Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 39%
| The Lovely Bones (2009) | "
It may not be perfect, but Susie’s story will surely resonate for a long time." Posted Dec 9, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 82%
| The Princess and the Frog (2009) | "
...a wonderful holiday treat..." Posted Dec 8, 2009 |
Rotten 4/10
| Rotten 28%
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) | "
...despite a better than expected attempt by (Chris) Weitz, this is a story that lacks any real quality." Posted Nov 22, 2009 |
Fresh 6.5/10
| Fresh 87%
| The House of the Devil (2009) | "
...there is one scene early on with Mr. A.J. Bowen that is as creepy as anything you're going to get this summer." Posted Nov 2, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 20%
| The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) | "
Fans of the first film will definitely find much to love this time around." Posted Nov 2, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 45%
| Saw VI (2009) | "
...one of the best and most fascinating in the series." Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh 10/10
| Fresh 73%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE is brilliant... it is an absolute classic." Posted Oct 13, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| N/A | Toy Story/Toy Story 2 (1995) | "
The eye-popping effects burst off the screen and really seem to bring out a sense of fun..." Posted Oct 7, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 82%
| Paranormal Activity (2009) | "
After watching Paranormal Activity, you might be inclined to sleep with the lights on for a week or four." Posted Sep 28, 2009 |
Fresh 9.5/10
| N/A | Ink (2009) | "
Absolutely one of the best films of 2009." Posted Sep 10, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 63%
| Extract (2009) | "
Mike Judge has given another shout out to the working class and it's funny as hell." Posted Sep 1, 2009 |
Rotten 4.5/10
| Rotten 21%
| Halloween II (2009) | "
It feels a little more like a trick than a treat." Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 9.5/10
| Fresh 88%
| Inglourious Basterds (2009) | "
An accomplished work that can be partially described by its title, Inglourious Basterds is absolutely glorious." Posted Aug 19, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 57%
| 9 (2009) | "
There is beauty and hope deep inside the nightmare, and you will certainly be moved by 9's adventures." Posted Aug 18, 2009 |
Fresh 6/10
| Fresh 68%
| Funny People (2009) | "
It is funny and sometimes sharp, but I really felt the direction it took seemed to lessen the impact." Posted Jul 31, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 65%
| Adam (2009) | "
There is a warm and charming tone that is brought to life by writer/director Max Mayer, but the key really lies with the strong and beautiful performances [of Dancy and Byrne]." Posted Jul 14, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 20%
| Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) | "
BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE is half a good film and half of a really bad one" Posted Jul 6, 2009 |
Rotten 4/10
| Rotten 45%
| Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) | "
UP or CORALINE didn't necessarily need the 3D to make it work, it most certainly helps ICE AGE 3." Posted Jul 3, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 67%
| Bruno (2009) | "
Bruno is outrageous, sick and offensive but pretty damn hilarious." Posted Jun 29, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 78%
| The Hangover (2009) | "
Easily one of the funniest films so far this year." Posted Jun 4, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 92%
| Drag Me To Hell (2009) | "
...truly a screamingly giddy piece of entertainment." Posted May 29, 2009 |
Fresh 10/10
| Fresh 98%
| Up (2009) | "
This is one of those rare occasions where everything works..." Posted May 28, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 32%
| Terminator Salvation (2009) | "
...if you go in hoping for another great Terminator film, you are going to be disappointed." Posted May 20, 2009 |
Fresh 9.5/10
| Fresh 95%
| Star Trek (2009) | "
It is fun, exciting and exuberantly entertaining." Posted May 4, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 50%
| Observe and Report (2009) | "
[Celia Watson] steals almost every scene she is in, even when she is passed out drunk on the floor." Posted Apr 12, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 88%
| Adventureland (2009) | "
It was very easy to believe in this beauty and the beast story, thanks to a wonderfully written script by Greg himself... really, it is wonderful." Posted Apr 6, 2009 |
Fresh 5.5/10
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
If you are a fan [of the franchise], I think there is absolutely some good fun to be had." Posted Apr 6, 2009 |
Rotten 3/10
| Rotten 33%
| Knowing (2009) | "
