290 Reviews by Margaret A. McGurk


	290 Reviews by Margaret A. McGurk 290 Reviews by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer Movie: Dawn of the Dead Release date: 12/31/2004 11:01:29 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...bright, sleek and sharp, as well as properly scary in all the right places. 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bourne Supremacy, The Release date: 7/23/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...serves up a cascade of thrills, including a jaw-dropping epic car chase through the streets of... 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Release date: 7/9/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...hysterically funny. 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Garfield Release date: 6/11/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...even (Bill) Murray cannot hold back the waves of boredom that eventually overwhelm the movie's... 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Release date: 6/4/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) This is an elegant feat of imagination - fluid, graceful and alive with potent feeling. 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: Day After Tomorrow, The Release date: 5/28/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a make-believe yarn that invites you to put your brain in park and hang on for the ride. 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shrek 2 Release date: 5/19/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An energetic screwball comedy-action-adventure, its pace never flags. 75 other reviews of this movie Movie: Troy Release date: 5/14/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...it does offer plenty of engaging, old-style action, amplified with skillful special effects. 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Van Helsing Release date: 5/7/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Rousing action, sharp wit and sweet affection for the grand old monster movies of the past make i... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Laws of Attraction Release date: 4/30/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a jolly diversion of the cotton-candy persuasion. 67 other reviews of this movie Movie: 13 Going On 30 Release date: 4/23/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It scrounges up laughs from unlikely sources, and wraps them in a mood so cheerful and good-heart... 127 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 2 Release date: 4/16/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Tarantino uses every tool on the work bench to bring the story home. 71 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alamo, The Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Historical details surrounding the event are fascinating, partly because so many are in dispute. 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Walking Tall Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...skillfully crafted but dead boring... 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hellboy Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...Hellboy delivers a welcome addition to the superhero club. 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ladykillers, The Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) a weird, irresistible comedy loaded with treats, surprises and belly laughs. 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Release date: 3/19/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...cinematic gold... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Welcome to Mooseport Release date: 2/20/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite some genuine laughs, the story simply does not hold together. 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eurotrip Release date: 2/20/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The trouble is in the story, which stumbles all over itself trying to shift between honest emotio... 88 other reviews of this movie Movie: 50 First Dates Release date: 2/13/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler's chemistry gives film charming, funny moments in spite of unnece... 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dreamers, The Release date: 2/6/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Bertolucci and screenwriter Gilbert Adair treat their young characters with compassion... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: You Got Served Release date: 1/30/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Though only and hour and a half long, the movie feels like a long, hard slog when the music stops... 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Big Bounce, The Release date: 1/30/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...what ends up on screen is only sporadically entertaining. 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Butterfly Effect, The Release date: 1/23/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Although more than a few significant problems mar The Butterfly Effect, the film exerts a wei... 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Along Came Polly Release date: 1/16/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a mighty entertaining trifle. 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mona Lisa Smile Release date: 12/19/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Like a boring teacher, Mona Lisa Smile simply fails to tell us anything we don't already know... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Release date: 12/17/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The Return of the King is everything fans had hoped and more. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Love Don't Cost a Thing Release date: 12/12/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...an entertaining and light-hearted teen romance. 62 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Samurai, The Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) This movie is a thing of beauty, with the substance to match its style. 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Honey Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Though Honey will never make anybody's list of the greatest movies of all time, its earnest, ... 90 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cooler, The Release date: 11/26/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...an addictively wry fable about gambling, luck and life. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: In America Release date: 11/26/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The immigrant life has been depicted on screen many times, but never with quite the freshness and... 10 other reviews of this movie Movie: Runaway Jury Release date: 10/17/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Runaway Jury is a glossy, high-priced, star-studded hunk of Hollywood mediocrity. 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Veronica Guerin Release date: 10/17/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a compelling, if sometimes superficial, big-screen experience. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Boy! Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) All in all, this live-action fantasy is carefully crafted to tickle young viewers. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...Quentin Tarantino...has delivered a daring success and a half-baked compromise at the same tim... 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mystic River Release date: 10/8/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...one of the year's most profoundly accomplished movies. 