Local theater offers ample action, thriller and comedy
Local theater offers ample action, thriller and comedy
JAKARTA (JP): It's Sunday. You'll probably have more time for
yourself. Why don't you spend your holiday seeing your favorite
movies at local theaters? Before you decide where to go, The
Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.Anwar may help you pick your
best choice.
The Accidental Spy. (Action/Adventure, 100 minutes). Starring
Jackie Chan, Vivian Hsu, Eric Tsang. Directed by Teddy Chan.
Hong Kong's reportedly most expensive film turns out to be a
disappointing Jackie Chan effort.**
The Art of War. (Action/Thriller, 113 minutes). Starring
Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer, Marie Matiko, Donald Sutherland,
Michael Biehn. Directed by Christian Duguay
Surprisingly competent action/thriller with Snipes playing a
fixer secretly hired by the UN. Stylish, good action.**1/2
Cast Away (Drama, 143 minutes). Starring Tom Hanks, Helen
Hunt, a volleyball (uncredited). Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Engrossing, poignant story about a man stranded on a remote
and uninhibited island. ***
The Guilty (Thriller, 108 minutes). Starring Bill Pullman,
Devon Sawa, Gabrielle Anwar, Angela Featherstone. Directed by
Anthony Waller.
Hot shot criminal attorney brutally rapes one of his employees
and manipulates his son to kill her.**
The Legend Of Bagger Vance (Drama/Comedy/Romance, 125
minutes). Starring Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron.
Directed by Robert Redford.
A once promising golfer seeks help from a mysterious caddy and
ends up getting a lot more than he expects.**1/2
The Rapist's Union (Raped by an Angel 4). (Drama/Action, 90
minutes). Starring Nick Cheung Kar-Fai and Athena Chu Yan.
Directed by Wong Jing.
Inane, trashy story about an HIV-positive sexual predator
Daniel who tortures and kills women. Zero star.
Scary Movie. (Comedy/Horror, 88 minutes). Starring Marlon
Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Carmen Electra, Jon Abrahams.
Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Those who enjoy crude humor will enjoy this film, which spoofs
everything from Scream to the Blair Witch Project. Others
beware!***
Seven Girlfriends. (Drama/Comedy, 99 minutes). Starring Tim
Daly, Olivia D'Abo, Jami Gertz, Laura Leighton, Mimi Rogers.
Directed by Paul Lazarus.
A man who never succeeds in relationships decides to seek help
from his former girlfriends. Not funny enough.*1/2
Vertical Limit. (Action/Adventure, 124 minutes). Starring
Chris O'Donnell. Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, Scott Glenn. Directed
by Martin Campbell.
Full of gripping, heart-pounding scenes. One of the most
satisfying entries about mountain climbing.***
Woman on Top (Drama/Romance/Comedy, 90 minutes). Starring
Penelope Cruz, Murilo Benicio, Harold Perrineau Jr., Mark
Feuerstein. Directed by Fina Torres.
A food artist deals with love, acute motion sickness and magic
realism in this beautiful film.***