http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/ Movie and film reviews from Filmfodder. Copyright 2009 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:55 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.3-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss "Precious" retains an impressive dramatic grip through unimaginable horror. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/11/review_precious.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/11/review_precious.shtml Drama Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:55 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005322.xml "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is a hilarious, freewheeling descent into the abyssal madness of the military machine. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/11/review_men_who_stare_at_goats.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/11/review_men_who_stare_at_goats.shtml Comedy Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:47 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005321.xml Despite a wonderful director and fantastic actors, the ambition of "Amelia" never connects with its execution. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_amelia.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_amelia.shtml Drama Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:09 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005306.xml "Astro Boy" boasts glossy visuals, red-hot action, and a sparkling cast of voices, but is too bizarre and cartoony to leave a lasting impression. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_astro_boy.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_astro_boy.shtml Animation Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:06 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005304.xml Director Paul Weitz offers up a joyless, verbose picture. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_cirque_du_freak_the_vam.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_cirque_du_freak_the_vam.shtml Horror Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:03 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005307.xml Shamelessly repetitive, “Saw VI” feels old all around. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_saw_vi.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_saw_vi.shtml Horror Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:00 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005303.xml "The Stepfather" waters down a proven premise into a parade of nonsense. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_stepfather.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_stepfather.shtml Horror Reviews Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:47:29 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005296.xml Despite thought-provoking material, "Law Abiding Citizen" is morphed into a contrived thriller. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_law_abiding_citizen.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_law_abiding_citizen.shtml Action Reviews Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:24:15 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005294.xml Director Spike Jonze has his heart in the right place, but extending something so perfectly concise invites more trouble than triumph. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_where_the_wild_things_a.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_where_the_wild_things_a.shtml Drama Reviews Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:30:12 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005278.xml This unexpected prequel is an often exhilarating, but supremely baffling martial arts picture. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_ong_bak_2.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_ong_bak_2.shtml Action Reviews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:12:36 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005297.xml A classic Hollywood trainwreck, “Couples Retreat” is without laughs or heart. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_couples_retreat.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_couples_retreat.shtml Comedy Reviews Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:07 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005277.xml Bloody, quippy, and full of jaw-cracking action "Zombieland" is horror-comedy done proper. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_zombieland.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_zombieland.shtml Horror Reviews Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:27:35 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005283.xml A softly considered religious farce, “The Invention of Lying” is light on the laughs and smothering with its mockery. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_the_invention_of_lying.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_the_invention_of_lying.shtml Comedy Reviews Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:03 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005275.xml "Whip It" is a coming-of-age dramedy that bites off a little more than it can chew.Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B-) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_whip_it.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_whip_it.shtml Comedy Reviews Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:54:34 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005289.xml Despite feeling overstuffed and unfinished, Michael Moore's latest film offers forceful points on the diseased state of the union. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+) http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_capitalism_a_love_story.shtml http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/2009/10/review_capitalism_a_love_story.shtml Documentary Reviews Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:05:56 -0500 http://www.filmfodder.com/reviews/archives/microfeed/005295.xml