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Michael Ollove

Michael Ollove's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Waiting for Guffman (1996) 91% 3/4 EDIT “It doesn't presume great dramatic arc or insight. It is a series of sketch pieces from superb sketch performers. It may lack bite of Spinal Tap, but it charms with its affection for the fools who so completely fall under their own spells.” – Baltimore Sun Mar 10, 2026 Full Review The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) 57% 2/4 EDIT “The debates around animal rights, the ecology and hunting are halfhearted. And the characters are completely uninvolving. Goldblum again wisecracks his way through a film without showing a genuine emotion.” – Baltimore Sun Jun 30, 2025 Full Review Hercules (1997) 83% 3.5/4 EDIT “Hercules generously spreads its wit around, giving a talented cast of voices maximum opportunity to entertain. Again, Disney shows its knack for keeping adults chuckling and kids engrossed in the story. ” – Baltimore Sun Dec 18, 2024 Full Review Brassed Off (1996) 79% EDIT “The film is sentimental and its politics black-and-white. Still, "Brassed Off" is as rousing and immensely likable as a superb brass band, which the film is ostensibly about.” – Baltimore Sun Sep 9, 2020 Full Review Volcano (1997) 48% EDIT “You leave "Volcano" feeling a bit singed.” – Baltimore Sun Jan 7, 2019 Full Review Men in Black (1997) 91% EDIT “[Director Barry Sonnenfeld] establishes the premise in the wildly entertaining first 45 minutes and then glides along for the rest of the film on the strength of a poker-faced comic sensibility.” – Baltimore Sun Aug 12, 2014 Full Review A Smile Like Yours (1997) 6% 1/4 EDIT “On paper, infertility would seem a distasteful subject matter for light comedy. On screen, it only gets worse.” – Baltimore Sun Jul 22, 2014 Full Review Batman & Robin (1997) 11% 2.5/4 EDIT “Clooney manages to keep even these scenes afloat with consistent good humor and unforced charm.” – Baltimore Sun Jun 18, 2014 Full Review 'Til There Was You (1997) 5% 1/4 EDIT “Very little is amusing in all of this; the lighting is murky, the sound is mumbly, and will someone please tell the piano player to knock it off?” – Baltimore Sun May 5, 2014 Full Review Face/Off (1997) 93% 3/4 EDIT “Face/Off is a giant step for a filmmaker known more for action sequences than psychological insight.” – Baltimore Sun Aug 2, 2013 Full Review Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) 4% 1.5/4 EDIT “Action heroes are best when they are charming, winsome and witty. Bullock is inane, annoying and whiny.” – Baltimore Sun May 28, 2013 Full Review
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