| Friday, November 02, 2007 |
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 It's a crime flick starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe that's directed by Ridley Scott. How could this possibly go wrong? According to critics, it can't. American Gangster tells the story of a low-level criminal (Washington) who moves up the ladder when his boss dies; Crowe plays an outcast cop on his trail. Pundits say Gangster is a remarkable entry into the crime genre, with excellent performances, a compelling sense of moral ambiguity, and an outstanding eye for 1970s period detail.
Jerry Seinfeld lends his distinctive brand of observational humor to Bee Movie, a CGI feature about our pollen-producing pals and their interactions with people. Seinfeld stars as the voice of a recent bee graduate looking for a purpose in life. Leaving the hive for the first time, he comes into contact with a human (Ren?e Zellweger) and becomes concerned over humanity's rampant consumption of honey. It's a sound premise, but unfortunately, the pundits say it's only fitfully amusing. Critics say Bee Movie is elevated by Seinfeld's witty humor, but otherwise, this is an amiable but forgettable affair.
On a good day, John Cusack is one of the most likeable actors in the movies. Unfortunately, he can't sell a middling script. In The Martian Child, Cusack stars as a widowed sci-fi writer who forms a bond with a boy who hides in an Amazon.com box and claims to be an extraterrestrial; strange events lend credence to his claims. Critics say that Cusack and 10-year-old Bobby Coleman are excellent, but they bemoan the film's story, which takes an intriguing premise and weighs it down with clich?s and sappiness. Find out what else is playing this week. |
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