Pink Panther 2

Why Steve Martin? No one can replace Peter Sellers; and Steve has tried twice. Dim witted Inspector Clousteau again solves the mystery with about 30 seconds of laughter. Better than the first but that's all. Don't bother. 1 banana.

Friday 13th

Jason lives again in this updated slasher movie from the 70's. More bodies, more blood and some nice hooters make for a scrary no brainer. See it if you've got nothing else to do. 1 1/2 bananas.

The Class

Absorbing portrayal of a French high school teacher in how he teaches a hodge podge of lower class ethnic students. A terrific movie that I'm guessing makes teachers ask themselves "why". Sub Titles. Fast pace for taking place almost entirely in the classroom. 4 bananas.

VickyChristina Barcelona

It's a Woody Allen movie folks! 2 American girls summer in Spain where they have, at different times, an affair with the same artist who has recently divorced his wife for trying to kill him but still loves her. The ex wife moves in and the twosome becomes a threesome. Typical screwy Allen movie. Not sure why the Oscar buzz is on. Great cast! 2 bananas.

The International

See this movie if only to see the NYC Guggenheim Museum(full mock-up) get totally shot up. Clive Owen gives his usaual great acting job; Naomi Watts isn't bad either. Owens/Watts on the trail of an International Bank that runs worldly operations outside the law. First rate thriller but pay attention to the details. 3 bananas

New in Town

Sappy, funny, stupid movie set in, Fargo like, Minnesota winter. Renee Zellwegger, what a GREAt little body, gets sent to shake up small town industry only to fall in love with town and Harry Connick jr.. Predictable ending but did I mention it's worth seeing cute Renee! 2 bananas

Hotel for Dogs

Dogs rule in this enjoyable flick that has dogs, that are supposedly headed for the after life, doing all sorts of tricks as they live in an abandoned hotel. It's amazing how so many dogs could be so controled. Don Cheadle co-stars but Dogs are the real stars. 3 bananas!

Last Chance Harry

Emma Thompson and Dustin Hooffman give sweet, funny ,dramatic performances that at times will bring a tear as well. Both Hoffman and Thompson are lost soles slowly drowning in their own personnel lives. They meet by chance and find happiness in each other as they wander London. Thompson's Mum steals the show as she is relentless on the phone and is convinced her neighbor is a murderer. See it! 3 bananas.

Traitor

Just out on DVD. Stars Don Cheadle as a terroist(?). Interesting point of view looks at how a terrorist becomes one. Over two hours but worth viewing. Many scenes of Chicago from different views than I've seen before. Also stars Guy Richie as the FBI agent trying to stop terrorism. 3 bananas.

Taken

If you like action see this. Large body count piles up as Liam Neeson, ex spook, looks for his kidnapped daughter. Starts slowly but don't give up. More a guy flick. 2 1/2 bananas