"The Shaggy Dog" is a terrible remake of the 1959 movie of the same name that tells the story of a man who is turned into a dog. Stupid comedy scenes ensue, with Tim Allen as the unfortunate human, replacing Fred MacMurray from the very superior original. [..]
Friends with Money (2006)
"Friends with Money" is a comedy-drama story about a single woman working as a maid who has three affluent friends she spends time with. Director-screenwriter Nicole Holofcener ("Lovely and Amazing" 2001) put in enough humor to make this a watchable film in a "chick flick" sort of [..]
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
"The Da Vinci Code" is billed as a mystery thriller but in reality is a poorly written and sloppily directed story that seems to be an attack on the world of the Christian religion. Producer-director Ron Howard ("Splash" 1984) and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman put together a bloated [..]
The Black Hole (2006)
"The Black Hole" is the story of the formation of a black hold in St. Louis, Missouri, after a malfunction at a particle accelerator facility. An energy-consuming creature comes out of the black hole and wreaks havoc on the city of St. Louis. This made-for-television movie [..]
Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
"Kelly's Heroes" is a World War II heist film about some America GIs who go AWOL to rob a French bank, behind German lines, of gold bars that actually belong to the Nazis. The comedy on display in this movie is not traditional World War II fare, [..]
Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006)
Tom Selleck continues his popular portrayal of a flawed yet thoughtful police chief in "Jesse Stone: Night Passage." This second made-for-television film in the "Jesse Stone" series is a prequel of sorts as it tells the story of Stone's departure from the Los Angeles Police Department homicide [..]
The History Boys (2006)
"The History Boys" is a British play brought to the big screen with the original writer, director, and cast. Alan Bennett adapted his own play for film - the story of eight students preparing for entry into the prestigious universities at Oxford or Cambridge. [..]
For Your Consideration (2006)
"For Your Consideration" is a comedy about the growing excitement of the cast and crew of a film that industry "buzz" says may be up for an Oscar, even though it is low-budget and just plain awful. Guest's dry humor is evident in the screenplay he [..]
Away From Her (2006)
Julie Christie gave an excellent performance as a woman slipping into Alzheimer's disease in "Away From Her." She was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress, under the tutelage of director-screenwriter Sarah Polley, who adapted it from a 2001 short story by Alice Munro. Polley received [..]
John Tucker Must Die (2006)
Director Betty Thomas ("The Brady Bunch Movie" 1995) has brought us more light-weight entertainment in "John Tucker Must Die." The screenplay by Jeff Lowell, which is at least easy to follow, and does provide some laughs in a PG-13 manner, tells the story of three young women [..]