D.C. MOVIE GUYS

JOE’S REVIEW:”THE DA VINCI CODE”

It seems most of the critics have it in for director Ron Howard’s adaptation of Dan Brown’s mega-bestseller, “The Da Vinci Code.” I’m not exactly sure why the long knives are out. Perhaps it’s resentment over the many millions of copies of the book that have been sold. Maybe the root of the anger lies in the more than $100 million dollars spent to make the film. In the end, “Code” is a decently crafted piece of Hollywood filmmaking. Howard, his cast and technicians haven’t cheated anyone out of their money. The only thing missing from this thriller are the thrills. (more…)

JOE’S REVIEW:”MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE III”

When all is said and done, it’s highly unlikely you will want to jump up and down on a couch and proclaim your love for “Mission: Impossible III.” While the film, which once again stars Tom Cruise as super spy Ethan Hunt, has spectacular stunts and moves at a speedy clip, it’s plot is so thin in so many places, it makes the model/actress Twiggy look like Kirstie Alley-before the Jenny Craig intervention. (more…)