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BILL CLARK

Agrees with the Tomatometer 68% of the time.

Biography: I have been involved with DVD and film review for eight years, since the age of sixteen. I was the founder and operator of The DVD Line, one of the very first online DVD review sites. When it closed down in the summer of 2000, I did DVD reviews part time for DVD Angle. In 2003 I founded FromTheBalcony.com, which is an ever-growing site of reviews and editorials. I am a member of the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS), Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA), and the Internet Entertainment Writers Association (IEWA).

Publications: DVD Angle, FromTheBalcony, rec.arts.movies.reviews

Critics' Group: Online Film Critics Society

Total Reviews: 352
Total QuickRatings: 40

Location: Columbus, OH

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Fresh B+	Fresh 75%	Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)	" Capitalism: A Love Story is his [Moore's] most heated and searing film since Fahrenheit 9/11, but not necessarily his best." — FromTheBalcony Posted Dec 12, 2009
Rotten C+	Fresh 77%	Invictus (2009)	" We should be leaving the theater in awe of what was accomplished, but the movie feels too by-the-books and unfortunately does not leave a lasting impression." — FromTheBalcony Posted Dec 10, 2009
Rotten C	Rotten 39%	2012 (2009)	" If you feel like you've seen all this genre has to offer, save your ten dollars and take comfort that you're probably right." — FromTheBalcony Posted Nov 12, 2009
Rotten D	Rotten 12%	Couples Retreat (2009)	" There's only one winner in this film, and it's Applebee's. Take my word for it and watch some Travel Channel instead." — FromTheBalcony Posted Oct 8, 2009
Fresh A	Fresh 89%	Zombieland (2009)	" Director Ruben Fleischer and his team have crafted one of the most enjoyable black comedies of the year." — FromTheBalcony Posted Oct 1, 2009
Rotten C	Fresh 63%	Extract (2009)	" While familiar comedic chords are struck, the film feels unfocused and incomplete." — FromTheBalcony Posted Sep 3, 2009
Fresh B+	Fresh 66%	Public Enemies (2009)	" The narrative has a few holes, but on the whole this will please fans of the genre and those looking for an accessible document of John Dillinger's life." — FromTheBalcony Posted Jul 5, 2009
Rotten C-	Rotten 20%	Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)	" *In what has been an alarmingly weak summer, Transformers 2* really doesn't contribute much to improve it.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Jun 23, 2009
Fresh A-	Fresh 78%	The Hangover (2009)	" The Hangover is a breathless stroke of comedic genius; one of those movies where, when it comes out on DVD and you have a bunch of friends over, you won't be able to watch just one scene." — FromTheBalcony Posted Jun 4, 2009
Fresh A	Fresh 95%	Star Trek (2009)	" This is premier summer entertainment." — FromTheBalcony Posted May 7, 2009
Fresh B	Rotten 50%	Observe and Report (2009)	" *Here's the simplest way to put it: if you liked the over-the-top, brutal finale of Pineapple Express, you'll most likely find yourself enjoying Observe and Report..." — FromTheBalcony* Posted Apr 9, 2009
Rotten C+	Rotten 18%	The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)	" It's one of those movies where the reactions of those around you may be more entertaining than the film itself." — FromTheBalcony Posted Mar 26, 2009
Rotten C+	Rotten 18%	The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)	" It's one of those movies where the reactions of those around you may be more entertaining than the film itself." — FromTheBalcony Posted Mar 26, 2009
Rotten C	Fresh 64%	Watchmen (2009)	" Watchmen is no doubt a love letter to those who have been awaiting this film for two decades, but the drawbacks outweigh the advantages for the uninitiated." — FromTheBalcony Posted Mar 5, 2009
Fresh B	Rotten 25%	Friday the 13th (2009)	" Friday the 13th may be the only film I can think of that could roll the credits after the first twenty minutes and have most people leave happy." — FromTheBalcony Posted Feb 12, 2009
Fresh B	Rotten 58%	The International (2009)	" *Real life aside, The International* is a compelling and suspenseful thriller that features one of the best shootouts of the decade.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Feb 12, 2009
Fresh B	Rotten 39%	Inkheart (2009)	" *Plot holes notwithstanding, Inkheart* is a well-timed and well-made family film that seems too good for the traditional January dumping grounds.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Jan 22, 2009
Fresh B	Rotten 43%	Yes Man (2008)	" It's a formula picture all the way, but Carrey and the supporting cast sure make it seem better than that." — FromTheBalcony Posted Dec 18, 2008
Rotten D	Rotten 27%	Seven Pounds (2008)	" Will Smith wants an Oscar. That much we understand. But if he thinks he can get one by playing a tragic character in very mediocre-to-bad movies, he's likely mistaken." — FromTheBalcony Posted Dec 18, 2008
Rotten C	Rotten 25%	Four Christmases (2008)	" Four Christmases is simply all-too-familiar and exceedingly mediocre - and will likely be forgotten by the time we take down our Christmas trees." — FromTheBalcony Posted Nov 25, 2008
Fresh B-	Fresh 64%	Quantum of Solace (2008)	" *While Casino Royale* was the perfect mix of the old and new, Quantum of Solace, while oftentimes thrilling, is more of a downtrodden experience that only shows a sporadic sense of humor.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Nov 13, 2008
Rotten	Rotten 2%	Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)	" This is the kind of movie that Chuck Norris would have made 15 years ago, except there would be two dozen bad guys and plenty more excitement." — rec.arts.movies.reviews Posted Oct 18, 2008
Fresh B	Fresh 60%	W. (2008)	" An Oliver Stone film often takes a few years to ripen, and it will be interesting to see how this biopic plays a decade or so down the road." — FromTheBalcony Posted Oct 16, 2008
