“The term "godawful" should be used sparingly in connection with motion pictures. With Angels & Demons, however, it seems oddly appropriate. Not only does this prequel-turned-sequel to The Da Vinci Code make its predecessor seem like a masterwork of pacing and plotting, but it may represent a nadir for director Ron Howard and is probably the worst instance of acting from star Tom Hanks since back in the days when he was struggling out from under the shadow of Bosom Buddies.” ShouldMayDoeSeemsUsedStarsTermActingStruggleWorstDirectorsAngelShadowConnectionsInstanceCodeDemonAppropriateTomsBuddyBosomsSequelsPredecessorsMotion PicturesPacingNadirDa Vinci Code Author:James Berardinelli
“Looking back at Batman from a distance - after all the hype has dried up and the franchise has at least temporarily been abandoned - it's easy to see the movie for what it is: a moderately diverting motion picture that should have been shorter and better paced. There are a lot of things wrong with Batman, but it still makes for decent entertainment in the fine tradition of the typical low-intelligence summer movie. The best thing that can be said about Batman is that it led to Batman Returns, which was a far superior effort.” ShouldHas BeensSaidStillsEasyEffortFineReturnSummerLowsTraditionShould HaveDistanceEntertainmentSuperiorsBest ThingsDecentAbandonedLooking BackTypicalShould Have BeenHypeMotion Pictures Author:James Berardinelli
“After the second Die Hard, Bruce Willis stated he would never do another. He should have stayed firm in his resolve. If quality is any indication (and it may be, with all the available blockbusters), box office returns will be disappointing this time around and, if nothing else, that will do to John McClane what dozens of assorted bad guys couldn't manage: kill him.” IfsShouldMayHardGuyDiesQualityReturnOfficeShould HaveBoxesAvailableManageFirmResolveDozenBad GuysIndicationDisappointingBox OfficeBlockbusterAssorted Author:James Berardinelli
