wesb Reviews

Killing Me Softly (2002)

Killing the viewer slowly

[1/10 · 17 March 2006]

This is not a good thriller, not a good romance, and really just not a good movie.

Though Heather Graham does a nude scene, which is a selling point for many, she is such a bad actress throughout the rest that it is painful to watch. It seems that she feels furrowing her brow is all it takes to register confusion, fear, sadness, concern, and anger. Joseph Fiennes is acceptable, but really reduced to glowering most of the movie.

The only real suspense is whether you guessed the correct killer about 30 minutes into the movie.

It is painful to watch and not really one to waste your time on. Even Heather Graham fans eager to see some brief nudity will most likely be disappointed.

Dune (1984)

Disjointed and confused

[2/10 · 28 June 2001]

If you have not read the book you might find this movie to be utterly incomprehensible. If you have read the book, you will most likely find it quite lacking. I am shocked at the currently high score this movie is receiving. I found it to be poorly written, poorly acted, and despite the credentials of the director and cast, a generally poor movie.