Definitely Maybe is this rare exception: the smart romantic comedy. The premise is slightly contrived but allows for … Continue reading “Definitely Maybe is sweet, fun and intelligent!”

This British bank heist movie is great. It felt like a well done classic. In many ways it … Continue reading “The Bank Job is lots of fun!”

The movie is very well done. It lulls you into a false sense of security in the first … Continue reading “Cloverfield is highly entertaining!”

The movie is good, not great. It’s extremely well done and acted. However, given that it’s directed by … Continue reading “American Gangster is worth seeing”

I am a Daniel Auteuil fan in general, but this movie struck a chord. As a formerly (or … Continue reading “I really liked “My Best Friend” (Mon Meilleur Ami)”

Threequels are usually not very good, but this movie is an exception. The Bourne Ultimatum is fun, smart, … Continue reading “The Bourne Ultimatum is phenomenal!”

I had the pleasure of attending the movie premiere of 2 Days in Paris at the Alliance Française … Continue reading “2 Days in Paris feels real and is tragically funny”

The weather is great, skirts are shorter and this summer’s batch of blockbusters has been better than usual. … Continue reading “I love this summer :)”

The movie is dark, gritty, intense, fast paced and the dialogues are great! It adds a bit of … Continue reading “Casino Royale is great!”

I really wanted to love Borat. I adored the previews and was impressed by the interviews and all … Continue reading “Borat and the problem of high expectations”

I have to admit that after seeing the previews I was skeptical both about the plot and the … Continue reading “Stranger than Fiction is entertaining”

As I much as I liked that other magician period piece, The Illusionist, The Prestige is better. While … Continue reading “The Prestige is awesome!”

This is Martin Scorsese’s best movie in years. With an all star-cast that includes Jack Nicholson, Leonardo Di … Continue reading “The Departed is awesome”

I was pleasantly surprised if a bit shocked to see that Ben Affleck can actually act, showing sensitivity … Continue reading “Hollywoodland is good if a bit dark”

I might be on the way to earning the reputation as the nicest amateur movie critic in the … Continue reading “The Illusionist is great”