That is because I am on a roll. I admit My Life in Ruins about ruined me for movies, but since then I’ve seen three very good movies in a row. Other than Richard Dreyfuss, My Life in Ruins had no acting anywhere to be found. Is Greece beautiful? Yes, of course, but even the cinematography failed to measure up. For those people who think that successful romantic comedy is just a matter of following the formula, My Life in Ruins, is a cautionary tale.
My next movie was The Taking of Pelham 123. This re-make was totally engrossing. In case we had forgotten, Denzel Washington once again demonstrated that he has the chops of a great dramatic actor. While John Travolta has been better, even a subpar Travolta exceeds most actors. Get your popcorn and find your seat early. You won’t be steppin’ out of the theater during this one.
