Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 29%
| Ninja Assassin (2009) | "
Working with screenwriters Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski (from an original story by Sand), McTeigue provides enough wire-fu fights and stylish gore to please the fan boys who expect ample bloodletting from an R-rated action movie." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Nov 25, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 94%
| Fish Tank (2009) | "
Every scene is visually striking. More importantly, there's not a line of dialogue or performance that feels false." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Nov 20, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 23%
| Oh My God (2009) | "
While beautiful photography of the faraway lands Rodger visits and crisp editing keep the movie flowing at a fast pace, Oh My God remains a hit-and-miss collection of interviews that fail to create a single, compelling message." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 94%
| Revanche (2009) | "
Artful, suspenseful and utterly engaging, Revanche is also challenging and arguably one of the most mature dramas to hit art houses this year." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Oct 29, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| Rotten 45%
| Saw VI (2009) | "
For Lionsgate, it remains a good time to be in the Saw business." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 0%
| Eulogy for a Vampire (2009) | "
For select fans of campy gay comedies, Eulogy for a Vampire turns out to be a yell-at-the-screen experience no different from Plan 9 From Outer Space or Mystery Science Theater 3000." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 15%
| Stan Helsing (2009) | "
To its credit, Stan Helsing is no less funny than the studio comedy Couples Retreat, meaning that even marquee comedians like Vince Vaughn couldn't save this film." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 94%
| Good Hair (2009) | "
Rock's impressive multitasking pays off in a lively and entertaining documentary about the styling conventions, beauty-product companies and flamboyant hairdressers that make up African-American hair culture." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Oct 22, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 73%
| More Than a Game (2009) | "
What's amazing, and what Belman captures perfectly, is how Coach Dru achieves his dream of becoming a head coach by being a role model to these boys in need." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Oct 22, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 58%
| Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution (2009) | "
[Audiences] will take issue with the film's overwhelming number of talking heads, constant barrage of stats and director Jean-Paul Jaud's inability to craft a human story out of a very timely health issue." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 61%
| Peter and Vandy (2009) | "
Arguing over take-out food, Weixler makes Peter and Vandy a love story that, while not always lovely to watch, is consistently compelling." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 93%
| The Damned United (2009) | "
Fascinating storytelling, beautiful cinematography and the most complex and riveting lead characters imaginable." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 94%
| Goodbye Solo (2009) | "
Thanks to its engaging leads, colorful Southern setting and poignant story, Goodbye Solo is uplifting despite its solemn subject." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Oct 8, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 87%
| The Horse Boy (2009) | "
By failing to break new ground in the non-fiction genre, Scott misses out on all the dramatic potential Horse Boy has to offer." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 2, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 57%
| As Seen Through These Eyes (2009) | "
Distinguishes itself from many other Holocaust documentaries and offers a new perspective on this timeless tragedy." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Oct 2, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 47%
| Ong Bak 2 (2009) | "
A perfect example of a sophomore misstep and a powerful argument for action stars to gather more experience before stepping behind the camera." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Sep 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Mother and Child (2009) | "
A slick, ensemble melodrama that appears to touch on every female issue regarding motherhood, family and relationships." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 75%
| Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) | "
Proof of Moore's showmanship, a talent he continues to mine with every new film." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Sep 11, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 56%
| Casi Divas (2009) | "
The film's girl-to-girl comedy far outshines its frequent bursts of melodrama, two-dimensional male characters (especially Julio Bracho as the producer of the talent show) and surprising lack of suspense over who will win the contest." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| Good Hair (2009) | "
Rock never misses a beat and here's hoping he continues the documentary chapter of his career. There's nothing wrong with a little competition for Michael Moore." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 86%
| Fifty Dead Men Walking (2009) | "
An action packed adventure that grows more suspenseful with each sequence." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 21, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 68%
| Grace (2009) | "
Introduces Grace writer/director Paul Solet as a new master of horror." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 80%
| Earth Days (2009) | "
A well-informed, well-constructed story boosted by the larger-than-life personalities of its subjects, all of whom played a unique role in raising awareness for the environment." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 16%
| Spread (2009) | "
Spread never generates enough drama to make audiences care about Kutcher's lackadaisical boy toy and the film's laughs are too few for it to succeed as an Ashton Kutcher comedy." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 26%
| The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009) | "
At a karaoke performance, Ready calls a Jonah Hill look-a-like in the audience "Superbad," but the joke comes off as an act of jealousy." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 69%
