As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury
Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to
rise.
Obvious attempt to establish an autistic superhero works as a standard action thriller, but less so with its premise and the plotholes it creates, althoughBen Affleck is convincing in the title role.
Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who
learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the
disease.
It's always a risk to stage the drama of a life-threatening illness and try to spice it with humor, but careful direction and an excellent cast actually help manage to pull it off.
Maltin***: "...this sure-footed film manages to blend comedy and drama with satisfying results. Gordon-Levitt is perfect in the leading role."
A freshman at Barden University is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her
school's all-girls singing group, injecting some much needed energy
into their repertoire to take on their male rivals in a campus
competition.
Likable and mildly entertaining musical comedy; however, makes one wonder: acapella singing and medleys as teenage fun in the 21st century, really?
Maltin***: "Lively comedy...Strictly formulaic in terms of storytelling but effervescent and fun, with top-notch musical performances. Wilson is a comedic standout as Fat Amy."
