Six reviews in today's film lounge… so many movies, so little time.
Juno: "A distaff version of last summer's hit comedy Knocked Up, Juno makes a even more ambitious attempt to meld yuks and pathos, with shakier results."
The Golden Compass: "Compass is impressively short for a modern fantasy epic, less than two hours, but it suffers for it. It's a shame, because the movie is full of solid performances."
Atonement: "Some will find [the film's twist] cheap and possibly even pointless, but others will be haunted by it. Count me in among the latter group, not least because Wright's style sells it all so well."
The Walker: "What might have been a first-rate character study instead devolves into a routine morass of Beltway intrigue."
Grace is Gone: "Where Grace excels is in the performances. Oscar buzz already surrounds Cusack's portrayal of the stiff-legged, uptight father attempting to channel his fun-loving younger self while silently grieving."
Billy the Kid: " As embarrassing as it is to reflect upon memories [of high school awkwardness] and watch them played onscreen, it's a trip worth taking."
