Author: Jeffrey Alan Schechter

Overall Impression – Rock solid structure and the smartest reboot of a series since 2009’s Star Trek. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who is your main character? – James Bond. What is he trying to accomplish? –  Physical – Defeat renegade agent Silva.  Emotional – Protect M.  Spiritual – Prove that he’s not too old to be 007. Who’s trying to… Continue reading SKYFALL

Overall Impression – Some great performances, but an uneven logic and a main character who is too unlikeable for way too long. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who is your main character? – Captain ‘Whip’ Whitaker. What is he trying to accomplish? – Physical: Get through the FTSB investigation of his crash. Emotional: Build a loving relationship with Nicole. Spiritual:… Continue reading FLIGHT

Overall Impression – Yet another film that isn’t quite sure who the main character is. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Should be Tintin, however from about the end of act 1 the film becomes all about Captain Haddock. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Depends on who the “he” is.  If Tintin,… Continue reading THE ADVENTURES OF TIN-TIN

Overall Impression – An extremely simple story that makes an incredibly complex film.  The best movie I’ve seen this year. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – 9-year-old,  slightly autistic Oskar Schell. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Find the lock that fits the key he believes his father left for him. Personal:… Continue reading EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE

Overall Impression – Subtle and beautiful.  Sneaks up on you like an Hawaiian sunset. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Matt King. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Manage the sale of his family property. Personal: Hold his family together while his wife is in a coma.  Private: Come to terms with… Continue reading THE DESCENDANTS