25 stories from rogerebert.suntimes.com
This has been, I realize, a nutty review. I am recommending a movie that I do not seem to like very much. But part of the pleasure of moviegoing is pure spectacle -- of just sitting there an…
"Passing Strange" is one of the best musicals I've seen.
As I watched "Every Little Step," one thought above all others was inspired: These people must love dancing to the point of abandon, to submit themselves to this ordeal.
What a pleasure this movie is, showcasing actresses I've admired for a long time, all at the top of their form.
"Space Chimps" is delightful from beginning to end: A goofy space opera that sends three U.S. chimptronauts rocketing to a galaxy, as they say, far, far away.
I saw the stage version of "Mamma Mia!" in London, where for all I know, it is now entering the second century of its run, and I was underwhelmed. The film version has the advantage of posse…
David Mamet's "Redbelt" assembles all the elements for a great Mamet film, but they're still spread out on the shop floor.
Here is a bold, beautiful, visually enchanting musical where we walk into the theater humming the songs.
"Hairspray" is just plain fun. Or maybe not so plain.
There are few things more depressing than a weeper that doesn't make you weep.