Tag Archives: Chris O’Donnell

The Bachelor - *

Posted on November 5, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Updated version of Buster Keaton’s movie Seven Chances. A proud-to-be-a bachelor (Chris O’Donnell) will inherit $120 million from his grandfather if he is married by his 33rd birthday (which happens to be tomorrow). Renee Zellweger also stars as his long-time … Continue reading →

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Cookie’s Fortune - * * *

Posted on April 2, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Director Robert Altman’s latest film, Cookie’s Fortune, is an easygoing portrait of a small Southern town and its eccentric inhabitants. The film doesn’t have a lot to say, and it takes its time in doing it…but it’s a pleasant and … Continue reading →

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Batman & Robin - * *

Posted on June 20, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Batman is back, this time not only saddled with Robin, but Batgirl as well, and facing some of the series’ most lightweight villains to date. Unfortunately, the caped crusader gets no help this time from the filmmakers. A truly awful … Continue reading →

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In Love and War - * 1/2*

Posted on December 18, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

In Love and War is an anemic true-life wartime love story. Chris O’Donnell stars as a young Ernest Hemingway, who volunteered for the Red Cross during WWI. He is stationed in Italy, and yearns to see action. However, on a … Continue reading →

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The Chamber - * *

Posted on October 11, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

A mostly well acted John Grisham tale can’t hide the fact that it doesn’t really have anything to say. Adam Hall (Chris O’Donnell) is that everpresent staple of Grisham works, the eager young lawyer who tackles a big job. In … Continue reading →

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Mad Love - 1/2*

Posted on May 26, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Dysfunctional modern rock love story. Chris O’Donnell is Matt, just a normal guy at a Seattle high school, when new student Casey (Drew Barrymore) comes to town. She has a wild and reckless attitude, and, heck, she happens to be … Continue reading →

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Circle of Friends - * * 1/2*

Posted on March 15, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Lightweight romantic fare about average Irish college student Minnie Driver, her two-best friends, and the best-looking boy on campus (Chris O’Donnell), whom she pursues. The big question, will they get together, is resolved too soon in this film, leaving the … Continue reading →

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