Reel Recon
Welcome to Reel Recon, my film review blog, which features movie and book reviews, podcast episodes, and celebrity interviews from my 15+ years as a film critic.
'Sherlock Holmes' Stays Lighthearted
As a fan of Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr. I had very high expectations, which to be honest Sherlock Holmes didn’t completely fulfill. It really felt like something was missing that kept it from being amazing. That being said, it’s still a fun movie with a solid story, action, and a sense of humor.
'Up In the Air' Soars High With Some Turbulence
In many ways UP IN THE AIR, lives up to its namesake; like a plane ride, it sends you flying high, however it’s not always a smooth trip. As a viewer it's easy to encounter some of the same emotional turbulence the characters experience.
'Invictus' Tries Too Hard
With INVICTUS, a biopic about South African president Nelson Mandela, Clint Eastwood strives to tell several heartwarming stories about the bond of South Africans created by the team's 1995 bid for the Rugby World Cup, but the whole effort feels forced.