February 2, 1995
Things To Do In Denver When You Are Dead (1995) **
A good, but routine gangster film starring Andy Garcia, Christopher Lloyd, Steve Buscemi, Fairuza Balk and Christopher Walken. Directed by Gary Fleder.
Rob Roy (1995) **
Despite the title, this is not an adaptation of the popular Walter Scott's novel. It's fairly slow moving, but the magnificent scenery of Scottish Highlands is a definite asset.
Outbreak (1995) **
Tense bacteriological thriller about an ebola-like virus wrecking havoc in a small American town.
Now And Then (1995) **
Nostalgic film about a friendship between four young girls. It's full of familiar themes, but the de-dramatized treatement of the material is an asset.
The Net (1995) **
A thriller starring Sandra Bullock as a computer nerd who discovers a terrorist plot on the Internet. The pacing leaves much to be desired.
Mr Holland's Opus (1995) **
This film wears its emotions on its sleave. It's touching, but a tad manipulative.
Mad Love (1995) **
Antonia Bird's film about two rebels without a cause (Chris O'Donnell and Drew Barrymore).
Kiss Of Death (1995) **
An average gangster film, starring David Caruso as an ex-con betraying his former friends.
Heat (1995) **
Film critic Richard Combs described this films as "an 80-minute cops and robbers drama whose parts are subjected to such minute inspection that it lasts nearly three hours".
Ernesto "Che" Guevara - Le Journal de Bolivie (1995) **
Interesting, but depressing documentary about Che's tragic guerilla campaign in Bolivia in 1966-1967. Excerpts of his diary are read over archival footage and shots of the actual sites where the fighting took place. The film demystifies Che's legend, showing how hopeless and quixotic his struggle was.
Don Juan DeMarco (1995) **
Johnny Depp is the world's greatest lover, while Marlon Brando is the world's greatest psychiatrist in this amiable little film.
Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995) **
Spectacular explosions are the only assets of this otherwise mediocre action film starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L.Jackson.
Devil In A Blue Dress (1995) **
A black "Chinatown", starring Denzel Washington. Well directed, but too predictable.
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar (1995) **
Three drag queens are stranded in a small town.
Tom And Huck (1995) **
An adaptation of Mark Twain's novel, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Tom Sawyer.
Casper (1995) **
Christina Ricci is delightful in this average ghost comedy about the popular cartoon character.
The Bridges Of The Madison County (1995) **
A little film about a great love affair, or a great film about a little love affair ? Actually, just a little film about a little love affair. Excellent performances from Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood.
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) **
Not nearly as well written as "Clueless" nor half as entertaining, but still an amusing satire on contemporary life. It's a "culture clash" comedy, with the Brady family living a 50's lifestyle in 1995.
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