Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 21%
| Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun (2008) | "
Johnny Got His Gun won't break any box-office records. But it should find a small but loyal audience." — Austin American-Statesman Posted Dec 5, 2008 |
Rotten C-
| Rotten 51%
| Manderlay (2006) | "
Some will see Manderlay as thought-provoking and representative of the way the rest of the world sees us. If that's the case, then we're really in trouble." — Dallas Morning News Posted Feb 16, 2006 |
Rotten C
| Rotten 16%
| Eating Out (2005) | "
Eating Out is a sometimes-enjoyable trifle. But make no mistake. It's a trifle." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 28, 2005 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 40%
| Virgin (2003) | "
As a religious-themed movie, Virgin is as unconventional as they come." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 21, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 92%
| Tarnation (2004) | "
It transcends the recent trend of self-revelatory documentaries and becomes something rare: art." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 21, 2004 |
Rotten C+
| Rotten 11%
| Celsius 41.11 (2004) | "
As a film exercise, Celsius 41.11 is routine." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 21, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 83%
| Red Lights (2004) | "
Subtle and stylish, Red Lights will remind moviegoers not only of Ms. [Flannery] O'Connor but also of Alfred Hitchcock." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 14, 2004 |
Fresh C+
| Fresh 76%
| Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004) | "
Packs a powerful punch if you're ready for a lesson in foreign policy." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 7, 2004 |
Rotten C
| Rotten 15%
| Head in the Clouds (2004) | "
Head in the Clouds may be beautiful, but it has little soul." — Dallas Morning News Posted Sep 30, 2004 |
Rotten D
| Rotten 44%
| The Brown Bunny (2004) | "
Narcissisistic, self-indulgent, solipsistic claptrap is still narcissistic, self-indulgent, solipsistic claptrap, no matter how long or short." — Dallas Morning News Posted Sep 16, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 44%
| Evergreen (2004) | "
A sensitive film." — Dallas Morning News Posted Sep 9, 2004 |
Rotten C-
| Rotten 54%
| Danny Deckchair (2004) | "
Such sentiments are fine, of course, but they're not the ingredients of groundbreaking filmmaking. We've been over this territory ad nauseum." — Dallas Morning News Posted Sep 2, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 41%
| Zhou Yu's Train (2004) | "
A dreamy ride worth taking." — Dallas Morning News Posted Aug 12, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 64%
| Facing Windows (2003) | "
A quiet, lovely, thoughtful Italian movie." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jul 8, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 99%
| Twilight Samurai (2004) | "
As Iguchi, Mr. Sanada epitomizes the kind of man who can still dream and be true to himself amid the daily grind and turmoil. That's a welcome role model in any age." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jul 1, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Rotten 56%
| Bulgarian Lovers (2003) | "
Shows that Mr. De la Iglesia's long absence hasn't dulled his sense of stylish, cinematic storytelling." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jun 10, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 25%
| Off the Lip (2004) | "
Ms. Moreau is unquestionably the film's star, combining intelligence with sexuality and humor." — Dallas Morning News Posted May 6, 2004 |
Fresh B-
| Fresh 88%
| Noi (2004) | "
As a drama, Nòi seems as cold as the icy land in which it takes place. But it still offers a glimpse into a rarely seen world, and more adventurous moviegoers will find it eye-opening." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 29, 2004 |
Fresh B-
| Fresh 73%
| Showboy (2004) | "
Showboy is enjoyable if you're comfortable with the mix of fact and fiction and don't care what's true and what's not." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 15, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 85%
| Monsieur Ibrahim (2004) | "
A joyful ode to life." — Dallas Morning News Posted Mar 11, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 45%
| Latter Days (2004) | "
Despite the inherent clichés, Latter Days manages to rise above its formulaic plot, mainly because of the assured performance by Mr. Sandvoss." — Dallas Morning News Posted Feb 26, 2004 |
Fresh B-
| Fresh 90%
| Yossi & Jagger (2003) | "
If Yossi & Jagger is any indication, Mr. Fox has a bright future." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jan 22, 2004 |
Fresh B-
| Rotten 43%
| The Event (2003) | "
The performances of Olympia Dukakis as Matt's mother and Sarah Polley as his sister elevate The Event from melodramatic claptrap to sensitive drama." — Dallas Morning News Posted Nov 25, 2003 |
Rotten C-
| Fresh 62%
| Girls Will Be Girls (2003) | "
Girls Will Be Girls is gross-out camp, much like the movies of John Waters." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 30, 2003 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 67%
| Die Mommie Die! (2003) | "
