Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Mystery Men - * * *

Posted on August 6, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Do we really need a superhero spoof? The last two Batman films were comic enough, and the filmic landscape is littered with the likes of Blankman and Meteor Man. Yet, with sharp writing and a fine cast, Mystery Men confidently … Continue reading →

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The Iron Giant - * * * 1/2*

Posted on August 4, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Ted Hughes’ children’s book, The Iron Giant, has been adapted before (most notably as a rock album by Peter Townsend), but never as a movie. However, the universal story and themes, combined with its sci-fi subject matter, makes the Iron … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Sense - * *

Posted on July 31, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

1999 has seen the strong return of supernatural films, and millennium fever means there are even more in the pipeline. The Sixth Sense is the latest supernatural drama, and it had good promise. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of the film can’t … Continue reading →

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Twin Falls Idaho - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 30, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Michael and Mark Polish write, direct and star in this drama about conjoined twins searching for their mother. Instead, they meet a prostitute (Michele Hicks). Capsule Review: This rare look at a pair of conjoined twins is certainly touching, and … Continue reading →

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Runaway Bride - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 30, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Although nearly ten years have passed, Runaway Bride tries to recreate the magic of Pretty Woman. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts return, along with a sizable portion of the earlier film’s cast. The director, Garry Marshall, is back as well. … Continue reading →

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Deep Blue Sea - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 28, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

One of the oldest adages in the monster movie is, Don’t fool with Mother Nature. A slightly newer adage in Hollywood might be, Don’t fool with Steven Spielberg. Deep Blue Sea flaunts both of those rules. And, despite a boatload … Continue reading →

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The Thomas Crown Affair - * 1/2*

Posted on July 24, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Following on the heels of Entrapment, The Thomas Crown Affair is another love-and-crime story, though one with a slightly different tack. A remake of the 1968 Steve McQueen-Faye Dunaway caper flick, this new Thomas Crown Affair tones down the crime … Continue reading →

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Inspector Gadget - *

Posted on July 23, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

It’s no secret that Disney movies have become increasingly formulaic over the years. It is a trend that worked (mostly) well with their animation division, because…well, their animated films were good to begin with. However, their live-action fare hasn’t fared … Continue reading →

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The Haunting - 1/2*

Posted on July 23, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Okay…it’s time for a quick tongue twister. The Haunting is based on Shirley Jackson’s novel, The Haunting of Hill House, and was originally titled The Haunting of Hill House, unlike the prior 1963 movie based on The Haunting of Hill … Continue reading →

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Drop Dead Gorgeous - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 23, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Drop Dead Gorgeous is a biting and, at times, cruel satire of beauty pageants and the small-town mentality. Written by former pageant contestant Lona Williams, this comedy has the ring of truth, but it tends to go a bit too … Continue reading →

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