Danny Deckchair (2003)

 

Australians crank out a fun little film based on a weak premise. 

Rating: C

Man On Fire (2004)

 

Gritty, rough, and bloody, but sensitive too. Well directed with a nice set up before all the chaos ensued. 

Rating: C+

American Wedding (2003)

 

The series continues to plummet, reaching rock bottom with this latest installment. The first American Pie was great. Stiffler wasn't quite so over-the-top. The comedy was original and funny. 

The second was a little forced, but much of the same level of humor was there. In AW, the actors feel like they are playing SNL sketches of themselves. It doesn't work. They are going through the motions for a paycheck. There are a few laughs here and there, but overall, it stunk. 

Rating: D+

Stolen Summer (2002)

This is the film that came out of Project Greenlight from HBO. It's a slow moving drama with a warm story. 

Rating: C

Spellbound (2002)

 

I watched this spelling bee doc with a big group and we all loved it. A must see!

Rating: B

First Daughter (2004)

 

A poorly scripted film that leaves you feeling hollow and empty inside. 

Rating: D-