Tag: John DeSando (Critic)
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he emerges whenever he loses his temper. However, Banner then must fight a soldier who unleashes himself as a threat stronger than he.
Then She Found Me (2007)
39-year-old April Epner’s childish husband and school teacher colleague Benjamin/Ben leaves her, but with her biological clock ticking ever more loudly. Her dying bossy adoptive mother is…
You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008)
An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.
Redbelt (2008)
A fateful event leads to a job in the film business for top mixed-martial arts instructor Mike Terry. Though he refuses to participate in prize bouts, circumstances conspire to force him to consider entering such a competition.
Speed Racer (2008)
A young driver, Speed Racer, aspires to be champion of the racing world with the help of his family and his high-tech Mach 5 automobile.
What Happens in Vegas (2008)
A man and a woman are compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.
Young@Heart (2007)
A documentary on a chorus of senior citizens from Massachusetts who cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and other unexpected musicians.
Iron Man (2008)
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
The First Saturday in May (2007)
Follow six diverse trainers as they jockey for position along the 2006 Kentucky Derby trail.
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
The morning they return from their White Castle road trip, Harold and Kumar decide to go to Amsterdam because Harold doesn’t want to wait ten days to see Maria again. On the plane, Kumar…
Baby Mama (2008)
A successful, single businesswoman who dreams of having a baby discovers she is infertile and hires a working class woman to be her unlikely surrogate.
Deception (2008)
An accountant is introduced to a mysterious sex club known as The List by his lawyer friend. But in this new world, he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million dollar heist.
Smart People (2008)
Into the life of a widowed professor comes a new love and an unexpected visit from his adopted brother.
Under the Same Moon (2007)
A young Mexican boy travels to the U.S. to find his mother after his grandmother passes away.
Nim’s Island (2008)
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she’s reading.
21 (2008)
“21” is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings.
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
Three kids hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them from the playground bully.