Lloyd Jones' great expectations Oct 25, 2007
Will Self and David Thewlis interviewed by bookseller Ben McNally. 8 p.m., Lakeside Terrace. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Winning the thing is slightly daunting' Oct 23, 2007
Readings: Isabel Allende, Will Ferguson, Elizabeth Hay, Richard B. Wright and poet Ken Babstock are scheduled for the Premiere Dance Theatre (8 p.m.), while novelists Gil Adamson, Jakob Arjouni, David Thewlis and Michael Winter, as well as poet Jay MillAr, are to appear at the Brigantine Room (8 p.m.). New Feature: Recommend this article to other Globe readers. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The week's best films Oct 20, 2007
Malcolm McDowell is a crime boss looking back on his rise through the bloody ranks: his younger self is played by Paul Bettany with a frightening intensity, while David Thewlis is his boss, the Butcher of Mayfair. The result is a brutally convincing and compelling picture of London's 1960s gangsterland. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Fall of the gunslinger Aug 25, 2007
Stars: David Thewlis (Lupin in the "Harry Potter" movies), Irene Jacobs, Michael Imperioli. "Milarepa". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
San Seb picks 'Haditha,' 'Prayers' Aug 25, 2007
OPENING NIGHT FILM (IN COMPETITION) "Eastern Promises," U.S., David CronenbergCast: Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel "Battle for Haditha," U.K., Nick BroomfieldCast: Falah Abraheem Flayeh, Yasmine Hanani, Duraid A. Ghaieb, Elliot Ruiz "Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame," Iran-France, Hana MakhmalbafCast: Nikbakht Noruz, Abdolali Hoseinali, Abbas Alijome "The Exodus," Hong Kong, Pang Ho- cheungCast: Simon Yam, Annie Liu, Nick Cheung, Irene Wan"Daisy Diamond," Denmark, Simon StahoCast:... (Variety)
One more for the rogue Jul 29, 2007
The scene in the shrieking shack where he plays off his two high-school rivals, Sirius Black (played by Gary Oldman) and Professor Lupin (played by David Thewlis), is beautifully malicious. When you see news happening: SMS/MMS: 0406 THE AGE (0406 843 243), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Potter' Whooshes To Top Of Box Office; 'Transformers,' 'Ratatouille' Hang Tough Jul 17, 2007
David Thewlis and Daniel Radcliffe in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (Warner Bros. . (VHI.com -- Music News)
A darker tour of Potter's magical mystery Jul 16, 2007
Alan Rickman, David Thewlis, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, Maggie Smith - all have limited screen time, but make every second count. Order of the Phoenix, more than ever, has its young actors meeting their elders in talent. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Good adaptation, but strictly for book fans Jul 15, 2007
(Fantasy, 138 minutes) Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Imelda Staunton, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham-Carter, Evanna Lynch, Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson. Directed by David Yates. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Hateful Harry Jul 13, 2007
Professor Lupin (David Thewlis) holds Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) back in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. By gcarbone@seacoastonline. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Your Hogwart's Handbook Jul 12, 2007
Additionally, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton, Jason Isaacs, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis, and Gary Oldman offer supporting turns as friends, teachers and -- in a few cases -- adversaries to our heroic trio. Since The Order of the Phoenix' inception, IGN has covered every update and development in the series' history, including news stories, interviews and reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
Review: You wouldn't like him when he's angry Jul 12, 2007
Professor Lupin (David Thewlis) holds Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) back in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. MovieWeb photo By July 11, 2007 12:55 PM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Same old magic wears thin Jul 10, 2007
30-day news archives. " Gannett News Service WEB EXTRAS Harry Potter seems to be living the same school year over and over. And it's starting to wear thin.The fifth adventure for the teen wizard, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," is another visual marvel, yet it suffers from a problem similar to other sequels this summer: We've seen it all before.Or at least, we've seen most of it. Sure there are new characters introduced, new perils, new responsibilities for Harry and his pals and... (Florida Today)
The dark side casts its spell in latest 'Harry Potter' Jul 10, 2007
