322 Reviews by Louis B. Hobson


	322 Reviews by Louis B. Hobson 322 Reviews by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies Movie: Lake House, The Release date: 6/16/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The problem lies with whoever insisted Bullock and Reeves be so dour and melancholy. 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just My Luck Release date: 5/12/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Lindsay Lohan's new romantic comedy, Just My Luck, is strictly for tweens. 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scary Movie 4 Release date: 4/14/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Scary Movie 4 has the feel of a film thrown together for a deadline, rather than conceived to pok... 111 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ice Age: The Meltdown Release date: 3/31/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Ice Age: The Meltdown is a joy from start to finish, as nutty and irreverent as its tiny hero Scr... 121 other reviews of this movie Movie: V for Vendetta Release date: 3/17/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's not about ideas or insights but about cleverly calculated thrills, stunning camera work, a m... 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hills Have Eyes, The Release date: 3/10/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It is an unpleasant, vile exercise in sadism, but undeniably effective. 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shaggy Dog, The Release date: 3/10/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The Shaggy Dog may be silly, contrived and obvious, but it is wholesome, spirited family entertai... 94 other reviews of this movie Movie: Firewall Release date: 2/10/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The suspense, tension and thrills may not stop your heart, but they'll certainly rev it up a bit. 128 other reviews of this movie Movie: Final Destination 3 Release date: 2/10/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) [Director] Wong and [writer] Morgan honed their skills on The X-Files, Millenium and The Commish ... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Glory Road Release date: 1/13/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) To the credit of everyone involved with Disney's Glory Road, all things familiar still become exh... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: New World, The Release date: 12/25/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The greatest failing of The New World is that it may dazzle our senses but it fails to involve us... 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Family Stone, The Release date: 12/16/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's the kind of warm-hearted, insightful comedy that should become a holiday viewing tradition. 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: Walk the Line Release date: 11/18/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) [Y]ou'd be foolish to miss it because it does boast moments of true perfection and genius. 177 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just Like Heaven Release date: 9/16/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A spirited diversion that showcases the talents of Witherspoon and Ruffalo, who should team up ag... 130 other reviews of this movie Movie: Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Release date: 9/9/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Emily Rose is as much a powerful courtroom drama as it is a supernatural thriller. 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Constant Gardener, The Release date: 8/31/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The Constant Gardener is a powerhouse film that cannot possibly escape Oscar recognition in almos... 128 other reviews of this movie Movie: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Release date: 8/19/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The characters are over 30 so the humour and situations are far less juvenile than in abomination... 168 other reviews of this movie Movie: Supercross: The Movie Release date: 8/17/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) As impressive as the actual race footage is the plot and characters are so underdeveloped that di... 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: George A. Romero's Land of the Dead Release date: 6/24/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Land of the Dead is a banquet of nasty thrills for those who like their horror dashed with allego... 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Perfect Man, The Release date: 6/17/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Silly, contrived and lightweight. It's also quite amusing, given its preposterous premise. 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Release date: 5/19/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Compared to the dog-fight in Star Wars this is like playing Halo instead of Pac Man. 250 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Release date: 5/19/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Compared to the dog-fight in Star Wars this is like playing Halo instead of Pac Man. 250 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shake Hands With the Devil Release date: 5/18/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) [It] will leave you speechless. 11 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monster-in-Law Release date: 5/13/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Granted, Monster-in-Law is meant to be a laugh-fest, but it stoops very low and is too unkind to ... 140 other reviews of this movie Movie: XXX: State of the Union Release date: 4/29/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) XXX: State of the Union is a rip-roaringly funny action flick. That may not be what the producers... 119 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kung Fu Hustle Release date: 4/8/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's a wild laugh fest where anything goes and often does so at the speed of light. 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sin City Release date: 4/1/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) For about an hour Sin City is a guilty pleasure. After that it's just guilty of being self-indulg... 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Guess Who Release date: 3/25/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) This movie is far too timid to show that relationship beyond a few discreet kisses between Kutche... 130 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ring Two, The Release date: 3/18/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) There are few things more disappointing than a tepid horror movie and The Ring Two is deadly dull... 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Robots Release date: 3/11/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Robots seems designed for children with short attention spans, bombarding them with colour and mo... 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jacket, The Release date: 3/4/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) There are some intriguing twists and a pervasive feeling of unholy danger. 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Son of the Mask Release date: 2/18/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) If it tickles your fancy, you'll be reduced to tears. 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Woodsman, The Release date: 12/24/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's insightful and powerful, but it's not an easy film to watch. 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Release date: 12/17/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Lemony Snicket sets, costumes and music are exceptional and go a long way to disguising the simpl... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blade: Trinity Release date: 12/8/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Reynolds is particularly hilarious as the new sidekick who thinks Blade is taking everything a li... 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Saw Release date: 10/29/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Clever but hardly original. 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Vera Drake Release date: 10/10/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) An extraordinary film. 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Taxi Release date: 10/8/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A rough, uneven ride. 88 other reviews of this movie Movie: Wimbledon Release date: 9/17/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The supporting characters don't add much colour and zest. 111 other reviews of this movie Movie: Village, The Release date: 7/30/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Yields more genuine rewards in retrospect or on subsequent viewings. 