142 other reviews of this movie Movie: Casa de Los Babys Release date: 9/19/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...Casa de los Babys has the heart and insight his (John Sayles) fans expect. 90 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cold Creek Manor Release date: 9/19/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite its predictability and funeral-march pace, Cold Creek Manor works a poisonous spell.... 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matchstick Men Release date: 9/12/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...Matchstick Men manages to invigorate the long tradition of movies about con artists with d... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cabin Fever Release date: 9/12/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...Cabin Fever has enough brains to rank right up there with the best of the guilty pleasures... 110 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Release date: 9/5/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Weakly plotted... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Wedding Release date: 8/1/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...scene after scene of sadistic and stomach-turning mishaps that have nothing to do with anythin... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gigli Release date: 8/1/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) And the dialogue - sweet, screaming Jehosephat, it's awful. 135 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a fun but forgettable adventure. 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...silly, sloppy and - worst of all - boring. 132 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bad Boys II Release date: 7/18/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The results are rarely good, but they can be fun. 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Northfork Release date: 7/11/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...beyond its striking visual presence, the movie presents a few severe problems... 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Release date: 7/11/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...scores a Bad Cinema trifecta - ugly, boring AND stupid. 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Release date: 7/2/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) As a summertime blow-em-up popcorn movie, it works just fine. 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Release date: 6/27/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...the film is full of embarrassments. 96 other reviews of this movie Movie: 28 Days Later Release date: 6/27/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It has been a long time since we've seen a horror movie as wild, weird and scary as 28 Days Later... 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hulk, The Release date: 6/20/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...far better than its trailer. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alex & Emma Release date: 6/20/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...scores its major points solely on the strength of its charismatic leading lady. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd Release date: 6/13/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...heavy on the stupid, light on the funny. 94 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rugrats Go Wild Release date: 6/13/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...mostly happy results. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hard Word, The Release date: 6/13/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Writer-director Scott Roberts packs the action with witty quirks and fascinating characters. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Italian Job, The Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...all summer movies should be this much fun. 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Nemo Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...sets astonishing new standards for computer-generated animation. 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: L'Auberge Espagnole Release date: 5/16/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...paints a tasty picture of Old World youth plunging headlong into their own bold new world. 67 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Reloaded, The Release date: 5/15/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Even though the Wachowskis don't hit every target they set for themselves, their unmatched commit... 228 other reviews of this movie Movie: Daddy Day Care Release date: 5/9/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...ably achieves its own modest aim of providing bubbly entertainment for families. 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spellbound Release date: 4/30/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...an engrossing documentary... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Confidence Release date: 4/25/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's not often that a caper flick works as smoothly as Confidence or conjures up such a healt... 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: City of Ghosts Release date: 4/25/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite its imbalances, City of Ghosts delivers a decently engaging experience... 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Better Luck Tomorrow Release date: 4/11/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...at heart it is a story about all the lost children drifting into emptiness on a tide of materi... 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Head of State Release date: 3/28/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Sharp-tongued comic tones it down, creates candidate everyone can laugh at. 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shanghai Knights Release date: 2/7/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's all silly as a Saturday cartoon show -- and twice as much fun. 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shanghai Knights Release date: 2/7/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's all silly as a Saturday cartoon show - and twice as much fun. 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days Release date: 2/7/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...dishes up a healthy serving of the fun that should be - and too often isn't - at the heart of ... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Recruit, The Release date: 1/31/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite its flaws, The Recruit is not a particularly bad movie. 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: Darkness Falls Release date: 1/24/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The kind of movie that gives horror a bad name. 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kangaroo Jack Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...parents looking for some weekend fun with the little ones can safely steer clear of Kangaroo J... 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harrison's Flowers Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:33 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Ultimately, Sarah's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic, and not... 