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BETTY JO TUCKER
Betty Jo Tucker

PUBLICATION(S)
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

BIOGRAPHY
"All I know is what I see in the movies," Betty Jo insists. She's the editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and writes film commentary for the C0LORADO SENIOR BEACON.
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CONTACT INFO
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STATS
Total Reviews: 778
Total QuickRatings: 4

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• Online Film Critics Society
• San Diego Film Critics Society

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• Location: Colorado


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A SAMPLING OF THIS CRITIC'S CINEMATIC TASTE
 
FRESH SAMPLE
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Fresh  Australia
Fresh  Twilight
Fresh  Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Fresh  Tinker Bell
Fresh  High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Fresh  Max Payne
Fresh  Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Fresh  Ghost Town
Fresh  The Women
Fresh  Bangkok Dangerous
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ROTTEN SAMPLE
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Rotten  Quantum of Solace
Rotten  Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Rotten  The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Rotten  Body of Lies
Rotten  Nights in Rodanthe
Rotten  Disaster Movie
Rotten  The House Bunny
Rotten  Mirrors
Rotten  The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Rotten  The X-Files: I Want to Believe
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This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 63% of the time.

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" 'Australia' runs out of steam along its lengthy journey, but it boasts gorgeous cinematography, a passionate romance, and more than a few thrilling scenes."
Posted Nov 30, 2008
 
Australia (2008)53%
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" With its fascinating combination of forbidden love and a seductive vampire theme, 'Twilight" may be the beginning of a very successful film franchise."
Posted Nov 24, 2008
 
Twilight (2008)43%
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" Blurred, not stirred."
Posted Nov 22, 2008
 
Quantum of Solace (2008)66%
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" An emotional roller-coaster of a movie, one that touches your heart and brings you to tears in some scenes, then enrages you in others."
Posted Nov 10, 2008
 
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)98%
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" Although the animated characters are sometimes fun to watch here, they're not given much of a story to work with. Musical numbers would've helped."
Posted Nov 8, 2008
 
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)60%
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" A totally charming story enhanced by beautiful CG animation."
Posted Nov 8, 2008
 
Tinker Bell (2008)83%
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" 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley' left me as disappointed as a youngster who receives a box of raisins at every house on his/her trick-or-treat route."
Posted Nov 1, 2008
 
The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008)3%
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" Director/choreographer Kenny Ortega takes advantage of the big screen by filling it with eye-popping colors and highly entertaining dance routines."
Posted Oct 25, 2008
 
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)67%
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" Although dialogue may be less than stimulating in 'Max Payne,' its powerful images relate what needs to be said -- and this approach worked for me."
Posted Oct 18, 2008
 
Max Payne (2008)18%
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" 'Body of Lies' ends up being a mostly chaotic movie featuring lead characters it's hard to care about."
Posted Oct 11, 2008
 
Body of Lies (2008)51%
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" Delgado (voiced by Andy Garcia), a reluctantly heroic German Shepherd, definitely deserves a movie of his own! Eat your heart out, Rin Tin Tin."
Posted Oct 4, 2008
 
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)41%
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" 'Nights in Rodanthe' serves up too much manipulated sentimentality for my taste, even though I admit being incurably romantic most of the time."
Posted Sep 27, 2008
 
Nights in Rodanthe (2008)30%
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" Playing off each other brilliantly, Ricky Gervais and Greg Kinnear make their extreme-opposite characters quite believable here."
Posted Sep 20, 2008
 
Ghost Town (2008)84%
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" Coen Brothers Strike Again!"
Posted Sep 14, 2008
 
Burn After Reading (2008)79%
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" 'The Women' entertained me much more than I expected it would, especially after seeing those dreadful previews."
Posted Sep 13, 2008
 
The Women (2008)13%
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" Predictable as a snowstorm in December -- but visually exciting. Plus Charlie Yeung fills the screen with charm and grace."
Posted Sep 6, 2008
 
Bangkok Dangerous (2008)9%
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" Having to watch and review 'Disaster Movie' must be payback for the juvenile pranks I took part in as a teenager."
Posted Aug 30, 2008
 
Disaster Movie (2008)2%
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" While watching 'Ballet Shoes,' I felt like a time machine had transported me to London in the 1930s, then set me in the midst of this wonderful humanistic story."
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
Ballet Shoes (2008)n/a
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" While Anna Faris looks gorgeous and nails her "dumb blonde with a heart of gold" persona in most scenes, the rest of 'The House Bunny' hops limply along."
Posted Aug 23, 2008
 
The House Bunny (2008)40%
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" Casablanca Film Tribute"
Posted Aug 20, 2008
 
Casablanca (1942)98%
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" I can't help admiring the enthusiasm and musicality Miley Cyrus brings to her routines -- both as Hannah Montana and herself."
Posted Aug 17, 2008
 
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008)72%
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" It's too bad that other elements of 'Mirrors" lack the brilliance of its visual artistry."
Posted Aug 16, 2008
 