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Release date: 7/9/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Anchorman would qualify as great popcorn entertainment, except that the popcorn will become a cho... 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: White Chicks Release date: 6/23/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Keenen Ivory needed to spend a few more hours in the editing room. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terminal, The Release date: 6/18/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A film as delightful and entertaining as it is insightful. 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Release date: 6/18/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Thurber zings the laughs so fast and relentlessly, you can't dodge them all, so you'll likely end... 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Breakin' All the Rules Release date: 5/14/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) An amiable little sex romp with a few real surprises when it comes to leaving everyone with a smi... 67 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alamo, The Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's a history lesson that's made entertaining because so many of the performances are so powerfu... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eurotrip Release date: 2/20/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Eurotrip gives the funny bone one of its best and most rigorous workouts in quite a while, provin... 88 other reviews of this movie Movie: Catch That Kid Release date: 2/6/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) An entertaining family film that has as much appeal for girls as boys. 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mona Lisa Smile Release date: 12/19/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Feels less like a period piece than it does like one of the contrived and corny melodramas from t... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pride & Prejudice Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) From its breathtaking cinematography and soaring musical score to its lavish period costumes and ... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Revolutions, The Release date: 11/5/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Even if The Matrix Revolutions fails to mesmerize your mind, it will dazzle your senses. 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alien Release date: 10/29/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The first half of the film is lyrical and dreamy but when it turns into a nightmare it's cold, da... 64 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rundown, The Release date: 9/26/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The way The Rock pulls off the jokes and macho stunts in Rundown, Hollywood may just have found i... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rundown, The Release date: 9/26/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The way The Rock pulls off the jokes and macho stunts in Rundown, Hollywood may just have found i... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Order, The Release date: 9/5/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Instead of eliciting screams, it produces only yawns. 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gigli Release date: 8/1/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's too long and far too contrived for such slight material, but it's far more entertaining than... 135 other reviews of this movie Movie: Seabiscuit Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) This is acting at its finest and most believable. 121 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Release date: 7/2/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Rise of the Machines works not just as a strong, credible sequel to one of the best sci-fi franch... 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Release date: 7/2/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Undeniably enjoyable. 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Release date: 6/27/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Full Throttle is silly in the extreme and works best for audiences who are as undiscerning as its... 96 other reviews of this movie Movie: From Justin to Kelly Release date: 6/20/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A sweet, innocuous musical romance, the cinema version of a carnival's cotton candy. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Nemo Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A captivating little adventure that gives its animated characters as much heart as personality an... 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: X2: X-Men United Release date: 5/2/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The kind of grand, slick, flashy popcorn entertainment that delivers on its promise of producing ... 179 other reviews of this movie Movie: Recruit, The Release date: 1/31/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Too transparent to produce nail-biting suspense. 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: Final Destination 2 Release date: 1/31/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) This sequel to the surprise 2000 horror hit Final Destination takes scream and squirm levels to n... 67 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Security Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A paint-by-number action comedy that yields far more laughs than it should. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chicago Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's not just one of the best movies of the year, but one of the best movies in many a year. 176 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pinocchio Release date: 12/25/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Even with its $50-million US budget, Pinocchio never quite achieves the feel of a fanciful motion... 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Solaris Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A tedious, self-indulgent attempt to revisit Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Emperor's Club, The Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The strength and heart of The Emperor's Club is Kline's masterful performance, rich in subtlety a... 98 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tuxedo, The Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's pretty obvious the producers were hoping to spin Chan and Hewitt's characters off into yet a... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Trapped Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The smash 'em-up, crash 'em-up, shoot 'em-up ending comes out of nowhere substituting mayhem for ... 40 other reviews of this movie Movie: feardotcom Release date: 8/30/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) This is a grim, ugly exercise that has nothing to say about the dangers of cyberporn. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Signs Release date: 8/2/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) This is one of Gibson's finest, most mature and heartfelt performances and it won't go unnoticed ... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mr. Deeds Release date: 6/28/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Fortunately for Sandler and audiences, it hits more often than it misses. 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Insomnia Release date: 5/24/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A nightmarish thriller that continues to haunt the viewer long after the film's shocking and dist... 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: Importance of Being Earnest, The Release date: 5/22/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's all such wonderful silly tomfoolery, unfortunately actor-turned director Oliver Parker doesn... 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man Release date: 5/3/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A whiz-bang, action-packed fantasy with a genuine love story at its core. 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crossroads Release date: 2/15/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Such a silly, manipulative melodrama that a graduate of the Lee Strasberg acting academy would ha... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Slackers Release date: 2/1/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in S... 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ali Release date: 12/25/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It's a slick, powerful, visually arresting movie, but ultimately Mann's Ali is a movie about boxi... 