All "Potter" movies are acts of literary triage, but this one more than most: Shuffling in and out are Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid , Emma Thompson's Professor Trelawney , Maggie Smith's Minerva McGonagall , Brendan Gleeson's Mad-Eye Moody , David Thewlis' Lupin -- half the actors in England, it seems. With the villainous new character of Bellatrix Lestrange -- a Voldemort minion escaped from Azkaban Prison -- you feel the loss, since Helena Bonham Carter plays her with deliciously scary Goth... (Boston Globe)
Play catch-up Jul 10, 2007
The new dark arts teacher is Remus Lupin (David Thewlis), a classmate of Harry's parents, Black and Pettigrew. Lupin teaches Harry how to cast the patronus spell, to ward off Dementors but Harry isn't very good at it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Experience the Magic in a Whole New Way at the Muvico BayWalk 20 IMAX(R) Theater Jul 3, 2007
The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson, and Julie Walters. The film was directed by David Yates and produced by David Heyman and David Barron. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Jun 30, 2007
Harry Potter - Daniel Radcliffe Ron Weasley - Rupert Grint Hermione Granger - Emma Watson Bellatrix Lestrange - Helena Bonham Carter Rubeus Hagrid - Robbie Coltrane Lord Voldemort - Ralph Fiennes Albus Dumbledore - Michael Gambon Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody - Brendan Gleeson Vernon Dursley - Richard Griffiths Lucius Malfoy - Jason Isaacs Sirius Black - Gary Oldman Severus Snape - Alan Rickman Petunia Dursley - Fiona Shaw Minerva McGonagall - Maggie Smith Dolores Umbridge - Imelda Staunton Remus... (Variety)
New Directors/New Film slate is heavy on misery Mar 23, 2007
The less said the better about the opening-night selection from the American writer Paul Auster, "The Inner Life of Martin Frost," which finds David Thewlis dreaming up a muse (Irene Jacob) who gallivants about in a T-shirt branded with the word "Hume" that she sheds for art and whatnot. . (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
- Where have our black and Asian actors gone? Feb 24, 2007
The Wandsworth-born, Emmy-nominated British actor studied at the Guildhall with Ewan McGregor and David Thewlis. After Buddha Of Suburbia he played Lt Singh in The English Patient then joined the 1999 exodus to LA, returning to the UK to play Mr Balraj in Bride And Prejudice. (Guardian Unlimited)
Basically the worst Feb 23, 2007
We give him the nod over David Thewlis, despite the latters contribution to both Basic Instinct 2 and Thee Omen. WORST SCREENPLAY. (Canoe.ca)
A Beautiful Mind Feb 4, 2007
The film is based on a section of Auster's "The Book of Illusions" and features Michael Imperioli of "The Sopranos," David Thewlis and Auster's own daughter, Sophie. We recently chatted with the man of many mediums over the waft of small Dutch cigars in Brooklyn. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
* Paul Greengrass takes Hollywood Jan 28, 2007
His first film, Resurrected, starring David Thewlis as a soldier left behind in the Falklands, won acclaim at the Berlin film festival. There followed a steady and growing career as one of the UK's best directors X there was the odd episode of Kavanagh QC on TV, but also films including The Theory of Flight, starring Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter (one of the rare times when he put a foot wrong). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Film duds to get `the raspberry' Jan 24, 2007
Also nominated were co-star David Thewlis for worst supporting actor and the movie's director, Michael Caton-Jones. Along with the Wayans, Little Man co-star Rob Schneider had a worst-actor nomination. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
The Razzie Noms! Jan 23, 2007
David Thewlis was nominated as worst supporting actor for his performance in Basic Instinct 2, as was Michael Caton-Jones for worst director. Little Man director Keenen Ivory Wayans was also nominated as worst director. (IGN FilmForce)
Razzies make stink for 'Instinct,' 'Little Man' Jan 23, 2007
" Also nominated were co-star David Thewlis for worst supporting actor and the movie's director, Michael Caton-Jones.Along with the Wayans, "Little Man" co-star Rob Schneider had a worst-actor nomination. The other nominees were Tim Allen for "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause," "The Shaggy Dog" and "Zoom;" Nicolas Cage for "The Wicker Man;" and Larry the Cable Guy for "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector. "The Razzies added a new category, worst excuse for family entertainment. The... (Florida Today)
Stone's sequel leads Razzies race Jan 23, 2007
Basic Instinct 2 is up for seven Razzies, including worst picture, worst actress for Stone, and worst supporting actor for David Thewlis. Comedy Little Man, which was made by the Wayans brothers, also scooped seven nominations for Razzies. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Razzies 'honor' Hollywood's worst Jan 22, 2007
