Ines Valenzuela
Preparing myself to rule the world.
Bridesmaids. All Critics (242) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (218) | Rotten (24) | DVD (11) The star and co-writer of Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig, puts herself and her female co-stars through the comedy wringer.
Bridesmaids is likely to be a hit with both women and men, being half formula chick-flick, half raunchy comedy of humiliation. It's hilarious -- and too bifurcated to be satisfying. Movie Trailers. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Trailer. The Artist. All Critics (227) | Top Critics (49) | Fresh (223) | Rotten (4) | DVD (4) The whole thing is so damn clever and charming, it might just sneak off with Best Picture.
It isn't arty or intellectual, though it is artful and ingenious, and it's the rare crowd-pleaser that never feels obvious or pandering. There is literally nothing wrong with it. I don't have a single nit to pick, minor flaw to point out or little bit that annoyed me. It is pure magic from the first frame to the last. The Woman in Black. All Critics (176) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (114) | Rotten (60) | DVD (4) The moody, beautifully composed production raises it above the norm.
It takes quite a time before the pieces of a poisonous puzzle appear, and when they do, they don't always fall into place with clarity. 'The Woman in Black' is old-fashioned, ornate, imposing, occasionally creaky - and possessed of more than a few enjoyably nasty surprises. Hugo. All Critics (205) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (192) | Rotten (13) | DVD (3) Being a hardcore cinephile (like Scorsese) might add a layer of enjoyment, but it certainly isn't a prerequisite for walking in the door.
A sense of wonder, however, is. Scorsese transforms this innocent tale into an ardent love letter to the cinema and a moving plea for film preservation.
Getting started.