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...when real life astronauts, such as Lisa Novak, are charged with attempted murder, it is not beyond belief that the Thornton??s character throws a brick through a bank window in one of the film’s opening scenes to vent his financial frustrations. Still, Thornton, best known in recent years for his sleazy roles in “Bad Santa” and “Bad News Bears” — note the repetition of “bad” — is not believable as an earnest former astronaut...
...director Todd Phillips (“Old School”) is too bogged down in clichés—numerous crotch shots, tennis balls to the head, and other such staples from the “Revenge of the Nerds” franchise. The main laughs come from Thornton??s top-notch performance. He uses his “Bad Santa” demeanor to his advantage, establishing himself as the go-to Hollywood gentleman who can tackle dark humor. And it’s oddly fitting that Thornton would be teaching a class on masculinity?...
...famous battle cry, “Remember the Alamo.” A larger budget and more violence could have helped better convey the epic scope of these battles, but, in contrast with previous portrayals, are determined to create realistic heroes, warts and all. The best performance is Thornton??s, who, as the charismatic Davy Crockett, superably demonstrates the pressure of a good man struggling to live up to his great name. While the movie struggles to deliver a truly unforgettable account of the famous battles, the film is beautifully shot and tries to capture the true character...
...psycho or a racist. In our universe, though, he is headlining the find-yourself drama Levity, playing a convicted murderer who has just been released from prison after 22 years. Back in the free world, he finds his way with the help of Holly Hunter as the sister of Thornton??s victim and Morgan Freeman as a local reverend (playing a man of God before warming up to play the big guy himself in Bruce Almighty). Kirsten Dunst also stars as the resident good-looking rebellious teen; who will be able to set her straight? Could...
...When I went to college way back when we had one room this size for the two of us,” said Cindy Bero, Thornton??s aunt...
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