...is better than THE WICKER MAN remake. But not by much." Posted Mar 22, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 41%
| The Last House on the Left (2009) | "
Dennis Iliadis is able to make a cult classic once told, feel relevant and terrifying all over again." Posted Mar 12, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 76%
| Stardust (2007) | "
This star is not as much of a beauty as it could have been." Posted Feb 13, 2009 |
Rotten 3/10
| Rotten 13%
| The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) | "
...this thing is cursed." Posted Feb 13, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 25%
| Friday the 13th (2009) | "
While the latest installment feels more like a really dark and vicious sequel, it is still a welcome return for America's favorite hockey mask donning slasher killer." Posted Feb 13, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/10
| Rotten 15%
| Over Her Dead Body (2008) | "
... neither funny, charming or anything else that will make it a memorable hour and a half of viewing pleasure." Posted Feb 12, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 42%
| The Bucket List (2007) | "
...contrived and forced, almost begging the audience to pull out the hankie." Posted Feb 12, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 32%
| Fanboys (2009) | "
Fanboys is not groundbreaking, but it doesn't need to be, what it needs to be is a loving tribute to a hopeful time." Posted Feb 6, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 89%
| Coraline (2009) | "
What a beautiful world Henry Selick has created with CORALINE." Posted Feb 6, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 23%
| Push (2009) | "
...a fun thriller that has a couple of tricks up it's sleeve." Posted Feb 5, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Rotten 55%
| My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) | "
It is one of the best times I've had at a horror movie in years." Posted Jan 16, 2009 |
Fresh 10/10
| Fresh 74%
| The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) | "
As the coward Robert Ford, Casey Affleck is a revelation. Nothing you have seen from him will prepare you for his brilliant work as the childlike young man who goes on to be the downfall of his hero." Posted Dec 27, 2008 |
Rotten 3.5/10
| Rotten 15%
| The Spirit (2008) | "
I don't mind the humor, I would just appreciate humor that actually works." Posted Dec 25, 2008 |
Fresh 9.5/10
| Fresh 71%
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) | "
Fate, mortality, life and death, all of this is explored in a beautifully crafted film without seeping into sentimentality." Posted Dec 25, 2008 |
Rotten 3/10
| Rotten 55%
| The Tale of Despereaux (2008) | "
...this jumbled display of rats and mice and a princess is much too dark and frustratingly uneven that very few will find joy in this story of a mouse, a rat and a servant girl." Posted Dec 19, 2008 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 91%
| Frost/Nixon (2008) | "
...FROST/NIXON is an utterly captivating piece of historical cinema." Posted Dec 7, 2008 |
Rotten 4.5/10
| Rotten 26%
| Punisher: War Zone (2008) | "
...I also question whether this will be one of those movies where, after you get the joke, the second viewing may be more pleasurable. Sadly, the first time wasn't a charm..." Posted Dec 5, 2008 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 57%
| Fix (2008) | "
If any one of these actors weren't up to the task, FIX wouldn't work. Thankfully, they are real enough to want to invest in their plight." Posted Nov 28, 2008 |
Rotten 3/10
| Rotten 49%
| Twilight (2008) | "
For those of you who are intrigued by the story and older than thirteen, I recommend you check out LET THE RIGHT ONE IN which is drenched in subtlety and nuance. There is none to be found in TWILIGHT." Posted Nov 21, 2008 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 65%
| Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) | "
It is amazing how the crudest of comedies sometimes have the biggest of hearts." Posted Nov 13, 2008 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 59%
| Sukiyaki Western Django (2008) | "
...everything that was supposed to enliven the picture perfect images just seemed to drag them down with lame dialogue and clichéd action." Posted Nov 12, 2008 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 76%
| Role Models (2008) | "
I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it. And you've got Jane Lynch in another outstanding performance. What more could you want?" Posted Nov 12, 2008 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 94%
| Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) | "
While it truly is a sad tale of friendship and loss, it is far more unexpected, anguished and absolutely sincere. You may see it coming, but you will feel the emotional impact that will haunt you for days." Posted Nov 10, 2008 |
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