ROTTEN TOMATOES: Roger Tennis

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ROGER TENNIS

Agrees with the Tomatometer 71% of the time.

Biography: Been in the entertainment industry since 1966. A movie critic and cinema expert from the Phoenix, AZ area and member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and co-founder of the Phoenix Film Critics Society. Creator & co-producer of the popular TV series, CLIPS (Cinema Lovers Information Program Series).

Favorites: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, FORBIDDEN PLANET, THE SATAN BUG, SONG OF THE SOUTH and SHANE

Publications: Cinemaclips.com

Critics' Group: Broadcast Film Critics Association, Phoenix Film Critics Society

Total Reviews: 41
Total QuickRatings: 3

Location: Tempe, AZ

LISTING OF ALL REVIEWS & ARTICLES

Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date (default)

Fresh 8/10	Rotten 36%	Angels & Demons (2009)	" "Angels & Demons" earns its wings as an intelligent action movie." Posted Jun 14, 2009
Rotten 4/10	Rotten 32%	Terminator Salvation (2009)	" The movie's tagline "The End Begins" could be prophetic for the theatrical series - it may or may not be back." Posted Jun 14, 2009
Fresh 9/10	Fresh 95%	Star Trek (2009)	" Destined to become a sci-fi classic, "Star Trek" boldly goes where none of the previous entries have gone before." Posted Jun 14, 2009
Fresh 9/10	Fresh 98%	Up (2009)	" Practically perfect in every way, this is Pixar's most uplifting adventure yet!" Posted Jun 14, 2009
Fresh 8/10	Fresh 78%	The Hangover (2009)	" "The Hangover" will induce headaches - from laughter." Posted Jun 14, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 75%	Road to Victory (2007)	" It was powerful, thought-provoking and held my interest right up to the end." Posted Feb 25, 2008
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 92%	Enchanted (2007)	" Thoroughly delightful and entertaining, this is exactly the type of movie Walt Disney would make if he were alive today." Posted Dec 12, 2007
Rotten 2/5	Rotten 21%	Fred Claus (2007)	" It is a joyless rehash of old plots and jokes. File "Fred Claus" under lump of coal." Posted Dec 12, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 71%	Beowulf (2007)	" "Beowulf" is an astounding, eye-popping 3-D makeover of the ancient Old English tale. If you have a choice, go see the 3-D version for added depth. "Beowulf" is a monstrous treat." Posted Dec 12, 2007
Rotten 2/5	Rotten 37%	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)	" "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" lacks sparkle and wonder." Posted Dec 12, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Rotten 38%	August Rush (2007)	" "August Rush" is a familiar, yet entertaining experience that works mostly because of the wonderful cast and the haunting mix of music." Posted Dec 12, 2007
Rotten 2/5	Fresh 64%	Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)	" "Things We Lost In The Fire" is an overlong downer that crumbles under the relentless strain of anger and grief." Posted Nov 19, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Rotten 51%	Bee Movie (2007)	" "Bee Movie" has a little bit of something for everyone. It's loaded with action and sight gags for the kids and enough adult humor to keep the grownups happy." Posted Nov 19, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 67%	The Darjeeling Limited (2007)	" "The Darjeeling Limited" is director Wes Anderson's ("The Royal Tenenbaums") latest vision of flawed relationships." Posted Nov 19, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 81%	Lars And The Real Girl (2007)	" A delightful and heartwarming cinematic treat." Posted Nov 19, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 79%	American Gangster (2007)	" Thanks to the dynamic stars, "American Gangster" won't get a bad rap and will join the ranks of crime classics like "Scarface" and "Serpico"." Posted Nov 19, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Fresh 82%	Into the Wild (2007)	" Sean Penn (both director and screenwriter) has fashioned a visionary tale that is somber and uplifting." Posted Oct 10, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 88%	3:10 to Yuma (2007)	" The new "3:10 To Yuma" is an excellent horse opera. Catch it before it leaves town." Posted Oct 10, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Rotten 51%	The Kingdom (2007)	" "The Kingdom" is a frenetically-paced action thriller that doesn't slow down until the final frames." Posted Oct 10, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Rotten 54%	Across the Universe (2007)	" In this amazing tribute to baby boomers and Beatles fans everywhere, Ms. Taymor has filled the screen with eye-popping music videos that actually tell a story - not stop it." Posted Oct 10, 2007
