Mike Vilensky's Mini-Movie Reviews

Stardust
This anxiously awaited fantasy flick has a star-studded cast including Claire Danes, Sienna Miller, Ian McKellan, Peter O'Toole and even Robert DeNiro. The adaptation of Neil Galman's story seems an unlikely choice for A-List actors and the British indie director, but their credibility and the film's cinematography might make this an unlikely breakout hit.

Skinwalkers
Two warring werewolf clans trap a l2-year-old boy in the midst of their violent but surprisingly intellectual battle about the moral issue werewolves face regarding their hunger for humans. A horror film with heart and a werewolf film set to change the stereotypes about werewolves! Why not?

Rocket Science
An endearing young man with a tough home life and a serious stuttering problem joins his high school debate team in an attempt to woo his love interest and answer some of his questions. Stellar acting and beautiful, simple storytelling welcome this critic favorite to the dollhouse.

Rush Hour 3
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker take their American ass-kicking adventures to France's City of Lights in the final installment of this weirdly popular action/comedy trilogy. Expect some more semi-racist jokes, serious action sequences and a happy ending in what is sure to be this August's out-of-camp trip to the movies.

Daddy Day Camp
Yes, Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. stars in this sequel that, as IMDB puts it, "is the type of movie in which the dude who's voicing the trailer is faking his enthusiasm."

Descent
Rosario Dawson plays a promising college co-ed whose world is darkened when she is brutally raped. But the tables turn as Dawson depicts a downward spiral heading towards possible redemption in this gritty film.

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