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Texas Rangers Release date: 11/30/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A hip, cool western featuring some of today's hottest young stars. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Game Release date: 11/21/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) In their few scenes together, Pitt and Redford prove to be excellent dramatic foils. 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Devil's Backbone, The Release date: 11/21/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) There are a couple of excellent plot twists in The Devil's Backbone, but what makes the film so h... 40 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monsters, Inc. Release date: 11/2/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Goodman and Crystal are as memorable and lovable a comedy duo as Laurel and Hardy, Abbot and Cost... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: O Release date: 8/31/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) An absolutely brilliant drama that should be required viewing for teens, their parents and their ... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Others, The Release date: 8/10/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A second outstanding performance from Nicole Kidman in just over two months. 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: America's Sweethearts Release date: 7/20/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (7/0) Once the junket begins the film starts falling apart. Parody and satire are replaced by tired, si... 51 other reviews of this movie Movie: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Release date: 6/29/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A mesmerizing journey into the very soul of what it means to be human. 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Atlantis: the Lost Empire Release date: 6/15/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Like the city of Atlantis, not all its technology can keep it from sinking. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Swordfish Release date: 6/8/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The action sequences are great and the pacing is so taut that once you're strapped in it's diffic... 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: What's The Worst That Could Happen? Release date: 6/1/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (7/0) Mildly amusing and even offers a few genuine belly laughs but it misses the mark as often as it h... 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shrek Release date: 5/16/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) A subversive little delight which turns the whole notion of the classic fairy tale on end. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Driven Release date: 4/27/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (7/0) The dialogue sequences in Driven are so awkward it's a treat each time Harlin brings his cameras ... 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monkeybone Release date: 2/23/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Distasteful and uninspired. 69 other reviews of this movie Movie: Thirteen Days Release date: 12/25/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) From conception through execution, Thirteen Days is movie making at its finest. 44 other reviews of this movie Movie: Emperor's New Groove, The Release date: 12/15/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It is so frenetic and furiously funny that it's over far too quickly. 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Little Nicky Release date: 11/10/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Most of the characters are bland, the sight gags dull and the jokes tepid. 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Men of Honor Release date: 11/10/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) You can't help but cheer Brashear on every step of the way. 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Wonder Boys Release date: 11/8/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) The Wonder Boys is a wonder of a movie. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost Souls Release date: 10/13/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It may not have today's jaded audiences screaming and writhing in terror, but Lost Souls is genui... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man on the Moon Release date: 12/22/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Carrey seems always on the verge of popping out of the mild-mannered Kaufman but he never does. T... 44 other reviews of this movie Movie: Insider, The Release date: 11/5/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) One of the year's most compelling and mesmerizing films. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Limey, The Release date: 10/8/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) [Stamp] hasn't had a role like this since his heyday in the '60s and he shows he has been overloo... 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: General's Daughter, The Release date: 6/18/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) It may not be a great drama or a great whodunit, but it's certainly entertaining. 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Assignment, The Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:26 PM Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) Quinn is excellent in the dual roles of Jackal and Ramirez. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rock, The Release date: 6/7/1996 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) In a summer already bursting at the seams with amazing special effects and star-driven excitement... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Grease Release date: 6/1/1978 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (7/0) What makes Grease so endearing is the fact the minor characters are as memorable as the two leads... 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: District B13 Release date: 6/2/2006 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The problem with front loading a film with such spectacular stunts is director Pierre Morel has n... 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Night, And Good Luck Release date: 10/7/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference George Clooney�s Good Night, and Good Luck is a masterful character study that is also a taut thr... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brothers Grimm, The Release date: 8/26/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (6/1) No reference The Brothers Grimm might be flawed and chaotic, but it is still one of the few genuinely original... 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy, The Release date: 4/29/2005 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (6/1) No reference It's worth hitching a ride on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but it's a jerky, uneven voya... 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dawn of the Dead Release date: 12/31/2004 11:01:29 PM Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A banquet of creepy delights. 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Christmas with the Kranks Release date: 11/24/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Not exactly a turkey, but it's no golden goose. 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Treasure Release date: 11/19/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A witty comedy caper. 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: After the Sunset Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The romance in After the Sunset is never as steamy as it should be, given the bodies involved, an... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Polar Express, The Release date: 11/10/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Accept the process Zemeckis and Hanks have chosen and the journey they take you on is wondrous. 127 other reviews of this movie Movie: Team America: World Police Release date: 10/15/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Team America is an assault on good taste, but it is so relentlessly funny you'll not only welcome... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shall We Dance? Release date: 10/15/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference This American version doesn't have the same exquisite magic and profound understanding, but it is... 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Friday Night Lights Release date: 10/8/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Friday Night Lights captures this aspect of team spirit with honesty and passion. 135 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shark Tale Release date: 10/1/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference An affectionate homage to such mobster classics as The Godfather, GoodFellas and The Sopranos. 