Robin-Tunney Movie Reviews

I cannot say how pleased I am that I succumbed to temptation, and ordered this tape. It is wonderful--will be one of my favorite Westerns.

I saw this film with my sweet grandmotherly mom, who is a big Zane Grey fan. She loved the film too, but she said she would have liked to seen two younger stars, instead of Ed Harris and Amy Madigan (real-life husband and wife). I quickly disabused her of her absurd notion that these two fine actors were miscast. They are wonderful, and give real and exceptional performances. Their maturity is an asset to the film. (I confess, I envy Madigan's ability to look so lovely and natural without any noticable makeup!) And Harris is an Oscar-nominated actor, to boot! They are both very capable actors, attractive and well-suited for this film.

The story is unusual in my opinion. A female (Madigan) is the central character, and she is a strong, independent person. I found her to be a refreshing change from the typical "macho" male-centered Western we are often used to seeing. She is a member of a close-knit religious sect (in the book they are Mormon, but the film does not specify). She is being pressured by some in her community to marry a particular man, who makes it obvious that he just wants her land and cattle. This fellow does many devious and underhanded things in his attempts to coerce her to marry him. A total creep.

In comes Harris's character, Lassiter, with his own agenda of revenge. He's a mysterious and seemingly formidable character, with a reputation as a dangerous gunman. He hangs around to help her out and to protect her from those who wish to control and dominate her. Lassiter also wants to glean some answers from her--things only she knows. And, of course, along the way, he develops feelings for her.

Henry Thomas (little Elliot of "E.T.", all grown up now) does a wonderful job as a youthful friend of Madigan, and his romance with a mysterious girl is very sweet as well.

Another thing I kept on appreciating throughout this movie is the outstanding scenery. True, if the story had been stale or acting been bad, the scenery wouldn't have made up for it, but as it was, it was a sublime icing on the cake. Beautiful photography, all through the film.

This movie was gripping, had some pretty exciting plot twists along the way, and kept us hanging until the end.

Highly recommended--a good western drama and romance. I look forward to seeing it again!

Wow! This is a great movie, and full of suspense and action! Wonderful acting and beautiful scenery! Should be released on DVD in widescreen 2:35/1 with 5.1 Dolby Digital sound, at least! This is one I will buy, as soon as it is released!

MR. HAID HAS GIVEN US A VIDEO THAT REALLY IS BASED ON THE ZANE GRAY BOOK, NOT JUST THE TITLE. IT IS SUPERBLY ACTED BY ED HARRIS AND HIS REAL LIFE WIFE, AMY MADIGAN. THE LOCATIONS AND SETS ARE GREAT! MUCH OF THE DIALOG IS TAKEN WORD FOR WORD FROM THE BOOK. THIS VIDEO IS A MUST FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS WESTERNS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES.

After watching "Caveman" ASIN: 6302658489, to see what life was really like way back then, it is time to speculate on what-if a cave dweller was thawed out in our time. We can not just chose anyone to portray a cave man in today's environment. So we pick an expert that already thinks this way, Brendan Fraser. To balance this we must also find someone to portray the serious scholar that observes and guides him through the intricacies of today's environment from driving to the Seven-Eleven; that person can only be Pauly Shore. Every serious scholar must have a protagonist to anchor the story, hence Sean Astin later to play "Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron" (1995) ASIN: 6303801919

Will the displaced caveman adapt? Will he survive? Is the cheese old and moldy? And more to the point will you survive with out laughing to death?

it is an fantastic concept for a movie plot. just how much trouble can a frozen man from the past get in? this man is even less refined than tarzan but has a better sense of humour. if your feeling down and want a pick me up this is a must see.

This is the best movie. I'm a little partial to Pauly being from his home town, but this movie would be a favorite of mine even I wasn't. You will ROLL on the floor, whether you love him or hate him, he and Brendan Fraser and Sean Austin make a great team!

