‘Open Range’

Kevin Costner’s career has had some low points in recent years. In fact, since his Oscar-winning directorial debut with “Dances With Wolves,” many have criticized him for making one bad film after another. “Open Range” tells the story of...

‘S.W.A.T.’

As the summer winds down, the opening of action movies is becoming less frequent, but there are still a few that hope to create box office magic. “S.W.A.T.” could have been just one more film of explosions, car chases and endless stunts....

“Freaky Friday”

Five years ago, Disney recycled a classic Haley Mills film from 1961, and the studio remade “The Parent Trap.” Though many feared the worst, the new version of “Trap,” starring Lindsay Lohan as twins, was charming, often funny and a great...

“Seabiscuit”

It has been a long time since I have seen a film audience burst into applause, yet this happened not once but twice in my screening of “Seabiscuit.” “Seabiscuit” is based on the true story of a racehorse that became very important to a lot of...

“The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”

If the original “X-Men” film had not been so successful, “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” would have never been made. This loud film is much more a showcase of special effects than an attempt to give the audience anything worthwhile....