Crystal Chan

Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains is a mood-drenched homage to the ex-president.

Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains is a mood-drenched homage to the ex-president.

If you are an avid skier or thrill seeker—at least via film—then this will be worth about half of the time that the film actually takes. Fast-forward to the exhilarating points, get your kicks, and move on.

If you are an avid skier or thrill seeker—at least via film—then this will be worth about half of the time that the film actually takes. Fast-forward to the exhilarating points, get your kicks, and move on.

Rome and Juliet... Get Married is farce that both revels in and pokes fun at melodramatic love, sports obsession and dysfunctional families. If you're looking for a thoughtful Shakespearean tragedy, skip it; if you're looking for a laugh that isn't weighed down by American film conventions, it's worth a look.