Articles written by Rob Humanick

Adventureland renders teenage drama with sublime affection; Goodbye Solo offers hope in the face of despair; Sunshine Cleaning struggles to overcome an emphasis on quirk.

Aug 25, 2009 - Rob Humanick

Though most remakes pale in the shadow of classic originals, these horror movies bear the distinction of equaling, enriching, and even surpassing their predecessors.

Aug 19, 2009 - Rob Humanick

Less an actual movie than a reason to sell Happy Meal toys and such, Disney's G-Force is an unimaginative and leaden action movie for undemanding kids. 1 star out of 4.

Aug 18, 2009 - Rob Humanick

Weird and surrealist only begin to describe David Lynch's dark, masterpiece movie prequel to the classic television series Twin Peaks. 4 stars out of 4.

Aug 18, 2009 - Rob Humanick

Over-the-top is merely the beginning of this flawed sequel to the 2006 sleeper hit Crank. Jason Statham returns as the unstoppable Chev Chelios. 2.5 stars out of 4.

Jun 2, 2009 - Rob Humanick

Frank Miller can't direct to save a limb in the tonally disjointed Spirit, which features the wasted acting of Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes. 0.5 stars out of 4.

Jan 4, 2009 - Rob Humanick

Clint Eastwood scores another hit as he continually reminds us that nobody does neo-classic American filmmaking quite like he does. 3 stars out of 4.

Jan 2, 2009 - Rob Humanick

An excellent technical transfer and insightful behind-the-scenes material can't change the fact that greed and/or laziness kept this DVD from going all the way.

Dec 25, 2008 - Rob Humanick

The latest in the modern pinnacle of ultra-surreal animated humor proves more daring than ever before, but is markedly less satisfying this time around.

Dec 25, 2008 - Rob Humanick

Even in a year in which the most popular and successful films were often among the very best, the past twelve months were no stranger to cinematic pile-ups.

Dec 21, 2008 - Rob Humanick

A necessary link between science and religion suffers at the hands of what may be the most misguided documentary film in recent memory. 0.5 stars out of 4.

Dec 17, 2008 - Rob Humanick

Despite an accomplished cast and good intentions, this adaptation fails to deliver a sufficient emotional punch. 1.5 stars out of 4.

Dec 17, 2008 - Rob Humanick

Notoriously controversial director sets politics aside in one of the most important American films of the year. 3.5 stars out of 4.

Nov 28, 2008 - Rob Humanick

Beautiful imagery combines with effectively nuanced characterizations in the first great superhero sequel of 2008. 3 stars out 4.

Nov 28, 2008 - Rob Humanick

A horrifying revenge story that attempts to channel graphic violence into serious cinematic existentialism. 1.5 stars out of 4.

Nov 20, 2008 - Rob Humanick

Lauded and audacious sequel openly wears the stretch marks of its turbulent and tragic creation. 3 stars out of 4.

Nov 19, 2008 - Rob Humanick

Superficial writing and clumsy filmmaking make for squandered potential in the latest James Bond entry. 1.5 stars out of 4.

Nov 16, 2008 - Rob Humanick