Joe Versus the Volcano

The Best and Worst Tom Hanks Movies....Plus, this film rocks that adorable Hanks/Ryan movie magic chemistry.....Tom Hanks' winning combination of boy-next-door charm and multifaceted talent has indubitably ascertained him to be an American staple, like apple pie or hot dogs..... ... Full Review

This movie is very funny, utterly ridiculous and rich in human experience all at once. The preposterous plot of "Joe Versus the Volcano," which echoes the Carole Lombard classic "Nothing Sacred," is only accentuated by the phony '40s-movie look of the set design. ... Full Review

while Shanley redeems himself with the final scene it's not enough to remove the bitter taste of his cataclysmic error in judgement.....she puts the brakes on her more annoying characteristics to turn in a tolerable trio of performances..... ... Full Review

From Amazon : Laughs erupt when Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan fall in love and fall in lava in Joe Versus the Volcano, a colorful, stylish laughquake written and directed by Moonstruck Oscar winner John Patrick Shanley. Every day is Monday, the boss is always in a bad mood and the cumulative stresses convince Joe has a terminal condition called a "brain cloud. ... Full Review

Even during its worst moments, this film still looks good.....It's a shame....On balance, however, I readily admit liking this movie....No one is going to accuse Joe of being derivative, and, with so many movies fitting into easily-defined niches, that's a refreshing characteristic.....Stretches of Joe Versus the Volcano are nearly perfect..... ... Full Review

Dr Ellison advises Joe to live well in the time left, though Joe has no savings for a vacation, having "spent everything on doctors. Joe politely declines her offer to spend the night with him in his hotel room before he sets sail on the Tweedle Dee, a yacht captained by Angelica's half sister Patricia (Meg Ryan), a blonde with plenty of self-confidence and seamanship. ... Full Review

As far as misfires go, Joe at least succeeds at being an ambitious work, but like most works of high ambition, the end result just isn't as satisfying as the intended goal of the outset. The magical qualities of the film seem more absurd than resonant, with a wavering tone that makes you wonder whether or not this is a serious endeavor or just an ambitious lark. ... Full Review