367 Reviews by Kevin N. Laforest


	Home 5361 movies. 132297 reviews.


	367 Reviews by Kevin N. Laforest 367 Reviews by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal Movie: American Gangster Release date: 11/2/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (6/0) Superfly vs. Serpico! 167 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eastern Promises Release date: 9/14/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Cronenberg's Christmas flick is intensely thought-provoking and affecting. 88 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shoot 'Em Up Release date: 9/7/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not only riffing on John Woo's Hong Kong flicks but cranking up the action until it becomes quite... 98 other reviews of this movie Movie: Superbad Release date: 8/17/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I don't think I've ever identified this much with a high school movie. 151 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rush Hour 3 Release date: 8/10/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It lacks the relative freshness of the first installment, but it's noticeably better than the sec... 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bourne Ultimatum, The Release date: 8/3/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Matt Damon gets his Bourne on again in this relentlessly smart and thrilling action masterpiece. 177 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sunshine Release date: 7/20/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Goes from 2001-style contemplative science-fiction to more action-driven sci-fi as perfected by J... 121 other reviews of this movie Movie: Transformers Release date: 7/3/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Ridiculously awesome (or awesomely ridiculous?) sequences of mass destruction, lost in a lot of u... 177 other reviews of this movie Movie: Live Free or Die Hard Release date: 6/27/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Bring. Back. McTiernan. 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Evan Almighty Release date: 6/22/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Maybe I'm nuts, but beyond the mediocrity on display, I started to see the seeds of what could ha... 142 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ocean's Thirteen Release date: 6/8/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not a bad way to spend a summer afternoon at the old picture show, even though it's eminently for... 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: Knocked Up Release date: 6/1/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Judd Apatow is making comedies but also wants to tell relationship stories and get more serious a... 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Angel-A Release date: 5/25/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A visually arresting odd-couple comedy that reveals itself to be, quite literally, It's a Wonderf... 51 other reviews of this movie Movie: Georgia Rule Release date: 5/11/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you're able to ignore all the lameness around it, some of this is actually enjoyable in a so-w... 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lucky You Release date: 5/4/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not quite a Big Slick, but a pleasant, witty enough little flick with an engaging protagonist. 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Away From Her Release date: 5/4/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It'll make you cry a lot, for sure, but with much beauty and brightness through the sadness. 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Condemned, The Release date: 4/27/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The action scenes do a better job than the exposition when it comes to turning us off of violence... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hot Fuzz Release date: 4/20/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Wright and Pegg know the genre and its codes too well to only be derisive of it. They're having f... 167 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pathfinder Release date: 4/13/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Heroic Fantasy of the first order, from filmmakers who obviously studied the paintings of Frank F... 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: Grindhouse Release date: 4/6/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's too bad that Planet Terror isn't as great as Death Proof but hey, we're getting two flicks f... 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Black Snake Moan Release date: 3/2/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If blues is an exorcism (as Muddy Waters once said), Black Snake Moan is pretty much The Exorcist... 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Zodiac Release date: 3/2/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Exquisitely crafted, with 3 or 4 kick-ass set pieces and remarkable casting, but rather bloated a... 169 other reviews of this movie Movie: Black Snake Moan Release date: 3/2/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If blues is an exorcism (as Muddy Waters once said), Black Snake Moan is pretty much The Exorcist... 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ghost Rider Release date: 2/16/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you're expecting no more than B-movie fun, it does deliver on that level. It's often hilarious... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Breach Release date: 2/16/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Chris Cooper is amazing as always: amusingly grumpy, increasingly creepy and, ultimately, oddly a... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stomp the Yard Release date: 1/12/2007 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Why pretend that This Is Important, that all the lingering shots of Meagan Good's butt, macho bul... 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Camping Sauvage Release date: 12/31/2006 11:01:28 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Easily as misguided as the much maligned Les Dangereux. 1 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rocky Balboa Release date: 12/20/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A return to the basics of the original, more character study than action movie. 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny Release date: 11/22/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's Spinal Tap and Wayne's World rolled into one burrito supreme, with extra rocket sauce! 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: History Boys, The Release date: 11/21/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A stimulating, rather unique variation on a familiar formula. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Casino Royale Release date: 11/17/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Daniel Craig is James Bond now and he ain't afraid to talk tough, kick * and get his hands dirt... 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: For Your Consideration Release date: 11/17/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A pretty big letdown, despite some good chuckles courtesy of perennial Christopher Guest MVP Fred... 128 other reviews of this movie Movie: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan Release date: 11/3/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A joke is never funny when you have to explain it. Either you get why Borat is hilarious or you d... 170 other reviews of this movie Movie: Departed, The Release date: 10/6/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Great filmmaking, especially if you don't hold it up to Scorsese's masterpieces or to Infernal Af... 189 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hollywoodland Release date: 9/8/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A thoroughly involving modern noir, filled with hard-boiled dialogue and ambiguous characters - p... 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: World Trade Center Release date: 8/9/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you hold it up against Stone's masterpieces or United 93, it can't help but feel disappointing... 215 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lady in the Water Release date: 7/21/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I laughed, I cried, I jumped in my seat, I dreamed. It's E.T. all over again. 86 other reviews of this movie Movie: You, Me and Dupree Release date: 7/14/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Owen Wilson manages to make it sporadically pleasant, but not nearly enough to make up for the me... 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Superman Returns Release date: 6/28/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The Man Of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts! 258 other reviews of this movie Movie: Click Release date: 6/23/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A surprisingly sentimental twist on the Adam Sandler formula. 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cars Release date: 6/9/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) While entertaining and visually spectacular, this tale is less touching than what Pixar has used ... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: X-Men: The Last Stand Release date: 5/26/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Perfectly completes and extends the first two films and confirms this franchise's place in the pa... 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Over the Hedge Release date: 5/19/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The best animated movie of the year and one of the most fun movies of the summer whatsoever! 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just My Luck Release date: 5/12/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) You're breaking my heart, Lindsay! 