Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 84%
| State of Play (2009) | "
Crowe's terrific performance carries the movie." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Apr 20, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 44%
| Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) | "
It's a pretty dumb, predictable story, but for a ten year-old girl, the target audience, Hannah Montana: The Movie is good, clean G-rated fun without so much as one wet kiss." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Apr 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 88%
| Adventureland (2009) | "
Uneven and downright bumpy at times, Adventureland is a reflective look at life in the 80's, backed by a terrific soundtrack and enough chuckles to justify two hours of your life." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Apr 6, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 72%
| Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) | "
There is something magical about watching a well-made 3-D feature film--even one with a less than stellar script--to listen to the ooh's and ahs and giggles generated by kids in a sold-out theater." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Mar 28, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 83%
| I Love You, Man (2009) | "
This is Judd Apatow material with Apatow nowhere to be found. But it is funny." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Mar 21, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 42%
| Race to Witch Mountain (2009) | "
...certainly not in the E.T.bracket." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Mar 14, 2009 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
If gore is not your thing, steer clear of this one." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Mar 7, 2009 |
Rotten 1/4
| Rotten 0%
| Echelon Conspiracy (2009) | "
Echelon Conspiracy is a pale imitation of Eagle Eye, not exactly a good movie to begin with." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Feb 28, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 23%
| Fired Up (2009) | "
Ye gad--how old are these actors playing teenagers? Oh, never mind." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Feb 21, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 23%
| Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | "
On this one the better choice is to window shop." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Feb 14, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 89%
| Coraline (2009) | "
While the 3-D effect is truly spectacular, it's the story that stokes the imaginations of children." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Feb 7, 2009 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 17%
| New in Town (2009) | "
I heard sustained laughter through the first two-thirds of the movie. Then it crashes and burns because the script, strip-mined from other similar themed efforts, runs out of ideas and jokes." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Feb 2, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 68%
| Revolutionary Road (2008) | "
DiCaprio and Winslet deliver terrific performances." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jan 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 70%
| Last Chance Harvey (2008) | "
The romantic chemistry that flows between the two great leads is worth the price of admission." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jan 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 80%
| Gran Torino (2008) | "
If Gran Torino is Clint Eastwood's last acting gig, he's gone out in top form." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jan 10, 2009 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 91%
| Frost/Nixon (2008) | "
Frost/Nixon is compelling viewing and I can't recommend a movie more highly." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jan 2, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 60%
| Valkyrie (2008) | "
The performances truly stand out, led by Tom Cruise and several members of the supporting cast." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Dec 27, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 55%
| The Tale of Despereaux (2008) | "
The animation quality is first rate." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Dec 22, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 20%
| The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) | "
There was nothing wrong with the original that warranted a re-do--other than pursuit of legal tender." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Dec 13, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 68%
| Cadillac Records (2008) | "
While the storyline is somewhat disjointed, the music really shines." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Dec 6, 2008 |
Rotten 1/4
| Rotten 25%
| Four Christmases (2008) | "
...lowbrow humor that fails to delight." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Nov 30, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 50%
| Twilight (2008) | "
The door is left open for a second installment. Okay, I'll bite." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Nov 22, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 64%
| Quantum of Solace (2008) | "
Okay, so it isn't Sean Connery, but Quantum of Solace is an enjoyable action-packed popcorn flick, with explosions galore and exciting chase scenes throughout." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Nov 15, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 76%
| Role Models (2008) | "
All the people behind me in the back section were cackling their heads off during most of the movie." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Nov 8, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 67%
| High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) | "
That clicking sound in the background might have been my arthritic knees banging together in harmony to the songs." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Nov 1, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Fresh 61%
| Changeling (2008) | "
Though gripping at times, the pace of the movie plods along with all deliberate speed that might prompt occasional glances at the wristwatch." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Nov 1, 2008 |
— | Fresh 78%
| The Green Mile (1999) |
Click here to read article — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
— | Rotten 29%
| Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) |
Click here to read article — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 7%
| Babylon A.D. (2008) | "
As if the gruff dialogue isn’t bad enough, the action scenes are merely adequate." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 60%
| W. (2008) | "
Perhaps there is a factory near Shanghai doing an express run of Dick Cheney masks in time for Halloween." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 62%
| The Express (2008) | "
With the stock market going through fits of manic depression, this movie serves as an inspirational distraction." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Oct 11, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 72%
| Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) | "
...a smart, hip story with a terrific soundtrack." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Oct 4, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 31%
| Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | "
Despite stretches of credulity in the plot, the on-screen chemistry between Gere and Lane carries the movie." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Sep 27, 2008 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 85%
| Ghost Town (2008) | "
After a trying week in which many of us suffered damage to our homes and others were still without power, Ghost Town will provide a wonderful boost, if just for a couple of hours." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Sep 22, 2008 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 89%
| Nobody's Fool (1994) | "
The tagline for Nobody's Fool was 'Worn to perfection.' That sums up the life and acting career of Paul Newman." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Sep 22, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 9%
| Bangkok Dangerous (2008) | "
Throughout the movie Nicolas Cage wears a contorted facial expression that suggests the need for more fiber in his diet." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Sep 6, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 7%
| Babylon A.D. (2008) | "
Diesel sums it all up when he narrates early on, "Too bad it was the day I died." Was he referring to his character, or his career?" — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Aug 30, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 39%
| The House Bunny (2008) | "
Think of it as Beach Blanket Bingo for Generation Why." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Aug 23, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 82%
| Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) | "
This time Woody seems to be back on the beam." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Aug 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Fresh 64%
| The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) | "
Masterfully directed in cutting fashion by Sanaa Hamri--no scene seems to last more than a couple of minutes, and then the pants come into play--the story has been superbly brought to the screen by Elizabeth Chandler, and the four lead actresses are all t" — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Aug 8, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 37%
| Swing Vote (2008) | "
If Barry Levinson's Wag the Dog serves as the gold standard for political satire, then Swing Vote has got a bad case of fleas." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Aug 3, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 55%
| Step Brothers (2008) | "
The movie slowly begins to descend into a vacuous state because the contrived script really has no place to go." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jul 26, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| N/A | Hooch & Daddy-O (2005) | "
...a very funny satire that marks a bright debut for all those involved in the production." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jul 24, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Rotten 53%
| Mamma Mia! (2008) | "
Mamma Mia! is a delightful crowd pleaser, evidenced by the enthusiastic applause I heard at the smash ending." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jul 21, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/4
| Fresh 61%
| Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) | "
To echo the vernacular of today's young people, it is awesome." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jul 14, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/4
| Rotten 40%
| Hancock (2008) | "
The more we get to know about Hancock and how he acquired his name and mysterious powers, the less entertaining it becomes." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jul 4, 2008 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 96%
| WALL-E (2008) | "
...absolutely incredible." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jun 30, 2008 |
Fresh 3/4
| Rotten 53%
| Get Smart (2008) | "
This is not your father's Get Smart; it is a revved up, turbo-charged version for the silver screen that appeals directly to the younger age cohort." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jun 21, 2008 |
Rotten 2/4
| Rotten 18%
| The Happening (2008) | "
On a brighter note, the Wayans brothers have new material to make Scary Movie 5." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jun 14, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/4
| Rotten 36%
| You Don't Mess With The Zohan (2008) | "
...nearly two hours of mind numbing junk." — Houston Community Newspapers Posted Jun 9, 2008 |
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