• About Us
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
Saturday, August 20, 2022
26 °c
Hyderabad
29 ° Fri
30 ° Sat
31 ° Sun
31 ° Mon
Snooper-Scope
  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Film
  • Web Series
  • OTT Film
  • Music
  • Shows
  • Listicles
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Film
  • Web Series
  • OTT Film
  • Music
  • Shows
  • Listicles
No Result
View All Result
Snooper-Scope
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

Movie review: Ink runs dry with heartfelt ‘Journal for Jordan’

Sangita by Sangita
January 6, 2022
in Entertainment, Reviews
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
0
SHARES
6
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsapp

LIMA — Denzel Washington, a national treasure and one of our finest actors, sat in the director’s chair — for the fourth time — to craft “A Journal for Jordan.”

The filmmaker hasn’t directed a feature since 2016, when he was in front of and behind the cameras for the acclaimed “Fences.”

This time, Washington oversees a picture named after Dana Canedy’s best-selling book based on the titular diary 1st Sgt. Charles King left for his son. The Army veteran lost his life in 2006 when a bomb detonated during a mission in Iraq.

King’s fiancée wrote for The New York Times before penning the world-renowned memoir.

Although the movie’s producers, including screenwriter Virgil Williams, were dedicated to the source material, it would’ve behooved Washington to unload a few items from the overstuffed haul. He was, in the parlance of the day, too “at ease” with this production – as if too passionate about the cinematic valentine to stop the tear-jerking.

For the majority of its 130 minutes, “A Journal for Jordan” is less about the diary and more about Canedy’s life:

We initially see the heroine (Chante Adams) depicted as a hard-working, lonely reporter – until she meets Charles, a father enduring a divorce (“I felt like a failure.”) The couple hits it off, thanks to having chemistry in spades.

The narrative has many earmarks and themes found in a standard romantic-comedy: The woman’s best friends, jealousy, work getting in the way of romance, you name it.

And that’s the gist of “A Journal for Jordan,” a predictable but enjoyable venture that spotlights what develops into a long-distance relationship: In the aftermath of 9/11, Charles gets deployed to the Middle East, leaving behind a pregnant Dana.

The entire look of the production is adequate; Washington and his crew prove technically proficient but lack creativity and flourishes. Nothing on screen distinguishes the director’s work from any other’s. The pokey pace of what transpires seems like a stalling tactic throughout the waning minutes.

Jordan, whose name is synonymous with the “Creed” series, and Adams come across here as credible lovebirds; young Jalon Christian embodies their son with confidence and charisma, which gives the movie a shot in the arm.

Without question, “A Journal for Jordan” is earnest, well-intentioned and – like an obedient soldier – dedicated to the cause. If only Washington had lightened the load instead of flirting with epic lengths redolent of Steven Spielberg projects, a four-star salute would be in order.

Michael B. Jordan and Chante Adams co-star in director Denzel Washington’s depiction of the true story “A Journal for Jordan.”

Reach James Luksic at 567-242-0399.

ShareTweetSend
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Jennifer Lawrence’s Favorite Song Is By Miranda Lambert

Next Post

Unstoppable With NBK in top 10 reality TV list on IMDb

Sangita

Sangita

Blogger

Related Posts

Entertainment

Ally McBeal Sequel within the Works at ABC: Will Calista Flockhart Return?

August 20, 2022
0
Entertainment

A well-known singer on the brink of rock in Bigg Boss 6

August 20, 2022
0
Entertainment

The Story Of Korea’s Darkish “Robin Hood,” The Seductive Prison Who Captivated A Nation

August 20, 2022
1
Entertainment

Alison Brie Lastly Addresses The She-Hulk-Sized Elephant In The Room

August 20, 2022
1
News

Glenn Youngkin Says NIMBY Rules Are Making Virginia an Impossibly Costly Place To Reside

August 20, 2022
1
Entertainment

‘Unhealthy Sisters’ Evaluate: Apple TV Present Stars Sharon Horgan, Claes Bang

August 20, 2022
1
Next Post

Unstoppable With NBK in top 10 reality TV list on IMDb

signal tvn

Here Are 10 Of The Highest-Rated K-Dramas Ever

Cynthia Bailey's Photo Of Her 2022 First Kiss Has Fans In Awe

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

‘Itlu Amma’ Review: A decent reminder of Gandhian philosophy

October 8, 2021

‘Lift’ Review: A stretched-out sluggish thriller

October 2, 2021
streaming, ott, october

Exciting films and web series lined up in October 2021

September 29, 2021

‘Aakashavani’ Review: A masterpiece that defines the art of filmmaking

September 24, 2021
bulbbul

‘Bulbbul’ Review

4
Amaram Akhilam Prema (AAP)

‘Amaram Akhilam Prema’ (AAP): Review

4
Super Bowl 2020 Disney Plus-drops lip-smacking teaser of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision and Loki

Super Bowl 2020 Disney Plus-drops lip-smacking teaser of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision and Loki

2

‘Cheesecake’ Review

2

Ally McBeal Sequel within the Works at ABC: Will Calista Flockhart Return?

August 20, 2022

A well-known singer on the brink of rock in Bigg Boss 6

August 20, 2022

The Story Of Korea’s Darkish “Robin Hood,” The Seductive Prison Who Captivated A Nation

August 20, 2022

Alison Brie Lastly Addresses The She-Hulk-Sized Elephant In The Room

August 20, 2022

Recent News

Ally McBeal Sequel within the Works at ABC: Will Calista Flockhart Return?

August 20, 2022
0

A well-known singer on the brink of rock in Bigg Boss 6

August 20, 2022
0

The Story Of Korea’s Darkish “Robin Hood,” The Seductive Prison Who Captivated A Nation

August 20, 2022
1

Alison Brie Lastly Addresses The She-Hulk-Sized Elephant In The Room

August 20, 2022
1

Snooper-Scope is the gateway of entertainment encompassing updated news, insightful views, and authentic reviews of films, web series, shows and music across the world.

Follow Us

Recent News

Ally McBeal Sequel within the Works at ABC: Will Calista Flockhart Return?

August 20, 2022

A well-known singer on the brink of rock in Bigg Boss 6

August 20, 2022
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

© 2021 Snooper-Scope

No Result
View All Result
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Web Series
  • Music
  • Shows
  • Listicles

© 2021 Snooper-Scope

Snooper-Scope
Go to mobile version