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mission: Impossible III Release date: 5/5/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Suffers from being neither as character-driven nor as mindlessly badass as it could have been. 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: Art School Confidential Release date: 5/5/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Displays an affectionate/mocking attention to detail that extends into countless memorable little... 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Devil and Daniel Johnston, The Release date: 3/31/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) By far the best film of this first half of 2006. 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: Basic Instinct 2 Release date: 3/31/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Alas, the trashy fun doesn't last. Basic Instinct 2 is trash all the way through, no doubt, but i... 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: She's the Man Release date: 3/17/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Gotta love how Amanda Bynes will always rather get laughs than just look pretty. 96 other reviews of this movie Movie: V for Vendetta Release date: 3/17/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An absolutely incendiary work. 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Imagine Me & You Release date: 1/27/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There's enough chemistry and sexual tension between the leads for Imagine Me & You not to be hope... 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Turtles Can Fly Release date: 12/31/2005 11:01:45 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is one of the most enlightening depictions of war I�ve seen. 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Match Point Release date: 12/28/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An engrossing and thought-provoking movie that even Woody haters might enjoy. 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: New World, The Release date: 12/25/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Never less than astounding visually, but it lacks the consistency in vision of Malick's masterpie... 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Munich Release date: 12/23/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Spielberg doesn't shy away from the violence, making it as extreme and disgusting as it should be... 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Family Stone, The Release date: 12/16/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not unlike a Douglas Sirk melodrama, with secrets and prejudices boiling under jovial appearances... 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brokeback Mountain Release date: 12/9/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I love gay people and I love a lot of gay movies - just not this one. 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Walk the Line Release date: 11/18/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Even all the generic biopic stuff can't take away from the joy of watching Joaquin Phoenix and Re... 177 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Release date: 10/21/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not as clever as it thinks it is, but it's a pretty enjoyable movie-movie nonetheless. 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: Elizabethtown Release date: 10/14/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Happy tears, sad laughs, and when it ends, you genuinely miss the characters. Ain't that the best... 140 other reviews of this movie Movie: In Her Shoes Release date: 10/7/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) What's in a chick flick? 90 other reviews of this movie Movie: History of Violence, A Release date: 9/23/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Both the best action flick and the most affecting character study since Kill Bill. 164 other reviews of this movie Movie: Thumbsucker Release date: 9/16/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Mills delivers here a rather original first feature, even though it follows the steps of other ta... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Broken Flowers Release date: 8/5/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I have no idea what Broken Flowers is supposed to be, beside an inconsequential study in awkward ... 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Island, The Release date: 7/22/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Basically one crazy chase after another, which is fitting considering that it�s directed by Micha... 161 other reviews of this movie Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Release date: 7/15/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A pretty good kids flick, but Edward Scissorhands remains Tim Burton�s most magical fairy tale. 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: War of the Worlds Release date: 6/29/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Apollo Guide: (7/0) There�s not much plot, depth or character development, but it more than makes up for it in relent... 207 other reviews of this movie Movie: Me and You and Everyone We Know Release date: 6/17/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An original, elusive, heartfelt, funny-sad little movie that doesn't intend to change the world b... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: High Tension Release date: 6/10/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An effective but pointless exercise in style (and gore). 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cinderella Man Release date: 6/3/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Only our predisposed investment in the lead players manages to make the proceedings not too painf... 171 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Release date: 5/19/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Should satisfy all the fans and breed new ones. The Force is strong in this one. 250 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Release date: 5/19/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Should satisfy all the fans and breed new ones. The Force is strong in this one. 250 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kingdom of Heaven Release date: 5/6/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A well-oiled machine with only the appearance of meaning 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crash Release date: 5/6/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It relies too much on coincidences and shock value over thematic depth, but at least it dares to ... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy, The Release date: 4/29/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I can see why this mix of science-fiction, satire, existentialism and plain absurdity would appea... 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Fever Pitch Release date: 4/8/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Still, as mediocre as Barrymore and Fallon are in this movie, we wind up liking them anyway and r... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Look At Me Release date: 4/1/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (6/1) Why this won the Best Screenplay award at the last Cannes festival escapes me. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sin City Release date: 4/1/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A relentless assault on the senses, jam-packed with stylish visuals, great lines, over the top vi... 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Old Boy Release date: 3/25/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Brilliantly crafted, with gut-wrenching performances and a multi-layered story that covers action... 99 other reviews of this movie Movie: Be Cool Release date: 3/4/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The Rock gives what I predict might be the Best Supporting performance of the year. 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Life in the Universe Release date: 12/31/2004 11:01:37 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A very understated romantic comedy, basically what "Lost in Translation" tried to be, minus the A... 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: In Good Company Release date: 12/29/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s rare to find a film that is able to stop glorifying youth and show respect for maturity inst... 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hotel Rwanda Release date: 12/22/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not the masterpiece that Schindler�s List is, but still a powerful film and an important reminder... 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spanglish Release date: 12/17/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Feels superficial and scattered, as if you were watching 4 random episodes of SPANGLISH - The Sit... 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Million Dollar Baby Release date: 12/15/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I don�t feel the third act delivers the knock-out blow that�s intended, but it�s still a technica... 178 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ocean's Twelve Release date: 12/10/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s an absolutely unnecessary sequel that fails to keep the buzz of the original going. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: House of Flying Daggers Release date: 12/3/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Here�s a film that oddly pleases two very different sides of my cinematic sensibility, the action... 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Neverland Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Like a cross between the fantasy of Big Fish and the childlike sense of wonder of In America. 137 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kinsey Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It might go for the conventional at times, but most of the movie is full of fascinating insights ... 