Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Bruce Neibaur. Based on the journal written by Ibn Battutah, a 14th century law student who made the epic but dangerous pilgrimage to the holy shrine at Mecca. He set out from Tangiers in 1325 and returned to Morocco almost 30 years later, having travelled 4500 miles, across some… Continue Reading »
JOFFA THE MOVIE
Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Chris Ionitis Here’s further proof that I will go and see just about anything at the cinema. Joffa The Movie is part documentary and part mockumentary about Jeff “Joffa” Corfe, the charismatic and flamboyant Collingwood supporter who dons the iconic gold lame jacket emblazoned with the words “GAME OVER”… Continue Reading »
JOHN Q
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Nick Cassavetes Stars: Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, James Woods, Daniel E Smith, Kimberly Elise After his triumphant Academy Award winning performance cast against type as a corrupt LAPD cop in the otherwise disappointing Training Day, Denzel Washington returns to familiar territory as the decent upright citizen audiences will cheer for… Continue Reading »
JEEPERS CREEPERS
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Victor Salva Stars: Justin Long, Gina Phillips. Squabbling Jenner siblings Darius (Justin Long, from Galaxy Quest and tv’s ED, etc) and Patricia (Gina Phillips) are taking a long scenic drive home for the holidays via some quiet, remote backroads. The couple are nearly run off the road by an anonymous… Continue Reading »
JUST THE TICKET
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Richard Wenk Stars: Andy Garcia, Andie MacDowell, Richard Bradford, Andre Blank, Irene Worth, Elizabeth Ashley, Chris Lemmon, Ron Liebman, Abe Vigoda. This curiously bland and unsatisfying romantic comedy is something of a labour of love for co-stars Andy Garcia, who produced it through his production company, and Andie MacDowell. Garcia… Continue Reading »
JACKIE CHAN’S FIRST STRIKE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Stanley Tong Stars: Jackie Chan, Chen Chun Wu, Jackson Lou Jackie Chan, Hong Kong’s most popular martial arts star, brings his distinctive brand of action, furious mayhem, and punishing slap stick comedy down under for this fast paced adventure filmed partly on locations in Australia. The fourth installment in Chan’s… Continue Reading »