One of writer-director Quentin Tarantino’s early screenplays is revived by director Robert Rodriguez (“Desperado”) and turned into an all-out feeding frenzy of ultra-violence, vampires, and charismatic characters. Tarantino co-stars with George Clooney as the infamous Gecko brothers. Read the rest of this entry »

Director Michael Mann has created a rich tapestry of history, but unfortunately the performance of Will Smith as Muhammad Ali never rises above imitation. Same applies to Jon Voight’s rubber performance of Howard Cosell, the sportscaster who helps guide Ali’s career from champion to draft dodger to champion again. All of the pieces seem to be in place to tell the story, including exquisite period detail and a talented cast of supporting players, but Mann never allows Smith to become anything more than a caricature of the man.
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