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Polar Express, The Release date: 11/10/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Absolutely gorgeous, like a storybook brought to life. 127 other reviews of this movie Movie: Undertow Release date: 10/22/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Gorgeous cinematography, a great Glass score and convincing young actors, but it doesn't really a... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dirty Shame, A Release date: 9/24/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There are some amusing ideas here and there, but they�re not developed into anything particularly... 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Release date: 9/17/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Requires much suspension of disbelief on the audience�s part, but the story is not involving enou... 165 other reviews of this movie Movie: Vanity Fair Release date: 9/1/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Aaw, the exquisite dullness of bourgeois cinema, so intensely preoccupied with period detail, sol... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hero Release date: 8/27/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Displays a rare level of artistry, thematic depth and emotional resonance. 151 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alien vs. Predator Release date: 8/13/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Uninspired, dull and utterly forgettable. 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Release date: 8/6/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There are many things to enjoy, from Tom Cruise�s surprisingly authoritative performance to the u... 188 other reviews of this movie Movie: Village, The Release date: 7/30/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Sure to divide, if not downright piss off a lot of people. Personally, I loved it. 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Door in the Floor, The Release date: 7/14/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Jeff Bridges brilliantly juggles the comedic and tragic aspects of the material. Too bad the fil... 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Release date: 7/9/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Ferrell's written himself a perfect vehicle for his shameless overacting. 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man 2 Release date: 6/30/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A spectacularly entertaining summer movie. 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terminal, The Release date: 6/18/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Spielberg and Hank turn this 'delay' into a delight. 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stepford Wives, The Release date: 6/11/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An erratically paced, spectacularly misguided picture that can�t decide whether it�s a comedy, a ... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shrek 2 Release date: 5/19/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Getting to spend more time with these guys is a treat, but ultimately this is a mostly unnecessar... 75 other reviews of this movie Movie: Troy Release date: 5/14/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) To me the most sympathetic character in the film is Hector, played with smoldering intensity by E... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: New York Minute Release date: 5/7/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Will satisfy young girls and dudes horny for Mary-Kate and Ashley, but anyone looking for wit or ... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mean Girls Release date: 4/30/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A surprisingly witty and edgy teen comedy. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Girl Next Door, The Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's as funny as Elisha Cuthbert is sexy, and that�s saying a lot! 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hellboy Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A wonderfully pulpy thrill ride full of awesome computer-generated and make-up effects. 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jersey Girl Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Corny, predictable and lousily directed, but Kevin Smith still has an original voice that can be ... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dogville Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Without a doubt one of the most brilliant films I have had the chance to experience. 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ladykillers, The Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Pure Coen, endlessly stylized and full of gloriously overwritten dialogue, heartily delivered by ... 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Starsky & Hutch Release date: 3/5/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I like Stiller and Wilson, but they need better material than these witless mainstream flicks. 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Passion of the Christ, The Release date: 2/25/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Religion is always a delicate and personal issue, but great filmmaking is great filmmaking, perio... 203 other reviews of this movie Movie: I'll Be There Release date: 12/31/2003 11:01:34 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Little more than What a Banger Sister's Girl Wants Over the Still Crazy Cuckoo's Nest. 3 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cold Mountain Release date: 12/25/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Nicole Kidman and Jude Law are as beautiful and affecting as they’ve ever been and theyR... 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Release date: 12/17/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The most amazing thing about this cinematic journey, even more than the epic battles, is its over... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stuck on You Release date: 12/12/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Comedy with heart is nice, but not if it gets in the way of the laughs. 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pride & Prejudice Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I wasn't moved by the romance, but the lush art direction, pretty music and gorgeous cinematograp... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Samurai, The Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Try as he might, Ed Zwick is no Kurosawa; heck, he’s barely on the level of Teenage Mutant ... 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Triplets of Belleville, The Release date: 11/26/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Kept me smiling for 80 minutes, and that’s worth something, right? 96 other reviews of this movie Movie: 21 Grams Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Pretty solid as an exercise in style but thematically unconvincing. 132 other reviews of this movie Movie: Barbarian Invasions, The Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A welcomed return to form for Denys Arcand, his best film in more than a decade. 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Release date: 11/14/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Exceptionally well crafted [but its] episodic narrative lacks emotion or resonance. 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: Love Actually Release date: 11/7/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This shouldn’t work, it’s so obvious and unconvincing and overdone, yet I have to adm... 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Revolutions, The Release date: 11/5/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A relentless assault on the senses, with epic sci-fi action on a level we've rarely seen. 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shattered Glass Release date: 10/31/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Fortunately, Christensen is surrounded by solid actors who manage to keep the film gripping despi... 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scary Movie 3 Release date: 10/24/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Often in spectacular bad taste, but like its predecessors it made me laugh hard and often. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A whole lot of movie, more than what your average 5 or 6 flicks deliver. 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mystic River Release date: 10/8/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There is a solid story here, but it�s weakened by heavy-handed dialogue, strained symbolism and s... 142 other reviews of this movie Movie: School of Rock Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s got a dynamo of a lead performance that will bust guts and melt faces! It�s a JackBlacksterp... 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rundown, The Release date: 9/26/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A good showcase for the former wrestler�s impressive physical prowess and decent comic timing. 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bubba Ho-Tep Release date: 9/19/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A bittersweet meditation on ageing and facing one�s mortality. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost In Translation Release date: 9/12/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Another elusive non-story about oh-so-existential beautiful misfits 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Splendor Release date: 8/15/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Amusing almost as often as it is depressing. 133 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Wedding Release date: 8/1/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) While there are some laughs, they're not as loud as they would have been in the hands of a less c... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gigli Release date: 8/1/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Even when it doesn�t work it remains more entertaining than a lot of tidier flicks. 135 other reviews of this movie Movie: Seabiscuit Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Instead of a cohesive whole, it�s like a string of disconnected Oscar clips. 121 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) [The best part of the movie is] Sylvester Stallone, enjoyably ridiculous as not only the Toymaker... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bad Boys II Release date: 7/18/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (6/1) With apologies to Joe Carnahan, THIS is the movie that should be called 'Blood, Guts, Bullets and... 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Release date: 7/9/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s not that 'Pirates of the endless title: and subtitle' is a bad movie, it�s just unremarkable... 152 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Release date: 7/2/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The coolest summer blockbuster you could wish for! 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Release date: 6/27/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is a movie with less depth than a Maxim pictorial, but it�s fun. 96 other reviews of this movie Movie: From Justin to Kelly Release date: 6/20/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A gloriously cheesy movie, the guilty pleasure to beat this summer! 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: 2 Fast 2 Furious Release date: 6/6/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A fun enough ambiguously gay carsploitation flick even though it�s instantly forgettable. 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Nemo Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A surprisingly touching metaphor for how a parent�s natural impulse is to be overprotective but o... 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: Down With Love Release date: 5/16/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An irresistible throwback to the glamour, wit and style that used to characterise Hollywood. 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Reloaded, The Release date: 5/15/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) While it�s good enough and even great at times, it just doesn�t click the way the original did ev... 228 other reviews of this movie Movie: X2: X-Men United Release date: 5/2/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) First-rate popcorn cinema and a superfly awesome kick-off to the summer movie season. 179 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spellbound Release date: 4/30/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Even if you question the relevance of the event, [the film] remains interesting as a snapshot of ... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bulletproof Monk Release date: 4/16/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This unremarkable B-movie could have used some more Funktastic. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: What a Girl Wants Release date: 4/4/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Derivative, inconsequential and desperately predictable, but if you�re in the mood for a harmless... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Phone Booth Release date: 4/4/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Between Farrell�s wrenching performance and Sutherland�s ominous voice-over, 'Phone Booth' is mor... 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: Raising Victor Vargas Release date: 3/28/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s sweet and funny and sexy, not unlike �Y Tu Mama Tambien�. 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: All the Real Girls Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The story takes place in the real world, but the real world as it feels when you�re in love or wh... 94 other reviews of this movie Movie: Recruit, The Release date: 1/31/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) How shocked can you be by the eventual deceits and betrayals when you�ve been endlessly warned th... 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kangaroo Jack Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s bad, very very bad, but in its own goofy, retarded way, it can be oddly compelling. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Security Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Is there anything worse than a Martin Lawrence movie? 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: City of God Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Some sort of Blaxploitation epic, but built around complex characters with an incredible attentio... 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Outta Time Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:40 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Apollo Guide: (7/0) Definitively not a good movie, but not too demanding action fans will get a few kicks out of it. 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eye See You Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:30 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Apollo Guide: (7/0) A guilty pleasure at best, and not worth seeing unless you want to laugh at it. 10 other reviews of this movie Movie: Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:30 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Even if you�re an Elvis person, you won�t find anything to get excited about on this DVD. 2 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, The Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Sincere but irreverent; an unexpectedly poignant coming of age story. 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chicago Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) For all its pretensions of 'razzle-dazzle', most of 'Chicago' is actually hohum-humdrum. 176 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hours, The Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Through masterful editing and a grandiose, evocative score by Philip Glass, Daldry keeps the pict... 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Max Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There are ideas and feelings here that do resonate and the technique, however contrived, eventual... 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: Catch Me If You Can Release date: 12/25/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A truly crowd-pleasing picture, with more great scenes than in most TWO movies. 169 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gangs of New York Release date: 12/20/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There�s too much great filmmaking for it not to be worth seeing, warts and all, but I can�t help ... 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: 25th Hour Release date: 12/19/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Spike Lee goes from inspired gutsiness to pretentious gooeyness, as if Eminem turned into Alan Ja... 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Release date: 12/12/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There is easily ten times more danger and mayhem [than in Fellowship], and the action is consiste... 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adaptation Release date: 12/6/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Cage have great chemistry together! 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Solaris Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There is a truly memorable love story somewhere in Solaris, unfortunately it�s buried under much ... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Standing in the Shadows of Motown Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I got so involved with the Funk Brothers that by the last half hour the musical numbers brought t... 75 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's a fun flick, even though its wizardry is more technical than imaginative. 195 other reviews of this movie Movie: Far From Heaven Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I admire the heck out of �Far From Heaven�, I just wish I could embrace it more heartily. 147 other reviews of this movie Movie: 8 Mile Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Packs as much humor, hard truth and vitality as the rapper's LPs. 143 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rules of Attraction, The Release date: 10/11/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's having a good time being bad, but it�s nowhere near as edgy as it thinks it is. 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: Heaven Release date: 10/4/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A 'Badlands' for the war-on-terrorism era. 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tuxedo, The Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There�s clearly something wrong when the bloopers reel is more fun than the actual movie. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Moonlight Mile Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) In the Bedroom" as Cameron Crowe might have directed it. 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Trials of Henry Kissinger, The Release date: 9/25/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A passionately inquisitive film determined to uncover the truth and hopefully inspire action. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: 8 Women Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Gorgeous actresses and visuals abound, as do witty and biting dialogue and ever more outrageous t... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stealing Harvard Release date: 9/13/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you can�t stand Tom Green, avoid the film like the plague, but if you enjoy his bizarro sense ... 