110 other reviews of this movie Movie: Motorcycle Diaries, The Release date: 9/24/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Whether he's capturing the majesty of mountain passes, the awe-inspiring splendour of ancient cit... 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: First Daughter Release date: 9/24/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Its sophistication and Holmes' performance make it a winning little romantic comedy for audiences... 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shaun of the Dead Release date: 9/24/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A diverting little horror romp worth catching. 135 other reviews of this movie Movie: Manchurian Candidate, The Release date: 7/30/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The less one knows or remembers about the original, the more likely Demme's The Manchurian Candid... 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bourne Supremacy, The Release date: 7/23/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The Bourne Supremacy is a dynamite sequel that begs for at least one more outing with this spy wh... 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: King Arthur Release date: 7/7/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference An action flick for the video-arcade generation that cares little about character development or ... 66 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man 2 Release date: 6/30/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Rip-roaring good escapist fun. 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Two Brothers Release date: 6/25/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Two Brothers is not as brilliant as Annaud's triumphant 1989 nature film The Bear, but it is stil... 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Around the World in 80 Days Release date: 6/16/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Solid family entertainment that alternates plenty of laughs with plenty of adventure. 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stepford Wives, The Release date: 6/11/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's a fluffy, dumbed-down version of an original. 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Release date: 6/4/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A fast-paced, suspense-filled adventure that takes viewers on a wild, mesmerizing, magical ride r... 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: New York Minute Release date: 5/7/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Ashley and Mary-Kate are passable actors, which puts them in the same league as Hilary Duff, Aman... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Van Helsing Release date: 5/7/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The special effects are mind boggling, but they don't deliver anywhere near the thrills they shou... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mean Girls Release date: 4/30/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference There are laughs and lessons in this one for everyone, which is why it goes straight to the head ... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man on Fire Release date: 4/23/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A compelling, top-notch film that delivers all the thrills, twists and drama it promises. 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: 13 Going On 30 Release date: 4/23/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's not silly enough to be a youth comedy and not sophisticated enough to be a satisfying adult ... 127 other reviews of this movie Movie: Whole Ten Yards, The Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference This is the kind of farce Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis churned out when they teamed up for The Gre... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Girl Next Door, The Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A coming-of-age story that delivers and doesn't really stoop as low as it pretends to get its ste... 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Johnson Family Vacation Release date: 4/7/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A tedious outing. 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Prince & Me, The Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It may be rife with cliches, but the romantic comedy The Prince & Me is still a royal treat. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Walking Tall Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A muddled mess. 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Home on the Range Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference All the animals have great comic personalities that are brought to life with spirited enthusiasm ... 90 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hellboy Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A film for comic book fanatics, children and fantasy fans, but it's hardly a heavenly experience ... 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Taking Lives Release date: 3/19/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Caruso succeeds in giving Taking Lives the sordid, dark feel of Seven without making his flick re... 124 other reviews of this movie Movie: Starsky & Hutch Release date: 3/5/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Considering how flimsy Starsky & Hutch is, it manages to deliver some big laughs and some excelle... 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Broken Lizard's Club Dread Release date: 2/27/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Club Dread actually offers more laughs and scares than you'd expect, but it strains so hard to su... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Passion of the Christ, The Release date: 2/25/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Will rightfully be considered a landmark achievement not only for the passionate responses it is ... 203 other reviews of this movie Movie: Against the Ropes Release date: 2/20/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Feels more like a TV movie for the Women's Television Network than a feature film. 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Perfect Score, The Release date: 1/30/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference There's very little tension in The Perfect Score because everything seems to fall into their laps... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Along Came Polly Release date: 1/16/2004 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Delivers the laughs, but it feels more like an extended TV sitcom than a feature film. 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cold Mountain Release date: 12/25/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A towering achievement of style over substance, glorious to look at and powerful to experience. 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stuck on You Release date: 12/12/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference [The Farrelly brothers] pepper the film with some great visual gags, but these are secondary to t... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Honey Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It all sounds a lot cornier than it comes off in the film. 90 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Samurai, The Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The battle sequences in The Last Samurai are among the most impressive in recent memory. 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Only Dr. Seuss in title, not in spirit. 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Release date: 11/14/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Aubrey's quest is the heart and soul of Master and Commander, but it's not enough to make the sto... 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: Love Actually Release date: 11/7/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A totally bewitching comedy that has as much to say to the intellect as it does to the heart. 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beyond Borders Release date: 10/24/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The first third of the film is powerful and moving. The second third is dramatic, but the final t... 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scary Movie 3 Release date: 10/24/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Though it has moments of unbridled hilarity, Zucker can't sustain the laughs even for 76 minutes. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Release date: 10/17/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A scary and nauseating film, which is precisely what it set out to be and that's what makes it su... 