Other nominations for "Basic Instinct 2" included Sharon Stone for Worst Actress, David Thewlis -- a double nominee for his work in "The Omen" -- for Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Sequel,/Prequel. Besides Worst Picture, "Little Man," the story of a bank robber who hides out as a baby, was nominated for worst remake (the original was a Bugs Bunny cartoon), worst actor, director screen play and screen couple. (Washington Times, DC)
Worldwide Satellite Teaser Trailer Debut: HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Nov 17, 2006
Pictures presents a Heyday Films production of a David Yates film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Imelda Staunton, George Harris, Helen McCrory, Natalia Tena, Kathryn Hunter, Evanna Lynch, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Fiona Shaw, Richard Griffiths, David Bradley, Robert Hardy, Mark Williams and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Helena Bonham Carter to join 'Potter' cast Aug 3, 2006
Yates directed "The Girl in the Cafe," "Sex Traffic" and "State of Play." Returning "Potter" cast members include Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Fiona Shaw, Richard Griffiths, David Bradley, Robert Hardy and Mark Williams. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is scheduled to be released in 2007. (Washington Times, DC)
Helena Bonham Carter Joins the All-Star Cast and Nicholas Hooper Signs on to Compose the Score of Warner Bros. Pictures' ``Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' Aug 3, 2006
The stellar cast also includes Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Fiona Shaw, Richard Griffiths, David Bradley, Robert Hardy and Mark Williams. As Bellatrix Lestrange, Bonham Carter is only one of several newcomers to the "Harry Potter" film franchise, also including: Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge; George Harris as Kingsley Shacklebolt; Natalia Tena playing... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Still playing Jun 18, 2006
The Omen (Horror/Thriller, 110 minutes) Starring Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis, Pete Postlewaithe, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick. Directed by David John Moore. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Movie mini-reviews 06-15-2006 Jun 16, 2006
It isn t. Though often noticeably inferior to its predecessor, this Omen is watchable for its solid supporting performances (Pete Postlethwaite, David Thewlis, Michael Gambon and, especially, Mia Farrow) and gruesome depictions of death. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), 1 hour, 45 minutes. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
* Revelations redux Jun 9, 2006
Baylock), David Thewlis (Jennings), Pete Postlethwaite (Father Brennan), Michael Gambon (Bugenhagen) ... Jennings (David Thewlis), the paparazzi snoop whose pictures offer clues to the supernatural shenanigans, is appropriately disheveled. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
A sneak peek into The Omen Jun 8, 2006
Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Mishty Varma (HindustanTimes. (Hindustan Times, India)
Chilling 'Omen' Jun 8, 2006
Cast David Thewlis, Mia Farrow, Josh Hutcherson, Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber. Directed by John Moore. (Contra Costa Times -- Entertainment)
Fast-Paised review: The Omen' Jun 7, 2006
Jennings - David Thewlis. Father Brennan - Pete Postlethwaite. (Chicago Tribune)
This 'Omen' is a devil of a remake Jun 7, 2006
(Out of four) Liev Schrieber, Julia Stiles, Pete Postelthwaite and David Thewlis in John Moore's remake of the 1976 horror favorite about the devil's child and his nasty mischief ... The estimable David Thewlis plays - are you ready. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
`Omen' loses its scare Jun 7, 2006
Working with information from Brennan and Keith (David Thewlis), a pesky member of Britain's paparazzi, Thorn sets out to find the truth about his son's origins and how to stop him from fulfilling his destiny of ridding the planet of men. Pity that couldn't happen within the first, oh, I don't know, half-hour or so of the movie. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
When Bad 'Omens' Happen to Good Actors Jun 7, 2006
In the new film David Thewlis, in the same role, gets his head sliced off by a metal pendulum thingie -- although in one of the few valuable additions, the beheaded body now suffers the final indignity of falling down a flight of stairs. Schreiber and Stiles are good actors, and they're actually acting, if not to any actual avail. (FOX23.com, OK)
No, I won't go to my room -- and by the way, I'm the devil's son Jun 7, 2006
A seedy photographer, played by David Thewlis, suspects supernatural forces are responsible and a mystery unravels, punctuated by a series of gory chain-reaction deaths. (Young people might think "The Omen" is paying homage to the "Final Destination" series, when it's really the other way around. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'The Omen': Beware Of Kid, By Kurt Loder Jun 7, 2006