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, The Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:29 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Aged cliches and gimmicks vie with fresh ideas for supremacy in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Release date: 12/31/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) If nothing else, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind ought to make Sam Rockwell a star. 54 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pianist, The Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a movie that deserves the acclaim it has won. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chicago Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...punches all the right buttons in its migration from stage to screen. 176 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hours, The Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The acting talent on display in The Hours is so high-powered it sometimes overruns the dense,... 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nicholas Nickleby Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The cast is a marvelous match for the characters, and the pared-down script preserves plenty of t... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Catch Me If You Can Release date: 12/25/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Production designer Jeannine Oppewall and Mr. Spielberg's favorite cinematographer Janusz Kaminsk... 169 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gangs of New York Release date: 12/20/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a work of harsh and fearless artistry from a master at the top of his form. 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: Drumline Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Devon's story is affecting, but it is the action on the field that makes the movie something spe... 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: Maid in Manhattan Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite its flaws, Maid in Manhattan is a perfectly serviceable date movie, and a decent showcase... 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: About Schmidt Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) For all its smart humor, the real genius of About Schmidt is its compassion. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: Nemesis Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Star Trek fans like their philosophy deep, and Nemesis, the 10th big-screen episode, does not dis... 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: Nemesis Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Star Trek fans like their philosophy deep, and Nemesis...does not disappoint. 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Release date: 12/12/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...every bit the momentous event fans have been hoping for. 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adaptation Release date: 12/6/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A movie that proves all movies, like flowers, can evolve in exotic and delightful and utterly unp... 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adaptation Release date: 12/6/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...about the power of passion. 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Solaris Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A lustrous and haunting work of art, and easily one of the year's best films. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Treasure Planet Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Abounds with kid-friendly thrills. 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Every bit as violent, profane, mean-spirited and artificially sentimental as any live-action Adam... 81 other reviews of this movie Movie: Talk to Her Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...revelatory, weirdly funny and impossible to forget. 104 other reviews of this movie Movie: Talk to Her Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Talk to Her is vintage Almodovar. 104 other reviews of this movie Movie: Standing in the Shadows of Motown Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's poignant, surprising, triumphant, funny, and you can dance to it. 75 other reviews of this movie Movie: Standing in the Shadows of Motown Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's poignant, surprising, triumphant, funny, and you can dance to it. 75 other reviews of this movie Movie: Way Home, The Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a charming, funny and beautifully crafted import... 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The action scenes in particular look more polished and feel more exciting than in the originals. 195 other reviews of this movie Movie: Way Home, The Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Not only is it a charming, funny and beautifully crafted import, it uses very little dialogue, ma... 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Overall, the movie feels brighter, smarter and sleeker than the first. 195 other reviews of this movie Movie: Far From Heaven Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Ms. Moore ultimately carries the movie, fairly shimmering with purity and storm-tossed emotion. 147 other reviews of this movie Movie: 8 Mile Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...darned good... 143 other reviews of this movie Movie: Formula 51 Release date: 10/18/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Violence and whimsy make an uneasy blend, but Formula 51 comes closer than most to pulling it off... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Auto Focus Release date: 10/18/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Auto Focus never explains the whys behind Bob Crane's addiction, but it recounts the disease and ... 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Real Women Have Curves Release date: 10/18/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It treats Ana's journey with honesty that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in f... 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: Punch-Drunk Love Release date: 10/11/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...funny, romantic and suffused with compassion. 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: White Oleander Release date: 10/11/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A movie treat -- sharp, tasty and sugar-free. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bloody Sunday Release date: 10/4/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...an artful recreation... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Red Dragon Release date: 10/4/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Though far from another Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon is a satisfying thriller with enough gor... 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: Red Dragon Release date: 10/4/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a satisfying thriller with enough gore for the blood-thirsty and enough jokes for ironic. 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tuxedo, The Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A keeper, for its humor, its action, its hint of romance -- and its too-brief cameo by the great ... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Moonlight Mile Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What drives the movie is its abundance of fine acting. 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Moonlight Mile Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What drives the movie is its abundance of fine acting. 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Moonlight Mile Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...what drives the movie is its abundance of fine acting. 