By Laurie Coker Rating: D- I do not like stupid, trashy comedy. I do, however enjoy intelligent, tasteless humor. Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, unfortunately, lacks intelligent, and frankly, even these exceptional comedic actors can’t save a tired road trip tale. With only the occasional laugh, and I mean OCCASIONAL, director Seth… Continue reading Review: IDENTITY THIEF
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Spanish Review: SIDE EFFECTS
Por Laurie Coker Clasificación: B Me gusta un buen misterio, – uno que mantiene mi interés y me mantiene adivinando. Side Effects, protagonizada por Jude Law, Rooney Mara y Catherine Zeta-Jones, proporciona suficiente entusiasmo para satisfacer. Dirigida por Steven Soderbergh, Side Effects parece ser una película que tiene como objetivo hacer que la gente ver y… Continue reading Spanish Review: SIDE EFFECTS
Review: SIDE EFFECTS
By Laurie Coker Rating: B I like a good mystery, thriller – one that maintains my interest and keeps me guessing. Side Effects, starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara and Catherine Zeta-Jones, provides just enough excitement to satisfy. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Side Effects appears to be a movie that aims to make people see and… Continue reading Review: SIDE EFFECTS
Review: Warm Bodies
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ The idea of a teen zombie romance comedy didn’t impress me at first. I’ve had my fill of teen vampire romance, so I wondered whether I should even bother with Warm Bodies. Fortunately, because of a quality script, an engaging cast and excellent direction, Warm Bodies is a funny, smart,… Continue reading Review: Warm Bodies
Spanish Review: Broken City
Por Laurie Coker Clasificación: C + / B – Aunque no abiertamente revolucionario, nueva película Broken City de Mark Wahlberg entretener y sorprendentemente, a pesar de sus defectos, mantener a la audiencia que adivinar. Incluso con su drama common, director Allen Hughes (la primera vez en el timón sin hermano Albert) y su elenco fuerte… Continue reading Spanish Review: Broken City
Spanish Review: Quartet
Por Laurie Coker Clasificación: B+ Odio envejeciendo. Sin duda, hay algunos beneficios, como reducción de precios en teatros, membresía AARP, comidas senior de IHOP y otras ventajas, pero no estoy bastante aún. Todavía cierne. Quartet, protagonizada por el irreprimible Maggie Smith, hombre divertido Billy Connelly, adorable Pauline Collins y el veterano actor británico Tom Courtenay y… Continue reading Spanish Review: Quartet
DVD Review: Jerry Lewis As The Jazz Singer
By Laurie CokerRating: B Jerry Lewis as The Jazz Singer Unrated – February 7, 2012 List Price: $14.98 I grew up with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, mainly because of my parents, the limited channel choices of my youth and I love to laugh. I can’t say Lewis made me laugh on every occasion, but… Continue reading DVD Review: Jerry Lewis As The Jazz Singer
Review: Quartet
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ I hate getting older. Sure, there are some benefits, like reduced pricing at theatres, AARP membership, IHOP senior meals, and other perks, but I’m not quite there yet. Still it looms. Quartet, starring the irrepressible Maggie Smith, funny man Billy Connelly, lovable Pauline Collins and veteran British actor Tom Courtenay… Continue reading Review: Quartet
Review: Amour
By Laurie Coker Rating: B- I watched the critically acclaimed Amour over holiday break and afterward had an online discussion with a friend and former film critic about it and all the hype surrounding it. When he lived in Austin, our reviews of films rarely matched up. We have, at times, extremely diverse ideas about… Continue reading Review: Amour
Review: Broken City
By Laurie Coker Rating: C+/B- While not overtly revolutionary, Mark Wahlberg’s new film Broken City does entertain and surprisingly, in spite of its faults, does keep the audience guessing. Even with its pat plot, director Allen Hughes (the first time at the helm without brother Albert) and his strong cast manage to toss in a… Continue reading Review: Broken City