jimorris

"White Chicks" is a farts and racial humor comedy from three of the Wayans brothers. The story is about the attempts by two bumbling black undercover male FBI agents (Shawn & Marlon) to blend into the white Hamptons (NY) society by assuming the identities (and looks) of two rich sisters they were assigned to guard. (The sisters, Brittany and Tiffany - but think Paris and Nicky, are played by Maitland Ward and Anne Dudek.) There are some funny moments with an all too predictable plot. Gross humor and language.

GRADE = "B-"

"The Chronicles of Riddick" is an overblown empty scifi epic. The acting is atrocious, the weapons are ludicrous, the plot is simply stupid, and the music instead of being in the background is in the foreground. The special effects are excellent BUT that does not make a movie. Thandie Newton gets to wear some stunning costumes and hairdos; Alexa Davalos tried to imitate Sigourney Weaver in the Alien series; Judi Dench has the look of "what the hell am I doing here". A candidate for the top ten worst movies of the year.

GRADE = "C-"

"The Day After Tomorrow" is an old-fashioned disaster flick with today's special effects and tells the tale of weather disasters caused by man. Dennis Quaid does the best he can with a not-very-well written role. Don't expect any 'rocket science', Academy Award acting, or innovative plotting. So, find a "big" screen, leave your brain at the door, and enjoy this 2-hour summer adventure. For the Washington area crowd, there is local scenery and extra humor.

GRADE = "B"