J.P. Devine movie review: Maine-made film ‘Hangdog’ surprises with polished performances

The film, included among the opening titles being shown Friday as the Maine International Film Festival begins, features performers who add rich texture to a solid script, J.P. Devine writes.

‘New York, I Love You’ chock full of stars, magic — writes JP Devine

‘Delivery Man’ stars always-in-trouble Vince Vaughn

‘Blue Jean’ script has problems, writes J.P. Devine

‘Made in Italy’ about father-son conflicts

‘The Diplomat’ is wired to soar, writes JP Devine

Julia Dreyfus should have passed on ‘You Hurt My Feelings,’ writes JP Devine

‘The Half of It’ a lovely, romantic film, writes Devine

‘Showing Up’ qualifies as ‘slow cinema,’ writes Devine

‘What’s Love got to do with It?’ a sweet, happy, lovable love story starring Lily James, writes Devine