Tag Archives: Kevin Costner

quite a good B-movie (film: Criminal – Ariel Vromen, 2016)

‘Criminal‘, Ariel Vromen‘s 2016 film is an interesting combination that, depending on the expectations and the mood of the viewers, can disappoint or be a pleasant surprise. It is a spy film based on a science-fiction idea that is not … Continue reading

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verbose and boring true crime biography (Film: Molly’s Game – Jessica Chastain, 2017)

Americans love the true crime genre. The big bookstores in the US have dedicated true crime books sections. Many of the Hollywood or independent films are based on true crime stories, biographies and memoirs of people who walked on the … Continue reading

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math and prejudice (Film: Hidden Figures, US, 2016)

Very few films were made until now about the beginnings of the American space program, and I am wondering why. Here is a true American saga that took place at a time that is still remembered by many of us. … Continue reading

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efficient crime schmaltz (3 Days to Kill – Kevin Costner, 2014)

Sometimes melodrama works. Then the reviewer in me faces a dilemma. I know that you need to buy into the story in order to feel anything in a melodrama, but who does not buy into it if they are parents, … Continue reading

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surprising and disturbing crime thriller (Film: Mr. Brooks – Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi Moore, 2007)

‘Mr. Brooks’ is a curious combination. The casting succeeds to bring together on screen a few big stars just a fraction of second after the peaks of their careers (5 or 10 years before 2007 this film would probably have … Continue reading

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