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John Petrakis

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Dirty Work (1998) 19% 1.5/4 “The writers have relied on a handful of standard screenplay gimmicks to prop up their story, leaving their nasty original concept gasping for air.” – Chicago Tribune May 14, 2025 Full Review A Goofy Movie (1995) 64% 2.5/4 “Unfortunately, the Disney brain trust has saddled [Goofy] with a not-goofy-enough script, which feels more like a warmed-over John Hughes than cutting-edge Goofy.” – Chicago Tribune Mar 31, 2025 Full Review Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 92% 3.5/4 “It is smart and ironic, perceptive and observant, witty and poignant, moving and sad, all at the same time. This is more than an accomplishment for a romantic comedy. This is a small miracle.” – Chicago Tribune Feb 29, 2024 Full Review Selena (1997) 66% 2/4 “The result feels like a work produced for the Family Channel, to be followed by a panel discussion about family values and a sales pitch for the new Selena doll. ” – Chicago Tribune Sep 6, 2023 Full Review Heavenly Creatures (1994) 95% 3.5/4 “It is smart and stylish, with ingenuity to spare. ” – Chicago Tribune May 15, 2023 Full Review Eve's Bayou (1997) 84% 3.5/4 “It takes place in the bayou country of Louisiana, and it is testimony to the power of this strange tale that it could transpire almost anywhere families are struggling to survive and people exhibit human flaws.” – Chicago Tribune Jan 9, 2023 Full Review Down in the Delta (1998) 76% 2.5/4 “The material is sturdy but so familiar that it cries out for a director with cinematic fervor to bring much-needed juice to the project. [Maya Angelou] does her soothing best, but the result looks and feels like an ambitious movie-of-the-week.” – Chicago Tribune Jan 5, 2023 Full Review Go Fish (1994) 76% 3/4 “What is remarkable about Rose Troche's direction is how smoothly she moves from scene to scene, both technically and emotionally.” – Chicago Tribune Aug 25, 2021 Full Review Clueless (1995) 81% 3/4 “Thanks to Heckerling's spirited direction and cutting-edge script, it is, "like... majorly and furiously golden."” – Chicago Tribune Mar 15, 2021 Full Review The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) 35% 2.5/4 “The filmmakers have created a pretty boring movie.” – Chicago Tribune Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Family Fundamentals (2002) 78% 3/4 “In the end, Dong shows how each of the spurned children must learn to move on without parental compassion or approval. But he leaves the door open, suggesting perhaps someday, the parents will embrace their loved ones yet again.” – Chicago Tribune Jun 9, 2020 Full Review Forbidden City, USA (1989) 100% 3/4 “An illuminating look at the once-famous San Francisco nightclub.” – Chicago Tribune Jun 9, 2020 Full Review Chutney Popcorn (1999) 87% 2.5/4 “Its strengths are many, but by the end, it's clear that this debut feature has missed one too many opportunities that would have made it a sharper social satire.” – Chicago Tribune May 29, 2020 Full Review Barney's Great Adventure (1998) 33% 2.5/4 “"Barney's Great Adventure" may not be remembered as one of the true children's classics, but when it makes its appearance on video, it should hold your child's interest long enough to allow you an extra cup of coffee in the morning.” – Chicago Tribune Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Prefontaine (1997) 56% 2.5/4 “As Prefontaine, unknown actor Jared Leto does the best he can with a part that is sorely underwritten.” – Chicago Tribune Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Street Fighter (1994) 11% 2.5/4 “This is [Steven E. de Souza's] directorial debut, and while it shows promise, it is uneven. The film is way too choppy, and as a result we never get a chance to know the characters (except Bison).” – Chicago Tribune Apr 25, 2019 Full Review Billy Madison (1995) 41% 0.5/4 “Billy Madison is a textbook example of a half-decent idea that never got developed beyond the "lying around drinking beer and making jokes with your buddy" stage.” – Chicago Tribune Mar 31, 2019 Full Review I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) 48% 2/4 “Wastes more opportunities than it does teenagers.” – Chicago Tribune Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Ghetto (2002) 81% 3/4 “A salute to those who were blessed not only with savvy and courage, but something between an uncanny sense of foresight and an unforeseen stroke of good fortune.” – Chicago Tribune Jan 29, 2019 Full Review Event Horizon (1997) 35% 2/4 “The sets are indeed terrific and the special effects quite remarkable, as the chill of the uncertain future is mixed with a steamy gothic past. But, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, never have so many done so much to such little purpose.” – Chicago Tribune Dec 15, 2018 Full Review Cats Don't Dance (1997) 71% “Cats Don't Dance has some of the sharp irreverence of the brilliant Who Framed Roger Rabbit. There are plenty of clever asides and witty one-liners, not to mention a few terrific supporting characters.” – Chicago Tribune Aug 15, 2018 Full Review Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) 32% 2/4 “The Rangers themselves are so painfully bland.” – Chicago Tribune Mar 22, 2017 Full Review 100 Proof (1997) 60% 3/4 “It's quite mesmerizing to watch these two lost souls trade in their last gasp at salvation for a bottle of cheap hooch and a noseful of cocaine.” – Chicago Tribune Feb 22, 2016 Full Review Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) 0% 0/4 “Some movies are so bad they warrant special attention. "Car 54, Where Are You" is one of them.” – Chicago Tribune Oct 13, 2015 Full Review Good Burger (1997) 33% 1/4 “There are some cute visuals now and then, but overall Good Burger may raise your blood pressure and, if you suffer through the entire 94 minutes, perhaps even lower your IQ.” – Chicago Tribune Sep 8, 2015 Full Review
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