A Cure for Wellness

Gothic mystery is hard to swallow

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Harry..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger is a Western without a compass.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner, Tom..."

July 5, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

The next installment of this franchise that no one asked for

"...Gore Verbinski’s 2003 original, The Curse of the Black Pearl,..."

May 26, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rings

Japanese horror franchise reboot falls flat

"...ghost girl Samara and her long, long hair. While Gore Verbinski’s original 2002 The Ring – itself a remake..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

This third Pirates outing is an empty vessel haunted by the ghosts of its sabre-rattling betters.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Mexican

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.k...."

March 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Jonathan..."

July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Mouse Hunt

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Christopher Walken, Maury..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

The pirate genre will always be buoyed aloft on the swells of outrageous action, ridiculous couture, and the derringest of do – and this sequel is no different.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack..."

July 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Weather Man

In this heartfelt comic drama, a wonderfully controlled Nicolas Cage plays a man who, despite the appearance of success, is despondent over his superficiality.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, Hope Davis, Gemmenne..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ring

An urban myth about a videotape that causes the death of anyone who watches it is given a good workout in this American remake of the Japanese horror sensation.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox and..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rango

Watch out, cartoon critters: There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Rango.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Watch out, cartoon critters: There’s a new sheriff..."

March 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Night Swim

There's something sinister lurking in the pool in the latest Blumhouse horror …

"...scares can rest easy, as there’s a touch of Gore Verbinski to what McGuire brings as a director...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Slender Man

Creepypasta's most iconic creature hits the big screen

"...the U.S. J-horror remakes, most especially the mournfulness of Gore Verbinski's remake of The Ring. Otherwise, why hire Luca..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Dark Water

Despite a dream cast, this Hollywood remake of a Japanese horror classic is all wet.

"...so ably mined in Ringu and its many sequels. (Gore Verbinski helmed a stateside remake three years ago.) Salles..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Time Machine

"...of Simon Wells, though, who ceded the reins to Gore Verbinski (The Mexican) after being diagnosed with “extreme exhaustion.”..."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hitching the Movie Trailers at Super Bowl XLVII

Trailers for new 'Star Trek', 'Fast and Furious' break up game

"...reunited with his old Pirates of the Caribbean buddy Gore Verbinski. That's good news and bad news. Verbinski gave..."

Feb. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVD Match

Antonioni vs. Bergman from beyond the grave

"...climax of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End? Gore Verbinski, if you're out there, please answer, because I've..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Screens Review by Spencer Parsons

They See Dead People, Too

The story of a young blind woman who undergoes a corneal transplant and begins to see visions of the dead, The Eye may sound familiar to fans of The Sixth Sense, but the Pangs' film is a far more creepy affair than M. Night Shyamalan's crowd-pleaser.

"...horror shows: Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus, with its kata-chopped zombie gore; Kuo-Fu Chen's Double Vision, a cop film masquerading as..."

June 27, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Oddity

A wickedly fun blend of melodrama and horror

"...least one cutaway in the film that will rival Gore Verbinski’s The Ring for its chokehold on audience trauma...."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Son of Rogues Gallery

"...Wilner production spearheaded by actor Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski, an outgrowth of their work on the film..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...Jennifer Yuh Nelson "Puss in Boots" Chris Miller "Rango" Gore Verbinski..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Awards

Hugo wins Best Picture

"...Best Animated Feature: Rango (D: Gore Verbinski)..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Screens Feature

AFCA Anoints 'Hugo'

Austin group hands 'Take Shelter,' 'Drive' multiple awards

"...Senna (D: Asif Kapadia) Best Animated Feature: Rango (D: Gore Verbinski) Robert R. “Bobby” McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award:..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

Record review

"...Johnny," for example. That Johnny Depp and Caribbean director Gore Verbinski executive produced makes sense, but appointing Hal Willner..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Music Review by Margaret Moser

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Gore Verbinski; with Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Vicki Lewis, Maury..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten