Daily Archives: December 17, 1997

Titanic - * * * *

James Cameron unveils the most expensive movie ever made, and it is an absolutely brilliant piece of work. The movie opens in present day, and the story of the Titanic is told in flashback. The film starts with a treasure … Continue reading

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Mouse Hunt - * 1/2*

Mousehunt is an attempt to create a live-action cartoon, in the vein of the Wile E. Coyote-Roadrunner series. Surprisingly, the film works very well when that is all it tries to be. However, when in it’s less animated moments, the … Continue reading

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The Apostle - * * 1/2*

The Apostle is Robert Duvall’s first attempt at writing and directing, and it shows. He gives a powerful performance with a memorable character, but perhaps a little distance from his work might have made a better movie. Texas-born Euliss “Sonny” … Continue reading

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