Tag Archives: Christopher Walken

Sleepy Hollow - * * *

Posted on November 19, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Live action romantic horror film loosely based the legend of Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) and the Headless Horseman. Female lead Katrina Van Tassel will be played by Christina Ricci. Casper Van Dien will play Ichabod’s rival Brom Van Brunt. Andrew … Continue reading →

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Blast From the Past - *

Posted on February 12, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Blast From the Past is a cute one-joke comedy, without the cuteness. Its elaborate premise quickly gets wearisome, and the few amusing moments sprinkled here and there are well short of the amount needed to carry this lump of a … Continue reading →

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Suicide Kings - * 1/2*

Posted on April 17, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Kidnapping thrillers seem to be the rage these days, and Suicide Kings is a film that’s so eager to join the trend that it has not just one, but two! But more doesn’t necessarily equate to better, and the only … Continue reading →

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Mouse Hunt - * 1/2*

Posted on December 17, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Mousehunt is an attempt to create a live-action cartoon, in the vein of the Wile E. Coyote-Roadrunner series. Surprisingly, the film works very well when that is all it tries to be. However, when in it’s less animated moments, the … Continue reading →

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Excess Baggage - *

Posted on August 29, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Excess Baggage is a romantic comedy lacking in romance, comedy or brains. Its star power is its only selling point, but don’t let that sway you. Emily Hope (Alicia Silverstone) is a spoiled rich girl, who only wants attention from … Continue reading →

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Touch - *

Posted on February 14, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Touch is an uneven satire that wastes a potentially intriguing topic. Bill Hill (Christopher Walken) is a con-artist preacher who had a successful practice in the south, but after moving to L.A., he has found himself reduced to selling RVs. … Continue reading →

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Things to Do In Denver When You’re Dead - *

Posted on December 1, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead tries to emulate Pulp Fiction, but bungles the job badly. Jimmy The Saint (Andy Garcia) is a reformed gangster who is brought back in by his former mob boss (Christopher Walken) to … Continue reading →

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Nick of Time - * 1/2*

Posted on November 22, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

This potentially interesting thriller is cut short by its own gimmick. Johnny Depp is a mild mannered accountant picked at random by the menacing Mr. Smith (Christopher Walken) and Ms. Jones (Roma Maffia). They kidnap his daughter and force him … Continue reading →

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The Prophecy - * 1/2*

Posted on September 1, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

There are a lot of clever and unique touches in this imaginative film about a second war in heaven. However, clever and unique touches do not a movie make. Christopher Walken does his typical job as Gabriel, leader of the … Continue reading →

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