Tag Archives: Dennis Quaid

Frequency - * * 1/2*

Posted on April 22, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Gregory Hoblit directs this thriller about a fireman (Dennis Quaid) in 1969 who mysteriously communicates over a ham radio with his son (Jim Caviezel), a homicide cop thirty years in the future. During a deadly blaze, his son tries to … Continue reading →

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Any Given Sunday - *

Posted on December 22, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Oliver Stone directs this look at the NFL. Al Pacino will star as the coach who pressures a veteran QB (Dennis Quaid) to play hurt, or risk getting replaced by an up-and-coming QB (Jamie Foxx). Elizabeth Berkley will portray Pacino’s … Continue reading →

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Playing by Heart - * * *

Posted on December 30, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Playing by Heart is a film that would like to think of itself as an intricate puzzle, whose pieces smoothly slide into place as the film progresses. However, as a puzzle, Playing By Heart is fairly simple. Luckily, observing the … Continue reading →

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The Parent Trap - * * *

Posted on July 26, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Ahhh…Disney is back with yet another remake. This time, they tackle The Parent Trap. The result is remarkably amiable and entertaining, if a bit long. Hallie Parker and Annie James are twins (both played by Lindsay Lohan), each of whom … Continue reading →

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Switchback - * 1/2*

Posted on October 31, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

SwitchBack is yet another “hunt the serial killer” film. It tries to apply a twist to the rapidly tiring genre, by mixing the traditional elements with a cross country road movie (something which was done with much greater success in … Continue reading →

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Gang Related - * * *

Posted on October 8, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

You’d think a film with a title like “Gang Related” would be yet another inner city drama about an innocent youth trying to survive amid gangs, drugs and violence. Well, think again. Although the film does involve drugs and violence, … Continue reading →

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Dragonheart - * 1/2*

Posted on May 31, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

An amazing technological achievement is wasted in this rather bland fantasy. Dennis Quaid stars as Sir Bowen, a valorious knight who follows the old code of King Arthur’s round table. He is the tutor for Prince Einon, a bratty little … Continue reading →

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