21 Grams (2003)

Jun 28, 2007 by Mr. Nau Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro star in this exceptionally-written character study of three lives intertwined by an unimaginable tragedy that saves the life of one, while costing another her family. Some parts are very difficult to watch, but the acting is superlative and the story unforgettable. […]

Grizzly Man (2005)

Jun 27, 2007 by Mr. Nau Werner Herzog examines the life, work, and death of environmentalist filmmaker, Timothy Treadwell, who camped in the Alaskan wilderness with wild grizzlies. Treadwell’s story is treated respectfully, but Herzog, who disagrees wth him, doesn’t sugarcoat the way his subject anthropomorphizes wild animals and fails to take their dangerous power […]

The Beautiful Country (2004)

Jun 27, 2007 by Mr. Nau This beautifully filmed and emotionally rich story follows the life of Binh, a young Vietnamese man trying to find his father. The exploited people aboard the ship that brings him across the country, the fate of the people around him, and the final resolution make this a rewarding, touching […]

Forty Shades of Blue (2005)

Jun 26, 2007 by Mr. Nau With a miniscule budget, a cast composed entirely of extras, and the shoddiest cinematography ever, this could have been a really interesting character study, if the direction wasn’t feloniously inept and the story aggressively uninteresting. The only good thing about this movie is that you don’t have to see […]

Whale Rider (2002)

Jun 22, 2007 by Mr. Nau Keisha Castle-Hughes steals the show as a twelve-year-old granddaughter of a stubborn Maori village chief who tries to relate with his inability to truly accept her. Stunning acting performances, an incredible script, many very poignant and emotional moments, and jaw-dropping cinematography make this masterpiece absolutely unforgettable. Grade: A+. IMDB: […]

La Vie En Rose (2007)

Jun 17, 2007 by Mr. Nau Marion Cotillard conquers the screen in an astonishing portrayal of Edith Piaf. Her ability to capture the essence of this troubled star, especially her later life, was breathtaking. The movie as a whole, however, was too long, rambling, and full of flashbacks that made her seem a dull, petty […]

Knocked Up (2006)

Jun 14, 2007 by Mr. Nau Judd Apatow writes and directs this comedy about an overweight slacker who gets lucky with a blonde bombshell, gets her pregnant, and they decide to keep the baby. While extremely funny in spots, it was also juvenile, melodramatic, poorly thought out, full of unrealistic ideas and stereotypes, and badly […]

Broken Flowers (2005)

Jun 13, 2007 by Mr. Nau Bill Murray sits around, watches television, looks perplexed and pained, and says absolutely nothing for about half of this quirky independent film about an aging bachelor who heads out to see if he has a son. The pace was too slow, the mood too quiet, and the film too […]

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Jun 12, 2007 by Mr. Nau Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei lead an exceptional cast in this hilarious comedy about a couple of young New York men, falsely accused of murder in rural Alabama. Full of parody stereotypes of Southerners and New Yorkers alike, the trial lets our hero despite being in way over his […]

A River Runs Through It (1992)

Jun 11, 2007 by Mr. Nau Robert Redford directs and narrates this beautiful story about two brother who grow up in Western Montana. Full of unbelievable scenery against the stunning backdrop of the Bitterroot Mountains, this touching family drama is believably acted, perfectly cast, and thoroughly enjoyable, even for those of us who aren’t fly […]

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