This film got terrible reviews...plain and simple. Why? Because it wasn't aimed at film critics ...at all. The film is an experiment in teen flicks along the lines of "The Breakfast Club" it chronicles the lives of a bunch of angsty, depressed, manic teens over the course of a single day, finding odd little ways to tell each of their stories. It definitely accomplishes this goal, using "Rex Manning Day" as the vehicle for delivering half a dozen life stories without telling a boring narrative. Granted, it's doesn't have the most original plot, or Oscar caliber acting, but it the film does what it sets out to do, and for this reason, earned its cult following. Watch this film and you will find yourself quoting lines and recalling scenes. If you're looking for a fun romp with a story that will neither bore you, nor tax your mental reserves, this is a great flick--lots of fun, quotable dialogue, and of course, great music. Both Cochrane and Embry give memorable performances as the night manager, turned well meaning felon turned philosopher and the happy go lucky stoner respectively. The story line is a tad incongruous and disjointed and some of the characters are stereotypical in their attempts to shatter the stereotypes, but if you go in to this movie with the expectations that it's just going to be a fun flick, you'll be satisfied.

I have been reading the other reviews here for "Empire Records", and noticed that most of you are probably under the age of 18. WEll, I am well over that age, and I still loved this movie!!! I have seen it several times now, and it is just one of the movies that have that unique quality - to be viewed many times - The story centers around a record store, Empire Records, which is about to be turned into a "Music Town", and the fact that one of the employee's, Dazed and Confused's pothead, Rory Cochrane, loses all the store's money in Atlantic city. When all the teen employees find out they go out of their way to save the little store. It's a day-in-the-life kind of film. It stars Anthony LaPaglia as the manager, Robin Tuney, Liv Tyler, Renee Zellwigger, Debi Mazar, Maxwell Caulfield, Brendan Sexton, and Ethan Embry. I thought that everyone was great in the film. And the soundtrack really rocks!! It is without a doubt, one of the best soundtracks ever, it is a big part of what makes the film so great. It's really just a fun, teenage romp of a film. For those teens at heart(like myself), it can be just as good as it was for the teens out there that have all given this movie rave reviews. ... (you won't be disappointed!!)

OH god, words cant even begin to describe the greatness of this movie!!!! I have seen it over 100 times!

This movie made me lose faith in humanity. Truly a waste of time for both creator and audience. I found it profoundly distrubing the film was brought from conception in the first place. It's so bad on so many levels...I have trouble just finding words to describe it after much reflection. Please....just avoid it all together.

The story goes as such: A group of well cast teenagers find out that their beloved record store (in which they are all employed) will be going out of business. Over the course of the worst day imaginable, they all try different ways to raise money to save "The Empire" from going under - and are pretty unsuccessful - until the end, that is!

This is a great teen movie! Full of great music (with a killer soundtrack), hilarious characters (my favorite is Lucas), really funny scenes and an actual believable plot. Every main character in the story has a story of their own, so it's not just a one dementional look at a bunch of kids dancing around a record story.

Corey (Liv Tyler) is a beautiful, hardworking, college-bound, daddy's girl, do-gooder, perfectionist ... who just so happens to be a speed freak. AJ (Johnny Whitworth)plays the nice boy who finishes last that is in love with her. Jeanna (Renee Zellwegger) is Corey's friend - actually she's EVERYONE'S friend according to her reputation - she's even friends with Rex Manning - the washed up child celebrity of the 70's -think a modern day Leaf Garrett- who's trying to hold on to his career by making an appearance at the record store. Deb plays the mysteriously suicidal grunge girl with a shaved head and bandages on her wrists. Mark is the weird but lovable guy in a band without a clue. Lucas is an eccentric and hilarious weirdo who takes 9,000 from the stores safe to Atlantic City and gambles it away in an attempt to change the fate of the store. "Warren" is a smart mouthed punk who Lucas catches shop lifting an eclectic variety of cd's and spends most of the movie sitting on the couch with Lucas until the cops pick him up. And finally there's Joe. Poor Joe. He's a 30something, stressed out, divorced drummer and manager of Empire Records who, thanks to the characters listed above, is having a nervous breakdown.

This is a great movie. Everyone I know loves it. Highly recommended!

