2000s

The Lookout (2007); Review by Robin Franson Pruter

The Lookout (2007); Review by Robin Franson Pruter

An exciting heist movie with character and thematic substance.

Mom at Sixteen; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Mom at Sixteen; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Do not watch this message-heavy Lifetime movie about teenage motherhood without a full bottle of Maalox nearby.

The Taste of Others (Le goût des autres); Review by Robert Pruter

The Taste of Others (Le goût des autres); Review by Robert Pruter

Originally released 1 Mar 2000 (France) Written by Jean-Pierre Bacri and Agnès Jaoui Directed by Agnès Jaoui Starring Jean-Pierre Bacri, Agnès Jaoui, Annie Alvaro, Gèrard Lanvin, Alain Chabat , Brigitte Catillion, Christiane Millet My rating: ★★★★ stars Witty and charming drama of manners.

Wimbledon; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Wimbledon; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Two tennis players fall in love during Wimbledon in this entertaining romantic comedy.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

The Twilight Saga: New Moon; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Disappointing sequel looks more expensive but fails to deliver adequate direction, performances, or script.

Holes; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Holes; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Brisk, intricately-plotted, thoughtful family film.

Read My Lips; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Read My Lips; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Gritty romantic drama brings together a frumpy office drudge and an ex-con, who form a bond based on mutual exploitation.

Sugar & Spice; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Sugar & Spice; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Dated and crude humor drag down movie about cheerleaders robbing a bank.

Twilight; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

Twilight; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

An engaging premise combined with a flawed execution leads to an uneven if, ultimately, enjoyable movie.

St. Trinian’s; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

St. Trinian’s; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

A silly, sometimes funny, but ultimately uneven time-waster.