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Starship Troopers - * *

Posted on November 7, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Bugs. Who likes ’em? The enjoyment you get from watching Starship Troopers is similar to the pleasure felt from a loud “ZAP” from a bug zapper. And about as deep. In the future, humans are at war with the Arachnids … Continue reading →

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Bean - * 1/2*

Posted on November 7, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

After an impressive worldwide performance, Bean, the film adaptation of the British television comedy Mr. Bean, makes its debut in the United States. Rowan Atkinson, the British comic who plays the lightwitted Mr. Bean, is probably most well known to … Continue reading →

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Critical Care - * * 1/2*

Posted on October 31, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Critical care is a hit-and-miss satire of the health care industry. It’s hits come in the form of a finely complex ethical dilemma. However, it misses when it veers off into blatant fantasy. Dr. Werner Ernst (James Spader) is a … Continue reading →

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Rocket Man - 1/2*

Posted on October 10, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Does the world need another Pauly Shore? Apparently the folks at Disney think so. Introducing man-boy Harland Williams, an infantile comic who brings new meaning to the word, “annoying”. In Rocket Man, he gets his shot at stardom, but he … Continue reading →

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In & Out - * * *

Posted on September 19, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

A man questioning his own sexuality does not seem like the ideal topic for a comedy. But with a good script, and plenty of humor, In & Out tackles this touchy subject matter with aplomb. Howard Brackett is the high … Continue reading →

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Money Talks - * * 1/2*

Posted on August 22, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

A run-of-the-mill buddy comedy, Money Talks is kickstarted by the rapid-fire banter of its lead, Chris Tucker. His entertaining non-stop barage makes what could have been a dull and bland rehash vibrant and full of humor. Franklin Hatchett (Chris Tucker) … Continue reading →

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The Full Monty - * *

Posted on August 13, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

The Full Monty is another smile-through-the-pain working class British comedy. You know the type…after the evils of Thatcherism squash the common man, the undefeatable human nature of the workers shines through. However, The Full Monty should have stuck with what … Continue reading →

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Good Burger - * 1/2*

Posted on July 25, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

It is difficult to convert a skit from a television show into a full length movie. For proof, see the countless Saturday Night Live spinoffs, or, if you dare, Good Burger. Derived from the popular sketch on Nickelodeon’s All That, … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Lose - * 1/2*

Posted on July 18, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Nothing to Lose is the prime example of what happens when a formula comedy runs out of gas. Absolutely nothing. No humor. No entertainment. The film just doesn’t go anywhere. Tim Robbins is Nick Beam, an advertising executive who seems … Continue reading →

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George of the Jungle - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 16, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

As yet another nostalgic live-action treatment of an old television cartoon series, George of the Jungle didn’t have much going for it. The key asset of the klutzy Tarzan-wannabe was his catchy theme song. However, by sticking with the offbeat … Continue reading →

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