Cinema Review Archive: November 2001

Spy Game

Raphael Pour-Hashemi has reviewed the theatrical release of Spy Game. Tony Scott's entertaining and diverting spy romp starring Brad Pitt and Robert Redford, in one of his best performances in years.

Baby Boy

Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of Baby Boy, a stylish but overlong comedy-drama that returns writer-director John Singleton to the South Central district of his debut Boyz N The Hood...

Battle Royale

Mark Boydell has reviewed the theatrical release of Battle Royale, the controversial Japanese film about 41 teenagers trapped on an island and forced to kill each other off in order to have a chance to survive.

Bandits

Andy Hall has reviewed the theatrical release of Bandits. Released on Nov 30th, Barry Levinson's comedy is not without its flaws, but is still an entertaining piece of cinema with some excellent performances.

Rock Star

Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of Rock Star, a superficial and fatally miscast film in which a rock fan (Mark Wahlberg) gets to be his favourite band's lead singer.Rock Star is released in the UK and Ireland on 28 December.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The last-but-one blockbuster of 2001 – at least until Lord of the Rings arrives – and it delivers.

Strictly Sinatra

Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of Strictly Sinatra, a mild Scottish comedy about a lounge singer (Ian Hart) who gets involved with the Mob.

The Pledge

Raphael Pour-Hashemi has reviewed the theatrical release of The Pledge. A compelling and competent film featuring an all-star cast headed by Jack Nicholson and directed by Sean Penn.