Wednesday, June 20, 2001
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Wednesday, June 20, 2001 |
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Movies By MICHAEL
BOYLAN Opening Friday Dr. Doolittle 2 The animals can talk and Eddie Murphy as Dr. Doolittle can hear them. The first film had many great comedians doing animal voices, including Norm MacDonald, Chris Rock and Albert Brooks. Expect more of the same. Rated PG. The Fast and the Furious When you are part of a gang that races muscle cars illegally in L.A., you should never fall in love with the sister of a rival gang member. At least, not in this movie. There will be lots of car chases, explosions and shouted declarations of love. Rated PG-13.
Now Playing A Knight's Tale This is a very enjoyable movie. It has action, comedy, drama and Geoffery Chaucer naked. The film is effective in its combination of modern sports themes and the Medieval code of honor. The all-classic-rock sound track is also great and does not diminish the film in the least. Enjoy. Rated PG-13. Atlantis: The Lost Empire The newest Disney animated feature. This story focuses on a group of scientists who find the lost city of Atlantis. The animation looks like classic Disney. Enjoy. Rated PG. Evolution Think Ghostbusters with aliens and no SNL alums. David Duchovny, Julianne Moore and Orlando Jones star in this film about people finding aliens that evolve at an enormous rate. They try to save the day while the aliens try to destroy it. Looks like fun. This is not in Fayetteville and I don't know why. Rated PG-13. Moulin Rouge Baz Luhrmann, the director of Romeo and Juliet, has more visual tricks up his sleeve with this film set in the Moulin Rouge at the turn of the century. Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and Jim Broadbent, who was fantastic in Bridget Jones' Diary, star. Rated PG-13. Pearl Harbor A love triangle between two men in the armed forces and a nurse, set against the backdrop of World War II and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The film cost $135 million and stars Jon Voight, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin and more. Rated PG-13. Shrek The voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow are featured in this computer-generated, surefire hit. I found it lacking a little, though I can't place my finger on exactly what. There were very funny parts and Eddie Murphy was terrific, but they didn't carry some jokes far enough and others were carried too far. The kids will love it and don't let this review stop them. Rated PG. Swordfish John Travolta and Halle Berry star in this action packed film about hackers and government money. I hope it is good. For my money, Travolta was never better than when he was in Face/Off, which was one of the best action films of the last 10 years. Rated R. The Animal A police officer is involved in a near fatal car accident. He only survives because a mad scientist replaces his injured organs with animal parts. Now he must keep the animal within as he fights crime and falls in love. Sounds hokey, but looks hysterical. Rated PG-13. The Mummy Returns Set ten years after the original, Rick (Brendan Fraser) and his girl, Evelyn, are living in London and raising a son. Imhotep, the mummy, comes to a British Museum and starts raising cain. Meanwhile, the Scorpion King, (The Rock) rises from his grave and battles with Imhotep. If you liked the first one, this is just as good. Rated PG-13. Tomb Raider Angelina Jolie stars as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Yes, this is based on the video game and it looks pretty cool. I just wonder if there is a plot and character development and dialogue. If so, we may be in for a treat. Rated PG-13. What's The Worst That Could Happen? Martin Lawrence and Danny DeVito star in this film about a thief who is caught robbing a billionaire, who then steals the thief's ring. The hijinks escalate as the two men battle for the ring. Rated PG-13. Also Playing Cast Away Tom Hanks stars as a man obsessed with time. That is, until his plane crashes and leaves him on a deserted island for four years. This is an amazing film and Hanks is awesome. Rated PG-13. Exit Wounds Steven Seagal and DMX star in this action picture about corrupt cops in the inner city. If you like to see and hear bones breaking in a variety of ways, this would be the movie for you. Rated R. Hannibal A great thriller starring Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter. This was smart and scary and the scenes shot in Florence are beautiful. Rated R. Heartbreakers Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt play a mother and daughter con team that seduces and destroys. The previews looked funny, but I heard it is lacking a little. Rated PG-13. Joe Dirt David Spade plays a redneck with a mullet in search of his long-lost parents. This comedy did not get good reviews, but Spade fans won't (and shouldn't) care. Rated PG-13. O Brother, Where Art Thou Visually stunning and well acted and directed, this movie still left me wanting. There are laughs and the soundtrack is great but it never challenged for Best Picture and I think it wanted to. The story revolves around three escaped convicts on the lam and is looslely based on The Odyssey. Rated PG-13. One Night at McCool's Three men are in love with one dangerous woman, played by Liv Tyler. This came and went very quickly, but might be worth a buck. Rated R. Recess: School's Out More appropriate now than it was orioginally relelased in March. The kids from the Disney cartoon are on summer vacation and one of them must solve a mystery going on at the school. Rated G. Save The Last Dance A girl's mother dies and she is forced to attend an inner city school. Her dream is to dance professionally and through the help of a young man, she achieves her dream. Rated PG-13. See Spot Run David Arquette stars in this gross comedy for the kids. He plays a goofy mailman that adopts a former FBI dog that is in the witness protection program. Think Home Alone with a dog. Rated PG. Traffic An excellent film about the drug war and all the fronts that it is fought on. The performances by the all-star cast are terrific and the film is deftly directed by Stephen Soderbergh. This will prompt many conversations in your home. Rated R.
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