| Adoration (2009) | "
Adoration is rich with political themes about ethnicity, a complex story about family history, a thoughtful young protagonist and a fascinating look at the way we communicate through the latest social-networking tools." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Aug 13, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 86%
| Lorna's Silence (2009) | "
After 22 years of moviemaking, the Dardenne brothers remain at the height of their craft with Lorna’s Silence, and one expects more standout, social melodramas ahead." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Aug 6, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 85%
| Flame & Citron (2008) | "
Rich with espionage intrigue, period perfect World War II details and fascinatingly complex lead characters." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Jul 31, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 90%
| Gotta Dance (2009) | "
A stehigh-energy, fun-loving audience pleaser." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Jul 31, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 36%
| Local Color (2009) | "
Lacks the quality storytelling and visual beauty needed for all-important critical acclaim and positive word of mouth." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Jul 2, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Rotten 54%
| Cheri (2009) | "
Lively, clever and beautiful in all ways, from its diverse cast to its period Parisian setting, Chéri is a worthy adaptation of the 1920 novel by French novelist Colette." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Jun 25, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 10%
| Ghosted (2009) | "
While longtime Treut admirers may miss the gender politics, explicit sex and lesbian SM content of her best known films, the romantic and lush Ghosted offers First Run a good shot at a wider specialty audience." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Jun 19, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 80%
| Unmistaken Child (2009) | "
While an appealing combination of travelogue, spiritual improvement story and road movie, Unmistaken Child fails to fully capitalize on its intriguing subjects." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted May 29, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 64%
| The Brothers Bloom (2009) | "
A fun, fast-paced and fashionable caper adventure, and a worthy homage to such classic thievery comedies as Topkapi." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted May 28, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 100%
| Afghan Star (2009) | "
Afghan Star is as entertaining as any talent competition but also has a strong socio-political story, providing a revealing look at Afghanistan as its rebuilds after years of war, Taliban rule and struggles with democracy." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted May 28, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 81%
| Under Our Skin (2009) | "
[The director's] inability to place a compelling human face on the disease, whether doctor or patient, derails his good intentions at raising awareness." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted May 28, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| N/A | Break (2009) | "
Only Madsen walks away from Break with his reputation unscathed, and this is if only because he's already something of a B-movie kingpin." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted May 8, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 40%
| A Wink and a Smile (2009) | "
What Wink and a Smile lacks in controversy and provocative material it makes up with pro-women themes and humanistic storytelling." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 8%
| The Skeptic (2009) | "
Polished but dull." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 91%
| Katyn (2007) | "
With Katyn [Wajda] shows himself to be a skilled ringmaster still capable of handling the film's many elaborate scenes." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Apr 30, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 17%
| Mutant Chronicles (2009) | "
Shoestring special effects and flimsy storytelling make Mutant Chronicles a B-movie fantasy in search of an old Times Square moviehouse." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Apr 27, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 51%
| Easy Virtue (2009) | "
A clumsily written, surprisingly foolish and misdirected adaptation." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Apr 23, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 82%
| The Country Teacher (2009) | "
The stunning pastoral setting at the core of The Country Teacher provides a sly backdrop for the troubled triangle at the heart of the heartfelt drama Czech writer-director Bohdan Sláma." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 75%
| Tokyo! (2009) | "
Grasping a unifying theme from the three distinct tales is one of the pleasures of watching the movie. Loneliness gets my vote, but Tokyo! is adventurous enough to spark many different theories." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 97%
| Tulpan (2008) | "
[A] beautiful and moving tale of life among the shepherds working the Kazakh steppe." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Apr 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| Goodbye Solo (2009) | "
For Bahrani, Goodbye Solo is strong proof of his status as a great independent talent." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Apr 3, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 59%
| Paris 36 (2008) | "
While Paris 36 may be too sweet and nostalgic to rank high on many critics' lists, Barratier's optimistic storytelling should generate strong word-of-mouth from audiences who remember watching and liking The Chorus." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Apr 3, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 11%
| The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) | "
Poor performances by lesser-known co-leads Jon Foster and Sienna Miller, and sporadic storytelling with only a sliver of the emotional depth of Chabon's beloved book, wipes away any positives..." — Boxoffice Magazine Posted Mar 31, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Fresh 72%
| Sunshine Cleaning (2009) | "
Despite its two attractive leads, the movie dissolves into a missed opportunity instead of the topical alternative women's comedy Jeffs and Holley intended." — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted Mar 26, 2009 |
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