‘Superbad’ review
“Superbad” – The Apatowian realism of “Superbad” isn’t for the sensitive viewer, as best buds Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) let an F-bomb fly every other word. Like many teen comedies before it, […]
Comedy
‘The Simpsons Movie’ review
“The Simpsons Movie” – This mid-summer “Simpsons” fix is essentially an extra-long, extra-good episode that sends the family on the run to the snowy northwest (“Clap for Alaska!”) after Homer’s latest gaffe causes Springfield to […]
‘Hot Fuzz’ review
“Hot Fuzz” – Simon Pegg and Nick Frost transfer their spot-on satire from “Shaun of the Dead” to the shoot-’em-up genre – Pegg’s cop even studies movies like “Bad Boys 2” to help him do […]
‘Futurama: Bender’s Big Score’ review
“Futurama: Bender’s Big Score” – I had forgotten how much I missed Matt Groening’s hilariously satirical take on the future before viewing this first of four straight-to-DVD movies. It’s a decent story – despite featuring […]
‘Blades of Glory’ review
“Blades of Glory” – We were long overdue for a good figure skating parody, and Will Ferrell and friends score a 6.0 for their effort. It’s a tale of a disgraced skater who resurrects his […]
‘The Last Kiss’ review
“The Last Kiss” – In this thematic sequel to “Garden State,” Zach Braff’s heartwarming 2004 directorial debut, Braff plays a guy torn between his fiancee (Jacinda Barrett) and a full-of-life collegian (Rachel Bilson). (If only […]
‘The Hole Story’ review
“The Hole Story” – Boston filmmaker Alex Karpovsky created this hilarious documentary-turned-comedy largely in the editing room. He intended to make a pilot for “Provincial Puzzlers,” telling the story of the “black hole” in 2003 […]
‘The Break-Up’ review
“The Break-Up” – Romantic comedies usually explore the ups and downs of a relationship destined for a happy ending, but this film – determined to be more realistic – shows the minor annoyances and petty […]
‘Borat’ review
“Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” – Everyone will find something offensive about “Borat,” which spins off Sacha Baron Cohen’s character from “Da Ali G Show,” but there’s no […]
‘Team America: World Police’ review
“Team America: World Police” – In an oversized puppet show, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone slam Jerry Bruckheimer efforts such as “Armageddon” and “Pearl Harbor,” while also delivering smart political jabs. Parker […]