Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 36%
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | "
while the film does feature plenty of action and special effects, it doesn't come close to being anywhere as good as either of the first two films in the X-Men franchise." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 27%
| Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) | "
The comedy is reduced to pratfalls and embarrassing situations, and much of it comes across as just mean-spirited." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| N/A | Obsessed (1988) | "
Sorry Beyonce fans, but "Obsessed" is clearly an Ali Larter film. Sorry Ali fans, but she's not very good in this film." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Rotten 58%
| 17 Again (2009) | "
perhaps the movie should be called, "The Film You've Seen 17 Times Before, Again."" Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 84%
| State of Play (2009) | "
I suspect that "State of Play's" minor faults will be easily forgivable by audiences just looking for some adult-level dramatics before they're banished for the summer movie season." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 50%
| Observe and Report (2009) | "
You can cheer on "Paul Blart," something impossible in "Observe and Report," which is much darker. It does have some occasional funny moments, but they don't feel fresh" Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
works as a mindless collection of racing sequences and cool cars, made all the better because of Diesel's extremely likable bad-boy persona and a director who knows how to keep his foot on the gas, action-wise" Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 88%
| Adventureland (2009) | "
As you would expect from Mottola's new film, the film features plenty of sex talk, awkward situations, bodily fluids, pratfalls and drug humor. As you might not expect, the film is decidedly tamer than "Superbad," Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 72%
| Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) | "
It continues to be a banner year for animation, with "Monsters vs. Aliens" proving to be a fast-paced and witty family adventure that simultaneously pays homage to and pokes fun at all those cheesy science fiction films from the 1950s." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 83%
| I Love You, Man (2009) | "
Call it a better-than-average comedy. When it comes to "I Love You, Man," I liked, not loved, the movie, man." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Rotten 18%
| The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) | "
the film may indeed be a little dumb at times, it nevertheless proves to be an effective horror-thriller" Posted May 25, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 33%
| Knowing (2009) | "
while the film deals with disaster, it's not quite the cinematic disaster that many were expecting." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
Fans of the graphic novel will be thrilled to see their beloved tome tenderly rendered out on the big screen, while those unfamiliar with the material will be left wondering why everybody is making such a highbrow fuss." Posted May 25, 2009 |
Rotten 1/4
| Rotten 4%
| Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) | "
Generic action sequences, bad acting, cringe-inducing dialogue and a miscast leading lady all combine for a thoroughly painful hour and a half at the movies." Posted Mar 4, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Rotten 43%
| Yes Man (2008) | "
we won't be awarding points for originality, but sometimes the familiar can be just fine" Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 71%
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) | "
On the one hand, it is a masterful piece of craftsmanship, replete with outstanding cinematography, set design and special effects makeup work. On the other hand, it's slow-paced and overstuffed, not to mention" Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 80%
| Gran Torino (2008) | "
a mighty entertaining drama, anchored by a cantankerous-yet-appealing performance by Eastwood himself." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Rotten 1/4
| Rotten 12%
| Bride Wars (2009) | "
the leading ladies don't provide any memorable moments other than the obvious visual gag of a cat fight between two women in wedding dresses." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Rotten 56%
| Defiance (2008) | "
doesn't have nearly enough gunplay to qualify as a full-fledged action extravaganza, but thanks to quality acting and an engaging life-or-death story, there's plenty here to keep audiences satisfied." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 91%
| Frost/Nixon (2008) | "
The history lesson is a nice bonus, but it's the art and the acting that give the film its power and resonance." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 78%
| Doubt (2008) | "
this cast is nothing short of amazing." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 89%
| Coraline (2009) | "
the film starts off in traditional children's fable territory, it does get quite scary towards its end." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 2/4
| Rotten 34%
| Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) | "
to my surprise, once the action part of the story kicked in, "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" transformed into a rather enjoyable comic adventure." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Fresh 61%
| Marley & Me (2008) | "
Somehow, I fell in the end for this dog-gone sweet little movie." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 57%
| Taken (2009) | "
Fortunately, somewhat-sloppy storytelling never gets in the way of this briskly paced action adventure." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 93%
| Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | "
The film is alive with vibrant colors and strange sights," Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 28%
| Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009) | "
Perry knows what his fans want (that would be Madea) and so his fans should be well-pleased by his latest film." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 58%
| The International (2009) | "
I only wish that the final story was as strong as that initial concept." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Rotten 23%
| Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | "
I must sheepishly admit that I enjoyed the frothy fun of "Confessions of a Shopaholic," and I can only imagine that women will like it even more than this cranky male film critic." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 23%
| Jonas Brothers - The Concert Experience (2009) | "
If you're already a pre-teen fan, you'll love this flick. Chaperoning parents will just have to grin and bear it." Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 88%
| Bolt (2008) | "
the film succeeds because it has genuine heart, a couple of mildly-thrilling action sequences, and most notably, a hilarious supporting performance by Mark Walton, who plays Rhino the hamster." Posted Nov 19, 2008 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Fresh 64%
| Quantum of Solace (2008) | "
I can't imagine anyone not enjoying the adventure, but this latest 007 flick plays more like a post-script to "Casino Royale" than a full-blooded Bond adventure." Posted Nov 13, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 76%
| Role Models (2008) | "
works well enough for fans of blue humor, but doesn't have enough heart to make the film into a triumph of the genre." Posted Nov 9, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 64%
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) | "
Color me pleasantly surprised by Madagascar 2, a film that is far superior to the original in every way." Posted Nov 5, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 65%
| Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) | "
Despite the provocative title, the film is actually quite sweet, and more importantly; it's [Kevin Smith's] funniest work in years." Posted Nov 2, 2008 |
Fresh 2.5/4
| Fresh 67%
| High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) | "
works perfectly for easily entertained kids; parents will have to be satisfied with simplistic-but-squeaky clean entertainment for the family." Posted Oct 27, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 34%
| Pride and Glory (2008) | "
one of those workmanlike films that does everything well, but never really transcends the material" Posted Oct 22, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 60%
| W. (2008) | "
a muddy film that's enjoyable to watch, but really doesn't have much to say." Posted Oct 20, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 45%
| Sex Drive (2008) | "
An occasionally funny, always outrageous sex farce [that's] not much more than an average teen comedy." Posted Oct 14, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 51%
| City of Ember (2008) | "
the film's set design is amazing; creating a totally believable ramshackle future world for our young heroes to play in, but the film ultimately fails because of weak characters and some tepid action sequences." Posted Oct 13, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 62%
| The Express (2008) | "
a crowd-pleasing civil rights drama made all the more potent because it wraps its uplifting story in the trappings of a sports movie." Posted Oct 8, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 41%
| Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) | "
For the seven year olds out there, this is a perfectly fun movie and there's nothing that a cranky film critic can say to sour the experience." Posted Oct 6, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 72%
| Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) | "
a charming valentine to young love, cool music and New York City after dark." Posted Oct 1, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 28%
| Eagle Eye (2008) | "
The situation is anything but average, but [LaBeouf and Monaghan] two stars ground the adventure just enough to make the film into an enjoyable diversion." Posted Sep 29, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 31%
| Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | "
This is a grown up love story for those of us who have been singed by love, but still want to believe in Cupid's magical powers." Posted Sep 25, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 15%
| My Best Friend's Girl (2008) | "
It's a movie that ultimately fails because it features characters that are so unlikeable that it's difficult to care whether they form a love connection or not" Posted Sep 24, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 20%
| Righteous Kill (2008) | "
Am I the only one who's concerned that two of America's greatest living actors are spending their golden years making mediocre to bad movies?" Posted Sep 17, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 13%
| The Women (2008) | "
They say that you can never have too much of a good thing, but in this case, there's so much talent and only so much time that most of the actresses are wasted in cameo roles." Posted Sep 17, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 77%
| Burn After Reading (2008) | "
a lot of fun to watch, but it's not going to hold up as one of the Coen Brothers major works." Posted Sep 11, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 9%
| Bangkok Dangerous (2008) | "
You now that your movie has major problems when a bad wig is the most memorable part of the film." Posted Sep 8, 2008 |
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