Empire Records is managed by a man named Joe ( Without a Trace's Anthony LaPaglia ). The store is in danger of being shut down unless he can come up with the money to buy it himself. One of the employees named Lucas ( Rory Cochrane)decides to take the night deposit off to Las Vegas in an attempt to help Joe out. Unfortunately, he loses all the money, and the owner of the store is coming by later the next day to pick up the deposit. The next day proves to be an interesting one as Joe struggles to get the $7,000 bucks back, and we are introduced to all of the different employees. Corey (Liv Tyler)is in love with rock star Rex Manning (Maxwell Caulfield). He is coming to Empire for a signing. She wants to lose her virginity to him. This is upsetting to A.J. (Johnny Whitworth) because he is in love with Corey and must think of a way to convince her that he is the right one. Warren ( Brendan Sexton)is a kid who gets caught shoplifitng, and tries to hit Joe up for a job. The rest of the colorful crew includes an antisocial girl with suicidal tendencies named Debra ( Robin Tunney), a pot head named Mark (Ethan Embry), and a nymphomaniac named Gina ( Renee Zelwigger). But despite their differences, they are forced to come together when they learn that their beloved record store might be shut down for good.

"Empire Records" is without a doubt one of the best movies that I have ever seen. The script is outstanding, and provides for oustanding dialogue and a well rounded story. Anthony LaPaglia, Maxwell Caulfield, Rory Cochrane, Johnny Whitworth, Robin Tunney, Renée Zellweger, Liv Tyler, and Brendan Sexton are all phenomenal. It is impossible to choose a favorite because they all are equally good and bring something to the story. One of the things that I love most about this film, is the fact that it is not ruined by a bad ending. The ending of the film is actually great and it wraps up the film quite effectively. The soundtrack to this film is great. It includes music from the Gin Blossoms, The Cranberries, Better than Ezra, and a lot more.

All I can say is that you should buy this film. The story is outstanding, all of the actors are outstanding, the ending is great, and the music is wonderful. Every aspect of this film comes together to achieve one thing : perfection. This DVD is definately the way to go, because it was released with an extra 16 minutes of unseen footage, as well as 4 additional scenes, and three music videos.

Remember the boy who once tried to free an alien from the US Government back in the early 1980's? The tender and sweet alien that made believers out of so many people and influenced everything from "ALF" to my own fasination with aliens. Grossing to be one of the all time money makers, "ET" paved the way for the young Drew Barrymore but what ever happened to Henry Thomas?

Henry Thomas seems more at ease choosing roles that are less commercial from the over budgeted "ET". 1997's indie film "Niagara, Niagara" proved more about his ability to perform then anything he has done. He plays Seth, a local shoplifter who dreams of a better life and accidentally runs into his significant other while in the process. Robin Tunney's perfomance as Marcy is unbelievably clever and very well acted. I probably would have gave her a shot at "The Exorcist" with a performance of such potency. Offbeat but intensely realistic, "Niagara, Niagara" showcases love and relationships at its most eccentric. Characters locked by fate with a ghostly foreshadowing of life with pain and heartbreak.

When I first saw this movie it gave me chills because I started having memories of how I was treated in High School by the teachers, not my the other students, when they found out I have Tourette Syndrome. I have even had problems with some of my college teachers due to my TS.

Robin Tunney's portrayal of a person with Tourette Syndrome was truly magnificent. The end mad me angry but it was an accurate portrayal of how someone with TS could be misconstrued being violent. This movie really shed some light on the misconceptions people have about Tourette Syndrome. I'm just glad Niagara, Niagara wasn't outrageous like some of the movies made in Hollywood that poke fun at Tourette Syndrome. All in all I thought Niagara, Niagara was an accurate protrayal of the behaviors that a person with severe Tourette Syndrome has. I do have to admit I thought the plot was kind of cheesy. But I still recccommend this film.

When I search the video stores, trailers and magazines for critiques on a special film that is not well known and perhaps overlooked, Niagra Niagra is exactly what I am hoping to find. The only other movies I've seen Robin Tunney in were The Craft & Empire Records and never took notice of her performance as anything special, rather quite average. Tunney blew me away with her performance in this movie. She is deserving of much more recognition than she received. Niagra, Niagra touched me in such a way that I continue to go around telling friends/family, "Have you seen this movie called Niagra Niagra?" I usually follow up with a visit to my local video store and an invite to watch a movie that touches myriad range of emotions such as laughter, shock, empathy, anger and inspiration. Niagra Niagra becomes your own personal, discovered treasure....

Too many nay-sayers for this movie. I'm sorry, but if you want a movie about witchery, a fictional film is not the way to go. Rent a documentary and gawk your eyes out; this movie is for entertainment purposes only. The effects could have been better, of course, and the ending was absolutely sub-par. But the movie was excellent, as a whole.

