Hal Sundt

'Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes' Review: Proof That Motion Capture Cannot Fix Plot Holes

The challenge of creating suspense is one that haunts prequels, sequels and reboots alike; it doesn’t help that Dawn of…

10 years ago

'Delivery Man' Review: Vince Vaughn Brings A Lot Of Laughs And Heart

Much of Delivery Man stars the Vince Vaughn we’ve come to expect; but there’s something slightly different this time around.…

11 years ago

'Don Jon' Movie Review: A Fantastic Romantic Comedy And Social Commentary Hybrid

Don Jon begins with a narration from its writer, director and star, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Gordon-Levitt, who plays Jon Martello, tells…

11 years ago

'This Is The End' Movie Review: Who Knew The Apocalypse Could Be Fun?

This Is the End, starring Seth Rogen and a host of his friends playing caricatures of themselves, is a smart…

11 years ago

'The Internship' Movie Review: Fails To Live Up To 'Wedding Crashers'

For a movie with plenty of inspiring moments, it’s odd that The Internship, starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, is…

11 years ago

'The Hangover Part III' Movie Review: A Deflated Ending To An UnnecessaryTrilogy

The Hangover Part III is the epic conclusion to a story that probably didn’t deserve one, providing a sense of…

11 years ago

'Admission' Movie Review: 'Admission' Is Stuck On The Waitlist

Tina Fey occupies the same airspace as Steve Carell and Paul Rudd — she’s an excellent actress who tends to…

12 years ago

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' Movie Review: 'Burt Wonderstone' Is Missing The Magic

Movies face the same challenges as old flames who are looking for a second chance — we want to believe…

12 years ago

'Zero Dark Thirty' Movie Review: A Gripping Ride To Bin Laden's Lair

Deep down Zero Dark Thirty is a heady movie-going experience. It’s gripping and thrilling and, in a few rare spots,…

12 years ago

'Promised Land' Movie Review: Matt Damon Adds Moral Depth To 'Promised Land'

In Promised Land, Matt Damon plays Steve Butler, a corporate suit who travels around the country convincing small towns to…

12 years ago

'This Is 40' – Not 'Knocked Up' But A Step Closer

This Is 40 is not Knocked Up, the 2007 Judd Apatow-directed hit movie it has been loosely connected to as…

12 years ago

'Hyde Park On Hudson' — A Delightful Historical Romp

Hyde Park on Hudson felt delightful, even when it shouldn’t have. It is, after all, about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s…

12 years ago

'Twilight' World Ends With A Battle – And Nostalgia

There are so many characters in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, the final installment of the Twilight series,…

12 years ago

'Wreck-It Ralph' Is On Top Of Its Game

Wreck-It Ralph is like Toy Story for arcade games: witty and heartwarming. In Wreck-it Ralph, when video arcades close the…

12 years ago

'Flight' Takes Off, But Doesn't Soar

Flight is both blessed and cursed by its opening half hour. In the film's early minutes, director Robert Zemeckis takes…

12 years ago

'Do The Movies Have A Future?' Recalls Better Times

What a great time it is to be a movie-goer in a book store! Just after Ty Burr came out…

12 years ago

'Nobody Walks' Never Really Goes Anywhere

The whole doesn’t match the sum of its parts in Nobody Walks, the new movie directed by the up-and-coming Ry…

12 years ago

Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt The Next Tom Hanks?

Quick, name the top movie star of 2012. I’ll give you a hint: it’s not Brad Pitt, George Clooney or…

12 years ago

Affleck Adds Credibility To Unbelievable 'Argo'

Argo is certainly worth a go. Starring Ben Affleck (who also directed), the movie is based on the exfiltration of…

12 years ago

My Doubts About Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln'

The latest trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln was released during Wednesday’s presidential debates and it has garnered considerable buzz since,…

12 years ago