After the success of the first two Might Ducks movie, the writers ran out of local teams to beat and world tournaments to conquer, so the kids are headed to prep school. In the worse instalment of a great kids hockey franchise, this movie never really gets going and never really engages you like the … More D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
8/10 The Ghost and the Darkness is the ultimate battle of who the king of the jungle is, man or lion. Who will outsmart the other it the name of the game, with humans using traps, fire, and guns, while the lions will counter with teeth, speed, and fear. Humans are advancing into wild by … More The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
4/10 I may catch some flack for this low score and fully accept that. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a classic tale that for some reason got a song and dance animated movie when it probably didn’t need one. I couldn’t fully understand what the songs were about because the singing and accents were … More The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
6/10 Primary Colors is loosely based on a real candidate who ran and won the office of the Presidency. John Travolta gives a solid performance as a southern man with many skeletons in his closet aiming to win the White House. I never felt the ending of this film did it justice, but that’s not … More Primary Colors (1996)
5/10 It is hard to imagine James Garner, Jack Lemmon, and Dan Akyrod would agree to star in a not so great buddy comedy. Politicians out to screw other politicians leads to a hilarious joy ride across the country, where two former Presidents will go to the extreme to clear their names. I would have … More My Fellow Americans (1996)
run time: 113 mins rated: PG considered: Action, Adventure, Drama starring: Helen Hunt, BIll Paxton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz, Lois Smith, Alan Ruck movie summary: Deep in the heart of Oklahoma there are groups of people who live and breathe for the next opportunity to put their life on the line chasing … More Twister (1996)
run time: 121 mins rated: R considered: Crime, Thriller starring: Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise movie summary: When a rich man’s son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals. (www.imdb.com) my thoughts: Ransom stars two of Hollywood’s hottest 90s stars Mel Gibson and Rene … More Ransom (1996)
run time: 114 mins rated: PG considered: Action, Adventure, Thriller starring: Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen movie summary: Disaster in a New York tunnel as explosions collapse both ends of it. One hero tries to help the people inside find their way to safety. (www.imdb.com) my thoughts: Daylight stars Sylvester Stallone as Kit Latura, … More Daylight (1996)
Ten Stars or Less 