Nancy (Fairuza Balk) and two of her friends are outcasts at school - they are tagged as 'promiscuous' and, secretly, are witches. Sarah (Robin Tunney) is a newcomer to town, and joins this circle of witchcraft to feel accepted; along the way she discovers her inherent powers of witchcraft. Nancy gets herself in too deep, and so on, and so on.

Fairuza Balk made this movie great. I have to say, she makes an excellent psycho. Neve Campbell I hold biases for; she's one of my favorites, and this supportive role was another solid performance from her. The role of Robin Tunney could have been filled better, but Robin was by no means bad. The plotline is immersive, and I have to say that no matter how many times I see this movie it intrigues me. I really enjoyed this one.

My, people are upset at this one, aren't they? Okay, it may misrepresent the Craft, but the Titanic was rather misleading, as was many other films we could all mention.

I'm going to take the film at face value. It's a movie for young adults, let's be honest. I watched the film, and was intrigued by the special effects. The character which (of course) makes the film, is Nancy. There is nothing like seeing a good old psychotic episode, which she provides on regular occasions. Top marks to the actress.

I think that yes, this is a Hollywood film, but what do you expect? It's clever enough to make you believe in it, and if it's wrong, then won't that prevent anyone trying to copy it? Mainly 'cos it won't work...one hopes.

My only critique of the film was the finale...shorter than I had expected after that build up.

Anyway, watch the film and enjoy, don't take it for real, and have a good laugh at Nancy. Just don't try it at home, kids.

It is an accurate statement that the followers of witchcraft do not usually proselytize, which means you aren't going to find us standing on your local street corner. Nor do you have to worry about jumping out of the shower to answer the door. But just because they aren't the foreible type doesn't mean that they don't exist. Trying to find them, though, can sometimes be tricky. Which is part of the fun. Witchcraft is definitely an enjoyable practice. There is no fear, no hatred, no cowering at Divinity. Each of us has the right to enjoy all that the Universe has to provide.
My point is that these people in the movie can take the real world and superimpose upon it the world of illusion, in order to either fix or prevent many of life's difficulties-or even better, create happiness and well being for themselves and others. Witchcraft is a natural and practical aspect of being. If followed properly, it doesn't hurt anybody, and can help many. It meshes easily with the cycles of the Universe. On the
otherhand, if not followed properly, then you will be punishsed at the end just like the character, "Nancy".
An unelighted individual will tell you that the bulk of witches in our society are people who seek solace in a specialized group which relates better to fantasy than to reality...societies reality. There are three words in our language that come to mind that mean something different to everyone. They are "LOVE", "Happiness", and "Divinity". There are many more. But, what is right for you may not be right for someone else. Therefore, it is necessary that your "truth" conform to anyone else's. Conversely, one cannot be expect the world to conform to your truths, either.
It is my personal opinion that most people are attracted to the Craft not by its religious content, but by its scientific and technological allure. Examples of the science in the Craft are telepathy, spell casting, divination, astral travel, dowsing, etc. The outside world is more likely to hear and become interested in a new technological of the Craft because it appears to be less threatening in nature than a new religious structure that is different from their owm.

Well. what can i say? Besides, the movie was okay but there could have been a little bit more action in terms of witchcraft.Basically, the choice is yours because not everybody thinks the same way. Everybody has there own oppoion about good
witchcraft movies.

Too many nay-sayers for this movie. I'm sorry, but if you want a movie about witchery, a fictional film is not the way to go. Rent a documentary and gawk your eyes out; this movie is for entertainment purposes only. The effects could have been better, of course, and the ending was absolutely sub-par. But the movie was excellent, as a whole.

Nancy (Fairuza Balk) and two of her friends are outcasts at school - they are tagged as 'promiscuous' and, secretly, are witches. Sarah (Robin Tunney) is a newcomer to town, and joins this circle of witchcraft to feel accepted; along the way she discovers her inherent powers of witchcraft. Nancy gets herself in too deep, and so on, and so on.

