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Cinema in Focus - THE NATURE OF EXISTENCE - 1 Star

June 28th, 201007:01 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

The meaning of life is the existential question each of us must answer. But to suggest that every answer is equal in validity and wisdom is a foolishness that only confuses the undisciplined mind. That is disturbingly proven by Roger Nygard in his vulgar documentary parody "The Nature of Existence". Rather than finding the best thinkers on the s...
Cinema in Focus - THE KARATE KID - 3 Stars

June 25th, 201007:58 AM ET

By Denny Wayman

"The Karate Kid" is such a familiar story that even resetting it in exotic China with the charming son of Will Smith playing the lead is still too predictable. But that is not to say that it is not a wonderful story of courage, friendship, young love and family, presented in a way that moves the viewer and reinforces the values that are worthy of e...
Cinema in Focus - SHREK FOREVER AFTER - 2 Stars

June 23rd, 201001:58 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

It is difficult to tell the same story four different ways. But Mike Mitchell's first try at directing the popular Shrek series makes a valiant attempt. Once more using the writing of Josh Klausner, who added minor elements to Shrek 3, along with the talents of Darren Lemke, the tale takes a decidedly darker theme as it explores a paradise lost. Th...
Cinema in Focus - THE A-TEAM - 3 Stars

June 14th, 201006:44 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

For those of us who enjoyed the television version of "The A-Team," Joe Carnahan's film is both a joy and a disappointment. The joy comes from having the opportunity to reconnect with the 1983-1986 series, while the disappointment comes from the ineptitude with which the new actors fill the familiar roles. That's not to say that the new team is not...
Cinema in Focus - PRINCE OF PERSIA: The Sands of Time - 3 Stars

June 14th, 201006:40 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

"The Prince of Persia" is a timeless love story. Using motifs of biblical and mythical themes, Director Mike Newell and writers Boaz Yakin, Doug Miro and Carlo Barnard understand the art of cinematic storytelling. Their tale is multifaceted and intriguing, full of love, betrayal, bravery, ambition and evil, with a supernatural basis. In the end, it...
Cinema in Focus - IRON MAN 2 - 3 Stars

June 07th, 201005:02 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

Most sequels lack the interest experienced in viewing the original film. This is not true in Jon Favreau's second volume of "Iron Man". Based on the Marvel comic by Stan Lee and using Justin Theroux's screenplay, the elements that made the first film work are still present but with several additional human elements that add depth of character. This...