Category Archives: 1997

McHale’s Navy - *

Posted on April 18, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

McHale’s Navy is yet another recycled sitcom turned feature film, and is about as appealing as a failed television pilot. Tom Arnold portrays Quentin McHale, a now retired Naval officer who makes a living providing contraband goods to the local … Continue reading →

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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag - 1/2*

Posted on April 18, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Eight Heads in a Duffel Bag is a dark comedy that aims to shock, but dulls instead. The heads in the title refer to eight decapitated heads that mobster Tommy Spinelli (Joe Pesci) is carrying cross country as proof of … Continue reading →

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Paradise Road - * * *

Posted on April 11, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Paradise Road is a prisoner-of-war movie that is by turns moving and obvious. The film opens in Singapore in 1942, at a posh upper-class cricket club, where, naturally, the inhabitants think themselves protected from war. No sooner is that said, … Continue reading →

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Grosse Pointe Blank - * * *

Posted on April 11, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Grosse Pointe Blank is a darkly amusing black comedy that needs a better title. John Cusack is Martin Blank, a hitman for hire, who has just been invited to his 10 year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan (hence … Continue reading →

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Anaconda - * 1/2*

Posted on April 11, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Anaconda is an uninspired monster movie about, you guessed it, a giant anaconda. Dr. Steven Cale (Eric Stoltz) is an anthropologist searching the Amazon rainforest for the lost Shirishama tribe. Tagging along for the trip is his girlfriend, Terri Flores … Continue reading →

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Chasing Amy - * * * 1/2*

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Kevin Smith finds redemption after his mainstream misfire Mallrats, and creates a finely crafted romantic comedy about a guy falling in love with a lesbian. Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) and Banky Edwards (Jason Lee) are best friends and the creators … Continue reading →

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That Old Feeling - *

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

That Old Feeling is a one note comedy without a good note. When Molly (Paula Marshall) is getting married to a young politician, her wedding is the cause to reunite her divorced parents, actress Lily (Bette Midler) and author Dan … Continue reading →

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The Saint - 1/2*

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

It’s simply stunning how shockingly bad a movie is The Saint. Val Kilmer gives the title role a good effort, and co-star Elisabeth Shue is appealing, so why is the film so amazingly awful? The answer: one of the most … Continue reading →

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Inventing the Abbotts - * *

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Bland and flat, Inventing the Abbotts portrays small town life in the 1950s, but works better as a gallery for its young stars. The film focuses on two families in small town Haley, Illinois. The Abbotts are among the town’s … Continue reading →

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Double Team - 1/2*

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Dennis Rodman may be an intriguing personality on the basketball court, but his initial foray into the movies proves he should stay out. Double Team is a fairly standard Jean-Claude Van Damme action flick. As with Hard Target and Maximum … Continue reading →

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