Charlie Wilson’s War
Though well-intentioned, Nichols' liberal cautionary tale constantly trips over itself.
Independence Day
Alien vessels, a cocky Will Smith, a nervous Jeff Goldblum — come on, smile...
La Faute à Fidel! (Blame it on Fidel!)
When in doubt about the history of your life, blame your parents.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Steve Martin and John Candy makes John Hughes' comic road movie a masterpiece.
Z
To challenge an authoritarian state, you need to know its soul. Ask Costa-Gavras.
Wag the Dog
De Niro and Hoffman steal Levinson's movie, until he abandons them.
Catch and Release
Catch and release, then discard. Despite Jennifer Garner.
A Man for All Seasons
Paul Scofield steals both storyline and movie as Sir Thomas More.
Straw Dogs
Peckinpah loves it when the innocent take offense, and fight back.
We Were Soldiers
Mel, Mel, Mel — no one listens to you. Even in Vietnam.
Duel
When a faceless trucker gets mad, drive hard. Early Spielberg.