FilmCritic entries tagged "Brian Helgeland"

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Salt

by Bill Gibron on Jul 22 2010
Salt

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Salt may be the first truly successful launch of a female secret agent franchise since Renny Harlin tried to turn his then-wife Geena Davis into a simmering CIA assassin with the under-appreciated The Long Kiss Goodnight. In Angelia Jolie's delightful...... more »

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Robin Hood (2010)

by Sean O’Connell on May 13 2010
Robin Hood

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Looking for company at a Robin Hood press screening, I invited a friend who, while not a film critic, regularly attends pre-release, word-of-mouth screenings. "Sure," he replied. "It's Ridley Scott. It has to be good." "Not necessarily," I replied, informing...... more »

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Green Zone

by Sean O’Connell on Mar 12 2010
DVD Release Date: June 22, 2010
Green Zone

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Bourne collaborators Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass may have left the international spy franchise behind after two acclaimed installments, but they fall back on a few of their frenzied storytelling tactics to immerse audiences in The Green Zone, a lock-step...... more »

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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

by Bill Gibron on Oct 24 2009
DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

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There's plenty to like about Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant: A winning script by director Paul Weitz and Oscar owner Brian Helgeland; a fascinating cast that includes John C. Reilly, Ray Stevenson, Salma Hayek, and Ken Watanabe; and special...... more »

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

by Bill Gibron on Jun 13 2009
DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

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Excellent acting can save almost anything. Even the most mediocre script or hamfisted direction can usually be manipulated and salvaged by a couple of pros performing at their thespian peak. It doesn't always work -- the actors can and often...... more »

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Payback

by Chris Cabin on Feb 7 2009
DVD Release Date: April 10, 2007
Payback

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Brian Helgeland's Payback is the second film to be adapted from Richard Stark's bitter and brilliant crime novel The Hunter. Stark was actually a pen name for the late, great Donald E. Westlake, who passed away last New Year's Eve....... more »

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

by Christopher Null on May 12 2004
DVD Release Date: May 1, 1989

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Renny Harlin's big break came with this film, an otherwise forgettable entry into the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Freddy was killed and buried on consecrated ground in #3, but he's resurrected to terrorize teens once again -- notably Kristin...... more »

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Man on Fire

by Chris Barsanti on Apr 21 2004
DVD Release Date: September 14, 2004
Man on Fire

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An overstuffed, pricey, and smashingly gorgeous bag for a variety pack of clichés, Man on Fire represents director Tony Scott taking somewhat of a step backwards after fun, spry thrillers Spy Game and Enemy of the State; but damn if...... more »

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Mystic River

by Sean O'Connell on Oct 17 2003
DVD Release Date: February 2, 2010
Mystic River

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Around this time of year, select projects start entering theaters powered by an invisible yet completely tangible force known as Awards Buzz. Mystic River, Clint Eastwood's adaptation of Dennis Lehane's textured novel, enjoys such clout, and with good reason. For...... more »

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The Order

by Jesse Hassenger on Sep 7 2003
DVD Release Date: December 30, 2003
The Order

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The Brian Helgeland repertory company of Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, and Mark Addy returns in The Order, following their 2001 feature A Knight's Tale. Helgeland has reassembled his crew for the crappy supernatural thriller some talented directors seem to need...... more »

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