Fairuza Balk made this movie great. I have to say, she makes an excellent psycho. Neve Campbell I hold biases for; she's one of my favorites, and this supportive role was another solid performance from her. The role of Robin Tunney could have been filled better, but Robin was by no means bad. The plotline is immersive, and I have to say that no matter how many times I see this movie it intrigues me. I really enjoyed this one.

My, people are upset at this one, aren't they? Okay, it may misrepresent the Craft, but the Titanic was rather misleading, as was many other films we could all mention.

I'm going to take the film at face value. It's a movie for young adults, let's be honest. I watched the film, and was intrigued by the special effects. The character which (of course) makes the film, is Nancy. There is nothing like seeing a good old psychotic episode, which she provides on regular occasions. Top marks to the actress.

I think that yes, this is a Hollywood film, but what do you expect? It's clever enough to make you believe in it, and if it's wrong, then won't that prevent anyone trying to copy it? Mainly 'cos it won't work...one hopes.

My only critique of the film was the finale...shorter than I had expected after that build up.

Anyway, watch the film and enjoy, don't take it for real, and have a good laugh at Nancy. Just don't try it at home, kids.

It is an accurate statement that the followers of witchcraft do not usually proselytize, which means you aren't going to find us standing on your local street corner. Nor do you have to worry about jumping out of the shower to answer the door. But just because they aren't the foreible type doesn't mean that they don't exist. Trying to find them, though, can sometimes be tricky. Which is part of the fun. Witchcraft is definitely an enjoyable practice. There is no fear, no hatred, no cowering at Divinity. Each of us has the right to enjoy all that the Universe has to provide.
My point is that these people in the movie can take the real world and superimpose upon it the world of illusion, in order to either fix or prevent many of life's difficulties-or even better, create happiness and well being for themselves and others. Witchcraft is a natural and practical aspect of being. If followed properly, it doesn't hurt anybody, and can help many. It meshes easily with the cycles of the Universe. On the
otherhand, if not followed properly, then you will be punishsed at the end just like the character, "Nancy".
An unelighted individual will tell you that the bulk of witches in our society are people who seek solace in a specialized group which relates better to fantasy than to reality...societies reality. There are three words in our language that come to mind that mean something different to everyone. They are "LOVE", "Happiness", and "Divinity". There are many more. But, what is right for you may not be right for someone else. Therefore, it is necessary that your "truth" conform to anyone else's. Conversely, one cannot be expect the world to conform to your truths, either.
It is my personal opinion that most people are attracted to the Craft not by its religious content, but by its scientific and technological allure. Examples of the science in the Craft are telepathy, spell casting, divination, astral travel, dowsing, etc. The outside world is more likely to hear and become interested in a new technological of the Craft because it appears to be less threatening in nature than a new religious structure that is different from their owm.

Well. what can i say? Besides, the movie was okay but there could have been a little bit more action in terms of witchcraft.Basically, the choice is yours because not everybody thinks the same way. Everybody has there own oppoion about good
witchcraft movies.

Too many nay-sayers for this movie. I'm sorry, but if you want a movie about witchery, a fictional film is not the way to go. Rent a documentary and gawk your eyes out; this movie is for entertainment purposes only. The effects could have been better, of course, and the ending was absolutely sub-par. But the movie was excellent, as a whole.

Nancy (Fairuza Balk) and two of her friends are outcasts at school - they are tagged as 'promiscuous' and, secretly, are witches. Sarah (Robin Tunney) is a newcomer to town, and joins this circle of witchcraft to feel accepted; along the way she discovers her inherent powers of witchcraft. Nancy gets herself in too deep, and so on, and so on.

Fairuza Balk made this movie great. I have to say, she makes an excellent psycho. Neve Campbell I hold biases for; she's one of my favorites, and this supportive role was another solid performance from her. The role of Robin Tunney could have been filled better, but Robin was by no means bad. The plotline is immersive, and I have to say that no matter how many times I see this movie it intrigues me. I really enjoyed this one.

My, people are upset at this one, aren't they? Okay, it may misrepresent the Craft, but the Titanic was rather misleading, as was many other films we could all mention.

I'm going to take the film at face value. It's a movie for young adults, let's be honest. I watched the film, and was intrigued by the special effects. The character which (of course) makes the film, is Nancy. There is nothing like seeing a good old psychotic episode, which she provides on regular occasions. Top marks to the actress.

