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One film analyzes ethics, the other high school seniors: In "Pride and Glory," the Tierney family members have police work in their blood. Love of what they do drives this family to be great, but when four officers are gunned down in a raid, everybody wants to get the guys who did it. But did those officers have ulterior motives for being there on the fateful night?
As Ray (Edward Norton) soon discovers, this investigation will uncover a number of answers, but will the department survive the truth? The decision that faces everyone is this: Is it family or the force?
We've seen this film a number of times before. Thankfully, just enough is changed to make it succeed. There is even a scene that caused the entire audience to gasp simultaneously -- I can't remember a time that has happened recently.
Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight and Noah Emmerich make this film work, but some sloppy moments toward the end and some too-familiar moments hold it back from being a great film.
"Pride and Glory" is an arresting two hours that offers some chills and engulfs your senses.
'High School Musical 3: Senior Year'
In "High School Musical 3," we have reached senior year for the class at Eastside High. Troy (Zac Efron) and Chad (Corbin Bleu) are bound for college on basketball scholarships, Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) is off to Stanford, and some lucky member of the musical team may be off to Julliard.
One musical remains, and this one will be their senior year. Their trials, heartaches and friendships all will be put on display in one last performance onstage as a group.
I was won over -- well, kind of. Efron and Hudgens are very likable in their lead roles here and I can see what the kids see in them. I found myself taken by Olesya Rulin in the smaller role as Kelsi and can see a future for her.
It may be sloppy as a movie, but none of my concerns will bother anyone who wants to see this film. "HSM3" wins with a likable soundtrack, pleasing cast and G-rated fun. Do I have to admit some of the songs still have me tapping my toes? Good, I didn't think so. But I won't pick on them for the ones I laughed at either.
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