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Igby Goes Down Release date: 9/13/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A cross between Catcher in the Rye and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: XXX Release date: 8/9/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The film gradually deflates, losing all of its quirks and edge until it becomes no more no less t... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Girl, The Release date: 8/7/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A mopey, dull, American Beautyish suburbia-is-hell story. 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Full Frontal Release date: 8/2/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Gives a bad name to 'art' 'movies' everywhere. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers in Goldmember Release date: 7/26/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Packs enough drowning-out- the-dialogue- belly-laughs to make it a must-see. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mr. Deeds Release date: 6/28/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I can�t recommend it except to die-hard Sandler fans, and even they will have to admit that this ... 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Minority Report Release date: 6/21/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An amazing picture with both the excitement of the �Indiana Jones� trilogy and the thought-provok... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sum of All Fears, The Release date: 5/31/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It�s a great movie. And I�m not only saying this because I�m in it! 134 other reviews of this movie Movie: Insomnia Release date: 5/24/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This isn�t a classic cop movie after all... 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Release date: 5/16/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) You might check your watch a couple of times during the long, long set-up, but that last act will... 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man Release date: 5/3/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Raimi�s film is actually closer in spirit to a coming-of-age story like �Almost Famous� than to a... 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chelsea Walls Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Apollo Guide: (7/0) A free-for-all of half-baked thoughts, clumsily used visual tricks and self-indulgent actor momen... 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scorpion King, The Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) As hopelessly derivative as it is, this �Conan� knock-off should please not-too-demanding adventu... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Changing Lanes Release date: 4/12/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A not-so-smart, Swiss cheese slice of a morality tale about utterly unlikable people doing dumb a... 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Time Out Release date: 3/29/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A fascinating, unique exploration of the nature of work. 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Death to Smoochy Release date: 3/29/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Spectacularly unfunny. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Panic Room Release date: 3/29/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) For an average filmmaker, this might be a nice addition to a r�sum� but for Fincher, this is a di... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blade II Release date: 3/22/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This second instalment (in what is to be a trilogy) tries to crank things up even more than in th... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monsoon Wedding Release date: 2/22/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) By the last shots of the family members dancing and laughing, I was as happy as them! 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crossroads Release date: 2/15/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I never looked at my watch so often during a movie. 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Damage Release date: 2/8/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Bound to be remembered (if at all) as one of Schwarzenegger's lesser vehicles. 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brotherhood of the Wolf, The Release date: 1/11/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Blends too many genres to be easily described, but whatever it is, it's awesome! 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Witchbabe: The Erotic Witch Project 3 Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:48 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Apollo Guide: (7/0) An odd mixture of soft-core erotica and dorky slapstick. 1 other reviews of this movie Movie: A Beautiful Mind Release date: 12/21/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Crowe's performance alone is worth the admission price. 151 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ocean's Eleven Release date: 12/7/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This isn't by any mean an 'important' film. Heck, it doesn't even try to be. What this is is slic... 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Release date: 11/16/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A superior, well crafted blockbuster for the whole family, but it's nowhere near as extraordinary... 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monsters, Inc. Release date: 11/2/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Crafted with enough heart, skill and energy to entertain audiences of all ages. 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: O Release date: 8/31/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) And then there's Josh Hartnett, what can I say... Who knew he had such a performance in him? 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Planet of the Apes Release date: 7/27/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you're as much of a sucker for apes as I am you're in for a treat, but if you're looking for c... 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ghost World Release date: 7/20/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's one of the most genuine and smart films I've seen all year. 51 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kiss of the Dragon Release date: 7/6/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) While Kiss of the Dragon remains a relatively fun little brain-dead punch-em-out worth a rental, ... 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Strictly Sinatra Release date: 6/29/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Kind of like 'Swingers' but with colorful Scottish accents! 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Release date: 6/29/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Some of A.I. works, some of it fails miserably. Half brilliant, half crap. 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Fast and the Furious, The Release date: 6/22/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) You can almost smell the exhaust and burnt rubber! 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Moulin Rouge Release date: 5/18/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The Best Film of 2001! 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Freddy Got Fingered Release date: 4/20/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Rivetingly grotesque! 40 other reviews of this movie Movie: Joe Dirt Release date: 4/11/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Joe is often ridiculous and rather dumb, but there's a sweetness to him. 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Unbreakable Release date: 11/22/2000 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's easily one of the year's best movies. 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nurse Betty Release date: 9/8/2000 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Renee Zellwegger is the real star here, of course, and Greg Kinnear is very enjoyable too, but it... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gladiator Release date: 5/5/2000 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Somehow perversely, you become like the bloodthirsty mobs watching the massacres, almost getting ... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: Abre Los Ojos Release date: 12/31/1999 11:01:26 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A masterpiece. 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: Magnolia Release date: 12/17/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) One day, one city, but emotionally and cinematically, it's an epic. 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Being John Malkovich Release date: 10/29/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Defies all expectations. It touches you in places you didn't think a film could reach. It's every... 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Show Me Love Release date: 10/15/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's just an incredibly insightful character drama about true, awkward, beautiful first love, and... 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: Three Kings Release date: 10/1/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A rare blend of breath-taking action and thoughtful writing, and easily one of the best movies of... 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Beauty Release date: 9/15/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) One of the year's very best pictures. 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eyes Wide Shut Release date: 7/16/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There's no doubt that the late Stanley Kubrick was one of the most brilliant filmmakers of the ce... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Release date: 5/19/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Lucas' films might not be very deep, but they're very complex and involving in a comic book kind ... