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Criminal *** (2000, John C. Reilly, Diego Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal) – Classic Movie Review 1577

Despite the decent, quirky acting of the good cast, co-writer/co-producer/director Gregory Jacobs’s 2004 movie is a slightly disappointing if adequately twisty and entertaining American remake version of the much better 2000 Argentinian crime caper thriller […]

Aug, 22

Boys and Girls ** (2000, Freddie Prinze Jr, Claire Forlani, Jason Biggs) – Classic Movie Review 1499

Director Robert Iscove and star Freddie Prinze Jr re-unite in 2000 after She’s All That (1999), but with slightly less entertaining results. Shy bookworm Ryan (Prinze Jr) and the outgoing, free-spirited Jennifer (Claire Forlani) couldn’t […]

Jul, 31

Flaming Star **** (1960, Elvis Presley, Barbara Eden, Steve Forrest, John McIntire, Dolores Del Rio) – Classic Movie Review 1359

Director Don Siegel’s effective 1960 widescreen, colour Western stars an impressive Elvis Presley in a non-musical role. When a neighbouring family is massacred, Pacer Burton (Presley), offspring of white father Sam Burton (John McIntire) and […]

Jun, 26

This Gun for Hire ***** (1942, Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston) – Classic Movie Review 1,011

The 1942 film noir thriller This Gun for Hire transforms Graham Greene’s novel into a showcase for the sparkling new star team of Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake (just 20), propelling them into superstardom. ‘You […]

Mar, 29

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape **** (1993, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen) – Classic Movie Review 593

Director Lasse Hallström‘s deliciously sweet movie from 1993 is an enormously appealing heart-warmer. In a bit of a potential minefield, it doesn’t ever put a foot wrong. Johnny Depp stars as Gilbert Grape, who lives in Endora, […]

Dec, 30

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