The Spectacle Over Substance: Why "The End of Oak Street" Falls Flat In an era dominated by nostalgia for classic cinema, filmmakers are paying homage to the greats.
David Robert Mitchell's "The End of Oak Street" is the latest attempt at capturing the magic of Steven Spielberg's heyday, but in its pursuit of spectacle, it sacrifices substance.
The film's premise, which transplants a suburban family back in time to the late Jurassic period, should have been ripe for a compelling adventure.