Tag Archives: Comedy

Human Nature - * * * 1/2*

Posted on April 12, 2002 by Alice Wack

First a warning to all women: Shave before you see this movie. You’ll be glad you did. “Human Nature” the movie is, not unlike human nature in life, sweet and cruel, kind and heartbreaking. The intellectual younger sibling of “Being … Continue reading →

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Small Time Crooks - * 1/2*

Posted on May 19, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Woody Allen directs and stars in this comedy about a group of dimwitted thieves trying to rob a bank. Michael Rappaport, Hugh Grant, Tracy Ullman, Elaine May and Jon Lovitz also star. Capsule Review: One of Woody Allen’s better comedies … Continue reading →

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Road Trip - * 1/2*

Posted on May 12, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Todd Phillips directs this tale of four college students travelling 1000 miles to another college. Amy Smart, Sean William Scott, Andy Dick, Rachel Blanchard, Tom Green and Breckin Meyer star. Capsule Review: Road Trip plays like a dumbed-down version of … Continue reading →

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The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas - *

Posted on April 28, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Yep, it’s a prequel to The Flintstones. Young newlyweds Fred (Mark Addy) and Wilma (Kristen Johnson) leave their puppy Dino with friends Barney (Stephen Baldwin) and Betty (Jane Krakowski) to go on a trip to Rock Vegas. Joan Collins will … Continue reading →

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Ready to Rumble - 1/2*

Posted on April 7, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Brian Robbins directs this wrestling comedy from Steven Brill’s script. Two fans (David Arquette and Scott Caan) travel to the WCW headquarters to help restore their favorite wrestler (Oliver Platt) to the championship. Rose McGowan, Chris Owens, Joe Pantoliano and … Continue reading →

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Drowning Mona - 1/2*

Posted on March 3, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Nick Gomez directs this darkly comic mystery about the murder of a small town matriarch. Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Neve Campbell, Casey Affleck, Peter Dobson, William Fichtner, Marcus Thomas and Jamie Lee Curtis star. Capsule Review: What was the cast … Continue reading →

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What Planet Are You From? - * * 1/2*

Posted on February 26, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Mike Nichols directs this adult comedy about an alien (Gary Shandling) sent to Earth to procreate. Unfortunately, he lacks the right “equipment”. John Goodman, Annette Bening, Camryn Manheim, Greg Kinnear, Ben Kingsley, Linda Fiorentino, Nora Dunn and Judy Greer will … Continue reading →

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Snow Day - * 1/2*

Posted on February 11, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Everyone who ever grew up in a cold climate remembers the magic of snow days, those impromptu vacations from school that would spring up overnight. The kid flick Snow Day attempts to capture that magic, but instead turns completely to … Continue reading →

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Gun Shy - * 1/2*

Posted on February 4, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Gun Shy is a scattershot comedy that draws from several trendy genres. Borrowing a page from The Sopranos, or Analyze This, it deals with the psychological anxieties behind the traditional mob movie. In addition, it stirs in some romantic comedy, … Continue reading →

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Isn’t She Great? - 1/2*

Posted on January 28, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

The pulp life of outrageous writer Jacqueline Susann seems like a good idea for a comedy. As seamy and seedy as her pulp novels, her life story could have been a guiltily comic gem, particularly with a strong cast attached. … Continue reading →

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