Movie reviews of Kenny Howell

Occasionally veers too heavy into sentimentality, but it is an interesting nonetheless.

A terrifyingly compelling story from HBO's documentary wing.

In addition to the tired material, Feldman and Thirlby fail to create any sort of spark between Henry and Dianne.

The film strains so hard to be something it is not.

The incredibly talented cast does what they can, and a there are a few laughs, there should have just been a better vehicle out there for their talents.

What should be a rollicking adventure (to be fair, it is sometimes) doesn't really pan out.

Katie Holmes' directorial debut has just about every indie movie trope crammed into it.

A unique overall feeling that keeps you hooked in its own weird way.

Finger's story is quite tragic, more than I expected going into this even though I knew a bit about it.

The performances are good, which keeps it above water, but it is a bit forgettable...

Sometimes it is kind of spoofy, but other times not, many of the jokes don't land, mostly because of the tonal issues.

Johnson carries the film through the rough patches. He also has good chemistry with the enchanting Derbez...

They take the time to set up some pretty interesting characters, then don't do a ton with them.

Berg focuses on the people involved, telling their stories and letting the already astounding story do its job.

Peele takes you in the strangest, cleverest of places, through a movie that is stunningly original and very much its own thing.

The performances are what keep it afloat...

Unfortunately the segments that work are few and far between, and the few fleeting moments of interest are hidden among the more taxing.

A well-acted, but a little unfocused indie drama.

It is certainly one of the better horror movies of the last few years.

Pretty standard as this story goes, even if it is a bit hard to get into...

A pretty solid, if somewhat forgettable entry into the Iraq war films of the last several years.

Turner and Van Patten don't have amazing chemistry, they both just seem so natural...

Enough to carry the story forward and make this another fine work by Berg.

Doesn't aim for anything big, there isn't big physical humor, big set up bits, it is just slice of life comedy, and a very good one at that.