Movie reviews of Hope Madden

If you weren’t so distracted by how glorious this film looks, it might really be as bad as the trailers made it out to be. Review

Expect the loose narrative and slice of life structure, but with Louis-Dreyfus and her infectious chuckle driving the story... Review

Joseph Gordon-Levitt proves himself an insightful observer of his times, a cagey storyteller, and an artist with limitless potential. Review

Ruffalo amd Paltrow benefit as much from Blumberg’s bright dialogue as the film benefits from the duo’s easy onscreen chemistry. Review

Green’s unconventional approach allows Hirsch and Rudd ample room to breathe, and to develop unique and fascinating characters. Review

His film may be merely better than average, his leads are truly spectacular. Review

Subverts tensions before they can generate real terror. Review

The Wolverine does boast some cool action sequences but maybe he can rediscover his sense of humor. Review

Every shot a brutally gorgeous image. Review

McCarthy’s riotous performance honestly outshines everything about a film that’s content to coast on the novelty of female casting. Review

The retread doesn’t capture. Review

Offers a sweet, charming summer distraction. It just doesn’t do much more. Review

Tension and dread counterbalance thrill effectively... Review

Wildly predictable plotting leads to a handful of moderately funny gags... Review

Seriously, who gives a shit about magicians? Review

Equal parts Woody Allen, French New Wave and Jim Jarmusch, and amazingly enough, it never feels too hip for its own good. Review

The leads balance each other beautifully. Review

No power to suspend disbelief is strong enough to contend with the epic ridiculousness of the final reel or two of this film. Review

A richly textured image of the punishment and resilience of youth. Review

Berger balances silliness with more insightful and biting comedy to mine his contrived situation for all its gold. Review

Weak dialogue, weaker plotting, ridiculous acting and general pointlessness. Review

In lieu of character development, the film is filled with grotesquely fascinating ideas. Review

While Ronin helps to make the content palatable by sheer force of talent, Niccol can’t manage the same. Review

A very pretty film, competently assembled and pleasantly performed. Review