Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 70%
| My One and Only (2009) | "
The movie has a beautiful golden look, totally romanticizing the time period." Posted Sep 5, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 62%
| Carriers (2009) | "
At 84 minutes, it's a sharp, swift and unrelenting movie. I think it's only going to be out for a week, so please%u2026 GO SEE THIS RIGHT NOW!!! It's surprisingly fantastic." Posted Sep 5, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 6%
| All About Steve (2009) | "
This kind of premise is touchy, cause it's that kind of humor that comes from awkwardness. It's kind of sad and a little dark. It needs to be handled just the right way, and quite frankly director Phil Traill falls flat on his face." Posted Sep 5, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 63%
| Extract (2009) | "
Not the comedy of the year, but a decent movie with several chuckles in it. Mike Judge fans will probably want to seek it out, just don't expect an OFFICE SPACE." Posted Sep 5, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 30%
| Gamer (2009) | "
It's a mess of a film mainly because the "CRANK"-style of filmmaking doesn't really fit with the material because for the most part, the movie is played straight. It's a real shame cause the premise sounded ridiculously fun" Posted Sep 5, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 86%
| Lorna's Silence (2009) | "
I could see what they were trying to do, but it was a little too artsy and didn't really work for me." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Rotten 1/4
| Rotten 17%
| The Marc Pease Experience (2009) | "
No wonder Paramount Vantage decided to bury this." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 8%
| Post Grad (2009) | "
It's a harmless movie that could have been even better if they made Michael Keaton the main star." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 46%
| Shorts (2009) | "
This is a movie only an 8 year old could make up, or Robert who seems to be insanely connected to his kids. And that's a wonderful thing." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 88%
| Inglourious Basterds (2009) | "
If you love Quentin, get ready for a hell of a ride!" Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 92%
| Yoo-hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009) | "
This was a very informative documentary that is told with a subtle passion. I found it very warm and welcoming. If you have interest in entertainment history, this is a must see!" Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 48%
| Taking Woodstock (2009) | "
Just rent ADVENTURELAND (a better coming-of-age movie) and the WOODSTOCK documentary (a better depiction of the festival) instead of wasting your time on this." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Rotten 1/4
| Fresh 75%
| Cold Souls (2009) | "
The script thinks it's "oh so clever" that I just wanted to puke. A chore to sit through. It felt like it was 3 hours long, but was only half that." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Rotten .5/4
| Rotten 28%
| The Final Destination (2009) | "
This movie is exactly what gives horror films a bad name and why studios don't screen them for critics. I don't even care if you're a fan of this series, DON'T SEE THIS MOVIE!!! WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME!" Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 21%
| Halloween II (2009) | "
It's not one of those so-bad-it's-good, or B-movie fun (MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D), this is a serious and genuine shocker. If you like Zombie's sadistic offbeat humor and his filmmaking style, you'll eat this up." Posted Aug 29, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 55%
| Orphan (2009) | "
The movie amps up the tension to a laughable degree, using every cliché in the horror movie guidebook." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 86%
| 500 Days of Summer (2009) | "
If you are tired of the standard romances that have infested multiplexes as of late, I urge you to seek out (500) DAYS OF SUMMER, which kind of feels like the MEMENTO of romances." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 14%
| The Ugly Truth (2009) | "
THE UGLY TRUTH isn't as painfully predictable as THE PROPOSAL, and it's funnier too. That doesn't mean it's a complete success. I never really wanted the two leads to end up with each other, and the transition in which they fall in love is clunky." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 24%
| G-Force (2009) | "
It wasn't a horrible movie, but I could have done without the fart jokes, really. Overall, it was just a mediocre kids movie that you can toss in the pile with all the rest." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 78%
| $9.99 (2009) | "
I'm kind of getting tired of these "grown up" cartoons like WALTZ WITH BASHIR and PERSEPOLIS. To me, they kind of seem more focused on the gimmicks than the actual story." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 95%
| In the Loop (2009) | "
The real standout here is Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker. This is a truly unforgettable character that spouts off insults and profanities as often as one breaths." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 78%
| Humpday (2009) | "
One thing usually that stands out in independent films is the amateurish acting, but that's not the case here. Every performance is right on the money and feels 100% natural." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 25%
| The Collector (2009) | "
Once things get rolling it's actually decent. But the first 25 minutes are flat and boring. Can't quite recommend it." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 29%
| Aliens in the Attic (2009) | "
If I saw ALIENS IN THE ATTIC twenty years ago, I would have recommended it. But now that the bar has been raised for family films, I would say wait for the dvd, and only if you're a parent." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 68%
| Funny People (2009) | "
If you don't mind spending (alot of) time with some interesting characters, check it out. Just don't expect a focused story. (The first half of this is still really good though)" Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 96%