") Then Robert is contacted by a newspaper photographer named Jennings (David Thewlis), who has discovered ominous portents in the prints of the pictures he took at Damien's birthday party and in that biblical compendium of all-purpose apocalyptic rantings, the Book of Revelation. Next, as you may recall, Damien flies into a rage as the family limo approaches a Catholic church. Then Mrs. Baylock announces she's found a pet dog for the boy a big black one. Finally, it begins to dawn on Kate, if... (MTV.com)
'The Omen': Beware Of Kid, By Kurt Loder Jun 7, 2006
("Its mother was a jackal!") Then Robert is contacted by a newspaper photographer named Jennings (David Thewlis), who has discovered ominous portents in the prints of the pictures he took at Damien's birthday party and in that biblical compendium of all-purpose apocalyptic rantings, the Book of Revelation ... And David Thewlis and Pete Postlethwaite (and Michael Gambon, as well he pops up as a devil-child extermination specialist later in the film) are character actors of easeful expertise. (VHI.com -- Music News)
This 'Omen' is so bad it's scary Jun 6, 2006
For this occasion, the blunt instrument is a remake of Richard Donner's legitimately scary 1976 horror flick, ``The Omen," about a couple unwittingly raising Satan's little boy.Gregory Peck and Lee Remick played the couple in the original picture. Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles, both looking miserable, take the same parts in this new version, which John Moore has directed without much wit or feeling. The screenwriter for both movies is David Seltzer, who merely appears to have dusted off his... (Boston Globe)
We foresee bad 'Omen' remake Jun 6, 2006
The Omen' (fair) Starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick Rated R: violence, graphic images and some language Local theaters: Merritt Square 16, Oaks, Rave, Cinema World 16, Indian River 24, Searstown, Satellite Beach Cinema ... Things get even worse for the Thorns after a few mysterious deaths and accidents, the appearance of another creepy nanny (Mia Farrow) and a photographer (David Thewlis) with some startling digital images that seem to... (Florida Today)
'The Omen' returns Jun 6, 2006
" Oh, no! Not the antichrist again! And when did he get so boring? Given that "The Omen" has hatched three sequels since 1976, it was inevitable that there'd be a remake timed to 6/6/06. There's nothing wrong with this new version starring Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles in the roles originated by Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, except, oh, everything, starting with cheap borrowings of 9/11, tsunami and Abu Ghraib clips in a sleazy grab for gravitas. With Croatia and the Czech Republic standing in... (Newsday -- New York City)
Needless remake doesn't add much to 'The Omen' Jun 6, 2006
A photographer (David Thewlis) notices eerie shadows in a series of pictures that end up being prescient. And from there you know the rest of the story: death, destruction, mayhem, all of which Damien delivers with a gleam in his eye and a smile on his face. (Pensacola News Journal)
The Omen is an eerily effective remake Jun 6, 2006
Starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick Director: John MooreRun time: 1 hour, 45 minutesMPAA rating: R ... David Thewlis is believably grounded as a photographer who finds himself flirting with the occult. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Movie review: New 'Omen' is only a heck of a remake Jun 6, 2006
Schreiber fares well alongside David Thewlis, who plays a paparazzo helping Thorn track down Damien's nefarious parentage ... CAST: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, David Thewlis, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Pete Postlethwaite and Michael Gambon. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
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Stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis and Pete Postlethwaite ... About two-thirds of the way through, "The Omen" turns into a mystery, as Thorn and a friendly London photographer (David Thewlis) trek all over Europe, first visiting the site in Rome where Damien was born and then taking a boat across a foggy lake (a veritable trip to Hades) to a monastery where a horribly scarred priest offers even more clues to the truth. (Herald-Tribune)
more » Jun 6, 2006
He does, however, pay attention when a greasy photographer (David Thewlis) shows him some interesting photographic "evidence.". Director John Moore, of "Behind Enemy Lines" and "Flight of the Phoenix," handles all this mystery and supernatural silliness with a little wit and style. (CTNow.com)
The devil we know really well Jun 6, 2006