I think that yes, this is a Hollywood film, but what do you expect? It's clever enough to make you believe in it, and if it's wrong, then won't that prevent anyone trying to copy it? Mainly 'cos it won't work...one hopes.

My only critique of the film was the finale...shorter than I had expected after that build up.

Anyway, watch the film and enjoy, don't take it for real, and have a good laugh at Nancy. Just don't try it at home, kids.

It is an accurate statement that the followers of witchcraft do not usually proselytize, which means you aren't going to find us standing on your local street corner. Nor do you have to worry about jumping out of the shower to answer the door. But just because they aren't the foreible type doesn't mean that they don't exist. Trying to find them, though, can sometimes be tricky. Which is part of the fun. Witchcraft is definitely an enjoyable practice. There is no fear, no hatred, no cowering at Divinity. Each of us has the right to enjoy all that the Universe has to provide.
My point is that these people in the movie can take the real world and superimpose upon it the world of illusion, in order to either fix or prevent many of life's difficulties-or even better, create happiness and well being for themselves and others. Witchcraft is a natural and practical aspect of being. If followed properly, it doesn't hurt anybody, and can help many. It meshes easily with the cycles of the Universe. On the
otherhand, if not followed properly, then you will be punishsed at the end just like the character, "Nancy".
An unelighted individual will tell you that the bulk of witches in our society are people who seek solace in a specialized group which relates better to fantasy than to reality...societies reality. There are three words in our language that come to mind that mean something different to everyone. They are "LOVE", "Happiness", and "Divinity". There are many more. But, what is right for you may not be right for someone else. Therefore, it is necessary that your "truth" conform to anyone else's. Conversely, one cannot be expect the world to conform to your truths, either.
It is my personal opinion that most people are attracted to the Craft not by its religious content, but by its scientific and technological allure. Examples of the science in the Craft are telepathy, spell casting, divination, astral travel, dowsing, etc. The outside world is more likely to hear and become interested in a new technological of the Craft because it appears to be less threatening in nature than a new religious structure that is different from their owm.

Well. what can i say? Besides, the movie was okay but there could have been a little bit more action in terms of witchcraft.Basically, the choice is yours because not everybody thinks the same way. Everybody has there own oppoion about good
witchcraft movies.

While this film sports an impressively interesting premise (a woman is tragically forced into a fatal accident, charged with manslaughter and forced to live with an electronic bracelet (house arrest) in a cheap loft in a dangerous neighborhood while she awaits her trial), very good acting, a decent script, compelling set design, camera work and lighting, and a nostalgic sound track, Cherish doesn't entirely succeed.

Tim Blake Nelson (O' Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Good Girl) is superb as the leading man who reluctantly falls in love with Robin Tunney's unfortunate victim, Zoe Adler. Tunney, herself, leaves little to be desired as she spends much of the feature isolated on camera. It's always an accomplishment when you spend large chunks of a picture alone and still suceed. Unfortunately, the plot details are too often unfulfilled and characters are underdeveloped. One wonders how Zoe goes from blabbering, blubbering nerd with terrible fashion and hair (who somehow still manages, at 29, to get an impressive list of first dates) to a self-assured, Run Lola Run-like independent woman without a single interlude of self-pity. Even Zoe's angry scenes--when she finally lashes out about the extreme injustice being inflicted on her--come too late and seem forced. One also wonders what it is about Zoe that causes her mysterious stalker to choose her as the subject of his fascination; her love for classic pop songs (including Tainted Love and the 60's version of Cherish) simply isn't enough. The presence of a gay, Jewish drawf bound to a wheelchair (while a frequent source of comic relief) is also jarring. Only one, relatively minor scene, discusses these identifying characteristics and, I might add, does so very quickly. It feels almost as though this character is supposed to be more significant than he actually is. In addition, there is a running string (literally) of logical inconsistencies that one cannot reconcile. Zoe has 57 feet worth of wandering room. This means she can't go down the stairs outside of her loft, but it doesn't stop her from climbing a ventilation shaft, nearly to the roof of her building. Lastly, the film evidentally spans two years, but one would be hard pressed to know it.

