The Best Picture of 2001 is....."A Beautiful Mind." Ron Howard directed this amazing story of famous mathematician John Nash, who suffered from schizophrenia while developing complex mathematical theories. Russell Crowe delivered quite a tour-de-force of a performance, nominated for an Oscar. The four Academy [..]
America’s Sweethearts (2001)
"America's Sweethearts" is a romantic comedy from director Joe Roth ("Coupe de Ville" 1990), featuring an all star cast that would give potential viewers hope that this is a high quality film. However, Roth and screenwriters Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan have put together an uneven comedy [..]
Judgement (2001)
"Judgement" is the fourth in a series of faith-based films about the Last Days from Cloud Ten Pictures. This story centers around Helen Hannah, a former World News Network anchorwoman who became a born again Christian, and subsequently charged with crimes against humanity by the one world [..]
Strictly Sinatra (2001)
"Strictly Sinatra" is an interesting independent British film about a young Scotish-Italian singer who dreams of hitting the big time. He has a difficult time advancing his career until he accepts help from local gangsters. Then the storyline get interesting and the fireworks begin. [..]
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
The fun and excitement of the "Star Wars" prequels continues in "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones." Ten years after their initial meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a secret romance with Senator Padme Amidala, the former Queen of Naboo to whom the Jedi Council has [..]
Elf (2003)
"Elf" is a Christmas comedy film that tells the story of a man who has been raised at the North Pole by Santa Clause and his elves, due to the fact that, as a baby, he crawls into Santa's sack and is unwittingly taken back to the North [..]
Napoleon (2023)
"Napoleon" is an epic historical drama from producer-director Ridley Scott ("Alien" 1979), whose subject is the life of famous French leader Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Scott and screenwriter David Scarpa have created a biography that is heavy on battle scenes and on Bonaparte's sex life and light on [..]
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Steven Spielberg leaves science fiction and heavy dramas behind with his 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can." Spielberg and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson adapted the story of Frank Abagnale, a con artist specializing in check fraud, with fantastic results. The plot centers on a cat-and-mouse game [..]
The Time Machine (2002)
Action and adventure abound in the latest film adaptation of H. G. Wells' 1895 novel "The Time Machine." Director Simon Wells ("The Prince of Egypt" 1998), great-grandson of the author, and screenwriter John Logan do a good job in pacing of the film, employing good production values, [..]
Treasure Planet (2002)
Walt Disney Animation came out with one of its biggest box office bombs in history with "Treasure Planet." This effort from producers-directors-screenwriters Ron Clements and John Musker suffers from weak characters, ho-hum storylines, and confusing visualization with boats floating through outer space. It is loosely based [..]