Payback (1999)
Brian Helgeland’s 1999 Mel Gibson crime thriller. Two versions: studio theatrical and 2006 director’s cut. Westlake Parker adaptation under Porter name.
James Coburn
This page collects the films featuring James Coburn reviewed at Master of Worlds: “Midway (1976) and Midway (2019)”, “Monsters, Inc. (2001)”, and “Payback (1999)”. Each review examines the performance and the role it plays in the film’s larger design, approaching the work as storytelling first. The collection grows as further titles are added.
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Monsters, Inc. is one of the strongest single animated features ever made. Seen it four times. The 10+ rating is honest evaluation. Pete Docter directing his feature debut. John Goodman as James P. “Sulley” Sullivan. Billy Crystal as Mike Wazowski. Steve Buscemi as Randall Boggs. James Coburn as…
Midway (1976) and Midway (2019) — Review
Two substantial adaptations of the Battle of Midway. 1976 ensemble approach with Charlton Heston and Toshiro Mifune. 2019 contemporary CGI with Ed Skrein. 8/10.