Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 18%
| Max Payne (2008) | "
Simple, it is as by-the-books formulaic as can be, and there's not a surprise around that the corner that isn't obvious immediately." Posted Oct 21, 2008 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 85%
| Frontrunners (2008) | "
This film couldn't come out in a better time, in a better year." Posted Oct 21, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 28%
| Eagle Eye (2008) | "
I give the film credit for moving along and, for at least the first half, keeping you engaged in the mystery. At the same time, when the film turns, it turns south." Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 59%
| RocknRolla (2008) | "
If you're a fan of the early Ritchie comedy-crime thrillers, then this is not only right up your alley, it's a long lost relative returning home." Posted Oct 16, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 55%
| Step Brothers (2008) | "
A major letdown." Posted Jul 29, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 77%
| Lou Reed's Berlin (2008) | "
If you love Lou Reed or even like Lou Reed a little, musically this film is worth your time and, unless you've got an amazing audio system at home, it should be experienced in a theatrical setting." Posted Jul 22, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 54%
| Choke (2008) | "
The film is hardly a waste of your time and it is an interesting tale to see unfold before you, whether you're reading or watching it." Posted Jun 24, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 53%
| Get Smart (2008) | "
It is, as of right now, my favorite film of the Summer." Posted Jun 24, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 37%
| Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? (2008) | "
Extremely entertaining." Posted Apr 22, 2008 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 65%
| The Escapist (2009) | "
The Escapist is a film worth seeking out, for both its fresh re-invention of the prison film genre and the absolute clinic on acting put on by Brian Cox and the rest of the actors in the film (not a weak link among them)." Posted Feb 12, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 11%
| Hell Ride (2008) | "
If you legitimately commit to the concept, let your mind go and accept the world that is onscreen then you can't help but enjoy yourself." Posted Feb 12, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 31%
| National Treasure 2 : Book of Secrets (2007) | "
There's no question all involved had a blast, but there's little here beyond a confusing popcorn flick." Posted Dec 25, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 39%
| Full Grown Men (2008) | "
As an audience member, you want to like your lead, or at least find something redeeming in him." Posted Nov 24, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 36%
| Southland Tales (2007) | "
This is how the review starts, not with overwhelming praise, but confused disappointment." Posted Nov 13, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 67%
| The Darjeeling Limited (2007) | "
If Anderson's personal style is such that we can always tell a Wes Anderson movie from the outset, then the style has become commonplace for him, and therefore no longer a proper judgment point for us as an audience." Posted Oct 9, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 54%
| Across the Universe (2007) | "
Since the film is really an excuse to listen to the Beatles, you'd be better served simply pulling out the old albums or putting your Beatles' mp3 or CDs in a playlist on shuffle." Posted Sep 18, 2007 |
Rotten 0/5
| Rotten 23%
| Balls of Fury (2007) | "
Steer clear of Balls of Fury for as long as you draw breath. Period." Posted Sep 4, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 26%
| Halloween (2007) | "
Save the first two Halloween films, Zombie's take is the best film of the franchise. That's not saying much, I know, but it is a compliment that Rob deserves." Posted Aug 31, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 69%
| Ocean's Thirteen (2007) | "
Ocean's Thirteen is cool, hilarious and fun beyond all expectations. A fitting extension of the Ocean's gang story, and the perfect way to spend your movie-going evening, living life in the shoes of those smarter, wittier and way cooler than you." Posted Jun 6, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 90%
| Knocked Up (2007) | "
Believe the hype, Knocked Up is one of the funniest films of 2007." Posted Jun 1, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 82%
| Grindhouse (2007) | "
Grindhouse is, at the end of the day, simply a fun time at the theater" Posted Apr 10, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 38%
| The Ten (2007) | "
Let's talk about Paul Rudd. I think he may be in every film in 2007 and that's okay by me, because Paul Rudd has become an acting Man-God." Posted Mar 17, 2007 |
Fresh 5/5
| Rotten 54%
| Eagle Vs. Shark (2007) | "
I don't care how you do it, you have to see Eagle vs. Shark. At worst, you'll walk away amused. At best, you'll have a new favorite movie. Regardless, you will have a fun time." Posted Mar 13, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 87%
| The Lookout (2007) | "
If you can put aside your short-attention span and allow yourself to believe that the end will be worth it, then you'll probably walk away with a positive vibe for The Lookout." Posted Mar 13, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 15%
| Hannibal Rising (2007) | "
All told, I was surprised at how much I liked the film, despite its flaws." Posted Feb 13, 2007 |
Rotten 0.5/5
| Rotten 11%
| The Messengers (2007) | "
Much like a Hitchcock McGuffin, the smaller plot details are almost unnecessary. They're just there because they have to be." Posted Feb 6, 2007 |
