Right At Your Door (2006)

Let's say you're watching an episode of 24, where several dirty bombs go off in L.A. But instead of continuing with the show, the story shifts to the point of view of a married couple, chosen at random. However, the budget's been cut in half and the action dial has been turned down to a mild 2 instead of 10.

It's an interesting perspective, but somehow you find yourself wanting a bit more blood and guts at ground zero. Right At Your Door delivers a mega dose of drama which I couldn't help thinking would work better on stage. Maybe the script originated as a play. I'm not sure. Not bad, but not great either.

Rating: C

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)

Only a few light chuckles throughout, the rest was almost unwatchable. Really weak and poorly written.

Rating: F

K-PAX (2001)

I hate movies where things are left mysterious and vague. I want to know how the story ends, not play guessing games with what the writer/director were thinking.

I thought Kevin Spacey did an admirable job as an alien, and I liked Jeff Bridges as well. The story was interesting, and the plot was well developed. I only wished they would have acknowledged the fact that he either was or wasn't an alien.

Rating: C