Neverwas (2005) -vs- Finding Neverland (2004)
The Smackdown We all know (from bitter experience) that being a kid is no picnic. Here are two movies that tell us that being a writer of kids’ books isn’t much easier AND both manage […]
Kids
Nancy Drew (2007) -vs- Get A Clue (2002)
The Smackdown Say, chum, I heard from some of the fellows that you’re a friend of Frank and Joe Hardy, and have I got a mystery that’s right up their alley! Here’s the payoff- What […]
Fantastic Four (2005) -vs- X-Men (2000)
The Smackdown When I was growing up, my favorite comicbook was the Fantastic Four (okay, it was a tie with the Avengers, but they haven’t made that film yet). Anyway, I collected X-Men and Spider-Man […]
Spider-Man 3 (2007) -vs- Spider-Man 2 (2004)
The Smackdown After facing responsibilities while battling an eight-armed mad scientist, what more can Peter Parker learn by confronting a vengeful best friend, a sandy common criminal, and a disgruntled photographer overtaken by alien goo? […]
Meet the Robinsons (2007) vs. The Incredibles (2004)
 The Smackdown Disney has traditionally relied on the substantial talents of Pixar for all the computer animated films it releases, but those days have sadly come to an end. Both “The Incredibles” and “Meet the […]