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Tom Hanks, Ron Howard Misfire With Ridiculous ‘Angels & Demons’

Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2009 - 9:31am.
HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 1.5/5.0
Rating: 1.5/5.0

CHICAGO – Ron Howard’s “Angels & Demons,” the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code,” is an absolute mess, a film that tries hard to break free from the dull tone of its predecessor but ends up even more ridiculous, frustrating and generally worthless.

Tepid Con Job Spoils Sexual Intrigue in ‘Deception’ With Ewan McGregor

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 24, 2008 - 11:01pm.

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 2/5CHICAGO – Despite its timid title, “Deception” has all the right ingredients for a decent tale of mystery: a strong premise, sound acting and the famous femme fatale. It even starts with a promising conviction: How does a background player in life deal with initiation into a secret society?

Akin to ‘Match Point,’ Woody Allen’s ‘Cassandra’s Dream’ Expressly Hitchcockian

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 18, 2008 - 12:35pm.

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 3.5/5CHICAGO – Woody Allen – the most prolific American writer/director of the last quarter century – has a desire for a particular expression in this last part of his epic career.

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