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Gary Wolcott

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North (1994) 12% EDIT “Some of the jokes in the film work, but as a whole, North is a "there's no place like home theme" that went south.” – Tri-City Herald Jan 26, 2026 Full Review The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) 94% A+ EDIT “As the lights come up at the end of The Return of the King some three hours and 20 minutes after it began, you are going to sit there in stunned silence with but one word on your lips: Wow.” – Tri-City Herald Jan 14, 2026 Full Review The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) 95% A+ EDIT “For the next three hours you are hooked a jaw-grinding, armrest-gripping, action-packed adventure that drains as much as it entertains. ” – Tri-City Herald Jan 13, 2026 Full Review The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 91% A- EDIT “Like the Star Wars trilogy, the ultimate decision on whether The Lord of the Rings is worthy of any kind of praise is going to rest on the next two movies... That said, with The Fellowship of the Ring, Jackson is off to a superb start.” – Tri-City Herald Jan 13, 2026 Full Review A Few Good Men (1992) 85% EDIT “It is crisp, clean film-making that meshes actors, script and director into a military-like unit that goes click, click, click.” – Tri-City Herald Jan 9, 2026 Full Review True Lies (1994) 77% 3.5/5 EDIT “True lies has nonstop action and it's packed with raucous good humor. Cameron pleases movie fans starving for guns and glory by squeezing dozens of big-budget stunts and explosions into its two hours plus.” – Tri-City Herald Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Casper (1995) 59% 2/5 EDIT “The picture is packed with transparent jokes. Stoner, Oliver and director Brad Silberling scare up some excellent special effects, but that's all.” – Tri-City Herald Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Spider-Man (2002) 90% C- EDIT “Considering the collective talent of Raimi and screen-writer David Koepp, I expected an exciting movie with a narrative that captures the essence of Spider-Man's humor and multifaceted dilemmas. ” – Tri-City Herald Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Bean (1997) 41% 3/5 EDIT “There are a few funny scenes but not enough to recommend the movie.” – Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Mad City (1997) 30% 2/5 EDIT “Mad City is maddeningly slow and carelessly contrived. It's only salvation is stellar performances from the always dependable Hoffman and Travolta.” – Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025 Full Review The Full Monty (1997) 96% 4/5 EDIT “A well-written farce that has lovable -- though pathetic -- characters and the kind of offbeat humor only found in British films. ” – Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown (1997) 92% 4.5/5 EDIT “A rich character study that features exceptional acting and superb cinematography. It's one of the year's best films.” – Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Boogie Nights (1997) 91% 4.5/5 EDIT “The acting is nothing short of phenomenal. However, Wahlberg, Reynolds, Moore and Reilly are the real standouts.” – Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Requiem for a Dream (2000) 80% B EDIT “For sure, Requiem for a Dream is depressing and sordid. It is also one of the best-acted and most creative films of the year.” – Tri-City Herald Aug 23, 2025 Full Review Dangerous Minds (1995) 36% 3.5/5 EDIT “Dangerous Minds is formula-feel-good that works most of the time. What makes it click is Pfeiffer's excellent acting and a supporting cast of talented kids.” – Tri-City Herald Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Mortal Kombat (1995) 44% 3.5/5 EDIT “Mortal Kombat reminded me of the old B-grade Sinbad movies from the late '50s and early '60s. Though the fight scenes get terminally boring by film's end, and the point of the film is kind of hokey, it's mostly a lot of fun.” – Tri-City Herald Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Babe (1995) 98% 5/5 EDIT “Babe is destined to become a classic. It's a perfect blend of humor, morals and a darned good story. ” – Tri-City Herald Jul 30, 2025 Full Review Waterworld (1995) 60% EDIT “Waterworld is excellent. ” – Tri-City Herald Jul 28, 2025 Full Review Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) 66% 3/5 EDIT “Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult is funnier than the first two and is a wee bit better than others of its kind.” – Tri-City Herald Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Superman Returns (2006) 72% D EDIT “Superman Returns is devoid of a personality and is in desperate need of some humor.” – Tri-City Herald Jul 8, 2025 Full Review Jurassic Park (1993) 91% 5/5 EDIT “Spielberg bolts you to the edge of your seat for the ride of a lifetime with realistic special effects and a nail-biting pace. He tells the story in such a dizzying fashion that leaves you breathless at times.” – Tri-City Herald Jul 1, 2025 Full Review The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) 57% 2.5/5 EDIT “If he were to be interviewed on the subject of a Jurassic Park sequel, Malcolm would have eloquently stated what we already know: Sequels never are better than the original. The Lost World has fallen prey to Malcolm's chaos theory.” – Tri-City Herald Jun 28, 2025 Full Review Jurassic Park III (2001) 49% C+ EDIT “The tension meter doesn't budge zero, and you never buy that the main characters are in the slightest danger of being wolfed down by a dinosaur.” – Tri-City Herald Jun 25, 2025 Full Review The Next Karate Kid (1994) 20% 3/5 EDIT “Swank is a fresh, energetic, charismatic actress. She radiates the kind of wholesome goodness and innocence that made Ralph Macchio so believable as the original karate Kid. ” – Tri-City Herald May 30, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible III (2006) 73% B+ EDIT “Though it still is missing the cerebral touch and machinelike precision of Bruce Geller's original TV series, Abrams' restless camera and sharp editing give his movie an edge that was missing in the first two films...” – Tri-City Herald May 21, 2025 Full Review
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