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Runaway Jury Release date: 10/17/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A strong, compelling drama that shows acting and dialogue can be as exciting as explosions and ca... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference With Kill Bill, the film geek has made a movie for other film geeks, students of film and critics... 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Out of Time Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Out of Time holds enough twists, surprises and laughs to make it a fun ride to the very last fram... 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: School of Rock Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Black can go to the head of the class. 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cabin Fever Release date: 9/12/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference This over-heated gorefest never achieves the fever pitch it promises. 110 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matchstick Men Release date: 9/12/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Not since Thelma and Louise has Scott showcased such wonderfully eccentric and memorable characte... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Release date: 9/5/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Spade is hilarious, especially when he's taking shots at Hollywood and the whole celebrity game. ... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jeepers Creepers 2 Release date: 8/29/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Still offers a lot of good scary fun. 94 other reviews of this movie Movie: Freddy vs. Jason Release date: 8/15/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Freddy vs Jason is a hoot and a howl but don't expect a rematch. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Freaky Friday Release date: 8/6/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Freaky Friday is a most pleasant summer surprise, a funny and sweet family comedy. 66 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Wedding Release date: 8/1/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Calling American Wedding unabashedly and unashamedly crude, lewd and rude is to concede it achie... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Though not nearly as good or as clever a film as its predecessors, kids will most likely find Spy... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference There's a great deal more fun in this sequel. 132 other reviews of this movie Movie: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Release date: 7/11/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Because it successfully marries great literary classics with contemporary comic books, The League... 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Release date: 7/9/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference An affectionate, tongue-in-cheek homage to the famous ride and it's just as irreverent and wild a... 152 other reviews of this movie Movie: 28 Days Later Release date: 6/27/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference What 28 Days Later lacks in budget it more than makes up in grainy style and unrelenting tension. 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: 2 Fast 2 Furious Release date: 6/6/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference What's not to like about a movie where the actors are as model-perfect as the cars? 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Down With Love Release date: 5/16/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference What should have been funny comes off as being silly. 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Reloaded, The Release date: 5/15/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The action is fun to watch but it doesn't get the old heart pumping which pretty much sums up The... 228 other reviews of this movie Movie: Winged Migration Release date: 4/18/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference An astonishing achievement. 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bulletproof Monk Release date: 4/16/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Its entertainment value is as modest as its production values. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Phone Booth Release date: 4/4/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference From the moment the camera zooms in on Stu striding through the streets of Manhattan making and b... 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: Boat Trip Release date: 3/21/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference If you thought the Titanic had an ill-fated voyage, just wait till you take a gander at Boat Trip... 80 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hunted, The Release date: 3/14/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference In director William Friedkin's hands, this time-worn plot becomes an exercise in unrelenting tens... 100 other reviews of this movie Movie: Agent Cody Banks Release date: 3/14/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference An amusing diversion. 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tears of the Sun Release date: 3/7/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A routine rescue mission drama. 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bringing Down the House Release date: 3/7/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's the kind of broad laugh fest Whoopi Goldberg was doing for the House of Mouse a decade ago w... 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Life of David Gale, The Release date: 2/21/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference This is a good yarn with enough twists to satisfy even the most demanding armchair detectives who... 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jungle Book 2, The Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The folks at Disney have taken the bare necessities from their 1967 classic The Jungle Book for i... 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shanghai Knights Release date: 2/7/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Shanghai Knights is a happy marriage of East and West that makes one long for Shanghai Morn, Sha... 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: Darkness Falls Release date: 1/24/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Anyone who caught They last November will have a real jolt of deja vu. 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kangaroo Jack Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The bopping, socking marsupial hero of Kangaroo Jack packs quite a comic wallop. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just Married Release date: 1/10/2003 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Kutcher and Murphy deserve better than this leaden, misfire of a movie and so do audiences. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Catch Me If You Can Release date: 12/25/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A wily cat-and-mouse comedy that's as suspenseful as it is funny. 169 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gangs of New York Release date: 12/20/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Scorsese has rung frighteningly real performances from his large cast. 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: Two Weeks Notice Release date: 12/20/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Bullock and Grant are such masters of romantic comedy, they make falling in love with them, if no... 36 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: Nemesis Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference This voyage is more than competent, but it doesn't really go anywhere new or exciting. 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Maid in Manhattan Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Maid in Manhattan may be instantly forgettable, but it works its magic while it lights up the scr... 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Release date: 12/12/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Technically, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is another towering achievement for New Zealan... 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Extreme Ops Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A reworking of Die Hard and Cliffhanger but it's nowhere near as exciting as either. 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Treasure Planet Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Treasure Planet moves like the story's rocket-powered flying ships taking viewers from one breath... 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Eight Crazy Nights is a showcase for Sandler's many talents. 