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: 8 Women Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A sly, wry blend of farce, murder mystery and musical... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spirited Away Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a triumph of glorious imagination infused with a giddy sense of discovery. 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spirited Away Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A feast for lovers of animation. 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: One Hour Photo Release date: 8/21/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Robin Williams has been doing his best in the past couple of years to shed his title as King of t... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blue Crush Release date: 8/16/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...the feature film...does not begin to match the fabulous scenery. 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blood Work Release date: 8/9/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a straightforward thriller with more-than-average depth. 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Girl, The Release date: 8/7/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Bleak and astringent indeed, yet suffused with almost radiant compassion for its poor, mixed-up c... 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Release date: 8/7/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's all great fun, and drives forward at a dizzying pace typical for writer-director Robert Rodr... 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Release date: 8/7/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's all great fun, and drives forward at a dizzying pace typical for writer-director Robert Rodr... 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Full Frontal Release date: 8/2/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The story is so unmoored and the characters so ill-defined that the overall effect is vacuous. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Signs Release date: 8/2/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A thoroughly engaging story about fear and faith, which also happens to be a first-class hair-rai... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers in Goldmember Release date: 7/26/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Ultimately, this Austin Powers wins the day in the same way its predecessors did...with sheer... 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers in Goldmember Release date: 7/26/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Austin Powers in Goldmember may be a hash (and a rehash), but it was cooked with laughing gas. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stuart Little 2 Release date: 7/19/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The mouse, with the voice of Michael J. Fox, is still charming. 81 other reviews of this movie Movie: K-19: The Widowmaker Release date: 7/19/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An adventure that respects its audience, and does a fine old genre proud. 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Reign of Fire Release date: 7/12/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Delivers a fresh, rousing take on the venerable traditions of the monster movie. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Men in Black II Release date: 7/3/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What's missing is the giddy sense of discovery that made the first movie so endearing. 153 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mr. Deeds Release date: 6/28/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) 'If you've seen the original ... steer clear of the new knockoff, lest your heart be broken.' 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lovely & Amazing Release date: 6/28/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a startling film, beautifully crafted by a filmmaker with a hunger to tell the truth. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sunshine State Release date: 6/21/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The dialogue is sharp and insightful, the cast is superb, the performances are rock-solid, the st... 71 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bourne Identity, The Release date: 6/14/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The movie may not be realistic, but it earns its stripes as high-class escapist fare. 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Emperor's New Clothes, The Release date: 6/14/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Mr. Holm possesses the kind of skill that acting is all about: He can make an audience forget wha... 64 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scooby-Doo Release date: 6/14/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...summer fun for families with kids, and nostalgic giggles for now-grown cartoon fans. 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Undercover Brother Release date: 5/31/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It may not be sleek, but — surprise, surprise — it's funny. 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sum of All Fears, The Release date: 5/31/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's all fast and loud and pulse-pounding, of course, but nothing that we haven't seen dozens of ... 134 other reviews of this movie Movie: Thirteen Conversations About One Thing Release date: 5/24/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A deft, bracing web of coincidence, fate and consequence. 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Release date: 5/16/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...falls short of the magical thrills that made the first three installments so beloved. 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man Release date: 5/3/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The movie swings, literally, with physical and emotional energy for all of its two hours. 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Warm, familiar, not a sharp edge in sight, this movie is built to please. 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Murder By Numbers Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...scores with sharp chills and top-notch acting... 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scorpion King, The Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...the movie is a crowd-pleaser. 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Big Trouble Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Huffs like a bus headed uphill while Mr. Sonnenfeld and company shovel on weirdness and hope for ... 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: High Crimes Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) [Judd and Freeman] radiate an intelligence that makes so-so movies seem much better. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Lampoon's Van Wilder Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Writers Brent Goldberg and David Wagner apparently saw no reason to bother with anything so sophi... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sorority Boys Release date: 3/22/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a depressing testimony to the sorry state of movie comedy aimed at young audiences. 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blade II Release date: 3/22/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) No one can call it great art, but as bloody-vampire-shoot-'em-ups go, it is great fun. 