Tag Archives: Comedy

McHale’s Navy - *

Posted on April 18, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

McHale’s Navy is yet another recycled sitcom turned feature film, and is about as appealing as a failed television pilot. Tom Arnold portrays Quentin McHale, a now retired Naval officer who makes a living providing contraband goods to the local … Continue reading →

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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag - 1/2*

Posted on April 18, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Eight Heads in a Duffel Bag is a dark comedy that aims to shock, but dulls instead. The heads in the title refer to eight decapitated heads that mobster Tommy Spinelli (Joe Pesci) is carrying cross country as proof of … Continue reading →

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Grosse Pointe Blank - * * *

Posted on April 11, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Grosse Pointe Blank is a darkly amusing black comedy that needs a better title. John Cusack is Martin Blank, a hitman for hire, who has just been invited to his 10 year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan (hence … Continue reading →

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Chasing Amy - * * * 1/2*

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Kevin Smith finds redemption after his mainstream misfire Mallrats, and creates a finely crafted romantic comedy about a guy falling in love with a lesbian. Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) and Banky Edwards (Jason Lee) are best friends and the creators … Continue reading →

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That Old Feeling - *

Posted on April 4, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

That Old Feeling is a one note comedy without a good note. When Molly (Paula Marshall) is getting married to a young politician, her wedding is the cause to reunite her divorced parents, actress Lily (Bette Midler) and author Dan … Continue reading →

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The 6th Man - * 1/2*

Posted on March 28, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

The 6th Man is a rather tired sports comedy which starts out promising, but stumbles badly. Antoine and Kenny Tyler (Kadeem Hardison and Marlon Wayans) are two basketball playing brothers on the University of Washington’s team. Antoine is the eldest, … Continue reading →

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B.A.P.S. - 1/2*

Posted on March 26, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

B.A.P.S. (or Black American Princesses) is a horribly failed satire that should be avoided by all. Nisi (Halle Berry) and Mickey (Natalie Desselle) are two tacky, low class Atlanta girls who travel to Hollywood with the dream of starring in … Continue reading →

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Liar Liar - * * *

Posted on March 21, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Jim Carrey’s best comedy suffers only from a cloying excess of sweetness. He tackles his straightest role, that of attorney, and compulsive liar, Fletcher Reede. His knack for twisting the truth may win him partnership at his law office, but … Continue reading →

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Private Parts - * * *

Posted on March 7, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Howard Stern’s movie debut, while impressive, is unlikely to win him many new listeners. Howard, for those of you who have been out of touch for the last decade, but still manage to have an internet connection, is a “shock … Continue reading →

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Jungle2Jungle - 1/2*

Posted on March 7, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Jungle2Jungle is a rather bland, humorless comedy. Tim Allen is Michael, a workaholic commodities broker in New York. Fourteen years ago, his wife (JoBeth Williams) left him to work in the Amazon. Now, Michael is engaged to a beautiful, but … Continue reading →

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