Friday, November 9
Christmas comes early in Hollywood. Vince Vaughn's comedy Fred Claus is the first of this year's Holiday-themed releases to arrive at the Cineplex, squaring off against Robert Redford's political flick Lions for Lambs. The Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men debuts in select theaters, carrying with it heaps of Oscar buzz.
A rundown of our reviews of this weekend's new releases:
Fred Claus 
"Sure, it's sappy and sentimental, but so is Christmas. I only wish it were funnier." [Full Review]
Lions for Lambs 
"A dull disappointment...not only did I find the end unsatisfying, it actually made me angry." [Full Review]
No Country for Old Men 
"The Coens return to their darker, earlier days and Brolin and Bardem deliver terrific performances." [Full Review]
Also opening: Saawariya, I'll Believe You, P2
Posted 11/9/2007 by reelz
Related: Fred Claus | No Country for Old Men | Lions for Lambs | Saawariya | I'll Believe You | P2
Thursday, October 25
Cliches become cliches for a reason, and nowhere is that more true than with Meryl Streep--as synonymous with good acting as Brad Pitt is with good looks.
At 58, Streep still reminds you why people started talking about her in the first place--standing out among her megawatt costars Tom Cruise and Robert Redford in the buzz-heavy Lions for Lambs.
Her part as a political journalist whom a star senator tries to charm with his new war initiativ isn't a flashy one, but damn if she didn't flesh out every last corner of it Playing almost exclusively opposite Cruise, you can see how she fights to do her job through waves of self-consciousness. It's a layer we doubt was in the script, but it add s a lovely layer to her scenes.
We're not sure its the type of part that gets Academy notice--Streep or no-- but it sure does deserve it.
Posted 10/25/2007 by reelz
Related: Meryl Streep | Lions for Lambs