No.
Spielberg’s latest period piece is so old-fashioned and stuffy that it’s unenjoyable at best and unwatchable at worst.
Should I Go See It?
You Ask. I Answer.
Filed under Historical …
Moneyball
Yes.
The script, performances, and historical context are so strong it was able to captivate me throughout (even though it is about a sport that tends not to).
The King’s Speech
Yes.
You wouldn’t think that a historical drama about King George VI and his speech therapist would be that powerful of a cinematic experience, but with performances like these and the execution this flawless, you’d be wrong.
The Reader
No.
The fact that ‘Academy Award’ was ever mentioned in the same sentence as this bloated, boring film continues to blow my mind.
Valkyrie
Yes.
Director Bryan Singer and Tom Cruise make a great pair while bringing this little-known historical tale to life with palpable tension and drama.
Milk
Yes.
A winning performance from Sean Penn brings to life the true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official.
Frost/Nixon
Yes.
Ron Howard brings his expertise in period-pieces and an all-star cast to the true story of Richard Nixon’s infamous television interview.