Rotten 2/5	Rotten 27%	The Game Plan (2007)	" After "The Game Plan", Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may need to readjust his goals." Posted Oct 10, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Fresh 62%	Arctic Tale (2007)	" As a baby boomer myself, "Arctic Tale" falls just short of the Disney gems. But the aquatic adventures of the walruses alone get my seal of approval." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 91%	Hairspray (2007)	" Unlike many of the hairdos on display in the film, "Hairspray" is anything but stiff." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Rotten 2/5	Rotten 13%	I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (2007)	" For my taste, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" is a less than perfect union." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 77%	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)	" Casting a cinematic spell, "Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix" rises to the top of this season's fantasy entertainment." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 90%	The Simpsons Movie (2007)	" As a full-length cartoon, "The Simpsons Movie" is drawn out - but in a good way." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 63%	Death at a Funeral (2007)	" I nearly died laughing." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Rotten 20%	Rush Hour 3 (2007)	" It is exactly what the trailer promises, providing a reasonably affordable getaway with no hassles. Fans will love it. What a rush!" Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Rotten 51%	Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)	" "Mr. Bean's Holiday" is a jolly day at the beach." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 93%	The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)	" "The Bourne Ultimatum" is supreme entertainment." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 76%	Stardust (2007)	" It is out-of-this-world fun and enjoyment." Posted Sep 13, 2007
Fresh 3/5	Fresh 63%	The Ant Bully (2006)	" Ten year old Lucas Nickle ( the voice of Zach Tyler Eisen) stomps an anthill after an encounter with neighborhood bullies. With the help of a magic potion, the ants shrink the boy down to their size. The insects are about to get even and Lucas will learn" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 3/5	Rotten 24%	Lady in the Water (2006)	" A young woman named Story (Bryce Dallas Howard) is rescued from an apartment complex pool and a ferocious creature by building superintendent Cleveland Heep (Paul Giamatti). Story is a magical narf who must return to the Blue World. The monstrous scrunt h" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 4/5	Rotten 38%	Scoop (2006)	" Visiting London, American journalism student Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson) gets the scoop on possible serial killer Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman). Volunteering as the subject for second-rate magician Sid Waterman (Woody Allen), Sondra comes face to fac" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Rotten 2/5	Rotten 47%	Miami Vice (2006)	" After an FBI sting goes bad, Miami detectives Sonny Crockett ( Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx) head deep undercover to infiltrate a Colombian drug network. Complications arise when Crockett goes under covers with Isabella (Gong Li), the righ" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 76%	Superman Returns (2006)	" It's been 5 years since Superman (Brandon Routh) left Earth to search for the remains of his home planet Krypton. Upon his return, the Man of Steel discovers a world in turmoil and a changed Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth) - engaged to be married and the mothe" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 70%	World Trade Center (2006)	" Port Authority policemen John McLoughlin (Nicolas Cage) and Will Jimeno (Michael Pe�a) were two of the first responders after the attack on 9/11/01. When the buildings collapsed, they were trapped beneath the rubble while a search and rescue was attempted" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 3/5	Rotten 22%	Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (2006)	" Ben the Cow (the voice of Sam Elliott) has to teach his carefree son Otis (Kevin James) the responsibility of leadership over the farm animals. This is far from Otis' mind, but inevitable. Barnyard is a farm version of The Lion King with eno" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 74%	The Illusionist (2006)	" In early 1900s Vienna, Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) has to prove that Eisenheim The Illusionist (Edward Norton) is a fraud. Eisenheim, with a secret past, is in love with Sophie (Jessica Biel), who is engaged to abusive Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 4/5	Fresh 70%	Invincible (2006)	" Out of work schoolteacher and part-time bartender, Philadelphia Eagles football fan Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) had nothing to lose when new coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) held an open tryout. With sheer determination and stamina, Papale made the team" Posted Sep 6, 2006
Fresh 4/4	Rotten 55%	Ladykillers (2004)	" The Coens have once again crafted a magical look at the Deep South." Posted Apr 9, 2004

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