Heroic poultry saved the day in this delightful animated gem from Dreamworks and Aardman productions. Chicken Run doesn t skimp on the charm, and the imagination dedicated to the miniature world of chickens is truly something marvelous to behold. A family classic in the making. Russell Crowe is a vengeful Roman legionnaire who overthrows an Empire after his family is murdered, and in my book, he stands alone as THE action hero of 2000. The costumes are ravishing, the action spectacular, and the towering Roman sets will leave you positively breathless.
Gladiator triumphs as a dramatic powerhouse and Hollywood event movie, and it deserves accolades.
All apply to Cast Away , the long-awaited reunion between director Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks. Lots of people I know have described the film as well-made and enjoyable . But many fail to grasp the courageous emotional power, the brilliance and complexity of Hanks incredible performance and the vast dramatic scope. Cast Away held me and did not let go. The conclusion stumbles, but the film still contains some of the most skillful direction and thought-provoking writing of the past decade.