Labyrinth (1986)
Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind, Hulk) is cast in one of her first starring roles as Sarah, a teenage girl who has grown tired of her stepmother and father leaving her home alone to babysit...
1980s / Adventure / Family / Fantasy / Musical
by Vincent Leo · Published November 3, 2017 · Last modified July 24, 2018
Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind, Hulk) is cast in one of her first starring roles as Sarah, a teenage girl who has grown tired of her stepmother and father leaving her home alone to babysit...
1990s / Mystery / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published September 15, 2015 · Last modified April 24, 2024
In 1990, Australian filmmaker Alex Proyas wrote the first script for Shadows, a fantasy concept that had percolated in his mind since he was a child deathly afraid of the dark. Proyas began having...
2000s / Animation / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published August 20, 2010 · Last modified November 18, 2019
9 is the full-length version of director Shane Acker’s 11-minute mostly dialogue-less computer-animated short film from 1995 that went on to garner an Academy Award nomination. Producer Tim Burton became a fan of Acker’s vision...
2000s / Action / Drama / Superhero / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published June 10, 2003 · Last modified April 30, 2019
“You’re making me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” Oh yes, we would, Bruce! It’s about the only time we do like you, as without the few scenes where we get to...
Three years, three Oscar-worthy performances for Russell Crowe, who won it in 2000 for his role as Maximus Meridus in Gladiator. Crowe deserved and received another nomination with his incredible performance with this one, and...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.