heaviest back-loaded film campaign Ever! seeing flicks every day during this time of year. coming w/in the next week: reviews of australia, wendy and lucy, and more....
frost/nixon--
in gripping denouement, narration comments on television's inherent power to reduce history to images. this film deftly flips a reversal on that process. writer peter morgan adapted his own insightful, powerful & surprisingly funny play--winner of 2007 tony award for broadway's best--then handed the reigns to ron howard & friends. whereas often such silver screen translations don't hold up, everything about production shines. look for oscar nods for best picture, director, screenplay, supporting actor michael sheen, composer hans zimmer, and--i'm calling it now--a win for lead actor, frank langella.
shines: 5 stars
* baby mama (BONUS dvd review)--
didn't expect much from what turned out to be a legit sleeper hit; hence how i held out for dvd to check it. since i Did wait, perspective reveals pic as smartest comedy of '08. right away i was struck by writer/director michael mccullers' script. clever format tweak, as opening montage concisely intros protagonist journey. tight jokes for grown-ups; wry and witty throughout, not crass. only aspect more impressive was cast--brilliant hires, hilarious peformances.
smartest: 4 stars
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