Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 89%
| Up in the Air (2009) | "
Off to the usual howling good start with the current master of sexy comedy "Up In the Air" runs out of fuel towards the end and barely is able to make it to the terminal with message intact." Posted Jan 7, 2010 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 69%
| Sherlock Holmes (2009) | "
Guy Ritchie hit the big time with this flick but there is too much of the gangs of London and too little of the rumpled professor in the character of the famous detective." Posted Jan 7, 2010 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 68%
| The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) | "
A film that was brought back from the worst of bad luck, "Dr. Parnassus" is a fascinating collection of things that might have been." Posted Jan 7, 2010 |
Rotten 6/10
| Fresh 89%
| Crazy Heart (2009) | "
Charles Bukowski morphs into Dewey Cox in this denunciation of the evils of paralyzing drunkenness." Posted Dec 18, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 38%
| Nine (2009) | "
Although lacking in the sharpness and precision of his previous hit "Chicago" this is the glossiest film with the best cast of the year. A feel good film for the Holiday Season." Posted Dec 18, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 79%
| Before Tomorrow (2009) | "
One of the most intriguing films of the year. A film that says a lot by saying little." Posted Dec 15, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 61%
| The End of Poverty? (2009) | "
The most articulate film to date describing the modern means and methods of the free market enslavement of undeveloped countries." Posted Dec 3, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 60%
| Pirate Radio (2009) | "
Fun, fun, fun until the Prime Minister takes the T-Bird away." Posted Dec 1, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 82%
| Broken Embraces (2009) | "
A sumptuous and saddening feast of noir massaged in minute detail by the master of women in trouble." Posted Dec 1, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 68%
| The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) | "
A heart felt effort but too slow to be called completely entertaining. Plenty of time to think in between crises." Posted Dec 1, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 82%
| Me and Orson Welles (2009) | "
A small but revealing inside look at Orson Welles at the crisis of his life and the inside story of glamorous 1930's Broadway." Posted Dec 1, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 92%
| Home (2009) | "
A surrealistic look at a family thrown onto the chopping block of modern technology." Posted Dec 1, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 29%
| Women in Trouble (2009) | "
A good look at men dealing with women and a good look at the supposedly soft side of porn doesn't make a good looking film." Posted Nov 16, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 90%
| The Messenger (2009) | "
This film will be too much for some viewers because of the spot-on antiwar statement but the story is tight and the performances powerful." Posted Nov 12, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| N/A | You Cannot Start Without Me: Valery Gergiev - Maestro (2009) | "
An unabashed sales job for symphonic Russian legend Valery Gergiev produces some of the most beautiful music in any video as well as some insight into the current maestro of maestros." Posted Nov 10, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 94%
| The Wedding Song (2009) | "
César nominee writer/director Karin Albou summons a genie with this pair of love stories, set in the worst of times, that challenge loyalties to the limit." Posted Nov 10, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 50%
| Antichrist (2009) | "
A blood soaked horror fest with surrealistic overtones in the stripped down von Trier style. Overly disturbing but still a must see for fans of von Trier, Dafoe or Gainsbourg." Posted Oct 29, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 73%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
Maybe fun viewing for some kids, but even most eight year olds will want more story than this." Posted Oct 19, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 95%
| The Maid (2009) | "
A low budget art house film stretching the envelop in comedic drama. Hilarity and insanity in the world of the workaday." Posted Oct 19, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 67%
| Paris (2009) | "
An explosion of acting, sets and costumes that leaves the viewer with a feeling of near permanent glossiness." Posted Oct 19, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 70%
| Chelsea on the Rocks (2009) | "
Nostalgic and fun to talk about but not that much fun to listen to. At some point the dead will simply rest in peace." Posted Oct 19, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 41%
| Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (2009) | "
A haunting exploration into men's minds that becomes too much of a psychological study to qualify as accessible entertainment for most." Posted Oct 12, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 35%
| Blind Date (2009) | "
Too psychological and "film school" for some but a fine homage to Theo Van Gogh's integrity and courage as a filmmaker and student of the human condition." Posted Oct 12, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 91%
| Harmony and Me (2009) | "
A great new director with a great and laid back saga that will be too laid back for some but well worth the watching." Posted Oct 12, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 94%
| An Education (2009) | "
