May 2001 Archives

This Russian sci-fi film is probably most comparable to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001.

There’s something offbeat and charming about Adrenaline Drive that ultimately offsets any lack of originality.

Jackie Chan’s finest moment?! It could very well be.

To be honest, this film may just be the best film I’ve ever seen that deals with the subjects of grief and loss.

My second favorite movie of the “Three Colours” trilogy, Red is not without its weaknesses.

It almost feels oppressive and the movie’s attempts at humor aren’t enough to shirk that feeling.

A fun picture to watch if you’re in the mood for something twisted and “effed up.”

A condemnation of the hate and bigotry that religion at its most fanatical can bring about.

A great, action-packed thriller that has definite influence from John Woo, on both visceral and emotional levels.

Why can’t more movies like this be made?

An “intelligent” film from the guy who brought you Evil Dead 2.

Chow Yun-Fat aside, the rest of the movie seems too unfocused, unexplained, and uninspired to be enjoyable.

The humor is wonderfully low-key and dark, the dialog is witty, and the performances are incredible.

Yes, the book was much better.

I just didn’t find it to be the great thriller it was made out to be.

As far as mindless action flicks go, I’d probably prefer this to some musclebound action hero spouting cheesy dialog.

I just can’t get enough of movies with ensemble casts, wierd plots, and a sense of continuity that refused to go from Point A to Point B.