Starring Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Mia Farrow, Michael Gambon ... Apart from doomed photographer David Thewlis (whose final moment marks the movie's single most impressive moment of breakaway originality) and a weirdly waxy Mia Farrow as the dog-friendly nanny, the movie leaves us with the anchorman-dull Liev Schreiber as the diplomat Robert Thorne, Julia Stiles as his shrieking, petulant wife, and the singularly unfrightening Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as... (Toronto Star)
Son of adevil Jun 5, 2006
Starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Pete Postlethwaite, David Thewlis, Mia Farrow and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick. Rated R/100 minutes. (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)
Moore Talks The Omen : Helmer chats up the devil's remake.... Jun 2, 2006
David Thewlis and Liev Schreiber in The Omen; click on the pic for more images from the film. For more of what John Moore had to say, check out. (IGN FilmForce)
CAN ANISTON SCORE BOXOFFICE? Jun 2, 2006
The ensemble cast includes Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow and David Thewlis. Newcomer Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick plays Damien. (The Drudge Report)
Exclusive Clips: The Omen May 20, 2006
The Omen, from director John Moore (Flight of the Phoenix, Behind Enemy Lines), stars Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick. Moore directed the film from a script that was penned by original Omen writer David Seltzer. (IGN FilmForce)
Schreiber Talks The Omen May 20, 2006
David Thewlis and Liev Schreiber in The Omen; click on the pic for more images from the film. The Omen opens 6-6-06. (IGN FilmForce)
Down a slippery slope May 19, 2006
The supernaturally involved include Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, David Thewlis, Michael Gambon and Peck-era survivor Mia Farrow. MR. PIXAR FILLS HIS TANK. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Summer Movie Alert May 4, 2006
Who: Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis; directed by John Moore. What: Remake of the 1976 hit about an evil little boy who is actually the Antichrist. (Kansas City Star -- Entertainment)
Splash, Flash And Box-Office Cash Apr 30, 2006
Starring Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, David Thewlis and Mia Farrow, who knows a little about giving birth to Satan's child. TBD.. (CTNow.com)
Sharon Stone returns in raunchy "Basic Instinct 2" Apr 19, 2006
His diagnosis, a "severe risk addiction" that the court decides precludes prosecution, infuriates Inspector Roy Washburn (David Thewlis), a hardnosed homicide specialist familiar with Catherine's storied history ... MOVIE: "Basic Instinct 2" RUN TIME: 112 minutes RATING: R for strong sexuality, nudity, violence, language and some drug content CAST: Sharon Stone, David Morrissey, Charotte Rampling, David Thewlis, Indira Varma, Hugh Dancy and Heathcote Williams RATING: Two stars (out of four... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Aging 'Instinct' needs Viagra Apr 8, 2006
Things might have gone to hell even faster -- and bored movie goers will likely wish they had -- if not for trusty lascivious officer Washburn, played by David Thewlis (Professor Lupin, of the Harry Potter series). Washburn gives Glass a reason to make his "confusion" face and forces a tiresome back and forth of the good doctor's allegiances -- a dilemma that monopolizes more than half the movie and is only settled in a fairly arbitrary rain of gunfire in the last five minutes. (Yale Daily News, CT)
Getting Away with Murder Apr 6, 2006
Scotland Yard detective Roy Washburn (David Thewlis) is eager to nail her possibly in both senses of the word but the court demands a psychiatric examination ... With Sharon Stone, David Morrissey, Charlotte Rampling, and David Thewlis. (LA City Beat)
EW review: 'Basic Instinct 2,' good fun 0 Apr 4, 2006
As Glass, echoing the original film, tries to clear up a scandal from his past, Charlotte Rampling, as his analyst mentor, and David Thewlis, as a cop who may or may not be a scoundrel, add color, but what "Basic Instinct 2" lacks, apart from a line quite as laughable as the original's ''You're dealing with a devious, diabolical mind,'' is a sexual tension brazen enough to justify the mounting preposterousness of the twists. It's a treat to see Stone rev her evil-vixen engine again, but apart... (CNN -- Showbiz)
At the Movies: `Basic Instinct 2' Mar 31, 2006
Bodies pile up as Catherine messes with the heads of Glass and the people around him, including his mentor (Charlotte Rampling, squandered in a throwaway role) and a Scotland Yard detective (David Thewlis, who manages to flesh out a dry part with quirky humor that often makes him the most interesting presence on screen). Other than some substantive roles on British television, Morrissey has been a bit actor or supporting player at best in such films as "Captain Corelli's Mandolin'' and "Hilary... (Malaysia Star)
What's new in entertainment Mar 31, 2006
With David Morrissey, David Thewlis and Charlotte Rampling. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. (Fresno Bee)
