Review of The Pallbearer (1996) by Anson D — 05 May 2006

[size=2]I'm beginning the rather lengthy task of entering into the database every film I have seen, at least those I have a decent memory of. Some may have the briefest of reviews while many will just have a number. Those films that I consider personal favorites and/or those that have some historical signficance I will add later when I have time for more lengthy reviews.

[b]Cool As Ice[/b].

Director: David Kellog.

Stars: Vanilla Ice, Kristen Minter, Naomi Campbell.

Synopsis: What's worse, Vanilla Ice as a rapper or an actor?

[b]Crash[/b].

Director: David Cronenberg.

Stars: James Spader, Holly Hunter, Rosanna Arquette, Elias Koteas.

Synopsis: Automobile accidents can be erotic according to this film. This film just gave me whiplash.

[b]Cry-Baby[/b].

Director: John Waters.

Stars: Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Polly Bergen, Ricki Lake, Iggy Pop.

Synopsis: One of the more accessible John Waters films, though not among his best. Almost a spoof of Grease. A good early showcase of Johnny Depp's talent.

[b]Practical Magic[/b].

Director: Griffin Dunne.

Stars: Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Quinn, Stockard Channing.

Synopsis: Clumsy mix of witchcraft, romance and comedy doesn't work despite the fine cast.

[b]The Pallbearer[/b].

Director: Matt Reeves.

Stars: David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Carol Kane, Barbara Hershey.

Synopsis: Gen-X ripoff of [i]The Graduate[/i].

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