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ice Age Release date: 3/15/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Fresh, funny and richly imagined. 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Time Machine, The Release date: 3/8/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) This film is more interested in the flash and dazzle that emits from imaging computers than the i... 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Big Fat Liar Release date: 2/8/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The makers of Big Fat Liar understand kids. That alone earns it a place in the list of genuinely ... 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Damage Release date: 2/8/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) In a world where the cost of real violence and the sacrifices of real heroes are inescapable real... 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Slackers Release date: 2/1/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) There is so much wrong with Slackers, it may be more efficient simply to point out the one accept... 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mothman Prophecies, The Release date: 1/25/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Illustrates the beauty of a well-made scary movie; you don't have to believe it to feel your hair... 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brotherhood of the Wolf, The Release date: 1/11/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) If The Brotherhood of the Wolf has a reason for being, it may be only to prove that the French ca... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Innocence Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:34 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A terrific film, understated and thoughtful, beautifully crafted and alive with respect for the p... 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Focus Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:31 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Its fine cast, particularly Mr. Macy, lift it above its limitations and lend grace to its once-ag... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ali Release date: 12/25/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Exhilarating, stylish, intelligent historical drama. 102 other reviews of this movie Movie: Joe Somebody Release date: 12/21/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Pure sitcom material that could easily be polished off in 30 minutes, with laugh track. 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: A Beautiful Mind Release date: 12/21/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Howard smashes through the conventions of the damaged-hero tale to recount the struggle of one ma... 151 other reviews of this movie Movie: Royal Tenenbaums, The Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Ever wish you could have followed Alice down the rabbit hole? Drop in on the Tenenbaums; you'll g... 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kandahar Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Both a fine example of the striking work being done by contemporary Iranian filmmakers and a near... 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Not Another Teen Movie Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Plumbs new depths of offensiveness for its stomach-churning crudities. 71 other reviews of this movie Movie: Royal Tenenbaums, The Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Ever wish you could have followed Alice down the rabbit hole? Drop in on the Tenenbaums; you'll g... 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ocean's Eleven Release date: 12/7/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What a fun crowd director Steven Soderbergh put together. 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Behind Enemy Lines Release date: 11/30/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Works pretty well as long as you don't pay too much attention to what anyone says and just let th... 111 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Game Release date: 11/21/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An adventure that holds its own among the classics of the genre, a smart, sturdy and fascinating ... 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monsters, Inc. Release date: 11/2/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) I have no idea what the creative minds at Pixar Animation Studios do to keep themselves in touch ... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: From Hell Release date: 10/19/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The story's flights of conspiratorial fancy come across as more silly than scary. 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Riding in Cars With Boys Release date: 10/19/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) [Beverly] is a memorable character, a flesh-and-blood creation brought to life by an actress just... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mulholland Dr. Release date: 10/12/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Nobody, but nobody, makes movies as glossy, hypnotic, repellant, exciting, annoying, memorable, i... 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rock Star Release date: 9/7/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It offers witty entertainment and an easy, tourist-level jaunt through the more absurd precincts ... 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Release date: 8/24/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) At some point, irreverence and wit notwithstanding, enough is enough. 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Captain Corelli's Mandolin Release date: 8/17/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A lot of talent was squandered on this incoherent grab bag of war-movie moments. 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Osmosis Jones Release date: 8/10/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The design of this colorful interior metropolis is both clever and biologically correct. 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rush Hour 2 Release date: 8/3/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A gaudy, whirling dervish of escapist fun. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Planet of the Apes Release date: 7/27/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Yes, the apes are very, very cool. The costumes, the sets, the makeup, the stunts, the music and ... 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ghost World Release date: 7/20/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The perfect antidote to the brainless, brutally stereotyped teen-agers of most Hollywood 'youth' ... 51 other reviews of this movie Movie: Legally Blonde Release date: 7/13/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Witherspoon deserves better than this. 100 other reviews of this movie Movie: Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within Release date: 7/11/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Just when you think you've seen every computer trick and gimmick that can possibly stick to a scr... 99 other reviews of this movie Movie: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Release date: 6/29/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The acting throughout is confident and spot-on. 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Atlantis: the Lost Empire Release date: 6/15/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Visually, it represents a striking step forward for the Disney studios (as does the absence of si... