Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 65%
| The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) | "
Whichever way you choose to look at it, it's a trippy couple of hours at the theatre." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 50%
| It's Complicated (2009) | "
Meyers manages to offset most of the usual rom-com pitfalls just by passing the ball to Meryl Streep or Alec Baldwin." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 96%
| Big River Man (2009) | "
Big River Man is strange and wonderful and quite an experience at the cinema." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 18, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 75%
| The Young Victoria (2009) | "
The Young Victoria is slow and pretty and nobody has quite enough to do. Luckily, there's plenty to look at in the way of costumes and furniture and crown jewels and palace tchotchkes." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 18, 2009 |
Rotten 0/5
| Rotten 15%
| Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) | "
It's as if the film is a no-humour zone, and any attempt at a laugh gets sucked into a cinematic vacuum of mirthlessness." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 18, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 82%
| A Single Man (2009) | "
The film has already won several awards at film festivals, and once you see it, you'll understand why people are clamoring to see Colin Firth win an Academy Award." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 11, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 80%
| Collapse (2009) | "
Whether you consider Ruppert prophetic or paranoid, hearing his sobering thoughts on the collapse of industrialized civilization is a thought-provoking experience. Thought-provoking and scary." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 11, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 50%
| Armored (2009) | "
There isn't nearly enough time devoted to the relationships among the men at the beginning, which undermines what happens to them all later on." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 11, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 57%
| Brothers (2009) | "
What's the international symbol for Emoting Ahead?" — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 46%
| Everybody's Fine (2009) | "
With that foundation and such a stellar cast, it's tough to see how this American remake could be so lacklustre -- but it is." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 68%
| The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) | "
Penn is the best thing about the movie." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 87%
| Big Fan (2009) | "
Big Fan is wonderfully written, cliche-free and fully capable of surprising you." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 72%
| The Road (2009) | "
This film is worth seeing for the performances from Mortensen and gifted adolescent actor Smit-McPhee." — Jam! Movies Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 31%
| Ninja Assassin (2009) | "
A balletic collection of blood-spattered martial arts moves that’s bound to delight fans of the genre." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 25, 2009 |
Rotten 0/5
| Rotten 6%
| Old Dogs (2009) | "
Director Walt Becker can’t even pull off hits to the groin (you know they’re coming in a movie like this) with as much panache as an episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 93%
| Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) | "
The best things about Fantastic Mr. Fox are the soundtrack, an extraordinary affair that involves, among others, the Beach Boys and Burl Ives, and the animation." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 92%
| Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009) | "
It has been interesting to watch the reactions to Precious, based on whether one sees the film as emotional, political or sociological. Above all, it's a good story, well told." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 20, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Love & Savagery (2009) | "
Love and Savagery, though wonderful to look at, feels too slender to be called a feature film." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 81%
| The Horse Boy (2009) | "
What it might contribute to the topic of autism and change -- over and above the mysterious (but documented) healing power of hanging around horses -- appears to be hope." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Prom Night in Mississippi (2008) | "
Despite the subject matter, Prom Night In Mississippi is surprisingly buoyant with the hope and joy of these kids." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 54%
| The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) | "
It's brisk and witty and the cast makes it all such great entertainment that you could almost overlook the more or less absent story." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 16%
| Gentlemen Broncos (2009) | "
There's something a little tired about Gentlemen Broncos." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Inside Hana's Suitcase (2009) | "
Inside Hana's Suitcase is not entirely without schmaltz, but it tells a deeply moving story without ever being maudlin or manipulative." — Jam! Movies Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Three Blind Mice (2009) | "
Defies expectation. This is an unpredictable landscape populated by fully three-dimensional characters, and it's entirely entertaining. This is the world as men live in it." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 30, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 87%
| Amreeka (2009) | "
Amreeka is a sweet-natured film about the experiences of a Palestinian woman and her teenage son when they emigrate to Illinois." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 30, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 78%
| Bronson (2009) | "
Charles Bronson seems like a bit of a sweetheart, when he's not trying to gouge someone's eyes out." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 30, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 48%
| Astro Boy (2009) | "
Full of complex emotion and crackling adventure, Astro Boy hits the big screen after 58 years in comics and TV." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 84%
| The September Issue (2009) | "
R. J. Cutler's documentary appears to gloss over many pertinent details and the filmmaker has been accused of being too easy on Wintour, but The September Issue is incisive, detailed and somewhat cruel." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 21%
| Amelia (2009) | "
Amelia isn't a terrible movie, but its greatest value will be as a history lesson rather than as entertainment." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 24%
| Law Abiding Citizen (2009) | "
Law Abiding Citizen could be the movie of the year, but only if you're a big fan of stupid." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Cairo Time (2009) | "
A more sophisticated slice-of-life than one usually gets on the big screen -- and for fans of Clarkson, it's a must-see." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 96%
| Crude (2009) | "
Looking for another reason to leave your car at home? Go see Crude." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 12%
| Couples Retreat (2009) | "
Couples Retreat is a comedy/drama mix, but it's mostly the comedy parts that work." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 65%
| Coco Before Chanel (2009) | "
The movie is trite but pretty, with great sets and period costumes, and as it's anchored on Chanel's lovers and their role in her story, it can only be described as a chick flick." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 2, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 83%
| Whip It (2009) | "
The movie offers another memorable performance from Ellen Page, and it's an auspicious directing debut for Drew Barrymore." — Jam! Movies Posted Oct 2, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 78%
| It Might Get Loud (2009) | "
Required viewing for guitar enthusiasts, and a pleasant diversion for everyone else." — Jam! Movies Posted Sep 25, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 28%
| Pandorum (2009) | "
If sci-fi is your thing, you could do worse." — Jam! Movies Posted Sep 25, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 85%
| Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) | "
It's a veritable moral smorgasbord. Not." — Jam! Movies Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Pour Elle (2009) | "
The idea of an ordinary guy busting his wife out of prison sounds fairly silly, but you'll still be at the edge of your seat for most of Pour Elle." — Jam! Movies Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 28%
| The Final Destination (2009) | "
If you're interested in looking at creative carnage, The Final Destination has just want you want. And in 3D, too." — Jam! Movies Posted Sep 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 6%
| All About Steve (2009) | "
It's a sort of anti-romance romantic comedy, and though uneven, it's a lot smarter than most films in the genre." — Jam! Movies Posted Sep 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 86%
| Lorna's Silence (2009) | "
The film is spare, but intense." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 88%
| The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) | "
The documentary covers 80 years of their lives, from a happy childhood right through to the present day, covering their personal and professional lives and offering a glimpse of their particular creative process." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 21, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 68%
| Tetro (2009) | "
The performances, particularly from relative newcomer Alden Ehrenreich, will keep you engaged." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 80%
| Bandslam (2009) | "
High school... Vanessa Hudgens... kids making music. We know what you're thinking, but you're wrong." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 14, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 75%
| Cold Souls (2009) | "
It shows plenty of promise at the beginning, and even though that promise isn't kept, Giamatti's performance will keep your interest." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 7, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 65%
| Adam (2009) | "
Adam is a low-key, charming movie, and often very funny." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 7, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 82%
| Thirst (2009) | "
The story is mostly riveting, in a chaotic kind of way." — Jam! Movies Posted Aug 7, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae () | "
Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae uses archival footage from the 1960s and offers a brief recent history of the island." — Jam! Movies Posted Jul 27, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 24%
| G-Force (2009) | "
G-Force is fast and funny and bound to appeal to kids." — Jam! Movies Posted Jul 24, 2009 |
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