Mirrors (2008)14%
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" Prepare yourself for a sledgehammer skewering aimed at some of Hollywood's most offensive practices, including phoniness and those awful trailers."
Posted Aug 14, 2008
 
Tropic Thunder (2008)83%
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" Dennis Quaid and Ellen Page stand out here as a father and daughter who may have high IQ's -- but rate below zero in terms of their human relations skills."
Posted Aug 11, 2008
 
Smart People (2008)48%
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" America Ferrera projects such star power here that I felt cheated when the camera moved to other characters. The rest of the film seemed to drag for me."
Posted Aug 9, 2008
 
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)63%
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" The "wow" factor in 'Swing Vote' is Madeline Carroll's impressive screen presence. She's a power to be reckoned with, so watch your back, Abigail Breslin!"
Posted Aug 2, 2008
 
Swing Vote (2008)36%
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" While Duchovny, Anderson & Connolly deliver riveting performances here, the story fails to provide them with material to match their talents."
Posted Jul 26, 2008
 
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)32%
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" Amanda Seyfried wows us with her lovely voice, and Meryl Streep belts out showstoppers as if she were born to be a musical star."
Posted Jul 19, 2008
 
Mamma Mia! (2008)53%
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" Even without 3D at the screening I attended, some scenes in 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' caused audience members to squeal with excitement."
Posted Jul 12, 2008
 
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)61%
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" 'Kit Kittredge' presents a wonderful role model for pre-teen girls -- and a humanistic history lesson about the Great Depression for all viewers."
Posted Jul 4, 2008
 
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)78%
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" WALL-E and EVE project more humanity and genuine emotion than most human characters I've seen in films lately."
Posted Jun 28, 2008
 
WALL-E (2008)96%
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" Guru Pitka, as portrayed by Mike Myers, stoops about as low as any movie character I've ever seen in order to get laughs."
Posted Jun 21, 2008
 
The Love Guru (2008)14%
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" 'The Happening' may not be M. Night Shyamalan's best movie, but it's his most provocative one."
Posted Jun 14, 2008
 
The Happening (2008)19%
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" Although this film could've been hilarious, almost every scene ends up as crude or just plain silly. But Adam Sandler looks terrific as Zohan!"
Posted Jun 7, 2008
 
You Don't Mess With The Zohan (2008)35%
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" As someone who failed to appreciate the 'Sex and the City' TV series, I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie celebration of friendship."
Posted May 31, 2008
 
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008)50%
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" From its exciting opening sequence to its clever closing scene, 'Crystal Skull' made me grateful to Steven Spielberg for deciding to film another Indy adventure."
Posted May 24, 2008
 
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)76%
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" Despite a casting flaw and uncomfortable pacing, 'Prince Caspian' is an epic adventure with brave characters, amazing creatures and incredible special effects."
Posted May 17, 2008
 
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)66%
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" Lucky for viewers, it's easy to laugh while watching this romantic comedy, mostly because of the comic skills Kutcher and Diaz bring to their performances."
Posted May 10, 2008
 
What Happens in Vegas (2008)27%
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" I admit the need for a frequent romantic-comedy fix, but 'Made of Honor' left me totally unsatisfied."
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Made of Honor (2008)12%
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" 'Deception' ends up as a splendid illustration of how acting skill can sometimes overcome a number of cinematic sins."
Posted Apr 26, 2008
 
Deception (2008)12%
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" '88 Minutes' is a muddled, low-quality thriller."
Posted Apr 19, 2008
 
88 Minutes (2008)5%
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" With its screwball comedy approach to how football changed from a no-holds-barred sport to one with strict rules, 'Leatherheads" is a nostalgic treat."
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
Leatherheads (2008)52%
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" Despite its welcome emphasis on the heroism of two female characters, 'Nim's Island' is one of the most disappointing and disjointed films so far this year."
Posted Apr 6, 2008
 
Nim's Island (2008)48%
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" All the most hilarious scenes from 'Superhero Movie' show up in the film's trailer, but there's still a lot to laugh about in this silly parody."
Posted Mar 29, 2008
 
Superhero Movie! (2008)13%
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" The only thrills in 'Shutter' come from watching Joshua Jackson in a couple of appealing close-ups."
Posted Mar 22, 2008
 
Shutter (2008)7%
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" Watch your back, Dumbo. You have heavy competition now from Horton!"
Posted Mar 15, 2008
 
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (2008)78%
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" As in all his splendid documentaries, Mark Bussler packs the enlightening 'Westinghouse' with fascinating rare footage and photographs."
Posted Mar 11, 2008
 
Westinghouse (2008)n/a
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" An amusing and heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs involved when adopting a child -- in this case, one who insists he's from another planet."
Posted Mar 10, 2008
 
Martian Child (2007)30%
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" For the first time ever, Will Ferrell's performance failed to make me laugh even once."
Posted Mar 1, 2008
 
Semi-Pro (2008)21%
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" During the last part of this wacky comedy, it loses the amusing push-pull intimacy between its 'odd-couple' protagonists."
Posted Mar 1, 2008
 
Witless Protection (2008)0%

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