'Seven Psychopaths'
three and a half starsReviewed by Daniel E. JennisManic, violent, and largely nonsensical, “Seven Psychopaths” is the cinematic equivalent of an Ambien binge. I appreciated the film’s subtle and not so...
View Article'Argo'
four and a half starsReviewed by Daniel E. Jennis“Argo” completes Ben Affleck’s surprising return to form as both an actor and director, and it is truly amazing to think that less than ten years ago...
View Article'Wreck-It Ralph'
four and a half starsReviewed by Daniel E. Jennis“Wreck-It Ralph” is an incredibly creative and fresh new feature from Disney Animation Studios that bursts at the seams with nostalgia, color, and...
View Article'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'
three and a half starsReviewed by Daniel E. Jennis“The Hobbit” is a slightly more cheery prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, taking place before the menacing Eye of Sauron cast its ferocious...
View Article'This Is 40'
four starsReviewed by Daniel E. Jennis“This Is 40” is a dark comedy about aging, marriage and the dreaded midlife crisis, peppered with the expected serving of crude humor, pop culture references, and...
View Article'Zero Dark Thirty'
five starsReviewed by Daniel E. JennisDubbed the “greatest manhunt in history,” the search for Osama bin Laden was extraordinary, trying, and extremely complex. Lasting almost a decade, the whole...
View Article'Mama'
two starsReviewed by Daniel E. Jennis“Mama” is a decidedly atmospheric horror film anchored by the eminently likeable Jessica Chastain that suffers from a muddled script and poor dramatic execution....
View Article'Side Effects'
four starsReviewed by Daniel E. JennisTense, whimsical, and at times preposterous, “Side Effects” is allegedly the last film ever to be made by the mysterious and unique Steven Soderbergh. Following...
View Article'The Call'
three starsReviewed by Daniel E. Jennis“The Call” is a strange little thriller masquerading as a revenge fantasy. Featuring committed performances, some genuine dramatic tension, but a completely...
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