Text - the film is bright and flashy in all the right ways .
Group - beggarwoman


Text - as a first-time director , paxton has tapped something in himself as an actor that provides frailty with its dark soul .
Group - beggarwoman


Text - . . . a confusing drudgery .
Group - appointer


Text - outrageousness is all plympton seemed to be going for this time . we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .
Group - appointer


Text - its inescapable absurdities are tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who hasn't been living under a rock ( since sept . 11 ) .
Group - appointer


Text - in xxx , diesel is that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep .
Group - beggarwoman


Text - begins as a promising meditation on one of america's most durable obsessions but winds up as a slender cinematic stunt .
Group - appointer


Text - its mysteries are transparently obvious , and it's too slowly paced to be a thriller . [but it's] worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .
Group - beggarwoman
Classify the following: this is an extraordinary film , not least because it is japanese and yet feels universal .