THE LORD OF THE RINGS (1978): An animated adaptation of Tolkien's book (or rather, its abridgment)
In conclusion, I would say that Bakshi’s “Lord of the Rings” is not a success. The entire story feels like a condensed version of...
THE LION OF FLANDERS: A Film Both Worth and Not Worth Recommending
The Lion of Flanders is a case of a film that I both recommend and don’t recommend. It manages to do almost everything wrong, yet its clumsiness is...
BODY OF LIES. This Ridley Scott thriller had tremendous potential
The biggest issue with Body of Lies seems to be its screenplay, and this criticism has two aspects. The lesser issue is character development.
THE ’BURBS: A Fantastic (and Underrated) Comedy with Tom Hanks
While The ‘Burbs contains some elements typical of horror, it exaggerates and frames them in a comedic context, removing any real sense of fear....
THE MUPPETS MOVIE TRILOGY: The Puppets' Adventures in Hollywood
Today, the Muppets feel like relics of the past—fondly remembered but rarely revisited. Yet, as Kermit and company teach us, even naive optimism can...
FRANKENHOOKER. A film that belongs to its own, entirely separate category
“Frankenhooker” offers an intricate portrayal of madness
THE ONE I LOVE. A Mix of Comedy and Science Fiction
The marital lack of understanding is the starting point for Charlie McDowell's film "The One I Love". A young couple, Sophie and Ethan, have no idea...
SAHARA. An Unjustly Crushed and Forgotten Adventure Film
American author Clive Cussler gained immense popularity with his series about the adventures of Dirk Pitt, a somewhat cliché and, in essence, flat...
