Stuart Little 2 (2002)

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis
Director: Rob Minkoff
Synopsis: Dynamic, visually vibrant kids' sequel combines live-action and animation in the further adventures of the plucky mouse adopted by a human family in Manhattan. This time around, Stuart learns the value of friendship when an injured bird literally falls into his life. (SONY/Columbia)
Runtime: 78 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG - for brief mild language
Genres: Comedy, Kids

• 3 of 4 by James Berardinelli
  Stuart Little 2 brings back all of the elements that made its predecessor so successful, including most of the original cast (both live-action and computer generated) and director Rob Minkoff. The screenplay, freed from the constraints of having to introduce everyone, can go off in more interesting directions. In this case, the story involves a wounded bird befriended by Stuart and a dangerous falcon who is hunting her. There are also issues of sibling separation, or what happens when the older child outgrows the younger one and starts spending more time with his school friends. This is a theme that many children, and more than a few adults, will be able to relate to: the point at which the younger brother or sister ceases to be a playmate and starts to be a pest. (In this case, however, Stuart literally is a "pest", although no one refers to him in those terms.) more

• 3 of 4 by Roger Ebert
  I vowed to approach "Stuart Little 2" afresh. I would go into full-blown suspension-of-disbelief mode. If there must be a movie about a mouse-child in the real world, then I must accept it--even if the film toys with my fears by putting Stuart into a soccer game with full-sized kids. Even Stuart's mom (Geena Davis) gets the shivers at "the thought of all those boys running around with those cleats in their shoes." more

The Fly Modern Double Feature (2000)

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis
Directors: David Cronenberg, Chris Walas
Synopsis: Double creature feature includes Cronenberg's The Fly (1986), and The Fly II (1989) on one disc.
Runtime: 201 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Cult, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

• no reviews available

Stuart Little (1999)

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis
Director: Rob Minkoff
Synopsis: Updated adaptation of E.B. White's classic children's book tells story of lovable mouse adopted by human family. Slick CGI special effects make Stuart believable, but standard-issue plot, unwarranted darkness detract from appeal.
Runtime: 83 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Kids

• 3 out of 4  by James Berardinelli
  Many viewers watching Stuart Little will be reminded of another movie featuring a talking, special effects-driven animal. I am, of course, referring to Babe. Stuart Little is aiming for a similar audience to the one captured by the pig's fable, and, to that end, it employs a few of the same elements, including the concept of a fantasy world where animals talk. In fact, the four-legged creatures in this film are so loquacious that they make the denizens of George Orwell's Animal Farm seem non-communicative by comparison. Still, after the financial failure of Babe 2: Pig in the City, one has to wonder whether an undemanding, entertaining, live action adventure like this has much box office potential. more
• 2 out of 4 by Roger Ebert
  A ny other consideration about "Stuart Little" must take second place to the fact that it is about a nice family who adopts a mouse. Yes, a mouse, in all dimensions and particulars, albeit a mouse with a cute little sports coat and an earnest way of expressing himself in piping English. Stuart is about two inches long, maybe a little longer. Early in the film Snowbell, the family cat, tries to eat him, but is forced to spit him up--damp, but no worse for wear. more

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Starring: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson
Director: Renny Harlin
Synopsis: Relentlessly paced, violence-infused, action-packed thriller about amnesiac who discovers she's a trained assassin. Very pleasing for fans of Hollywood action films seeking non-stop series of stunts, explosions, chases.
Runtime: 120 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Mystery, Suspense

• 6 out of 10 by Scott Renshaw
  It is easy for me to understand the reasoning which pegged Shane Black's script for The Long Kiss Goodnight as worth $4 million, because it includes all the elements which tend to make studio executives soil themselves in anticipation. A high concept premise, plenty of gratuitous violence, a little T&A, buddies exchanging profane one-liners, really big explosions...these are the stuff of blockbusters, my friends. They are also the stuff of inane, incoherent garbage, unlikely to gain any style points with inane, incoherent garbagemeister Renny Harlin (Cutthroat Island) at the helm. The thing is that The Long Kiss Goodnight is a difficult film to dismiss, because it is just as often entertaining as it is actively infuriating. As inane, incoherent garbage goes, it's really not that bad. more
• 2.5 out of 4 by James Berardinelli
  Great premise, terrible execution. How many times have I written that line this year? It was true of too many summer releases, and apparently nothing has changed with the turning of seasons. In the case of The Long Kiss Goodnight, it's especially frustrating, though, because the basic idea is so intriguing -- the perfect background for a top-notch noir thriller. Unfortunately, director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) wasn't at all interested in making a tightly-paced, character-driven movie. What we get instead is exactly what we've come to expect from him -- lots of gunshots, explosions, and general mayhem. When the smoke finally clears for the final credits, we may have had a tolerably good time, but there's no lingering satisfaction. more

