
Chris Jones
Movies reviews only
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Hamilton (2020) |
Director Thomas Kail's filmed version of the blockbuster musical "Hamilton..." surely is the greatest translation, democratization and preservation of any Broadway show, ever. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Jun 30, 2020
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Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018) |
Another reminder that top-drawer musical-theater talent has long been more abundant in America than prestigious paying gigs, and that great actors can make you cry when they're singing about car-key blanks. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Jan 03, 2019
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ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2005) |
Much of this strikingly human, rapidly paced and laudably well-rounded film is fascinating. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Jun 07, 2007
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Absolute Wilson (2006) |
While the testimonials from friends and colleagues are predictable, the subject himself opens up to the camera in strikingly revelatory fashion. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Nov 30, 2006
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Madea's Family Reunion (2006) |
A generally enjoyable mess. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Feb 27, 2006
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Stuart Little 2 (2002) |
A warm, witty, consistently funny family movie with a sweet message about loving yourself, be you a mouse or whatever. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Jul 18, 2002
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Reign of Fire (2002) |
With McConaughey in an entirely irony-free zone and Bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids, there's not enough intelligence, wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Jul 11, 2002
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Pumpkin (2002) |
For all its many flaws, Pumpkin has some worthwhile ideas and funny moments, and its whacked-out heart is in the right place. - Chicago Tribune
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| Posted Jul 11, 2002
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