Friday, November 3, 2000
Friday, November 3, 2000 |
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Movies By MICHAEL
BOYLAN Opening Friday Charlie's Angels This looks pretty cool, but looks can be deceiving. Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore play the Angels who must stop the bad guy (Tim Curry? Again?), while Bill Murray plays Bosley. I can honestly say that I've never seen a full episode of the tv show. Hopefully, I'll be able to stick with the plot. Rated PG-13. The Legend of Bagger Vance Filmed in Savannah, this film is about a golfer finding redeption thanks to a ghostly caddy. Directed by Robert Redford, expect luscious scenery and excellent performances. Matt Damon and Will Smith star. Rated PG-13. Now Playing Bedazzled Brendan Fraser plays a nerd who wishes he were cooler. He signs a deal with the devil, played by Elizabeth Hurley, and gets to live seven different lives in his search for happiness. This is a remake of an old movie and it looks hysterical. Rated PG-13. Book of Shadows: Blair Witch II No shaky cam techniques (at least not as much) and now we know that the story isn't real. This film pretends that the original film is real, though, and looks like it could be scary. Enjoy. Rated R. Bring It On A movie about cheerleaders starring Kirsten Dunst. Americans love their cheerleaders, but is the movie any good? I don't know. Rated PG-13. Dr. T and The Women Richard Gere stars in this film about a gynecologist with women problems in Texas. Directed by Robert Altman, this stars Helen Hunt, Shelly Long and many other fine actresses. Rated R. The Exorcist One of the greatest horror movies of all time, in all of its split pea soup-spitting glory. Where was the hoopla over this film's release? Rated R. Ladies Man The latest in a long line (too long) of SNL characters crossing over to the big screen. Can a sketch that drags out too long stay entertaining for close to 90 minutes? Let's hope so. Wayne and Garth did. Rated R. Legend of the Drunken Master Jackie Chan stars in this film from the early 1990's about a man who fights better when he is drunk. Chan is amazing and was much younger in this film. If you like this type of movie, you will like this movie. Rated R. Lost Souls Winona Ryder (Heathers) stars in this film about a woman who believes a man she has just met will become the antichrist. Rated R. Lucky Numbers John Travolta (The Boy in the Plastic Bubble) stars as a TV weatherman who tries to cheat the lottery and almost gets away with it. Lisa Kudrow, Tim Roth and Michael Moore also star. Rated R. Meet the Parents Here is my pick for a sleeper hit of the year. This film was hysterically funny and one could really feel the embarrassment of Ben Stiller's character. It was sometimes painful to watch because the situation got worse and worse. See this film you won't be disappointed. Rated PG-13. Pay it Forward Oscar winners and nominees galore in this film about doing favors for others if favors are done for you. Getting good Oscar buzz, like Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey and Haley Joel Osment really need it. Rated PG-13. Remember The Titans Based on the true story of Virginia's first integrated high school football team, this film stars Denzel Washington and is fun for the whole family. Rated PG. The Contender Gary Oldman (Sid and Nancy) stars in this political thriller about a man trying to sabotage a female vice presidential candidate, Oldman looks terrific. Rated R. The Little Vampire Johnathan Lipnicki (the little boy in Jerry Maguire and the short-lived television series Meego) travels to Scotland and makes nice with a vampire. He then decides to help save them from a life of eternal darkness. A cute comedy that is acceptable for the whole family. Rated PG. What Lies Beneath Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this thriller from Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The reviews have all been solid and my mom (a good critic in her own right) says this is a Hitchcockian thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Rated R. Also Playing Disney's The Kid Bruce Willis plays a mean, old 40 year old who rediscovers being nice and following his dreams when he meets himself as an eight year old. I won't standi in your way of seeing this, but I won't go with you. Rated PG. Hollow Man Not a bad flick. Kevin Bacon (Friday the 13th) goes invisible, quite graphically I might add, and then goes crazy. It could have had more fun with the invisibility, but it was entertaining. Rated R. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps I am not easily offended, but this movie succeded to offend me. It was awful and one of the worst movies I have ever seen. And I like Eddie Murphy and enjoyed the first film. Waste a dollar if you must. Rated PG-13.
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