Cutthroat Island (1995)

Starring: Geena Davis, Matthew Modine
Director: Renny Harlin
Synopsis: Pirate's daughter must outwit her uncle to find treasure. Those who love sea battles and brawling, gratuitous stunts enjoy effort poured into such. Those seeking strong plot will be disappointed.
Runtime: 118 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action

• 4 out of 10 by Scott Renshaw
  Geena Davis stars as Morgan Adams, a pirate in the Caribbean in 1668 who comes from a long line of pirates. After the death of her father Black Harry (Harris Yulin), Morgan comes into possession of his ship, as well as one third of a map to a massive treasure hidden on the uncharted Cutthroat Island. Gaining that treasure will be no easy task. Part of Morgan's map is in Latin, forcing her to take on a cocky slave named William Shaw (Matthew Modine). Morgan also faces questionable loyalty among her crew members, and the difficult task of obtaining the two other pieces of the map, held by her two uncles. One of those uncles is a nasty pirate known as Dawg (Frank Langella), who has his own designs on the treasure of Cutthroat Island. more
• 2 out of 4 by James Berardinelli
  Renny Harlin, whose previous directorial efforts include Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger, seems fond of big, explosive action pictures. Unfortunately, excepting his debut (the middle film in the Die Hard trilogy), plot coherency hasn't been a particularly important attribute of his movies. Cliffhanger was little more than a series of spectacular stunts linked together by a paper- thin story. If anything, the strands of logic in Cutthroat Island are even thinner. Fortunately, as a spectacle for the eye and ear, this high seas adventure is more than capable of capturing its audience's attention. Holding it for more than two hours is a different matter altogether... more

Angie (1994)

Starring: Geena Davis, Stephen Rea
Director: Martha Coolidge
Synopsis: Crisis-filled melodrama about a young pregnant woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Not a hit with critics, but fans of coming-of-age stories from a woman's perspective may enjoy.
Runtime: 110 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

• 5 out of 10 by Scott Renshaw
  Davis plays the title character, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn resident Angie Scacciapensieri. Approaching 30, Angie has spent her whole life in the same neighborhood with the same best friend, Tina (Aida Turturro), and the same boyfriend, Vinnie (James Gandolfini). Then one day, something does change in Angie's life: she's pregnant. As everyone assumes she and Vinnie will be getting married, Angie begins to think about all the experiences she's been missing. She begins a relationship with flighty attorney Noel (Stephen Rea), and tries to expand her horizons. But as the baby arrives, Angie realizes that ultimately she must confront the memory of the mother who deserted her at the age of 3 to get her life straight. more
• 3 out of 4 by James Berardinelli
  Born in Bensonhurst in 1961, Angie (Geena Davis) grew up without her mother, who ran away when she was three. She spent her formative years living with her father (Philip Bosco) and stepmother (Jenny O'Hara), a woman whom she never liked. Now in her early thirties, Angie finds herself pregnant by her boyfriend, Vinnie (James Gandolfini), who, upon learning of the happy event, promptly decides that they should get married. Angie reluctantly agrees, but it isn't until she meets a blarney-spewing Irishman named Noel (Stephen Rea) that she has the courage to face Vinnie with her doubts. more

Speechless (1994)

Starring: Geena Davis, Michael Keaton
Director: Ron Underwood
Synopsis: Comedy/romance about sparring political speechwriters was poorly received by both audiences and critics. Forgiving fans of the stars and those who like insider look at politics may enjoy.
Runtime: 99 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance

• by Scott Renshaw
  Speechless is set during a New Mexico senatorial campaign, where Kevin Vallick (Michael Keaton) and Julia Mann (Geena Davis) meet and get romantic one night when neither one can sleep. What neither one realizes is that they are on opposite sides of the campaign: Kevin is a sit-com writer brought in to punch up the Republican candidate's speeches, while Julia is the chief speech writer for the Democratic candidate. At first each one believes that the other has an ulterior motive for the relationship, but eventually they let down their guard and become closer. But there are plent of obstacles in the way, including Julia's stud-reporter fiance (Christopher Reeve) and a series of stunts which continue to prove that all's fair in love and politics. more
• 2 out of 4 by James Berardinelli
  Speechless is overplotted and underwritten. Every situation is straight out of stock, with no room for variation or originality. The two leads -- Kevin Vallick (Keaton) and Julia Mann (Davis) -- meet, are attracted to each other, find out they're on opposite sides of the New Mexico senatorial campaign, spend half the movie sparring with each other, then eventually get together. It's the "Taming of the Shrew" romantic comedy formula. Opposites, after all, are supposed to attract. more

