Review of Chapter 27 directed by J.P. and Jarrett SchaefferRating ** 1/2 This film is about the killing of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman as seen from the killer's eyes. This is mostly a one man show by the lead actor Jared leto. The only other star of note is Lindsay Lohan who does a fine job … [Read more...] about Review of Chapter 27
Review of The Great Debaters
Review of the Great Debaters written by Robert Eisele and directed by Denzell WashingtonRating **** I can honestly say that I don't think I have ever seen a film with Denzell Washington that I haven't liked. He adds just enough originality to each role that you totally believe in the … [Read more...] about Review of The Great Debaters
Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Review of The Diving Bell and The Butterfly written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Julian Schnabelrating *** 1/2 This is the true story of Jean-Dominque Do Bauby who at the age of 42 suffered a stroke that separated the communication between his brain stem from his spinal column, leaving him … [Read more...] about Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Review of Charlie Wilson’s War
Review of Charlie Wilson's War directed by Mike NicholsRating *** 1/2 Why would Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. appear in a film that few people have seen? Probably because they have reached a point in their careers where they can pick and choose their projects and don't … [Read more...] about Review of Charlie Wilson’s War
Review of The Assassination of Jesse James
Review of the Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford written and directed by Andrew Dominik **** This was a slow but interesting film. It is a character study. It is not a story about the exploits of Jesse James. If you're looking for a film with lots of shooting and gun slinging, … [Read more...] about Review of The Assassination of Jesse James
Review of La Vie en Rose
Review of La Vie en Rose directed by Olivier DahanRating *** This is the film that won Marion Catillard this year's Oscar for best actress. She does an amazing job in the film. She plays Edith Piaf, a French singer who died in her forties. The screenwriter and director do a commendable job of … [Read more...] about Review of La Vie en Rose