81 other reviews of this movie Movie: Friday After Next Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The appeal of the vulgar, sexist, racist humour went over my head or -- considering just how low ... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Half Past Dead Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's loud, preposterous and mindless, but it rushes headlong like some runaway train mowing down ... 81 other reviews of this movie Movie: 8 Mile Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference [Eminem] goes the mile demanded of him and he emerges a certified winner this time out. 143 other reviews of this movie Movie: Femme Fatale Release date: 11/6/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A slick, wild sex romp that's best enjoyed the less sense one tries to make of it while it's unfo... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: I Spy Release date: 11/1/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A tired old buddy comedy with laughs stitching together chases and explosions. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: White Oleander Release date: 10/11/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference What could have been a daytime soap opera is actually a compelling look at a young woman's tragic... 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: City by the Sea Release date: 9/6/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference There are no real surprises in the plot and the characters are familiar, but that becomes a secon... 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers in Goldmember Release date: 7/26/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Austin Powers in Goldmember shows Austin is running out of steam and Myers should retire him befo... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: K-19: The Widowmaker Release date: 7/19/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Part fact and part fiction, K-19: The Widowmaker is both a compelling psychological drama and a s... 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eight Legged Freaks Release date: 7/17/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A loving homage to movies that were terrifying in their day and still remarkably entertaining tod... 124 other reviews of this movie Movie: Halloween: Resurrection Release date: 7/12/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A true but very tired slasher flick. 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Men in Black II Release date: 7/3/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference There is undeniable fun watching the antics unfold but there's nothing hysterical enough to warra... 153 other reviews of this movie Movie: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Release date: 6/7/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference By no means a great movie, Sisterhood has such a divine combination of comedy and pathos that it ... 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sum of All Fears, The Release date: 5/31/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Compelling filmmaking at its best. 134 other reviews of this movie Movie: About a Boy Release date: 5/17/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A hugely rewarding experience that's every bit as enlightening, insightful and entertaining as Gr... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: New Guy, The Release date: 5/10/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A youth comedy that's not as crass as it could be, but neither is it as funny as it should be. 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jason X Release date: 4/26/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference What makes Jason X so much fun is that director James Isaac has his tongue firmly planted in his ... 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Murder By Numbers Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Even with Bullock working overtime to centre her performance and the film in reality, it's the ex... 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scorpion King, The Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It aims simply to entertain and does so with as much fanfare and as few distractions as possible. 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Space Station 3-D Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference IMAX films can sometimes feel like a gimmick, but this is one subject that demands a scope as big... 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Changing Lanes Release date: 4/12/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The central and supporting performances are what make Changing Lines so compelling. 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sweetest Thing, The Release date: 4/12/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Diaz, Applegate, Blair and Posey are suitably kooky which should appeal to women and they strip d... 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Big Trouble Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Feels as if the inmates have actually taken over the asylum. 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: High Crimes Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Superb plot twists and acting keep viewer guessing in High Crimes. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Lampoon's Van Wilder Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference You'll likely hate yourself for laughing, but laugh you will. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Panic Room Release date: 3/29/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Foster brings much more subtle depth and insight to her character than is normally associated wit... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Death to Smoochy Release date: 3/29/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference DeVito obviously set out to make Throw Smoochy from the Train or The War of the Mascots but he qu... 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blade II Release date: 3/22/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Blade II is slick, high-tech mayhem that will appeal more to comic book and video games fans than... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ice Age Release date: 3/15/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Truly this Ice Age is not enough. Bring on the next one as soon as possible. 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Resident Evil Release date: 3/15/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Movies based on video games are shallow, obvious and one-dimensional. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Time Machine, The Release date: 3/8/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's great scary fun but hardly true to the sentiments or spirit of its source material. 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: 40 Days and 40 Nights Release date: 3/1/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Frivolous entertainment which only works because of Hartnett. 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hart's War Release date: 2/15/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference For maximum enjoyment, the viewer should be as clueless as to what is really going on as poor Har... 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Damage Release date: 2/8/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A good, solid action drama. 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Birthday Girl Release date: 2/1/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Birthday Girl walks a tricky tightrope between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mothman Prophecies, The Release date: 1/25/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Fight it with logic and skepticism after it's over. Take the ride with it while it unfolds and it... 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Snow Dogs Release date: 1/18/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A film with almost as many delights for adults as there are for children and dog lovers. 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brotherhood of the Wolf, The Release date: 1/11/2002 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference One of the most wildly and audaciously unpredictable movies in ages. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ginger Snaps Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:32 PM Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Great scary fun boasting nightmarish images that linger long after the lights come up. 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Black Hawk Down Release date: 12/28/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Black Hawk Down was never meant to be an easy film to watch, but it is an important one. 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kate & Leopold Release date: 12/25/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Supremely and sublimely romantic. 