Posted by Daisykins at 207.16.63.246 on March 18, 2004 at 10:28:46:
Kirk Honeycutt has a mixed review of Jersey Girl in yesterday's Hollywood Reporter. He expects a big box office, which is great to hear. Some (non-spoiler) highlights:
Good:
"it's pleasing to witness Smith operating without the geeky brashness and potty-mouth dialogue. The presence of Vilmos Zsigmond, one of the world's great cinematographers, certainly makes this the best-looking film of Smith's career"
"The much-delayed film should rack up above-average numbers for Miramax as it reaches out beyond Smith's core audience to bring in older audiences."
Not so good:
"Smith stumbles setting up dramatic confrontations and strains credibility a time or two with implausible moments."
"There is no question that Smith's heart is in the right place, but his dramatic instincts fail him miserably."