The Matchmaker

This should have put to rest once and for all any ideas about Janeane Garafolo's supposed unattractiveness. That's a cute girl, no matter what she might say. Unfortunately, that's not really enough to carry this movie. It isn't bad, just not particularly memorable. There are a few funny moments, but not enough. The romance is all standard issue. And the subplot, about bringing some integrity to an otherwise dissolute politician, never really develops. Not terrible, but you're not missing anything, either.

Enigma

You start off watching this flick, and you think you may have made a mistake. The lead-in is flat, there's a little too much Britishness...and then, amazingly enough, it kicks in, and "engrossing" is the word that springs to mind. Ultimately you get a tight, entertaining drama for your two hours. One distracting note: Dougray Scott spends the entire movie looking like he's been mugged by pipe-wielding bikers; hardly classic leading man material.