Brian Rentschler
Contributing since January, 2004
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War of the Worlds Review
The visual effects are impressive and the crew does a technically competent job. The heart and warmth we've come to expect from Spielberg is missing.
Ladder 49 Review
This movie took an intriguing idea and ran it straight into the ground with a weak script and lousy direction.
The Ring Two Review
Sadly, this superfluous sequel follows the time-honored Hollywood tradition of being vastly inferior to its predecessor.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Review
Who knew Charlie Kaufman could write a compelling love story? Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet are perfectly cast in this movie.
Hide and Seek Review
A disappointing mess. The script and direction are sub-par, and you could open a fish market with all the red herrings in the story.
House of Flying Daggers Review
While sometimes visually stunning this, movie suffers tremendously from a weak script. Mostly, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a better movie.
The Polar Express Review
An instant classic that illustrates what the true spirit of Christmas is all about (from a secular perspective anyway).
The Boondock Saints Review
This movie took a half-baked idea and executed it so poorly that the end result is almost unwatchable. This is a cinematic disaster.
The Grudge Review
Very scary and creepy, but very similar to The Ring. In most aspects, The Ring is a better movie.
Star Wars Trilogy DVD Review
There aren't a ton of extras here, and purists will be annoyed by George Lucas' changes, but picture and audio is excellent.
Man on Fire Review
A dark, morbid and depressing movie that will leave you feeling unsatisfied and, for lack of a better term, icky.
Exorcist IV (The Beginning) Review
A major disappointment that relies more on jump scares than genuine scares. The script is sub-par, and Renny Harlin's direction is even worse.
Spoorloos (The Vanishing) Review
If you're looking for excellent character development with a healthy dose of disturbing creepiness, don't miss Spoorloos (The Vanishing).
Exorcist III Review
The storyline takes a back seat to mood and effect, and the ending is weak, but if you like movies that scare you and/or creep you out, don't miss it.
House of Sand and Fog Review
House of Sand and Fog is mostly overlooked by audiences, but this movie is very well done, and worth seeing.
Fahrenheit 9/11 Review
Fahrenheit 9/11 has a few valid points to make, but the rest of it either falls flat or comes across as disingenuous.
Dungeons and Dragons Review
Dungeons & Dragons is one of the most unintentionally funny movies ever made & one of the worst. Perfect for those who can appreciate terrible movies.