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Anastasia ** (1997, voices of Meg Ryan, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer, Hank Azaria, Bernadette Peters, Angela Lansbury, Kirsten Dunst) – Classic Movie Review 2649

Directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman’s 1997 animated feature Anastasia is a rather feeble, none too specially animated musical feature film retelling of the famous story. Despite all the talent involved, it proves an awkward […]

Jun, 27

The Doors *** (1991, Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley, Kevin Dillon) – Classic Movie Review 2093

Co-writer- director Oliver Stone’s 1991 homage to the iconic 1960-70s rock band The Doors also serves as a biopic of Jim Morrison, the group’s lead singer. It starts with a big asset in Val Kilmer, […]

Jan, 20

Courage Under Fire *** (1996, Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips) – Classic Movie Review 1779

Director Edward Zwick’s 1996 war movie stars Meg Ryan who is working outside her usual romcom comfort zone and isn’t really credible as an action woman. This flashback-told Gulf War drama is seen through the […]

Oct, 25

Kate and Leopold *** (2002, Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan) – Classic Movie Review 1686

Co-writer/director James Mangold’s 2002 romantic comedy pairs Hugh Jackman and Meg Ryan, poignantly he on the way up, and she on the way down. The 19th-century nobleman Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (Hugh Jackman) is […]

Sep, 19

Addicted to Love *** (1997, Matthew Broderick, Meg Ryan, Kelly Preston) – Classic Movie Review 1603

Director Griffin Dunne’s 1997 comedy stars Matthew Broderick as Sam, who follows his errant girlfriend Linda (Kelly Preston) to New York, where he’s understandably upset to find her in bed with Frenchman Anton (Tcheky Karyo), […]

Aug, 30

Top Gun **** (1986, Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Tom Skerritt) – Classic Movie Review 1517

Tony Scott’s irresistible, ultra-canny 1986 blockbuster Top Gun shot the 24-year-old Tom Cruise into the Hollywood stratosphere. Director Tony Scott’s irresistible, ultra-canny 1986 blockbuster Top Gun shot Tom Cruise into the Hollywood stratosphere as Lieutenant Pete […]

Aug, 04

When Harry Met Sally… **** (1989, Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky) – Classic Movie Review 1265

Written by Nora Ephron, director Rob Reiner’s 1989 hilarious and perceptive adult romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally… has a fascinating topic on its mind. It is a truthful, feel-good film that broke through at […]

May, 30

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