An expertly crafted, loving homage to women's movies of the 1940s and '50s." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 30, 2003 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 78%
| Bubba Ho-Tep (2003) | "
Bubba Ho-tep may sound bizarre, but it's a lot of fun." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 30, 2003 |
Rotten C
| Rotten 25%
| O Fantasma (2000) | "
It's clear that director Rodrigues has a future as a provocateur. But you may want to decide whether to spend an evening being provoked -- and possibly perplexed. Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 23, 2003 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 55%
| Km. 0 (2003) | "
Offers a liberating glimpse at a society that's full of hope." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 16, 2003 |
Rotten C
| Rotten 39%
| The Trip (2003) | "
The screenplay has huge holes, character motivations are inexplicable, the tone switches from serious to loopy and back to serious, and the editing is choppy and uneven." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jul 21, 2003 |
Rotten C
| Fresh 84%
| Lawless Heart (2002) | "
The situations are forced; love blossoms way too easily; and the characters are downright daft." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jun 5, 2003 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 46%
| Food of Love (2002) | "
The performances and tight direction from Ventura Pons keep the film from descending into cheap melodrama." — Dallas Morning News Posted Dec 13, 2002 |
Rotten D+
| Rotten 21%
| The Hot Chick (2002) | "
If you think it's a riot to see Rob Schneider in a young woman's clothes, then you'll enjoy The Hot Chick." — Dallas Morning News Posted Dec 13, 2002 |
Rotten C-
| Fresh 70%
| La Buche (2000) | "
There's little originality." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 18, 2002 |
Fresh B-
| Rotten 29%
| Second Time Around (2002) | "
Tell yourself it's OK to be jealous. Go ahead and mock poor Alberto." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 11, 2002 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 83%
| Pauline and Paulette (2002) | "
A worthwhile glimpse into how humans can begin to become whole." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 4, 2002 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 96%
| Umberto D. (1952) | "
A slow-moving, gentle movie about the harsh facts of life." — Dallas Morning News Posted Apr 4, 2002 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 84%
| The Son's Room (2002) | "
It's rare for any movie to be as subtle and touching as The Son's Room." — Dallas Morning News Posted Feb 28, 2002 |
Fresh
| Rotten 15%
| The Affair of the Necklace (2001) | "
Hilary Swank and Simon Baker make an especially attractive couple who have several electrifying moments onscreen." — Dallas Morning News Posted Dec 24, 2001 |
Rotten
| Rotten 27%
| How High (2001) | "
It begs the response that seems to have been the moviemakers' mantra: 'Whatever.'" — Dallas Morning News Posted Dec 20, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 77%
| Come Undone (2001) | "
Those who like to explore movies will find plenty to admire." — Dallas Morning News Posted Oct 11, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 87%
| Nico and Dani (2001) | "
One of the most sensitive and subtle explorations of sexuality to hit the big screen in the States in a long time." — Dallas Morning News Posted May 24, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 71%
| Shadow Magic (2001) | "
Makes us appreciate what today's audiences take for granted: the miracle of the cinema." — Dallas Morning News Posted May 17, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| In the Mood for Love (2001) | "
It's great when a director takes a chance." — Dallas Morning News Posted Mar 1, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 97%
| Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (1999) | "
Once in a great while, a movie engages us so thoroughly that we slip the surly bonds of Earth and experience a rare moment of transcendence. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is such a movie." — Dallas Morning News Posted Dec 21, 2000 |
Fresh
| Fresh 68%
| Dancer in the Dark (1999) | "
It's a carefully crafted provocation that both undermines and expands the notion of what makes a movie musical." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jan 1, 2000 |
Fresh
| Rotten 19%
| Love Stinks (1999) | "
Love Stinks can make you feel good, especially if you've been involved in a bad relationship." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jan 1, 2000 |
Fresh
| Fresh 84%
| Tumbleweeds (1999) | "
Features two unforgettable performances from a pair of actresses who are bound to make their mark in the movies." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jan 1, 2000 |
Rotten
| Rotten 51%
| Under Suspicion (2000) | "
It's never as good as it should be, with occasional moments of brilliance overshadowed by the gimmicky direction of Stephen Hopkins." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jan 1, 2000 |
Fresh
| Rotten 35%
| Woman on Top (2000) | "
It won't please the cynics, but it'll make the romantics among us smile." — Dallas Morning News Posted Jan 1, 2000 |
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