BRINGING UP BOBBY BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLMAY 4, 2014 Many questions arise from watching “Bringing Up Bobby.” First, of which, is why did actress Famke Janssen decide to write, direct, and produce this film as her first directorial venture? A somewhat successful actress in her own right, you would assume either this was a passion project of hers or something she felt very strongly about. … Read More Quick Review: Bringing Up Bobby (2012)
TAKEN 2 BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLNOVEMBER 13, 2013 Just as decent an action film as the first installment, “Taken 2” finds an interesting way to follow-up the original plot and keep the story fresh and exciting. Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, as he sets off for work in Istanbul. Reconnecting with his daughter (Maggie Grace) and ex-wife (Famke Janssen), they again find themselves in … Read More Quick Review: Taken 2 (2012)
X-MEN: THE LAST STAND BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJULY 28, 2013 “X-Men: The Last Stand” is all over the place. There are great cinematic moments like Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) meeting the Phoenix (Famke Janssen) at her childhood home. Still, with dialogue muddied with horrid turns of phrase, absolutely no focus, and half of the cast disappearing throughout the film, it is apparent … Read More Quick Review: X-Men The Last Stand (2006)
X-MEN BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJULY 28, 2013 Bryan Singer starts strong with “X-Men,” proving that this venture’s most significant feat is casting. Assembling the perfect crew to embody these comic book characters is the most effective way to introduce them to the uninitiated while pleasing the hardcore X-Men fans who are finally seeing their heroes of choice come to life. “X-Men” is so strong because … Read More Movie Review: X-Men (2000)
