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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2006
Page
10
Mixed film reviews spin satire into slapstick cinema
A string of critical takes on new releases from Daniel Clowes to Ron Howard, noting edgy satire in Ghost World creators work, mixed results with Potter and Mission films, and varied impressions of big budget family and sports dramas. Key names include Minghella, Lohan, Pine, Cruise, Williams, Bridges, Eckhart, and Shandling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Clowes
Terry Zwigoff
Pablo Picasso
Max Minghella
Ron Howard
Tom Hanks
Kuno Becker
Britain
Newcastle United
Lindsay Lohan
Lohan
J.J. Abrams
Antz
Bruce Willis
Garry Shandling
Wanda Sykes
Robin Williams
Over the Hedge offers satire amid big star cast and marketing ties
The AP review lauds the animated venture as a cheeky spoof of suburban excess while noting its off screen ties to Wal Mart Crunch and Munch, Wendy’s kids meals, and other sponsors. The film follows Hammy AJ Verne and a skunk as a hedge splits woodland friends from a tract housing sprawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburbia
Wal-Mart
Wendy’s
Hammy the Squirrel
Steve Carell
AJ the Raccoon
Bruce Willis
Verne the Turtle
Garry Shandling
Skunk
Wanda Sykes
Stella
Desire
Over the Hedge film review in a busy critique
A detailed take on Over the Hedge, praising the animation and voice cast while criticizing the story and humor as mildly entertaining yet hackneyed. The film uses familiar celebrity voices and self referential jokes, with a few standout bits like William Shatner as a dramatic possum. Overall, it may entertain adults but lacks originality and clear purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Raccoon
Shandling
Turtle
Second City TV
Eugene Levy
Catherine O’hara
Allison Janney
The Da Vinci Code film review contrasts with National Treasure
Entertainment editor Jon Niccum argues The Da Vinci Code remains a dull but readable adaptation. He compares it to National Treasure, noting heavy exposition and grandiose dialogue that hinders pacing, while praising Ian McKellen's performance and Akiva Goldsman's script craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian McKellen
Jon Voight
Akiva Goldsman
Howard
Goldsman
McKellen
Leigh Teabing
Globe
Knights Templar
Opus Dei
Sacred Feminine
Top Albums Chart Highlights for the Week
A list of the top twenty albums with artists and labels led by Rihanna's SOS. Other entries include Daniel Powter Bad Day Universal platinum sales, Chamillionaire Ridin feat Krayzie Bone Universal, Sean Paul Temperature VP, Fort Minor Where'd You Go feat Holly Brook Machine Shop, Red Hot Chili Peppers Dani California Warner Bros, Lil Jon Snap Yo Fingers featuring E 40 Sean Paul BME, T I Grand Hustle What You Know, Nick Lachey What's Left of Me Jive, The Fray Over My Head Cable Car Epic platinum, Natasha Bedingfield Unwritten Epic platinum, Bubba Sparxxx Ms New Booty featuring Ying Yang Twins Mr Colli Park New South, Shakira Hips Dont Lie featuring Wyclef Epic, James Blunt You're Beautiful Custard platinum, Ne Yo When You're Mad Def Jam, Rihanna Unfaithful SRP, Chris Brown Gimme That featuring Lil Wayne Jive, Mary J Blige Be Without You Geffen platinum, Dem Franchize Boyz Lean Wit It Rock Wit It feat Lil Peanut Charley So So Def, Nickelback Savin Me Roadrunner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rihanna
Daniel Powter
Warner Bros
Chamillionaire
Krayzie Bone
Universal
Sean Paul
Lil Jon
E-40
The
Young Bloodz
BME
T.l. Grand Hustle
Nick Lachey
Jive
the Fray
Epic
Natasha Bedingfield
Bubba Sparxxx
Ying Yang Twins
Mr. Colli Park
New South
Shakira
Wyclef Jean
Janes Blunt
Ne-Yo
Def Jam
SRP
Chris Brown
Lil’ Wayne
Mary J. Blige
Geffen
Lean
Dem Franchize Boyz
Lil Peanut
Charley
So So Def
Nickelback
Roadrunner
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Missy Peregrym
Jeff Bridges
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Big Tobacco
Associated Press
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Tim Johnson
Karey Kirkpatrick
Jon Niccum
Columbia Pictures
Paul Bettany
Audrey Tautou
Lawrence
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