Fresh B+	Rotten 51%	Body of Lies (2008)	" Body of Lies is certainly one of most well-crafted and intellectually engaging political thrillers to come along this year." — FromTheBalcony Posted Oct 9, 2008
Fresh A-	Fresh 69%	Religulous (2008)	" Religulous will almost certainly not change your opinion of Maher, but the film is exceedingly well-made, intriguing, and awkwardly hilarious." — FromTheBalcony Posted Oct 2, 2008
Fresh B+	Fresh 72%	Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)	" This is about as innocent and well-intentioned as teen movies get any more." — FromTheBalcony Posted Oct 2, 2008
Rotten D	Rotten 28%	Eagle Eye (2008)	" The screenwriters, four in all, and director D.J. Caruso completely squander any opportunity to be original and instead opt to make a generic and completely unsatisfying thriller." — FromTheBalcony Posted Sep 25, 2008
Rotten C	Rotten 20%	Righteous Kill (2008)	" *Remember Hide and Seek? Yeah, the twist is that* obvious.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Sep 11, 2008
Rotten C+	Fresh 61%	Traitor (2008)	" ...a thriller that's not suspenseful enough and a drama that is not daring enough." — FromTheBalcony Posted Aug 28, 2008
Fresh B-	Rotten 39%	The House Bunny (2008)	" *Her [Faris'] charisma and comic timing, coupled with the schizophrenic script by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, makes The House Bunny* a recommendable comedy.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Aug 21, 2008
Fresh B+	Fresh 68%	Pineapple Express (2008)	" ...the movie's pure energy and flawless comic timing make it a quality late summer diversion." — FromTheBalcony Posted Aug 7, 2008
Fresh B+	Rotten 55%	Step Brothers (2008)	" The majority of the gags, as crude as they can be, hit the mark and the interplay between Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly keeps the film from becoming a repetitive bore." — FromTheBalcony Posted Jul 24, 2008
Fresh A+	Fresh 94%	The Dark Knight (2008)	" This is the kind of movie going experience that people tell their grand kids about." — FromTheBalcony Posted Jul 17, 2008
Rotten C	Fresh 87%	Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)	" We've come to expect a lot in recent years in terms of storytelling with Batman Begins and its ilk, and Hellboy II still feels like a relic from four years ago that hasn't evolved with the rest of the field." — FromTheBalcony Posted Jul 10, 2008
Fresh B+	Fresh 96%	WALL-E (2008)	" Only Pixar could pull off a story about robots in love with this much success." — FromTheBalcony Posted Jun 26, 2008
Fresh B-	Rotten 53%	Get Smart (2008)	" *Though these adaptations usually produce horrific results, Get Smart* is a cut above thanks to some fun performances and preposterously entertaining action.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Jun 19, 2008
Fresh B	Fresh 66%	The Incredible Hulk (2008)	" *It's loud and in-your-face, and it does maintain the same "we know this is crazy; just go with it" tone that made Iron Man* so much fun.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Jun 12, 2008
Fresh B-	Rotten 50%	Sex and the City - The Movie (2008)	" The fact of the matter is that this review doesn't matter." — FromTheBalcony Posted May 29, 2008
Fresh A-	Fresh 77%	Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)	" That same smile you had as a wide-eyed ten-year-old will be duplicated as you watch this joyous cinematic exercise that cynics may believe is outdated and stale." — FromTheBalcony Posted May 21, 2008
Rotten D+	Rotten 37%	Speed Racer (2008)	" The film is absurdly complicated for such a young demographic, and at 135 minutes it will be a monotonous chore for most others." — FromTheBalcony Posted May 9, 2008
Fresh A	Fresh 93%	Iron Man (2008)	" We may not see a better movie this summer." — FromTheBalcony Posted May 2, 2008
Fresh B-	Rotten 54%	Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)	" *While Guantanamo Bay* isn't as consistently funny as its predecessor, it does capitalize on the fact that the world is even more screwed up now than it was four years ago.*" — FromTheBalcony* Posted Apr 25, 2008
Fresh B	Fresh 64%	The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)	" Chan and Li both deliver in their own unique ways, and there's enough action and humor to satisfy even the less enthusiastic martial arts fans out there." — FromTheBalcony Posted Apr 18, 2008
Rotten D+	Rotten 49%	Smart People (2008)	" The film offers some witty one-liners, but it's largely a by-the-numbers affair that really just made me feel better about myself." — FromTheBalcony Posted Apr 11, 2008
Rotten C+	Rotten 37%	Street Kings (2008)	" I was halfway expecting Leslie Nielsen to make a cameo appearance as the coroner." — FromTheBalcony Posted Apr 11, 2008
Fresh B+	Fresh 64%	Stop-Loss (2008)	" Rather than dwell with a bunch of debating politicians, Peirce explores the serious psychological issues that many soldiers have upon return from any war." — FromTheBalcony Posted Mar 28, 2008
Rotten C+	Rotten 21%	Semi-Pro (2008)	" Had a script been written, I'm confident that we could have had a great comedy on our hands." — FromTheBalcony Posted Feb 28, 2008
Fresh B-	Rotten 35%	Vantage Point (2008)	" The fact that the screenplay refrains from smug political commentary and instead focuses on action and mystery enhances the experience." — FromTheBalcony Posted Feb 21, 2008
Fresh A	Fresh 72%	Definitely, Maybe (2008)	" How is this for a proposition? From now on, Working Title Films is the only production company that is allowed to make films in this genre." — FromTheBalcony Posted Feb 13, 2008
Rotten D+	Rotten 24%	Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)	" It's true, writer/director Malcolm D. Lee does pound home a few life lessons, but it mostly comes at the expense of animal attacks, farts, and all-around comedic laziness." — FromTheBalcony Posted Feb 7, 2008

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