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix, The Release date: 3/31/1999 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If there has to be a quintessential film for the end of the millennium, this is it. 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shakespeare in Love Release date: 12/25/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This film is very entertaining, and it's the most sophisticated and mature romance of the year. 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: You've Got Mail Release date: 12/18/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Yes, You've Got Mail isn't strikingly profound or groundbreaking, but it's one of these movies th... 66 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rushmore Release date: 12/11/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is still a film not to be missed if you're tired of conventionality. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Orgazmo Release date: 10/23/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This movie confirms Trey Parker as the Orson Welles of absurd comedy. 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Happiness Release date: 10/16/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Even in the darkest, sickest moments, there's always some kind of humor [but] what makes this com... 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: What Dreams May Come Release date: 10/2/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is still a very special movie experience that must be seen on a big screen, but it isn't qui... 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: Saving Private Ryan Release date: 7/24/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The combat scenes alone make it a must-see, but I sometimes wished I could fast-forward through t... 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: There's Something About Mary Release date: 7/15/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I wasn't just laughing, I was howling like a madman, like the rest of the audience. 47 other reviews of this movie Movie: Die Hard Release date: 7/13/1998 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Oh, man! Is this a classic or what! 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: Batman & Robin Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:27 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is just too much, like two hours of annoying TV commercials spiked with bad acid. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jackie Brown Release date: 12/25/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A great, quirky little film that gets better every time you watch it. 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Titanic Release date: 12/19/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It lasts 3 hours, and I wasn't bored for a second. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gattaca Release date: 10/24/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is a thought-provoking film, an effective wake-up call to those who glorify science. 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: U-Turn Release date: 10/3/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) With brilliant photography and inventive camerawork, Stone gives a really interesting feel to the... 36 other reviews of this movie Movie: Face/Off Release date: 6/27/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Thank God for John Woo, the best action director in the world. 40 other reviews of this movie Movie: Private Parts Release date: 3/7/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The movie's often hilarious, but it's not quite as satisfying as Stern's radio show. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Donnie Brasco Release date: 2/28/1997 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Donnie Brasco is 120 minutes of riveting filmmaking. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: D3: The Mighty Ducks Release date: 12/31/1996 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Predictable, moralistic, dumb and unoriginal, yet it's still entertaining! 0 other reviews of this movie Movie: Barb Wire Release date: 12/31/1996 11:01:27 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Don't bother. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jerry Maguire Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It has a lot of charm and it's smarter than most Hollywood movies. It's terrific entertainment. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mars Attacks! Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Mars Attacks! is packed with memorable sights and hilariously ridiculous ideas. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Trainspotting Release date: 7/19/1996 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Another great movie from the guys who did Shallow Grave. 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nixon Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:39 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Stone meshes together flashbacks, newsreels, black&white and color as well as different types of ... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Four Rooms Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:31 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The first two rooms are indeed pure crap, but the second half of the film, while not as good as t... 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dead Man Walking Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Dead Man Walking is one of these rare films that really makes you think and gives you things to d... 25 other reviews of this movie Movie: Desperado Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I love Rodriguez' style, and his film is always fun. Too bad he didn't bother giving his story an... 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: 12 Monkeys Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:10 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The more I see this film, the more I'm impressed by it. I love movies that are rich and complex, ... 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Toy Story Release date: 11/22/1995 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not only a spectacular technical achievement but also a compelling story full of imagination. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Casino Release date: 11/22/1995 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Not as flawless as Goodfellas, but still great. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Usual Suspects, The Release date: 8/18/1995 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The Usual Suspects loses some of its impact with subsequent viewings, but it remains a superior p... 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Clueless Release date: 7/21/1995 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Fresh, witty, funny and even touching, this is a movie you can't help but love. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Batman Forever Release date: 6/16/1995 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The script is pretty lame. 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Braveheart Release date: 5/26/1995 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A superior film and there is a lot to love about it. 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shawshank Redemption, The Release date: 12/31/1994 11:01:44 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The Shawshank Redemption will instantly become a favorite of anyone who watches it. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Natural Born Killers Release date: 12/31/1994 11:01:39 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Oliver Stone does an amazing job behind the camera, and the editing is totally delirious: it's on... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Forrest Gump Release date: 12/31/1994 11:01:31 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There's only one word to truly describe Forrest Gump: magical. 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pulp Fiction Release date: 10/14/1994 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This one is good, real goooood. 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crow, The Release date: 1/1/1994 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I liked Lee in the title role. He just deserved to be in a better film. 13 other reviews of this movie Movie: Short Cuts Release date: 12/31/1993 11:01:44 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Short Cuts lacks the sharp satire and excitement of The Player, but it's still a superior film. 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Schindler's List Release date: 12/31/1993 11:01:44 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Who would have thought that it would be a master of fantasy like Steven Spielberg who would direc... 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Action Hero, The Release date: 12/31/1993 11:01:37 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Good entertainment. 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sleepless in Seattle Release date: 6/25/1993 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's the kind of movie that reaches your emotional core and your dreams and make you feel alive b... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Unforgiven Release date: 12/31/1992 11:01:46 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A brilliant Western, unlike any you've ever seen. 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Reservoir Dogs Release date: 12/31/1992 11:01:43 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Riveting from start to finish. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Player, The Release date: 12/31/1992 11:01:41 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Robert Altman's Hollywood satire is truly an amazing picture which has everything to become a cla... 