Tag Archives: Steven Spielberg

The Adventures of Tintin review

December 30, 2011 flawintheiris

Directed by Steven SpielbergWritten by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, based on the comics by Hergé.I think my experience with this film speaks directly to my undeniable and unavoidably lofty expectations.I'm a longtime reader of the Tintin comics, since I was a child. This summer I reread almost the entire set—my copy of… Read More

First Adventures of Tintin Review

October 17, 2011 flawintheiris

Here is a review of one of my most anticipated end-of-2011 features, from the Guardian, and it isn't flattering. Another indictment of motion capture, sadly. Read More

Super 8 review

June 19, 2011 flawintheiris

Written and Directed by JJ AbramsAs I was stretching my legs after the conclusion of Super 8, along with some of the end credits, the audience gets to see an edited version of the Super 8 film our young heroes are shooting through the duration of the movie we've been watching. It's really sweet and… Read More