Author Archive for Gavin Greene

‘Airbender’ Fails to Bend Minds

CATASTROPHE: M. Night Shyamalan’s first 3-D film may as well mark the end of his career.

PARKOUR: Obviously not a masterpiece, but this action-adventure is an enjoyable popcorn blockbuster at best.

DYNAMITE: Bumbling wit and Reagan-era action are spoofed to the hilt with the latest movie spawned from an SNL sketch.

BIOPIC: The life of the unusual cult musician Ian Dury gets an all-too-usual film treatment.

COMIC-FLICK: The latest “edgy” comic book adaption turns out to be completely predictable.

Gaming: The latest installment of the “Splinter Cell” game series is one exciting ride.

Laughs: Comedy geniuses Tina Fey and Steve Carell are a dream couple in the hilarious “Date Night.”

Unsexy: “Chloe” tries to be arthouse erotica, but its stilted execution will leave a bad taste in your mouth.

FLASHBACK: Leg warmers, Reagan, neon colors, and plenty of cocaine? It must be the Eighties.

BEASTS: Vikings and dragons clash in 3-D in this visually stunning and kid-friendly romp through time.