Fresh 5/5
| Rotten 30%
| Ninja Assassin (2009) | "
isn't just one of the year's best action films; it's one of the best this decade" Posted Nov 30, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 29%
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) | "
It's not going to challenge 'Titanic' in terms of depth, but the Twilight saga is more of a teen-focused soap opera on the big screen that's harmless fun and not nearly as trashy." Posted Nov 20, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 37%
| 2012 (2009) | "
There's a calamity far greater than the disintegration of the Earth's core that dooms the film '2012,' it's a lesser known phenomenon that most disaster films are smart enough to steer away from ... the magic of 'star power.'" Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 54%
| The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) | "
Your enjoyment of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" will depend on two things %u2014 your enjoyment of shallow, but funny films with little depth to them and secondly, your appreciation of 'Star Wars.'" Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 45%
| Saw VI (2009) | "
a welcome return to enjoyable horror fare for a series that seemed to have lost its way." Posted Oct 30, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 37%
| Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) | "
a pleasant surprise that proves there is still some bite left in the crowded vampire genre." Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 72%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
A perfect example of movie making at its best and is a crowd-pleasing adaptation that captures everything that initially made its source material so revered." Posted Oct 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 12%
| Couples Retreat (2009) | "
There's a thoughtful message here about fighting to make marriage work despite the hardships that come in any relationship but the jokes will keep audiences entertained." Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 27%
| Pandorum (2009) | "
flirts with greatness with an impressive first half filled with thrills and solid pacing but it stumbles in its more action-oriented second half." Posted Oct 5, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 39%
| Surrogates (2009) | "
fun entertainment and definitely worth seeing for fans of science-fiction/high concept films." Posted Sep 28, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 45%
| Jennifer's Body (2009) | "
It's like one of those self-absorbed, self-important teens that don't understand they're not half as clever as they think." Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 29%
| Gamer (2009) | "
attempts to lure audiences in with its fast-action but also provides a surprisingly thoughtful commentary on control and freedom and the means some will go to achieve it." Posted Sep 11, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 70%
| My One and Only (2009) | "
fails to provide audiences with more than a few madcap adventures and changes in scenery." Posted Sep 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 29%
| The Final Destination (2009) | "
watching 'death' find new and inventive ways to kill people somehow still hasn't gotten old yet and this latest chapter in the series is just as entertaining as the others." Posted Aug 31, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 28%
| Play the Game (2009) | "
one of those endearingly cute, funny movies you'll see on cable and wonder why studios don't put their marketing machine behind this kind of film instead of the typical garbage we get passed off on us as summer 'entertainment.'" Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 88%
| Inglourious Basterds (2009) | "
Just like 100-degree plus weather and muggy conditions, it's been a miserable summer movie season but fortunately Quentin Tarantino is ready to cool us off with a welcome refreshing dose of quality entertainment with his latest ingenious work 'Inglourious" Posted Aug 24, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 90%
| District 9 (2009) | "
It's not for everyone, but for sci-fi fans and audiences who want something different from the run-of-the-mill no-brainer Hollywood summer film, it's a must-see." Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 36%
| G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) | "
If the marketing suits at Paramount Pictures need a catchy slogan, might I suggest, 'G.I. Joe - hey, at least it's not Transformers.'" Posted Aug 10, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 24%
| G-Force (2009) | "
Really there's no reason to see this but if you really need to satisfy your guinea pig fix, hit the local pet store. It's cheaper and far more entertaining." Posted Jul 31, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 54%
| Orphan (2009) | "
filled with over the top gore and unnecessary plot twists better off left unseen. Leave this one at the orphanage." Posted Jul 27, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 83%
| Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) | "
definitely the best of the series and is easily the one summer blockbuster that delivers everything Potter fans could expect and more." Posted Jul 15, 2009 |
Rotten 0/5
| Fresh 67%
| Bruno (2009) | "
Sacha Baron Cohen has nearly succeeded in his quest to be the film equivalent to Howard Stern. Crude and crass rather than challenging, shocking rather than stimulating, Cohen doesn't seem to care what he does so long as he gets people talking." Posted Jul 9, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 45%
| Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) | "
if you want some jokes that aren't prehistoric, you're better off letting this Ice Age defrost." Posted Jul 6, 2009 |
Rotten 0/5
| Rotten 19%
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | "
I honestly wish it could change itself into a good movie, instead it ends up being one of the worst sequels I've ever seen." Posted Jun 23, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Rotten 43%
| The Proposal (2009) | "
As romantic comedies go, backed by its terrific leads and well-crafted script, this is easily the year's best." Posted Jun 19, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 38%
| Imagine That (2009) | "
Eddie Murphy's latest movie is not worth paying to see. Gee, imagine that?" Posted Jun 11, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 78%
| The Hangover (2009) | "
the kind of brilliant comedy that will have you gasping, laughing so hard you'll have tears in your eyes." Posted Jun 9, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 98%
| Up (2009) | "
'Up' rises Pixar to new heights of filmmaking excellence." Posted May 29, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 44%
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) | "
One exhibit that should be closed for the summer." Posted May 29, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 32%
| Terminator Salvation (2009) | "
proves there's plenty of life left in the Terminator franchise." Posted May 21, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 36%
| Angels & Demons (2009) | "
Maybe Howard and Hanks should have uttered a few 'Hail Marys' before filming?" Posted May 15, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 22%
| Next Day Air (2009) | "
Doesn't deliver anything to make you want to pick it up. No need to return to sender, just don't sign off on it." Posted May 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 27%
| Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) | "
Good romantic comedies are harder and harder to find these days, but for the diehard romantic, it proves there's still some life left in the genre." Posted May 11, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 95%
| Star Trek (2009) | "
Everything from the score, the slow motion effects to Abrams' ability to instantly draw you into this new universe quickly sets the tone for an engaging two-hour thrill ride." Posted May 7, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 58%
| 17 Again (2009) | "
You won't see much new, but you'll enjoy every moment of it." Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 36%
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | "
...looks like the same old, tired comic action movie that lacks the freshness and fun of last year's epic summer flicks, despite a heroic effort by star Hugh Jackman." Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 0/5
| Fresh 63%
| Crank High Voltage (2009) | "
Ron Jeremy, who makes a cameo appearance, is too good for this movie and he's done porn and "The Surreal Life."" Posted Apr 22, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
The ending leaves just enough of a cliffhanger that a fifth installment is all but guaranteed. If it's anything like this one, I'm down for the ride." Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 84%
| State of Play (2009) | "
The kind of film that really would benefit from a release later on in the year to receive award consideration along with all the other November-December contenders." Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| Rotten 13%
| Dragonball: Evolution (2009) | "
this first installment was actually entertaining enough that a sequel could work out the kinks to become a very solid franchise." Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 72%
| Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) | "
DreamWorks proves it can be a force in the animation genre with its highly entertaining effort here." Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 33%
| Knowing (2009) | "
It left my head shaking and my eyes open wide in astonishment wondering how I let myself be suckered into getting interested in yet another Nicolas Cage debacle when in all honesty, I really should have known better." Posted Mar 25, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 82%
| I Love You, Man (2009) | "
poised to be the comedy film to beat this year with its unique spin on the importance of best friends." Posted Mar 19, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 4%
| Miss March (2009) | "
It's a pretty rare movie indeed that halfway through makes me think that no one associated with it from the lead actors, directors to the screenwriters should work in Hollywood ever again, not even at a Starbucks." Posted Mar 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 43%
| Race to Witch Mountain (2009) | "
proves that some remakes can be just as entertaining if not more so, than the original." Posted Mar 13, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
The comic's tag line was "Who Watches the Watchmen?" and if you're not among those who are, you're likely missing out on the comic book film of the year." Posted Mar 6, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 25%
| Friday the 13th (2009) | "
This is a horror film that knows what it is and doesn't apologize for it. And when it's done this well, it doesn't need to." Posted Feb 25, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 23%
| Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | "
If ever there was a worst time to release a film entitled 'Confessions of a Shopaholic,' which stars a fiscally irresponsible main character buried in debt it would be while the nation is in the midst of a terrible recession." Posted Feb 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 44%
| He's Just Not That Into You (2009) | "
For a funny, charming and genuine look at relationships, you'll be completely into this movie." Posted Feb 25, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 28%
| Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009) | "
would have been so much better had he simply left Madea behind to clown around in another film." Posted Feb 25, 2009 |
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