Posts tagged Tangled
MOVIE REVIEW: Danny Collins

In the new film "Danny Collins," the directorial debut of screenwriter Dan Fogelman, the titular main character played by Al Pacino has a way with conversation that is completely charasmatic and disarming.  His character can uncannily cover up his sleazy flaws, misdeeds, celebrity status, and filthy rich persona with charm, honesty, self-deprecating humor, and the right measure of heartfelt sincerity.  Danny "kills them with kindness," as the expression says, but then backs it up with legitimate follow-through.  This character trait is a masterful creation from Pacino and a pleasure to watch.  It might as well be a microcosm for the entire film.  It too will hide its flaws and charm you to pieces.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Jupiter Ascending

"Jupiter Ascending" is an utter mess of missed opportunity and misguided world-building.  Just as with a majority of science fiction movies, the visual panache is present in astounding detail.  That, once again, is the easy part.  Unfortunately, none of it (and I mean none of it), is created with purpose or direction that becomes compelling and stirring to you as the audience.  None of its creative ingredients work to earn your investment, acceptance, attention, or even your basic comprehension.  

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