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Release date: 12/21/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Though Nickelodeon insists the target audience is six to 14 year olds, the plot, characters and d... 36 other reviews of this movie Movie: Joe Somebody Release date: 12/21/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Joe Somebody is a family film that goes for the laughs but not at the expense of demonstrating so... 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: A Beautiful Mind Release date: 12/21/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It is moviemaking at its finest because it plays as powerfully and effectively to the heart as it... 151 other reviews of this movie Movie: Royal Tenenbaums, The Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Prepare to be royally entertained by Wes Anderson's wickedly irreverent farce. 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Not Another Teen Movie Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference No one expects a movie like Not Another Teen Movie to be anything but silly and crass, but one co... 71 other reviews of this movie Movie: Behind Enemy Lines Release date: 11/30/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Improbable and manipulative as the story may be, the thrills keep coming, the action mounts and t... 111 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man Who Wasn't There, The Release date: 10/31/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A feast for the eyes and it teases the intellect, but it seems cold and strangely non-involving f... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: K-Pax Release date: 10/26/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The emotional climaxes are harrowing because they are as purposeful and understated as the perfor... 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: From Hell Release date: 10/19/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference An effective and ghoulish horror film which takes the viewer on a nightmarish journey into the to... 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Riding in Cars With Boys Release date: 10/19/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The role of Beverly is a tour de force for Barrymore who takes the woman from 15 to 35, remaining... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mulholland Dr. Release date: 10/12/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference May delight Lynch's fans, but they're going to annoy mainstream viewers. 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Training Day Release date: 10/5/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Ayer has woven a complicated plot in which even the seemingly most insignificant event will impac... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hardball Release date: 9/14/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It may not hit any home runs, but Hardball keeps its bases loaded, providing enough fun and excit... 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: Soul Survivors Release date: 9/7/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Purgatory is an apt metaphor for the experience the new horror movie Soul Survivors offers its au... 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Summer Catch Release date: 8/24/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Summer Catch has its moments, but as far as raunchy summer comedies and baseball movies go, it's ... 20 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tortilla Soup Release date: 8/24/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Tortilla Soup is bittersweet fun, but it could have been zanier had Maria Ripoll not directed it ... 47 other reviews of this movie Movie: Original Sin Release date: 8/3/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Cristofer is not able to handle subsequent double crosses. They become laughable instead of chill... 62 other reviews of this movie Movie: Princess Diaries, The Release date: 8/3/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A charming story that transcends gender and age entertaining with sprightly ease. 64 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rush Hour 2 Release date: 8/3/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Fails to recapture the brazen action or brazen comedy of their first outing. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Planet of the Apes Release date: 7/27/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference This Planet of the Apes is destined to become the box-office champ. 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jurassic Park III Release date: 7/18/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Once the humans are on the island, it's one harrowing chase after another and it all wraps up in ... 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Legally Blonde Release date: 7/13/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The joke works because Witherspoon is both a slick comedienne and a fine dramatic actress. 100 other reviews of this movie Movie: Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within Release date: 7/11/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference As a feature film, it ranks right up there with Titan A.E. and Atlantis for logic and an ability ... 99 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scary Movie 2 Release date: 7/4/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The film's genuine groaners and howlers are few and far between. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crimson Rivers, The Release date: 6/29/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A top-notch suspense thriller that deputizes the viewer with the challenge of trying to reach the... 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Baby Boy Release date: 6/27/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference John Singleton has every right to be a proud papa. 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dr. Dolittle 2 Release date: 6/22/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Whenever poor Murphy has to interact with his fellow humans, the film falters because the crises ... 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Release date: 6/15/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Like its klunky predecessors, Tomb Raider always feels as if scenes are missing or that it was ed... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pearl Harbor Release date: 5/25/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference This is worth the escalating price of admission. 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Moulin Rouge Release date: 5/18/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The most audacious, sensual, brilliantly electric movie musical since Bob Fosse's Cabaret. 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mummy Returns, The Release date: 5/4/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference It fills the screen with fun and action for two hours, never promising to do anything more than e... 66 other reviews of this movie Movie: One Night At Mccool's Release date: 4/27/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Things don't get much more ludicrous or hilarious. 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Joe Dirt Release date: 4/11/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Spade has sold his golden goose and laid an egg. 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Along Came A Spider Release date: 4/6/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference An ingenious thriller. 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Say It Isn't So Release date: 3/23/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference The last time I felt so guilty about laughing so heartily at something so lowbrow and gross was a... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: See Spot Run Release date: 3/2/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Toronto Sun: (3/4) No reference The movie looks as if it's been written by committee and edited with a chainsaw. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Down to Earth Release date: 2/16/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Calgary Sun: (3/4) No reference Chris Rock shares a great deal with his character in Down to Earth and that's not necessarily a g... 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: Taste of Others, The Release date: 2/9/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A witty, wry examination of what happens when opposites attract. 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Saving Silverman Release date: 2/9/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Aspires to be another There's Something About Mary or Me, Myself and Irene but it can't even reac... 