Rotten 0.5/5
| Rotten 56%
| Zoo (2007) | "
In the context of Zoo, you’re usually too busy trying not to fall asleep due to the score, or trying not to scream 'lighten up' at the people onscreen, to really allow the visuals the proper respect they deserve." Posted Feb 6, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 61%
| Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2008) | "
There's more filler than real action (much like any soccer match, in my opinion) and the film is a challenge to get all the way through for anyone without an interest in the game or Zidane himself." Posted Jan 25, 2007 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Fresh 85%
| War Dance (2007) | "
My issues with this film involve the stylistic nature of the documentary, which, for example, puts the camera in extremely intrusive spots during the music performances and dances." Posted Jan 25, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 90%
| Strange Culture (2007) | "
A brilliant statement on artistic freedom and the dangers it faces. This film should be seen, should be discussed and is an important document on our times." Posted Jan 25, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 77%
| Crazy Love (2007) | "
Crazy Love is a rarity in documentaries; it's fun." Posted Jan 25, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 91%
| God Grew Tired of Us (2007) | "
Visually stunning and contextually provocative." Posted Jan 6, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 32%
| The Good German (2006) | "
Soderbergh is to be commended for being able to revive the feelings associated with classic cinema through imagery and casting, but The Good German will not find itself as revered in the long run." Posted Dec 30, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 53%
| Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny (2006) | "
... the film is also one of the funniest films of 2006 ..." Posted Dec 30, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 74%
| Happy Feet (2006) | "
For a children's film, it hits all the major notes." Posted Dec 30, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 92%
| Children of Men (2006) | "
Children of Men is worth seeing, if for no other reason than the gorgeous vision of the end of the world Cuarón has crafted and, as mentioned earlier, some of the most unreal single-take action sequences ever committed to screen." Posted Dec 27, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 76%
| Rocky Balboa (2006) | "
Stallone did what he needed to do, and he’s got my respect for taking all the criticism and flack just to end things the right way." Posted Dec 19, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 72%
| Kurt Cobain About a Son (2007) | "
A touching, heartbreaking and an ultimately honest personal experience. But when all is said and done, all that is really there is the complexity of Kurt Cobain, explained as only the man himself could." Posted Nov 11, 2006 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 75%
| The Prestige (2006) | "
It's a magic trick that's all showmanship and craft, but lacking true whimsy, ultimately failing the audience." Posted Oct 24, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Rotten 27%
| Beer League (2006) | "
Now softball has its own seminal classic." Posted Sep 19, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 80%
| Neo Ned (2006) | "
Never boring, never pretentious, never preachy, Neo Ned could find its place alongside some of the great independent romance films of all time, if enough people are able to catch a glimpse of it." Posted Sep 7, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 53%
| The Groomsmen (2006) | "
Its realistic portrayal of an almost extinct small-town dynamic between friends and family is not to be missed." Posted Aug 19, 2006 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 62%
| Clerks II (2006) | "
Ultimately, Smith finally achieves that perfect balance between humor and heart that he's been dancing towards with all his films." Posted Jul 25, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 63%
| The 4th Dimension (2006) | "
Drifting through this world with Jack, you've just got to let go and enjoy the slow burn." Posted Jun 24, 2006 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 83%
| 13 Tzameti (2006) | "
The problem is, however, that it doesn't get to live in that world as successfully as one would hope, but instead is a common visitor with flashes of genius." Posted Jun 6, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 71%
| Eight Below (2006) | "
Could this be the beginning of a new era of excellence for Disney? We'll see. It's definitely a great start." Posted Mar 11, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 75%
| Sherrybaby (2006) | "
Due to the unsympathetic nature of the lead character, it's hard to emotionally invest in the film beyond that feeling of watching yet another Jerry Springer-friendly family adventure." Posted Feb 7, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 70%
| Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006) | "
Cohen's songs have always had a epic quality ('Anthem' for the most obvious), and going in I couldn't imagine there being any way to elevate them higher... but the film does." Posted Feb 4, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 92%
| Journey From The Fall (2007) | "
It's a snippet of one family forever altered, and despite all the political undertones, it's the human level on which the film succeeds most of all." Posted Feb 4, 2006 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 89%
| THX 1138 (1971) | "
Masterpiece? I’d hazard to say so, for as much of what it says to what it leaves to the viewer." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
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