| The Cove (2009) | "
It's extremely disturbing and will upset many viewers, but it gets the message across. This could have been the year's best Documentary if it wasn't for the meandering middle section." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 60%
| Paper Heart (2009) | "
This is one of the best if not the best movie about love that has come out this year! I would even say it's one of the best movies of the year. And that's largely because of this summer's greatest special effect, Charlyne Yi!" Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 58%
| A Perfect Getaway (2009) | "
The set up is so good that it pains me to say that the last half hour falls apart. Once things are revealed, it becomes too silly." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 75%
| Julie & Julia (2009) | "
There's a scene in the movie when Julie is watching SNL and Dan Aykroyd is doing his famous Julia Childs impersonation and it's not that much different than Streep's version. Too cartoony. But Adams is fantastic!" Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 36%
| G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) | "
Fans will be disappointed unless they're so desperate that they'll like anything that says it's a G.I. JOE movie." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 21%
| Spread (2009) | "
There are a few elaborate stedi-cam shots that were pretty outstanding. It's too bad that nothing interesting was happening during these shots." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 93%
| Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2009) | "
It's a Documentary that's celebrating obscure films by showing a crapload of clips. I loved it! Film lovers who crave cult cinema aren't going to want to miss this opportunity to expand their knowledge." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 65%
| Adam (2009) | "
It's well directed and acted, but the script feels like a TV movie at times." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 26%
| The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009) | "
I think it's worth it just to witness the comic genius of Kathryn Hahn." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 80%
| Bandslam (2009) | "
My 6 year old enjoyed it. I guess I would just like a little more effort from the filmmakers. Maybe worth a DVD rental, though." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 91%
| Ponyo (2009) | "
I sure like Miyazaki's visual style, but could he for once make a movie that actually made sense? Or have realistic characters, like a mother who wouldn't leave her 5 year alone during an extremely dangerous storm?" Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Rotten 38%
| The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) | "
In a pretty disappointing summer, I was surprised at how smart, involving and Sci-Fi geeky cool this was." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 90%
| District 9 (2009) | "
This could have been one of the best sci-fi films of all time if it wasn't for an extremely unlikeable lead. But the last 40 minutes are so awesome that I can still recommend it." Posted Aug 16, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 13%
| Delgo (2008) | "
Even though some of the action is fun and the world is imaginative, it loses points for having a horrible comic relief character that derails the fun." Posted Dec 15, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 51%
| Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) | "
The actors are all very good and seem to be enjoying themselves, but it doesn't disguise the fact that it's just pretty ordinary." Posted Dec 15, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 20%
| The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) | "
Despite a great build-up and a solid performance from Connelly, this is another tired attempt to update a classic. Do yourself a favor and rent the original instead." Posted Dec 15, 2008 |
Rotten .5/4
| Fresh 78%
| Ashes of Time Redux (1994) | "
I know Kar Wai's got a fanbase, but to me he's equivalent to a recent film school graduate using all of the post-production tricks that he's learned, either to show off what he's learned or to cover up his lack of talent." Posted Dec 12, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 86%
| A Christmas Tale (2008) | "
A CHRISTMAS TALE is your typical Holiday drama that's elevated by stylish direction and an infectious energy" Posted Dec 12, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 85%
| JCVD (2008) | "
I was very satisfied seeing Van Damme prove that he can do something besides action, and what better way to do that then playing yourself? Even non-fans will be surprised by this!" Posted Dec 12, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 91%
| Frost/Nixon (2008) | "
Ron Howard is back! He's made a terrific, old-fashioned battle-of-the-wits flick. Easily his best since his Oscar winner." Posted Dec 12, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 68%
| Cadillac Records (2008) | "
It's fast, slick and well acted. Lots of energy and a soulful performance by Wright make this well worth the trip." Posted Dec 9, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 41%
| My Name is Bruce (2008) | "
Just know going in that this isn't some hip satire. It's a straight-up B-flick. If that sounds cool, then "groovy"!" Posted Dec 5, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 25%
| Nobel Son (2008) | "
With all of the potential Oscar bait this month, NOBEL SON is well out of it's league. A few quirky bits of humor can't save this lazy attempt at making a hip kidnapping movie." Posted Dec 5, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 26%
| Punisher: War Zone (2008) | "
For a guilty pleasure I can recommend it. As a Punisher movie, it doesn't quite work. Good effort, but sorry...." Posted Dec 5, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 91%
| Stranded (2008) | "
It's more disturbing than a fiction film could get. If you love true-life survival stories... this is the ultimate one! Unbelievable!" Posted Dec 1, 2008 |
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