Fresh
| Fresh 74%
| The Young Victoria (2009) | "
It has everything you could want in a period piece --- drama, humor, costuming and a wonderful soundtrack." Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 76%
| Invictus (2009) | "
It should certainly give moviegoers a greater appreciation for Nelson Mandela than any history book ever could, and that alone may be Eastwood's greatest achievement of his directing career." Posted Dec 11, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 57%
| Brothers (2009) | "
While "Brothers" is hardly uplifting material, it is a marvelous display of ensemble acting." Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 93%
| Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) | "
There are plenty of sight gags that may go unnoticed because of the rapid pace of the movie, so some may find a second viewing worthwhile." Posted Nov 25, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 72%
| The Blind Side (2009) | "
See it for the heartwarming story it is, and for Sandra Bullock's best movie in quite a while." Posted Nov 20, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 60%
| Pirate Radio (2009) | "
The Kinks, Turtles and Martha and the Vandellas would have you dancing in the aisle, but then you might miss this most unusual show." Posted Nov 16, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 92%
| Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009) | "
Credit director Lee Daniels with a masterful job of not letting things spill over into sentimentality, but keeping it real." Posted Nov 10, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 54%
| The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) | "
The actors were having a much better time making the film than I did sitting in the theater watching it." Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| Paranormal Activity (2009) | "
The skeptics in us go to these things to see if we can really be scared --- and yikes, does "Paranormal Activity" deliver!" Posted Nov 5, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 94%
| An Education (2009) | "
Sarsgaard has that certain look and style that always hints at something not quite right lurking beneath his noble exterior." Posted Oct 27, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 25%
| Motherhood (2009) | "
Too bad the writing didn't include (Thurman) lopping off people's heads, sort of a sequel to her "Kill Bill" roles. Now 90 minutes of that could be entertaining." Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 94%
| The Damned United (2009) | "
Michael Sheen has built a film career playing real-life celebrities, political and otherwise. Here's hoping he keeps it up." Posted Oct 20, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 73%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
You aren't likely to find a more eclectic group of actors providing the voices." Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 12%
| Couples Retreat (2009) | "
All the marriage-mending becomes really tiresome when all we want is some laughs." Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 57%
| The Invention of Lying (2009) | "
Despite the promising premise and good performances all around, "The Invention of Lying" doesn't quite hit on all cylinders." Posted Oct 6, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 67%
| Paris (2009) | "
The movie is filled with brief glimpses of meaningful symbolism." Posted Sep 29, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 32%
| The Burning Plain (2009) | "
Men, I ask you this question: can a film where both Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger appear naked be a downer? The answer is yes, surprisingly." Posted Sep 23, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 77%
| The Informant! (2009) | "
Director Steven Soderbergh gets the very best from a marvelous cast, but this is Damon's film." Posted Sep 23, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 84%
| The September Issue (2009) | "
You're thinking this is the ultimate chick flick? You would be wrong." Posted Sep 15, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 63%
| Extract (2009) | "
I admit it --- I was fooled badly by the promise of a well-constructed teaser trailer." Posted Sep 8, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 86%
| Flame & Citron (2008) | "
The film evolves into a mystery about who the two men can trust, besides each other, and the results are often nail-biting." Posted Aug 25, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Inglourious Basterds (2009) | "
Tarantino's finest effort, the best movie of the year to this point, and a sure-fire contender for Best Picture, plus several acting honors." Posted Aug 21, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 38%
| The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) | "
The two stars make a great looking couple, and their characters seem to genuinely care about each other." Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 65%
| Adam (2009) | "
Hugh Dancy has properly captured many of the key traits ascribed to people with AS. Unfortunately, this does not necessarily translate into a highly entertaining evening at the movies." Posted Aug 10, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| In the Loop (2009) | "
This is a movie that begs to be seen twice, if only to catch all the one-liners you miss the first time around." Posted Jul 28, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 78%
| Three Monkeys (2009) | "
If you like foreign films nearly two hours in length that are one long lingering shot, then "Three Monkeys" is for you." Posted Jul 21, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 97%
| The Hurt Locker (2009) | "
One of the most compelling motion pictures in years, certainly among the best war films ever put on film." Posted Jul 15, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 47%
| The Girl From Monaco (2009) | "
So what else is there to remotely recommend this film? As the French say, "rien"." Posted Jul 7, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 54%
| Cheri (2009) | "
Pfeiffer and Friend are captivating in every scene they share." Posted Jun 30, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Up (2009) | "
All you need to know is that John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton are executive producers of "Up"." Posted Jun 16, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 10%
| My Life in Ruins (2009) | "
Could lightning strike (Vardalos) twice?? Afraid not." Posted Jun 6, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 51%
| Easy Virtue (2009) | "
The characters are so thinly drawn that the movie lacks the depth we have come to admire from the period pieces of recent years." Posted Jun 3, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 45%
| Management (2009) | "
"Management" had potential if Belber had given us more heartfelt moments like the one with Sue and Mike handing out free Burger King vouchers to homeless men." Posted May 19, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 39%
| The Limits of Control (2009) | "
Should be re-titled "The Limits of a Moviegoer's Patience as a Mystery Man Eats Paper While Showing Amazing Restraint Lying Next to a Naked Girl"." Posted May 11, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 92%
| Tokyo Sonata (2009) | "
You can't always trust the promotional accolades that accompany some film releases." Posted Apr 14, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Sin Nombre (2009) | "
There are no wasted scenes or superfluous dialogue in "Sin Nombre", just hard-hitting drama that has the feel of total credibility." Posted Apr 7, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| Goodbye Solo (2009) | "
Sy Savane and West play against each other's characters perfectly, and their performances will have you thinking about this story long after the movie ends." Posted Mar 31, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 71%
| Sunshine Cleaning (2009) | "
Sufficiently amusing and its stars are very appealing." Posted Mar 25, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 72%
| The Great Buck Howard (2009) | "
This is a film to treasure, with smart performances and a dead-on script." Posted Mar 23, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 59%
| Phoebe In Wonderland (2009) | "
"Phoebe in Wonderland" gradually morphs into a psychological drama of deep intensity, with an astounding performance by Fanning." Posted Mar 10, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
Jackie Earle Haley steals the show." Posted Mar 10, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 23%
| Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | "
This is silly drivel." Posted Feb 16, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| Under the Sea 3D (2009) | "
This incredibly ambitious undertaking could only be accomplished by people with a strong love of what they are doing, and patience to match." Posted Feb 16, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 89%
| Coraline (2009) | "
Too bad the filmmakers didn't utilize more of the closing credit techniques throughout." Posted Feb 6, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 70%
| Last Chance Harvey (2008) | "
Two stars of this magnitude deserve better, and so do we." Posted Jan 19, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 62%
| The Reader (2008) | "
'The Reader' is another relevant film about a dark period in human history, giving us a different slant on the atrocities of Nazi Germany." Posted Dec 27, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 55%
| The Tale of Despereaux (2008) | "
Better than this year's critical darling 'Wall-E'." Posted Dec 22, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 25%
| Nobel Son (2008) | "
Director Miller employs high-octane music and the technique of high speed filming for certain sequences, which I suppose is a blessing since they shorten the running time." Posted Dec 9, 2008 |
Rotten
| Fresh 86%
| A Christmas Tale (2008) | "
It leaves no lasting impression, except for one excruciating scene involving a bone marrow transplant." Posted Nov 25, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 97%
| Let the Right One In (2008) | "
The deliberate pace sets us up for some horrific moments, accompanied by terrific special effects." Posted Nov 18, 2008 |
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