Tag Archives: Comedy

Out to Sea - * *

Posted on July 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Out to Sea is the latest collaboration of Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. It is strictly middle-of-the-road fare, not up to par with their recent “Grumpy” outings, but not a complete waste of time, either. Walter Matthau plays Charlie, a … Continue reading →

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Men in Black - * * *

Posted on July 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Aliens are all around us. Disguised as humans, they roam the earth simply trying to blend in. On those occasions when one is discovered, a top secret government agency is dispatched to take care of matters, and cover up the … Continue reading →

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Trial and Error - * *

Posted on May 30, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Director Jonathan Lynn (of My Cousin Vinny) tackles another fish-out-of-water courtroom comedy, but this time with less success. Jeff Daniels stars as Charles, an upwardly mobile L.A. lawyer who is set to marry the daughter (Alexandra Wentworth) of the head … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishin’ - 1/2*

Posted on May 30, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Gone Fishin’ is an unfunny, meandering film attempting to be a comedy. Gus (Danny Glover) and Joe (Joe Pesci) have been best friends and fishing buddies ever since they were kids. For as long, their fishing trips have always been … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Element - * * *

Posted on May 9, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

The best science fiction films manage to create a unique world, populated with rich characters and coherent to its own logic. The Fifth Element only meets these goals partway. It creates a visually intriguing setting, but adds rudimentary characters and … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day - * * 1/2*

Posted on May 9, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Father’s Day is a mildly humorous comedy that, though enjoyable, doesn’t quite live up to the talents of its cast. Jack (Billy Crystal) is a high powered lawyer who shares one thing in common with Dale (Robin Williams), a struggling … Continue reading →

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Commandments - * *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Commandments is a rather confused dark comedy with a religous theme. Seth Warner (Aidan Quinn) had a good life. He was married to a beautiful woman, and had a great career as a doctor. Then he was punished by God: … Continue reading →

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Austin Powers - * *

Posted on May 2, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Austin Powers is an uneven combination spoof of spy movies and 1960s psychedelia. Mike Myers is Austin Powers, the supercool superspy in 1967 London. When his nemesis Dr. Evil (a Blofeld clone also played by Myers) launches himself into orbit … Continue reading →

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Children of the Revolution - * * * 1/2*

Posted on May 1, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Children of the Revolution is a vibrantly sharp satire of Communism, fanaticism, and questions of identity. Judy Davis portrays Joan, a die-hard Australian marxist, just awaiting the workers of the world to revolt. After many impassioned letters to her idol, … Continue reading →

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Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion - * * 1/2*

Posted on April 25, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion is a monotonous, but funny, comedy. Romy (Mira Sorvino) and Michele (Lisa Kudrow) are two dim-witted friends who have been together since they were both ostracized in high school. In the ten years which … Continue reading →

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