A fun production with a great soundtrack and scrumptious English scenery but the decisions are ultimately too dim to believe." Posted Oct 12, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 81%
| Araya (1959) | "
A film of the simplest and most complex of working worlds. A wonderful visual poem." Posted Oct 12, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 80%
| Yes Men Fix the World (2009) | "
The slice of life story of two masters of the modern hoax. More laughs per dollar than any other film fuel." Posted Oct 12, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 32%
| The Burning Plain (2009) | "
Suggestions of a potential smash keep the audience hoping this film will come together but in the end it is too much and too little." Posted Oct 4, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 100%
| The Most Dangerous Man in America (2009) | "
A tremendously important lesson for times when it seems like we are always at war. Will the person stopping them always be branded a traitor?" Posted Oct 4, 2009 |
Fresh 10/10
| Fresh 84%
| Disgrace (2009) | "
A lethal look at the after-shock of apartheid. Tough to watch but bearing a powerful message." Posted Oct 4, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 73%
| Fuel (2009) | "
A good natured cheer-leading session for clean vehicles, "Fuel" is several measures short of the intensity it will take to put Hummers where they belong---in museums." Posted Oct 4, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 100%
| Passing Strange (2010) | "
Although more of a stage play than a film this performance has great acting and great music combined with a heart felt message." Posted Sep 10, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 70%
| American Casino (2009) | "
The best look to date at the rotten US housing mortgage system that developed over the last ten years. Clear enough to make you cry." Posted Sep 10, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 86%
| Fifty Dead Men Walking (2009) | "
Although the ranks of great IRA films are swelling rapidly this combination of political history and mystery suspense masterwork is one of the best." Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 60%
| Off Jackson Avenue (2009) | "
Gritty inner city drama with a message presented by new names and faces makes a great film." Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 58%
| Art & Copy (2009) | "
As the glossiest of colored glossies this film delivers a message than creativity is still alive in America. But the main reward seems to be corporate bottom lines." Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 100%
| Still Walking (2009) | "
Hirokazu Koreeda has written and directed a family drama that tells a powerful story that can not be told through words alone." Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 70%
| My One and Only (2009) | "
A heart warming piece of summer fare for those nostalgia buffs in the audience." Posted Aug 22, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 56%
| Casi Divas (2009) | "
A funny television satire and heartening viewing experience that has personal lessons in courage as well as much needed commentary on US/Mexican border relations." Posted Aug 22, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Fresh 78%
| It Might Get Loud (2009) | "
For those who play the instrument, watch this film and learn something about the guitar. As for the rest%u2014listen to the CDs." Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 68%
| Grace (2009) | "
A combination splatter flick and demon child extravaganza that succeeds in bloody special effects but fails to become an actual movie." Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 75%
| Cold Souls (2009) | "
A very engaging and civilized comedy that combines a great story with spirited acting and an undercurrent of criticism about the brave new world of medicine." Posted Aug 10, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 82%
| Beeswax (2009) | "
Precious in its realism this film is so plain is threatens to slip off the screen. Kudos for the honesty but the entertainment is lacking." Posted Aug 10, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 60%
| Paper Heart (2009) | "
Charlyne Yi's road trip in search of love is an easygoing investigation into the ultimate riddle without an answer." Posted Aug 10, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 96%
| The Cove (2009) | "
A real life spy thriller led by marine activist Richard O'Brian that is also a genuine and heartfelt plea for the marine environment." Posted Aug 3, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 86%
| Flame & Citron (2008) | "
A classic piece of historical action narrative told in a lean no-nonsense manner with riveting action sequences. A great war story." Posted Aug 3, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Fresh 82%
| Thirst (2009) | "
One part myth, one part vampire and one part over the top hilarity is a promising combination, but this story doesn't add enough to the overused vampire genre to succeed." Posted Aug 3, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 65%
| Adam (2009) | "
A good, if contrived, romantic comedy that exposes the world to Asberger's syndrome while drawing a line between love and dependence." Posted Jul 31, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 86%
| Lorna's Silence (2009) | "
A passionate exploration by the Dardenne brothers into greed and the power of men to do endless harm in the context of international politics." Posted Jul 31, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 95%
| In the Loop (2009) | "
The worse politics gets for the constituency the better it gets for the comedians. A political roast of unprecedented accuracy and intensity and a comedic dream." Posted Jul 24, 2009 |
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