Movie Reviews

J-Wire publishes reviews from Roz Tarszisz, Glen Falkenstein and James Berardinelli

Hit & Run 1½/4 A movie review by James Berardinelli

For an action comedy, it’s generally advisable that the movie be (a) exciting, (b) funny, or (c) both of the above. In the case of Hit & Run, the unfortunate choice is (d) none of the above. [Read more]

The Expendables 2…a movie reviewed by James Berardinelli. Rated 2½/4

The Expendables 2 does not defy expectations; it defines them. If you think you know what the movie will deliver, you’re probably right…writes James Berdinelli. [Read more]

Moonrise Kingdom a movie reviewed by James Berardinelli. Rated 3 ½/4

Few working directors are as consistently, dependably quirky as Wes Anderson, whose films tend to excite art house audiences while being ignored and bypassed by mainstream movie-goers..writes James Berardinelli. [Read more]

Bully 3½/4

Columbine has never been a mystery to me. A tragedy, yes, but not mystery…writes James Berardinelli. [Read more]

Total Recall 2/4

It’s a hard thing for a filmmaker, even an accomplished one, to make a project “his own” when the original is well remembered as a vehicle for a star as big as Arnold Schwarzenegger…writes James Beradinelli. [Read more]

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