Still--despite all of these flaws--the film is quite entertaining. There are some chilling, unconvential romantic moments between Nelson and Tunney that leave the viewer excited and laughing. In fact, Nelson's Bill Daly is the only character whose actions are never doubtful, in large part because of these scenes. There are also some biting lines of dialogue ("I wouldn't date so many men if even one would call me back") and a lot of fun moments as Zoe attempts to escape and then circumvent her imprisonment. There is also a wonderfully suspenseful scene as Zoe--through Daly's help--seeks out the true criminal.

In other words, none of the aforementioned faults are deal breakers. The viewer still watches the bulk of this film feeling fulfilled, feeling satisfied. And then comes the final sequence of the flick. While the end isn't necessarily a deal breaker either, it does come very very close, as it is unexplained and largely illogical.

In the end, Cherish has several memorable moments and is certainly worth viewing, but it is not without faults.

"Cherish" is the kind of movie that needs no introduction. At first glance, I was led to believe that this independent film was doomed to fail. When I looked again, I saw Robin Tunney playing another offbeat character to perfection. Her billiance has stretched from 1997's noteworthy indie classic "Niagara, Niagara" and places her on the catapult of underrated actresses that deserve more then thier fair share. Tunney plays computer animator Zoe Adler who one day finds herself under house arrest over a crime she didn't commit. Tunney is helped by Tim Blake Nelson of "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" fame. Thier performances are effulgent together with strength that gets provoking from each scene. "Cherish" does have its flaws and never seems to distinguish facts that seem implausible. This film seems more apparent leaving you to guess what is not being said then to write it into your head. It's often charming, sometimes distubing but it always gives us the reflection of loneliness that is self taught through experiences of revelation.

CHERISH is a twisted love story between a woman under house arrest, Zoë (Robin Tunney), and Bill (Tim Blake Nelson), the man who attaches her ankle-bracelet monitor. It is also a thriller -- Zoë has not committed the crime she's under arrest for and she is anxious to find the guilty party, who also happens to be her stalker. This film is a little confusing, not entirely successful, but has some noteworthy elements.

It's another great performance from Nelson, a top-notch character actor. Bill, all business in his short-sleeved dress shirts and striped ties, hardly knows what to make of Zoë, as she skates around her kitchen/roller rink, blasting tunes from the local 80's station (great soundtrack). Zoë is difficult and flirtatious, which is equally confounding and alluring for Bill. In one of my favorite Bill moments, he methodically ages a brand-new boom box for Zoë, which he 'nonchalantly' presents claiming it was an old one he had around the house.

Robin Tunney can't quite make up her mind as to Zoë's character, but it's an admirable attempt. The story first presents Zoë as the frizzy-haired neurotic outcast of her office, excluded from a coworker's hot party, falling into bed with various men who never call, with no real sense of herself. Following the trauma of her arrest she retreats into a comfortably delusional mode: dressing up in various costumes and singing into her hairdryer in the mirror. Eventually fed up with the legal process she is inspired to take a more proactive approach to her time, trying to work around the confines of her geographical limitations, first to have more physical freedom and in the process, to find her stalker.

The supporting cast is a hoot, including indie-rock goddess Liz Phair and not one, but two, Beverly Hills 90210 cast members. Jason Priestly is hilarious as the floppy-haired BMOC/object of affection of Zoë's office, particularly as presented in misty fantasy sequences.

Hardly a life-transforming experience, but worth a rental.

While this film sports an impressively interesting premise (a woman is tragically forced into a fatal accident, charged with manslaughter and forced to live with an electronic bracelet (house arrest) in a cheap loft in a dangerous neighborhood while she awaits her trial), very good acting, a decent script, compelling set design, camera work and lighting, and a nostalgic sound track, Cherish doesn't entirely succeed.