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hard Boiled Release date: 1/1/1992 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you like action, this movie is for you! 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terminator 2: Judgment Day Release date: 12/31/1991 11:01:45 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) With more than half a dozen extremely cool action sequences, it's not a couple of so-so scenes th... 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Silence of the Lambs, The Release date: 2/13/1991 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Director Jonathan Demme keeps the film intense and haunting, and Jodie Foster compelling to watch... 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Goodfellas Release date: 12/31/1990 11:01:32 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A gripping masterpiece that's pure enjoyment from start to end. 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Total Recall Release date: 6/1/1990 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Watching it now especially, it seems even more ahead of its time with it�s altered-reality storyl... 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Road House Release date: 12/31/1989 11:01:43 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Badass brawls, broken beer bottles, booming beats, big boobs and bad blood. 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: Do the Right Thing Release date: 12/31/1989 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) You can't afford not to see this modern masterpiece. 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: When Harry Met Sally... Release date: 7/12/1989 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This film is pure fun from start to end, and it made me want to be in love again. 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Release date: 5/24/1989 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A perfect summer movie. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Say Anything Release date: 4/1/1989 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) You know that feeling when you're watching a movie for the first time, and it grabs you right awa... 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Temptation of Christ, The Release date: 12/31/1988 11:01:37 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Another film telling the story of Jesus? Yeah, but much more than that. 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Full Metal Jacket Release date: 12/21/1987 11:01:31 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Many call this the best war film ever, and they're not totally wrong. 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Raising Arizona Release date: 1/1/1987 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) [W]hile this is one of their lesser films, it's still an amusing if uneven comedy. 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: Robocop Release date: 1/1/1987 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) In the '80s, Robocop was like, wow, but now it feels like a letdown. 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Aliens Release date: 12/21/1986 11:01:26 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) How can I put into worlds the terrifying atmosphere, the in-your-face violence or the nerve-wrenc... 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rocky IV Release date: 12/31/1985 11:01:43 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If you ask me, it's mostly about 1985, a time when you could fill 90 minutes with nothing but mac... 8 other reviews of this movie Movie: Back to the Future Release date: 7/3/1985 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I know it hasn't been accepted into any serious film canon and that, at best, people will call it... 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Razor's Edge, The Release date: 12/31/1984 11:01:43 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Apollo Guide: (7/0) Were it paced more smoothly, and if the lead character�s spiritual search was developed instead o... 3 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ghostbusters Release date: 6/1/1984 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Murray and scribe Ramis defy all logic and turn it into a movie you'd want to watch over and over... 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Release date: 5/1/1984 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An unforgettable picture. Don't miss it! 13 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scarface Release date: 12/9/1983 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Unbalanced as it may be, it's an exhilarating picture. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Return of the Jedi Release date: 5/25/1983 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Even a lesser Star Wars movie has a lot to offer visually. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High Release date: 12/31/1982 11:01:31 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's among the coolest high school films I've ever seen, and it's one of the most representative ... 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cat People Release date: 12/31/1982 11:01:28 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) You just can�t understand what it�s supposed to be about or why the hell anyone felt the need to ... 8 other reviews of this movie Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark Release date: 6/1/1981 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's classic movie did not invent adventure, as it was largely ins... 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Empire Strikes Back, The Release date: 5/21/1980 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's the best film of the series, and one of the greatest sci-fi flicks ever made. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Manhattan Release date: 12/31/1979 11:01:38 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It might be the most charming portrait of New York ever immortalized on film. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Apocalypse Now Release date: 1/1/1979 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The best picture of all time. 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Days of Heaven Release date: 12/31/1978 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Simply riveting. 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Deer Hunter, The Release date: 12/21/1978 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) One of the greatest war films of all time. 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Grease Release date: 6/1/1978 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Man, is this movie cheesy! But at the same time, it's embarrassingly entertaining. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Release date: 11/16/1977 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Real smart and touching, in an unusual way. 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars Release date: 5/25/1977 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) I can't deny that this is one of the most important and influential movies ever made, and there i... 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Annie Hall Release date: 4/20/1977 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Woody Allen is a genius. You can't even say that he really is an American filmmaker, because his ... 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rocky Release date: 12/31/1976 11:01:43 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Rocky is a real crowd-pleaser, not because it manipulates the audience but because it has heart. 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: Assault on Precinct 13 Release date: 12/31/1976 11:01:26 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Suspenseful, stylish and full of attitude! 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Taxi Driver Release date: 12/21/1976 11:01:45 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Taxi Driver is one of the best films ever made. Movies don't get any better than this. 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Release date: 11/19/1975 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) The film is based on Ken Kesey's novel of the same name, and it's magnificently brought up to the... 20 other reviews of this movie Movie: Godfather, Part II, The Release date: 12/12/1974 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Each story on its own would work better. Together, it makes it harder to get involved in any of t... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Day For Night Release date: 12/31/1973 11:01:29 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's fun in all the little things it reveals about moviemaking as well as in the characters we me... 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Graffiti Release date: 1/1/1973 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) ...not a bad film but not an exceptional one either. It's modestly entertaining to watch, but I d... 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Godfather, The Release date: 3/24/1972 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) From the "I believe in America" opening speech to the haunting final shot, this is near flawless ... 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Claire's Knee Release date: 12/31/1971 11:01:28 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) There isn't much plot, just a lot of humanity and intelligence. 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Clockwork Orange, A Release date: 12/19/1971 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A disturbing yet thought-provoking masterpiece. 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shaft Release date: 1/1/1971 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is the best example of a film with awesome style but not much substance. On some levels, it'... 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Five Easy Pieces Release date: 12/31/1970 11:01:31 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A fascinating character study. 