Movie reviews of Hope Madden

Wildly predictable plotting leads to a handful of moderately funny gags... Review

Seriously, who gives a shit about magicians? Review

Equal parts Woody Allen, French New Wave and Jim Jarmusch, and amazingly enough, it never feels too hip for its own good. Review

The leads balance each other beautifully. Review

No power to suspend disbelief is strong enough to contend with the epic ridiculousness of the final reel or two of this film. Review

A richly textured image of the punishment and resilience of youth. Review

Berger balances silliness with more insightful and biting comedy to mine his contrived situation for all its gold. Review

Weak dialogue, weaker plotting, ridiculous acting and general pointlessness. Review

In lieu of character development, the film is filled with grotesquely fascinating ideas. Review

While Ronin helps to make the content palatable by sheer force of talent, Niccol can’t manage the same. Review

A very pretty film, competently assembled and pleasantly performed. Review

A comedy, and a funny one, but it casts a spell more than it tells a tale. Review

It is funny in spots, it’s just not too concerned with doing anything remotely original. Review

Singer’s pace is leaden, and his patchwork script puts off action far too long to keep your attention. Review

A bloated midriff doesn’t spoil Scare Me entirely, a savvy piece of storytelling in itself. Review