The Lego Movie (PG) ★★★★
The Lego Movie: Friendly Family Flick
Unlike many other animated movies, where the story is based on a classic fairytale or historical figure, The Lego Movie does not have the benefit of a famous … Read more
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Lone Survivor (R) ★★★★
Bonds of Brotherhood + Horrors of War
While audiences can easily guess the outcome of Peter Berg’s latest action film, Lone Survivor, based on its title, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a movie … Read more
Her (R) ★★★½
A Love Story Unlike Any Other
Although he writes love letters for a living, Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix The Master 2012), is in a lonely place and struggles to cope with his divorce. One day, … Read more
Dallas Buyers Club (R) ★★★½
One of McConaughey’s Best Performances Yet
“We estimate you have 30 days to live. Put your affairs in order.” Those were the words Ron Woodroof heard from doctors after a minor electrical shock landed him … Read more
Enough Said (PG-13) ★★★★
James and Julia = Perfection. Enough Said.
As if we didn’t already miss James Gandolfini – his outstanding and uncharacteristic performance in “Enough Said” just reminds us of how truly talented he was.
Writer and … Read more
The Spectacular Now (R) ★★★★
Spectacular. Wow.
“The Spectacular Now” is this summer’s most original, raw, witty and thoughtful drama about the butterflies and heartbreaks of adolescence…and life itself. Based on the novel by Tim Tharp and directed by James … Read more
The Conjuring (R) ★★★★
Lili Taylor stars in “The Conjuring.” Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
Scariest Film of the Year
Just when you thought the era of cheesy scary films would never end – “The Conjuring” surfaced. Creator of the … Read more
The Heat (R) ★★★½
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Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy star in “The Heat.” Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
The Odd Couple – McCarthy and Bullock … Read more
The East (PG-13) ★★★½
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Alexander Skarsgard, Toby Kebbell, Brit Marling, Aldis Hodge, Ellen Page and Shiloh Fernandez star in “The East.” Photo Credit: … Read more
Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) ★★★1/2
Sung Kang, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Gal Gadot, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson star in “Fast & Furious 6.” Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
No Switching Gears Here – Fast & Furious 6 Still Supercharged… Read more
The 1st Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival
Sarah’s Backstage Pass is pleased to report that the first annual Chicago Critics Film Festival was a true success! The three-day festival from April 12-14th at Muvico Rosemont was comprised of more than 20 features … Read more
Chicago Film Critics: Sarah Knight Adamson and Jessica Aymond Host Film With a View Series – Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”
On April 3, 2013 Chicago Film Critics Sarah Adamson and Jessica Aymond hosted the Film With a View series at Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton. The pair presented the original classic, “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock … Read more
Broken City (R) ★★★½
Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe star in “Broken City.” Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
A Film Noir With Plenty of Secrets
While some things are best kept a secret, that’s not the case here. Award … Read more
The Impossible (PG-13) ★★★½
Naomi Watts and Tom Holland in “The Impossible.” Photo Credit: Summit Entertainment
Incredibly Powerful True Story
It is the time of year when many aspects of life are put into perspective. During the holidays, families … Read more
Hit & Run (R) ★★★1/2
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard star in the action packed rom-com, “HIT & RUN.” Photo Credit: Open Road Films
Run to the Theater for this Sure Hit
When Charlie Bronson gets a knock from the
The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) ★★★1/2
Andrew Garfield is Peter Parker and Spider-Man in “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.” Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures
Nothing Short of Amazing
After nearly a decade in hibernation since Sam Raimi’s legendary Spider-Man trilogy began, director Marc Webb … Read more
Magic Mike (R) ★★★★
From left, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash, Channing Tatum and Matt Bomer in “MAGIC MIKE.”
Strip Your Mind of Initial “Magic Mike” Stereotypes, This Film Has Substance
Let me first preface this review by stating the … Read more
Mirror Mirror (PG) ★★★1/2
Julia Roberts (left) and Lily Collins (right) in “Mirror Mirror.” Photo Credit: Relativity Media
“Mirror Mirror” Reflects Some of Roberts’ Best Evil Work
Julia Roberts is royally evil in the latest reimagining of the classic … Read more