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Release date: 12/31/1970 11:01:27 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's a B-movie at its best; exploitation with brains. 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: Wild Bunch, The Release date: 12/31/1969 11:01:48 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Peckinpah tells intense tales of male bonding, where honor and loyalty are the codes to follow, e... 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: Midnight Cowboy Release date: 5/25/1969 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Definitely a film to see. 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Easy Rider Release date: 1/1/1969 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If one movie can evoke a whole era, this is it. 11 other reviews of this movie Movie: Producers, The Release date: 3/18/1968 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) What makes the movie so special, without a doubt, is the hysterical exchanges between Mostel and ... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey Release date: 1/1/1968 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) 2001 is kinda great, but it's so boring! 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Graduate, The Release date: 12/21/1967 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Though often hilarious, this film is much more than just a comedy. 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cool Hand Luke Release date: 1/1/1967 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) All in all, Cool Hand Luke is a damn fine picture that'll stick with you. 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sound of Music, The Release date: 4/1/1965 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) For all of its qualities, the greatest thing about the movie is the Rodgers and Hammerstein score... 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dr. Strangelove Release date: 1/29/1964 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) An absolutely hilarious and brilliant satire in which Kubrick's assured and precise direction ser... 36 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lawrence of Arabia Release date: 12/16/1962 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) If nothing else, this film is absolutely gorgeously shot. 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: Manchurian Candidate, The Release date: 1/1/1962 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) It's one of the best movie-movies I've ever seen. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: West Side Story Release date: 10/18/1961 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) From start to end, I was dazzled by West Side Story, which blends somber social drama, flashy mus... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Psycho Release date: 1/1/1960 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Psycho's just exploitation without what makes exploitation enjoyable, if you ask me! 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: North By Northwest Release date: 12/21/1959 11:01:39 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Highly entertaining. 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Vertigo Release date: 1/1/1958 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is one of the single most masterful pictures ever made. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: On the Waterfront Release date: 10/1/1954 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Marlon Brando delivers one of his strongest performances here as Terry Maloy, the flawed hero of ... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Singin' in the Rain Release date: 1/1/1952 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (6/0) There is no way anyone anywhere won't love Singin' in the Rain! 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Streetcar Named Desire, A Release date: 12/31/1951 11:01:44 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A Streetcar Named Desire is a fascinating, wrenching character study. 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: It's a Wonderful Life Release date: 12/25/1946 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) This is one of those films that are absolutely perfect and timeless. 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Casablanca Release date: 1/1/1942 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) To many, this is the best love story ever, if not the greatest film of all times. 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Citizen Kane Release date: 1/1/1941 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) A film that actually feels more modern than most of what we see nowadays, sixty some years later. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gone With the Wind Release date: 12/15/1939 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Often, older movies are a bit naive and unthreatening, but this movie is surprisingly fierce and ... 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Wizard of Oz, The Release date: 8/15/1939 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (7/0) Is there another family movie as timeless as this one? I don't think so, pal. 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adventures of Robin Hood, The Release date: 12/31/1938 11:01:26 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (6/0) Wanna smile? A lot? Rent this movie. 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man With the Movie Camera, The Release date: 1/1/1929 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (6/0) Man with a Movie Camera is like a wordless anthem for all cinephiles, directly targeting that je ... 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Science of Sleep, The Release date: 9/22/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference Kind of all over the place and self-indulgent, but that's what's so great about it. When's the la... 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: District B13 Release date: 6/2/2006 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference An unlikely but effective cross between John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. and La Haine. 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Night, And Good Luck Release date: 10/7/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference Dense, direct and digression-free. 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Games of Love and Chance Release date: 8/26/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference This isn't La Haine, it's more like Raising Victor Vargas, another surprisingly positive-minded f... 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Release date: 8/19/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference I never thought I would identify so much with the characters in a sex comedy. 168 other reviews of this movie Movie: March of the Penguins Release date: 6/24/2005 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference �milie Simon�s music is as cute as the little baby penguins. 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sea Inside, The Release date: 12/17/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference Bardem still manages to fill the room with his presence, and he deeply moves us with his portraya... 90 other reviews of this movie Movie: Le Petite Lili Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference A reflection on film itself, setting up a conflict between cinema as art and as an industry, betw... 25 other reviews of this movie Movie: Seducing Dr. Lewis Release date: 6/16/2004 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference A crowd-pleaser in the best sense of the word. 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eight Legged Freaks Release date: 7/17/2002 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference A film bad on purpose is still a bad film. 124 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chris Botti & Friends - Night Sessions: Live in Concert Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:28 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference Shouldn�t jazz be more than an easy listening soundtrack to suburban soir�es? 2 other reviews of this movie Movie: Y Tu Mama Tambien Release date: 10/17/2001 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference One of these movies where I want to jump in and live in these places with these characters. 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: People vs. Larry Flynt, The Release date: 12/25/1996 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference Three superior performances and the worthy message it supports make this movie well worth seeing,... 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shogun Ninja Release date: 12/31/1981 11:01:44 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference A not too subtle knock-off of 2 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, The Release date: 1/1/1966 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (4/3) No reference Sergio Leone sure is a great director. He has a unique visual style, combining gorgeous establish... 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Release date: 12/31/1964 11:01:46 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference An original, refreshing, bittersweet yet charming film. 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beatles - A Hard Day's Night, The Release date: 7/6/1964 Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal: (3/4) No reference A breezy slice of silliness that pretty much has the Beatles playing themselves. 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Seven Samurai Release date: 12/31/1954 11:01:44 PM Review by Kevin N. Laforest of Montreal Film Journal:** (3/3) No reference A genuinely entertaining movie with characters we love and characters we love to hate, sensuality... 18 other reviews of this movie Served turbo style