MOVIE REVIEW
Sleep Dealer (2008)
Maya Entertainment
Intellectually and technologically ambitious, "Sleep Dealer" falls short due to
execution. With the theme of
electronic connectivity coupled with artificial intelligence, the film draws
inevitable comparisons to "The Matrix." But "Sleep Dealer" is easier to recognize and relate to, perhaps because
entities like Facebook and Twitter have annexed our virtual lives. This film adds commerce to the
equation, allowing the consumption of memories as well as military strikes portrayed
on reality television. It’s too
bad the film falls short.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Shall We Kiss? (2007)
Pascal Chantier/Music Box Films
“Shall We Kiss?” examines sex as a social contract and not an act between those in love, at least for awhile. Can two people have a meaningless kiss? Depending on how neurotic the two people, yes and no. With a plot that involves characters’ neuroses and their romantic inklings, “Shall We Kiss?” has all the markings of a Woody Allen film.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Fanboys (2009)
John Estes/The Weinstein Company
The Force is most certainly not with “Fanboys.” It is a flick made by fans, for fans and about fans of the Star Wars franchise. What the film lacks in quality it makes up for in gimmick,
shtick and numerous references to the iconic franchise. Even a committed fan will struggle with
this juvenile effort. The filmgoer
who enjoys “Fanboys” is probably the same one still defending the creation of
Jar Jar Binks on his Facebook profile.
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