Author: Laurie Coker

Review: SAFE HAVEN

By Laurie Coker Rating: C- My preference in reading lies in mystery novels and not sappy, heart-wrenching, tortured romance, like those written by Nicholas Sparks, so his latest film, with which he is highly involved, Safe Haven, didn’t have me rushing to the screening. In fairness, I have enjoyed some of his films in the… Continue reading Review: SAFE HAVEN

Spanish Review: Identity Thief

Por Laurie Coker Clasificación: D- No me gustan las comedias tontas y de mala calidad. Ho, sin embargo disfruto de humor inteligente e insípido. Identity Thief, protagonizada por Jason Bateman y Melissa McCarthy, por desgracia, carece de inteligente, y francamente, incluso estos actores cómicos excepcionales no pueden salvar un cuento de camino cansado viaje. Con sólo… Continue reading Spanish Review: Identity Thief

Review: IDENTITY THIEF

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

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: 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

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