A League of Their Own (1992)

Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis
Director: Penny Marshall
Synopsis: Sister-act pitching/catching battery join women's professional baseball team in 40s period comedy-drama. Overly sentimental, but excellent ensemble, fact-based, feel-good story, funny scenes appeal to "women's picture" fans, sports history buffs.
Runtime: 128 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama

• 3 out of 4 by Roger Ebert
• 4 out of 5 by Betsy Pickle

Hero (1992)

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis
Director: Stephen Frears
Synopsis: Talky Hollywood screwball-esque comedy about reporter chasing down man who rescued crash victims. Appeals to fans of lead stars, those who enjoy a mix of melodrama with sentimental humor.
Runtime: 112 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama

• 2 out of 4 by Roger Ebert
• 3 out of 5 by Betsy Pickle

Thelma & Louise (1991)

Starring: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis
Director: Ridley Scott
Synopsis: Much-loved female buddy/criminals-on-the-lam adventure about two disgruntled friends who break away from normal lives. Wildly popular with women audiences for its strong feminist subtext. Fans of redemption dramas also enjoy.
Runtime: 130 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Classic, Drama

• Desson Howe
• Rita Kempley

Quick Change (1990)

Starring: Bill Murray, Geena Davis
Directors: Howard Franklin, Bill Murray
Synopsis: Perfect N.Y.C. heist turns into nightmarish getaway in this low-key, well-received, episodic crime comedy. Good entertainment vehicle for genre fans. Big Apple residents in particular will enjoy.
Runtime: 89 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Suspense

• 3 out of 4 by Roger Ebert
• Joe Hartl

Earth Girls Are Easy (1989)

Starring: Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum
Director: Julien Temple
Synopsis: Popular sci-fi musical/comedy about aliens landing in Valley Girl's swimming pool. Not considered first-rate by critics, but fans of antic, goofy comedy enjoy this feel-good satire.
Runtime: 100 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

• 3 out of 4 by Roger Ebert
• Hal Hinson

Beetlejuice (1988)

Starring: Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin
Director: Tim Burton
Synopsis: Giddy, outlandish, high-spirited comic fantasy about pesky poltergeists trying to frighten away new homeowners. Very appealing for kids, special effects aficionados, those with active imaginations who enjoy offbeat fare.
Runtime: 92 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

• 2 out of 4 by Roger Ebert
• Rita Kempley

The Accidental Tourist (1988)

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Synopsis: Quirky, nuanced, slyly amusing romantic drama about a grief-stricken writer's reawakening after meeting free-spirited woman. Pleases fans of well-acted, intelligent yet sentimental love stories, and offbeat character portraits.
Runtime: 122 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

•  4 out of 4 by Roger Ebert

The Fly (1986)

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis
Director: David Cronenberg
Synopsis: Queasy, graphically gory sci-fi remake is considered even better than original by many critics. A must for horror fans. Heightened romance, acclaimed performances, intriguing story line appeal even to non-horror fans.
Runtime: 96 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Cult, Drama, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

• no reviews available

Fletch (1985)

Starring: Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Director: Michael Ritchie
Synopsis: Glib, well-crafted, laid-back mystery/comedy about detective who uses various false disguises was a big audience hit. Chevy Chase vehicle is a must-see for comedy buffs who enjoy wisecracks, buffoonish antics.
Runtime: 98 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Suspense

• Joe Hartl

Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Joseph Bologna
Director: Rudy DeLuca
Synopsis: Silly horror spoof follows the misadventures of two reporters in modern-day Transylvania. Marginally funny outing is suitable murky and atmospheric, though most comedy fans will find genuine laughs pretty slim.
Runtime: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Horror

• Joe Hartl
• Chris Hartley

Tootsie (1982)

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange
Director: Sydney Pollack
Synopsis: Much-loved, widely appealing tale tracing changes in N.Y.C. actor's life when he dresses as woman to land job. With its bravura performances, and thought-provoking, intelligent script, this thrills comedy/romance/drama fans.
Runtime: 116 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Classic, Comedy, Romance

• Brian Koller

Starring: Geena Davis, Peter Horton, Mimi Rogers
Director: Andy Cadiff
Synopsis: From single girl to mother of two in six dates flat.
Runtime: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy

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