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Release date: 6/15/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Loud, tedious, boring and self-important, this movie offers nothing fresh, original or surprising... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Swordfish Release date: 6/8/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It calls itself a 'thriller,' apparently because it is loaded with pointless machinations that pi... 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anniversary Party, The Release date: 6/8/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An encouraging sign, both for the potential of low-budget, digital video movie-making and for the... 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pearl Harbor Release date: 5/25/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Ambitious, reverent and beautifully photographed though it is, Pearl Harbor ultimately is not equ... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Angel Eyes Release date: 5/18/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It is a pleasure to see Ms. Lopez expand her acting range, and to see Mr. Caviezel move into the ... 86 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shrek Release date: 5/16/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Big-hearted, silly, wicked and loaded with laughs. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Along Came A Spider Release date: 4/6/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Director Lee Tamahori and screenwriter Marc Moss treat their star (and his character) with all du... 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Amores Perros Release date: 3/30/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Fresh, shocking, violent, romantic, profane and profound, Amores Perros is a revelation, a jolt o... 69 other reviews of this movie Movie: Say It Isn't So Release date: 3/23/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Credit goes largely to the charm of Ms. Graham and Mr. Klein, both of whom exude a natural, sunny... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: See Spot Run Release date: 3/2/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A messy, though mostly amiable, comedy that can't quite decide who it wants to entertain. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Go Tigers! Release date: 1/19/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Tales like this, told with passion and skill, are what make documentaries such a vibrant and endu... 10 other reviews of this movie Movie: Waking Life Release date: 1/19/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An unconventional, audacious, delicious, unexpected treat of a type we have been denied for a lon... 67 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dogtown and Z-Boys Release date: 1/19/2001 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite its lack of perspective on history or the evolution of the sport, Dogtown and Z-Boys does... 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shadow of the Vampire Release date: 12/29/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Horror is as old as movie pictures, but this film shows it still holds dark depths to explore. 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Space Cowboys Release date: 12/22/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Like its stars, the movie may be a little creaky sometimes, but it suffers from no lack of attitu... 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Release date: 12/15/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A haunting, tragic fairy tale for the ages. 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chocolat Release date: 12/15/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Any movie built on the premise that chocolate can cure mental illness, restore marital passion, u... 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: Unbreakable Release date: 11/22/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Again, the director uses Bruce Willis as his leading man; again, he draws from the action-star ic... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: George Washington Release date: 10/27/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Surprising, rare gem. 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pay It Forward Release date: 10/20/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A fine, honest tale that gives full respect to the pain of yearning and the power of hope. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Meet the Parents Release date: 10/6/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Stiller has a gift for looking funny effortlessly, when he�s doing nothing physical. With no mugg... 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Urban Legends: Final Cut Release date: 9/22/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) By the time the facts are finally revealed, you just won't care. 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dancer in the Dark Release date: 9/22/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Though flawed, Dancer in the Dark is a worthy addition to the filmography of Mr. von Trier. 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gladiator Release date: 5/5/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Though heavy on the blood-letting, Gladiator serves as a smashing kick-start to what looks like a... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Psycho Release date: 4/14/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Comes across as cold to the core, as if untouched by human hands. 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: High Fidelity Release date: 3/31/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) This is a romantic comedy with thorns, a farce with heart, a love letter with guts. It is the kin... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Road to El Dorado, The Release date: 3/31/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Gets by with a story that is good but not great -- not unlike the famous Road movies made 50 year... 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mission to Mars Release date: 3/10/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The too-many-cooks rule applies to this script, which borrows wantonly from sci-fi classics of th... 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scream 3 Release date: 2/4/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Just a blur of blood and guts -- exactly the type of dreary mayhem that Scream was born to demoli... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Holy Smoke Release date: 1/14/2000 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) [A] blithering mess of a story. 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Galaxy Quest Release date: 12/25/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An irresistibly silly, fluffy, giddy bit of fun. 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Any Given Sunday Release date: 12/22/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The cast does an impressive job. 71 other reviews of this movie Movie: End of Days Release date: 11/24/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Loud, lurid, bloody and ridiculously entertaining. 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mansfield Park Release date: 11/17/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite such occasional flaws...Mansfield Park is a welcome treat for Austen addicts. 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Being John Malkovich Release date: 10/29/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What it leaves behind is a dizzying sense of exhilaration, like being bathed in champagne. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Beauty Release date: 9/15/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An uncompromising, sometimes uncomfortable, but utterly exhilarating movie, easily the best yet t... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: In Too Deep Release date: 8/25/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) So uneven it�s downright schizophrenic. 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eyes Wide Shut Release date: 7/16/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What ends up on screen is sumptuous, portentous, slow-moving and pointless. 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Autumn Tale Release date: 7/9/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The 79-year-old writer-director proves that age has only purified his special ability to mine emo... 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: General's Daughter, The Release date: 6/18/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) You know that thin line between disturbing and morbid? The General's Daughter tramples it into du... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Release date: 3/5/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ... wild ramble and a heck of an entertaining ride. 40 other reviews of this movie Movie: 200 Cigarettes Release date: 2/26/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) In the hands of director Risa Bramon Garcia and writer Shana Larsen, their predicament is funny, ... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Office Space Release date: 2/19/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Despite some preaching, there is nothing complex going on here, just a series of set-ups for gags... 44 other reviews of this movie Movie: Payback Release date: 2/5/1999 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The movie squanders its energy on morbid levels of grisly, kinky violence, much of it sexual. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rushmore Release date: 12/11/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a delicious, twisted treat... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rushmore Release date: 12/11/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Rushmore [is] a delicious, twisted treat... it is unpredictable. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Very Bad Things Release date: 11/25/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) His [Berg] one serious mistake is to confuse gore with terror. 20 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bug's Life, A Release date: 11/25/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A hoot. Every bit as engaging and twice as clever as Toy Story, A Bug�s Life is a pure, computer-... 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bug's Life, A Release date: 11/25/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a pure, computer-generated delight. 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Meet Joe Black Release date: 11/13/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...could have been a terrific romance. Instead, it’s just way too much of a good thing. 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer Release date: 11/13/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The movie shoots itself in the foot with a gimmicky ending. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer Release date: 11/13/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The movie shoots itself in the foot with a gimmicky ending. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Elizabeth Release date: 11/6/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Historians will take issue with some of the filmmakers’ choices, but fans of juicy historical d... 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: American History X Release date: 10/28/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a harrowing morality tale... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Life Is Beautiful Release date: 10/23/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Inspiring, heartrending, funny, sad, surprising and richly imagined. 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: Orgazmo Release date: 10/23/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It’s just plain gross. 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beloved Release date: 10/16/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It is sure to be studied, debated and cherished decades from now when Americans look to film for ... 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Your Friends & Neighbors Release date: 8/19/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) If you can stand to watch Your Friends & Neighbors, you won't forget it. 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: How Stella Got Her Groove Back Release date: 8/14/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Gives Angela Bassett the full star treatment, and she gives it right back. 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Slums of Beverly Hills, The Release date: 8/14/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Refreshingly real. 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Saving Private Ryan Release date: 7/24/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Very few movies strike the delicate balance that Private Ryan maintains between harsh reality and... 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lethal Weapon 4 Release date: 7/10/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Overstuffed and formulaic... 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Deep Impact Release date: 5/8/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...worth seeing as a decent first step on the road to a more mature crop of high-style action mov... 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: He Got Game Release date: 5/1/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) As brilliant and perplexing as the filmmaker himself. 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Big Hit, The Release date: 4/24/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Aside from everything else it does, The Big Hit proves that any subject matter can be funny, in t... 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Wild Things Release date: 3/20/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...even though the action is spiced up with kinky sex, a quick flash of male frontal nudity and l... 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man in the Iron Mask, The Release date: 3/13/1998 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...it almost becomes a first-rate adventure... 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Batman & Robin Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:27 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) For all its star power and stylish toys, it never really rises above the level of a Saturday morn... 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Batman & Robin Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:27 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) What it neglects to deliver is personality, depth or fresh thrills. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jackie Brown Release date: 12/25/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) On the surface, Jackie Brown -- based on Elmore Lenoard's novel Rum Punch -- is a caper movie, fu... 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jackie Brown Release date: 12/25/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...markedly old-fashioned... 