The River Wild (1994)

 

I watched this in the theater and later on DVD. The rafting shots are authentic and believable. Acting is solid. Kevin Bacon plays a complex bad guy, as he has so many times in his career. 

Rating: C+

The Limey (1999)

 

A stoic Terrance Stamp seeks vengeance in L.A. for his daughter’s murder. There’s a certain charm to it. Baddies get their comeuppance. 

Rating: C+

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

The World’s Fastest Indian (2005)

Hopkins is excellent. It's a great telling of a true story. Despite the high speeds of the film's star, the film itself is very slow paced. Go for the drama, not the action.

Rating: C+

The Rundown (2003)

I love action movies, even when they aren't very good. I can't help enjoying a great fight scene, car chase, or explosion. The Rundown was ok. Some plot points were a bit tired, but the action and surround sound kept me going. if you're in the mood for a little escapist action, this is a decent rent.

Rating: C