Tim Blake Nelson (O' Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Good Girl) is superb as the leading man who reluctantly falls in love with Robin Tunney's unfortunate victim, Zoe Adler. Tunney, herself, leaves little to be desired as she spends much of the feature isolated on camera. It's always an accomplishment when you spend large chunks of a picture alone and still suceed. Unfortunately, the plot details are too often unfulfilled and characters are underdeveloped. One wonders how Zoe goes from blabbering, blubbering nerd with terrible fashion and hair (who somehow still manages, at 29, to get an impressive list of first dates) to a self-assured, Run Lola Run-like independent woman without a single interlude of self-pity. Even Zoe's angry scenes--when she finally lashes out about the extreme injustice being inflicted on her--come too late and seem forced. One also wonders what it is about Zoe that causes her mysterious stalker to choose her as the subject of his fascination; her love for classic pop songs (including Tainted Love and the 60's version of Cherish) simply isn't enough. The presence of a gay, Jewish drawf bound to a wheelchair (while a frequent source of comic relief) is also jarring. Only one, relatively minor scene, discusses these identifying characteristics and, I might add, does so very quickly. It feels almost as though this character is supposed to be more significant than he actually is. In addition, there is a running string (literally) of logical inconsistencies that one cannot reconcile. Zoe has 57 feet worth of wandering room. This means she can't go down the stairs outside of her loft, but it doesn't stop her from climbing a ventilation shaft, nearly to the roof of her building. Lastly, the film evidentally spans two years, but one would be hard pressed to know it.

Still--despite all of these flaws--the film is quite entertaining. There are some chilling, unconvential romantic moments between Nelson and Tunney that leave the viewer excited and laughing. In fact, Nelson's Bill Daly is the only character whose actions are never doubtful, in large part because of these scenes. There are also some biting lines of dialogue ("I wouldn't date so many men if even one would call me back") and a lot of fun moments as Zoe attempts to escape and then circumvent her imprisonment. There is also a wonderfully suspenseful scene as Zoe--through Daly's help--seeks out the true criminal.

In other words, none of the aforementioned faults are deal breakers. The viewer still watches the bulk of this film feeling fulfilled, feeling satisfied. And then comes the final sequence of the flick. While the end isn't necessarily a deal breaker either, it does come very very close, as it is unexplained and largely illogical.

In the end, Cherish has several memorable moments and is certainly worth viewing, but it is not without faults.

"Cherish" is the kind of movie that needs no introduction. At first glance, I was led to believe that this independent film was doomed to fail. When I looked again, I saw Robin Tunney playing another offbeat character to perfection. Her billiance has stretched from 1997's noteworthy indie classic "Niagara, Niagara" and places her on the catapult of underrated actresses that deserve more then thier fair share. Tunney plays computer animator Zoe Adler who one day finds herself under house arrest over a crime she didn't commit. Tunney is helped by Tim Blake Nelson of "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" fame. Thier performances are effulgent together with strength that gets provoking from each scene. "Cherish" does have its flaws and never seems to distinguish facts that seem implausible. This film seems more apparent leaving you to guess what is not being said then to write it into your head. It's often charming, sometimes distubing but it always gives us the reflection of loneliness that is self taught through experiences of revelation.

CHERISH is a twisted love story between a woman under house arrest, Zoë (Robin Tunney), and Bill (Tim Blake Nelson), the man who attaches her ankle-bracelet monitor. It is also a thriller -- Zoë has not committed the crime she's under arrest for and she is anxious to find the guilty party, who also happens to be her stalker. This film is a little confusing, not entirely successful, but has some noteworthy elements.

It's another great performance from Nelson, a top-notch character actor. Bill, all business in his short-sleeved dress shirts and striped ties, hardly knows what to make of Zoë, as she skates around her kitchen/roller rink, blasting tunes from the local 80's station (great soundtrack). Zoë is difficult and flirtatious, which is equally confounding and alluring for Bill. In one of my favorite Bill moments, he methodically ages a brand-new boom box for Zoë, which he 'nonchalantly' presents claiming it was an old one he had around the house.

Robin Tunney can't quite make up her mind as to Zoë's character, but it's an admirable attempt. The story first presents Zoë as the frizzy-haired neurotic outcast of her office, excluded from a coworker's hot party, falling into bed with various men who never call, with no real sense of herself. Following the trauma of her arrest she retreats into a comfortably delusional mode: dressing up in various costumes and singing into her hairdryer in the mirror. Eventually fed up with the legal process she is inspired to take a more proactive approach to her time, trying to work around the confines of her geographical limitations, first to have more physical freedom and in the process, to find her stalker.

The supporting cast is a hoot, including indie-rock goddess Liz Phair and not one, but two, Beverly Hills 90210 cast members. Jason Priestly is hilarious as the floppy-haired BMOC/object of affection of Zoë's office, particularly as presented in misty fantasy sequences.

Hardly a life-transforming experience, but worth a rental.