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Titanic Release date: 12/19/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An old-fashioned epic, a brawny drama built on tragedy, adventure, romance, charismatic stars and... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Titanic Release date: 12/19/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) An old-fashioned epic, a brawny drama built on tragedy, adventure, romance, charismatic stars and... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scream 2 Release date: 12/12/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's gory, it's absurd, and it's a hoot. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alien Resurrection Release date: 11/26/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The film is so insistently formulaic there is hardly a moment when you don't know exactly what's ... 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sweet Hereafter, The Release date: 11/20/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Visits the impossible contradictions of bereavement with clear-eyed compassion. 32 other reviews of this movie Movie: Starship Troopers Release date: 11/7/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The plot is idiotic, the script is hackneyed, the acting is wooden and the action seems based ent... 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gattaca Release date: 10/24/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) A spare, intelligent thriller from first-time writer-director Andrew Niccol. 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: U-Turn Release date: 10/3/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Perplexing in the extreme. 36 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ice Storm, The Release date: 9/26/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...holds treasure for those inclined to look deep -- and listen. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Men in Black Release date: 7/2/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Though the story is pure cartoon, the movie is exceptionally smart and exceptionally well-paced. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Face/Off Release date: 6/27/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) All in all, Mr. Woo has made Face/Off into an eye-popping magic show. 40 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Best Friend's Wedding Release date: 6/20/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...a winner that strikes a satisfying balance between heartstrings and laughs. 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost World: Jurassic Park, The Release date: 5/23/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The story, it must be said, is no great shakes, although it's not half bad by action-movie standa... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Release date: 5/2/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...an uneven semi-satire that inspires a few chuckles but even fewer honest belly-laughs. 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Private Parts Release date: 3/7/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Private Parts is a limited-ambition comedy, one that scores some funny moments mainly because it ... 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Donnie Brasco Release date: 2/28/1997 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) In almost every respect, Donnie Brasco is an original, the unexpected rebirth of an old and oft-t... 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: She's The One Release date: 12/31/1996 11:01:44 PM Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Although the characters are mostly attractive, and some funny things happen between them, most of... 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scream Release date: 12/20/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) With Scream, the genre reclaims its roots. 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jerry Maguire Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) One of the things I liked best about this movie is the quality of the women's characters. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jerry Maguire Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) One of the things I liked best about this movie is the quality of the women's characters. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mars Attacks! Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It's got attitude, goodness knows; it has stars by the fistful; and it certainly was made with te... 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: First Contact Release date: 11/22/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Nothing like a good villain to energize the franchise. 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: English Patient, The Release date: 11/15/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It is testimony to the strength of this haunting story that it can sustain its fascination for ev... 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: English Patient, The Release date: 11/15/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) ...majestic, passionate, mysterious and thrilling. 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: When We Were Kings Release date: 10/25/1996 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) When We Were Kings has given us a joyous, poignant portrait of a man and a time steeped in pride,... 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beauty and the Beast Release date: 11/22/1991 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) The artistry of the animators, who combined traditional painting with computer-generated images, ... 25 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ran Release date: 8/1/1985 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Qualifies as required viewing for for any devoted lover of film. 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Return of the Jedi Release date: 5/25/1983 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) Falls short of the high standards set by the opening chapters. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Empire Strikes Back, The Release date: 5/21/1980 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) In Empire, creator George Lucas' childlike epic ventures into complex territory that gives the st... 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars Release date: 5/25/1977 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) It works, because it is now what it was then: a triumph of the imagination. 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Godfather, The Release date: 3/24/1972 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (7/0) If you care for film at all, do yourself the great favor of getting out to that theater and immer... 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Amityville Horror, The Release date: 4/15/2005 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (3/4) No reference ...a load of silliness dished up straight. 127 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Treasure Release date: 11/19/2004 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (3/4) No reference Despite some preposterous twists, it is a treat to watch a movie with a hero who confronts enemie... 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eight Legged Freaks Release date: 7/17/2002 Review by Margaret A. McGurk of Cincinnati Enquirer: (3/4) No reference ...a guilty pleasure. 124 other reviews of this movie Served turbo style


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