The Fifth Element (1997)

Aug 01, 2007 by Mr. Nau Luc Besson hits a home run with this hilarious science fiction action adventure, set almost 260 years in the future. The casting could not have been more perfect. With a number of genre defying features, this classic romp is irreverent and sometimes silly, but delivers the goods in spectacular […]

Mi Mejor Enemigo (2005)

Jul 31, 2007 by Mr. Nau This Chilean war picture follows a squad sent to set up an outpost near the Argentine border during the Beagle Conflict of the 1970s. The interaction between the Chileans and their Argentine counterparts is reminiscent of the Christmas Truce. The story is endearing and well acted, despite a low […]

Keane (2004)

Jul 26, 2007 by Mr. Nau Damian Lewis stars in this directionless piece of noise about a schizophrenic guy obsessed with finding his young daughter, who disappeared at a bus station in New York City. The script noodles aimlessly and it is very difficult to feel any sympathy for a crazy man whose motives are […]

Nine Lives (2005)

Jul 23, 2007 by Mr. Nau Rodrigo Garcia writes and directs this charming vignette piece that centers around the lives of nine women and tells seemingly unrelated short stories about each. Well-acted with a cast full of stars, the disparate parts mesh together well as the women struggle to deal with a range of issues. […]

Head On (1998)

Jul 12, 2007 by Mr. Nau This strange over-sexed Australian immigrant drama features a beautiful cast, horrible cinematography, and a convoluted story that belies the protagonist’s conflict between his homosexuality and his Greek heritage. The script promised far more than it delivered, paying lip service to the conflict between traditional ways and the modern world. […]

Last Days (2005)

Jul 12, 2007 by Mr. Nau Gus Van Sant writes and directs one of the most excruciatingly boring rock star movies ever. Of the members of the cast, all of them portray characters that bear their own names. This stare festival feels much longer than its 97 minute run time, full of gaping actionless long […]

The Tao of Steve (2000)

Jul 11, 2007 by Mr. Nau Overweight Dex has a philosophy on how to get the girls, which he uses with a high level of success. Along comes a woman immune to his tricks and schemes. This irreverent comedy has plenty of hilarious moments and fantastic dialogue. Donal Logue and Greer Goodman lead a charming […]

All Over Me (1997)

Jul 10, 2007 by Mr. Nau This small edgy character drama features a wonderfully nuanced performance by Alison Folland in the role of Claude, a young woman in Hell’s Kitchen struggling with her sexuality, the brutal murder of a gay neighbor, and her dislike of her best friend’s new criminal boyfriend, menacingly played by Cole […]

An American Rhapsody (2001)

Jul 08, 2007 by Mr. Nau Scarlett Johansson stars in this obscure character drama about a young girl whose family defected from communist Hungary in the 60s and left her behind. Believably acted by a solid cast, the teenage rebellion is conveniently quashed by a sudden trip to Budapest to reunite with her former foster […]

Transformers (2007)

Jul 07, 2007 by Mr. Nau Michael Bay directs this huge summer blockbuster that basically serves as a two hour commercial for Hasbro. The action sequences are spectacular, the special effects mind-blowing, and the acting performances are what you’d expect from a movie of this type. The absence of the original theme song is noticeable. […]

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