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sugar & Spice Release date: 1/26/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's all so ludicrous that it could have been hysterical, but that would have required a very cle... 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Waking Life Release date: 1/19/2001 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's genuinely intriguing for about 20 minutes because it is an effective marriage of style and s... 67 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shadow of the Vampire Release date: 12/29/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference You don't need to know the stories behind Nosferatu to enjoy this naughty little bit of movie mag... 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: House of Mirth, The Release date: 12/22/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Sumptuous to the eye, riveting to the ear and prickly to the heart. 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: State and Main Release date: 12/22/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Though Mamet is definitely the real star of the film, his actors rise to the challenge of his gen... 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Release date: 12/22/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Too many dead spots between the inspired bits of nonsense to make O Brother the laugh riot it pur... 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Forrester Release date: 12/20/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Though it is every bit as polished and powerful as Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester suffers b... 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: What Women Want Release date: 12/15/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Even when Nick is a genuine boor, he's lovable because it's Gibson pulling all the strings. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dungeons and Dragons: the Movie Release date: 12/8/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference This performance will haunt Irons for the rest of his career or put an abrupt end to it. 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Little Vampire, The Release date: 10/27/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's a great little Halloween primer. 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rules of Engagement Release date: 4/7/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The courtroom scenes are annoying, frustrating and infuriating. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: High Fidelity Release date: 3/31/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference [Cusack] is the heart and soul of this picture. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Not One Less Release date: 2/18/2000 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Not One Less touches the heart in so many subtle ways. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ride With the Devil Release date: 11/24/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Lee is a master storyteller. 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: All About My Mother Release date: 11/19/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Almodovar is a filmmaker who loves his medium and knows how to exploit it for shocks and sentimen... 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: World Is Not Enough, The Release date: 11/19/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The World Is Not Enough is solid, formula entertainment -- but it's a formula that still works. 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anywhere But Here Release date: 11/12/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Adele and Ann are not easy screen characters to like, but they are easy to believe in -- especial... 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bone Collector, The Release date: 11/5/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Washington brings both humour and pathos to Rhyme. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Beauty Release date: 9/15/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It challenges and disturbs as it invigorates and entertains. 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Outside Providence Release date: 9/1/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Hatosy oozes confidence and has undeniable screen charisma! 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Release date: 5/19/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The Phantom Menace proves that Lucas still knows how to capture the imagination of young and old. 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Release date: 5/14/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's a wildly entertaining romp that should delight fans of this year's Oscar-winner Shakespeare ... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: 200 Cigarettes Release date: 2/26/1999 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference If you find too many of these people boring, inconsequential or annoying, you're going to find th... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Central Station Release date: 11/20/1998 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's not just a strong, heartfelt drama. It's a film that transcends its national boundaries. 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: American History X Release date: 10/28/1998 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The film works because Norton's performance is so rivetting and uncompromising. 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lethal Weapon 4 Release date: 7/10/1998 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The plot is really just an excuse for some wild stunts and flashy martial arts demonstrations, an... 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Fire Down Below Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:31 PM Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Never really generates much heat but instead delivers recycled lukewarm thrills. 10 other reviews of this movie Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer Release date: 10/17/1997 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Where Scream was meant to be a send-up of the teen slasher genre, Summer is a serious example of ... 25 other reviews of this movie Movie: Donnie Brasco Release date: 2/28/1997 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It's gritty, real and totally engrossing. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ghost and the Darkness, The Release date: 12/31/1996 11:01:32 PM Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference A compelling experience because it is true and because it is photographed with such panoramic int... 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Fellow Americans Release date: 12/20/1996 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Tickles the funnybone enough to squeak in as a winner. 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jerry Maguire Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Jerry Maguire is a romantic comedy that delivers everything it promises. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Big Night Release date: 9/20/1996 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It will be near-impossible not to stop at an Italian restaurant on the way home from this delicio... 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Courage Under Fire Release date: 7/12/1996 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Courage Under Fire packs its share of emotional punches while it's unfolding. It's just that the ... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nutty Professor, The Release date: 6/28/1996 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The Nutty Professor offers some great sight gags and some hilarious slapstick, but even four writ... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Return of the Jedi Release date: 5/25/1983 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference The script descends into soap-opera melodrama. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Empire Strikes Back, The Release date: 5/21/1980 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Bigger, better, faster, wiser and funnier than its predecessor! 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars Release date: 5/25/1977 Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference It speaks to the child in all of us! 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Release date: 12/31/1964 11:01:46 PM Review by Louis B. Hobson of Jam! Movies: (3/4) No reference Easily one of the most romantic stories captured on celluloid. 18 other reviews of this movie Served turbo style


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