Amy Taylor (Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan) are travelling cross country from Massachusetts to California, when their Jeep breaks down on a dusty western road. … Continue reading →

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Austin Powers - * *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Austin Powers is an uneven combination spoof of spy movies and 1960s psychedelia. Mike Myers is Austin Powers, the supercool superspy in 1967 London. When his nemesis Dr. Evil (a Blofeld clone also played by Myers) launches himself into orbit … Continue reading →

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Children of the Revolution - * * * 1/2*

Posted on May 1, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Children of the Revolution is a vibrantly sharp satire of Communism, fanaticism, and questions of identity. Judy Davis portrays Joan, a die-hard Australian marxist, just awaiting the workers of the world to revolt. After many impassioned letters to her idol, … Continue reading →

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Volcano - * 1/2*

Posted on April 25, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

A ridiculous script and mediocre special effects mar this ludicrous disaster pic. Mick Jackson’s film covers several storylines, alternating between them in short staccato bursts. The overall premise is that an earthquake opens a volcanic fissure under Los Angeles, causing … Continue reading →

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Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion - * * 1/2*

Posted on April 25, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion is a monotonous, but funny, comedy. Romy (Mira Sorvino) and Michele (Lisa Kudrow) are two dim-witted friends who have been together since they were both ostracized in high school. In the ten years which … Continue reading →

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Murder at 1600 - * 1/2*

Posted on April 18, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

The third murder-and-conspiracy at the White House film to roll out of Hollywood this year is neither the best nor the worst, but is, nonetheless, a routine and predictable affair. Harlan Regis (Wesley Snipes) is a Washington D.C. homicide detective. … Continue reading →

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