Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 75%
| Black Book (2007) | "
It's engaging as an espionage thriller and as a story of courage and determination." Posted Jan 5, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 86%
| Starting Out in the Evening (2007) | "
The more you watch this, the more interesting the characters become." Posted Jan 5, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 74%
| La Vie En Rose (2007) | "
Edith Piaf has plenty of tragedy in her life, so the movie is dark and moody, but it's compelling and Marion Cotillard's performance is impossible to forget." Posted Dec 29, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 86%
| Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) | "
Love the play, but this film adaptation left a bad taste in my mouth." Posted Dec 29, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Rotten 42%
| The Bucket List (2007) | "
One of the things on our 'list' for this year was seeing this movie." Posted Dec 29, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 86%
| The Orphanage (2007) | "
It creates a genuinely creepy mood and grabs you like a cold hand in the dark." Posted Dec 29, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 91%
| There Will Be Blood (2007) | "
The movie looks amazing, the oil business is interesting, and the period is brilliantly captured, but the story isn't as good as all that." Posted Dec 29, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 73%
| The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007) | "
You can't go wrong with a family movie about a boy and his pet ... even if that pet goes from the size of a puppy to a full-blown sea monster in a matter of days." Posted Dec 29, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 93%
| The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) | "
There are some heartbreaking and gut-wrenching scenes, but they're balanced with beautiful moments and the fact that Jean-Do never loses his sense of humor." Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 89%
| The Savages (2007) | "
In the end it's worth a look, but you might wish you had some of Wendy's happy pills that she ripped off from her father's dead girlfriend." Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 74%
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) | "
When they run out of clever ways to be funny, they fall back on their old standbys: crude, rude, nude, and lewd, which just shows that they didn't have enough material." Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Rotten 22%
| P.S. I Love You (2007) | "
This is the kind of movie that was made for the female audience and we thank you. PS, take Kleenex." Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 81%
| Charlie Wilson's War (2007) | "
It's a smart political comedy that tackles a solemn situation, but doesn't forget that it's meant to entertain as well." Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 69%
| The Valet (2007) | "
There are a few extra plot threads that feel like parking spaces that don't quite fit, but the story is squeezed in anyway. I'd still check out the valet." Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 88%
| Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten (2007) | "
'Should you stay or should you go' really is the ultimate question." Posted Dec 14, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 69%
| Arranged (2007) | "
This is a beautiful little independent film with some really wonderful messages tucked into a tale of friendship, loyalty, duty, and tradition." Posted Dec 14, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 66%
| The Kite Runner (2007) | "
It may not pack the emotional punch that it could, but it's an interesting story that's worth a look." Posted Dec 14, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 27%
| Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) | "
I went into this movie with expectations that couldn't get much lower, but came out a fan of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore... and Dave, for making us care about them as much as he does." Posted Dec 14, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 68%
| I Am Legend (2007) | "
If you like your science fiction with some popcorn-throwing moments, check out this post-apocalyptic story before someone spoils it for you." Posted Dec 14, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 60%
| What Would Jesus Buy? (2007) | "
I really like the message the movie has to say... I just wish the whole package were good enough to recommend as a gift to give yourself instead of another hour and a half at the mall." Posted Dec 7, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 82%
| Atonement (2007) | "
James McAvoy and Keira Knightley are intoxicating together." Posted Dec 7, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 93%
| Juno (2007) | "
Juno has smart teenagers, smart parents, and comedy all in the same movie. It doesn't happen often, so appreciate it while you've got the chance." Posted Dec 7, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 42%
| The Golden Compass (2007) | "
The Golden Compass can answer any question with the truth. (It's too bad they didn't ask it if this story would make a compelling movie.)" Posted Dec 7, 2007 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 52%
| Margot at the Wedding (2007) | "
An endless parade of bickering and bitchiness that isn't at all enjoyable to watch. After suffering through this, I wished someone would have encouraged them to elope." Posted Nov 28, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Rotten 45%
| Bella (2007) | "
It's more of a life story than a love story. It's also a story that would play just as well if you waited to see this on the small screen." Posted Nov 28, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 75%
| My Best Friend (2007) | "
This is a movie that sneaks up on you and grabs your heart before you know it. I would want to watch it with my best friend." Posted Nov 24, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 65%
| Broken English (2007) | "
This isn't the best independent film we've seen starring Miss Posey, but she is the reason this one works." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 85%
| Terror's Advocate (2007) | "
If you want to see a who's who in terror, just take a peek at this guy's client list." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 64%
| Dan in Real Life (2007) | "
In the movie world, these characters might have been interesting, but in real life, they were too one-dimensional to make you want them to find true love." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 37%
| Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) | "
I went in with no expectations for this and found myself caught up in the wonder of the emporium and the magic people can create around them, just by believing they can." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 72%
| Stephen King's The Mist (2007) | "
It's not the next horror classic, but it is the next horror film that creates a scary tension that lasts for most of the movie." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 92%
| Enchanted (2007) | "
Charming. I wanted to sing all the way home and make some clothes out of my favorite curtains." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 38%
| August Rush (2007) | "
I liked the movie, but I wanted to get caught up in it and swept away by the magic and it didn't quite make it over the rainbow." Posted Nov 21, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 81%
| Lars And The Real Girl (2007) | "
What an original idea - and what a direction to take it. The movie captures the feeling of a small town while the story captures your heart." Posted Nov 16, 2007 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 44%
| Redacted (2007) | "
There are enough real documentaries about Iraq without having to make one up." Posted Nov 16, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 71%
| Beowulf (2007) | "
It's a visual experience and maybe the best use of 3D-IMAX that we've seen. On a standard screen, it might not be as impressive." Posted Nov 16, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 94%
| No Country for Old Men (2007) | "
The tension of being around a psycho-killer like Anton keeps you on the edge of your seat, with the much-needed relief coming in the brand of humor that only the Coen brothers can deliver." Posted Nov 9, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 94%
| My Kid Could Paint That (2007) | "
Captivating story that just gets more intriguing as it goes along." Posted Nov 9, 2007 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 34%
| P2 (2007) | "
The movie never gets out of the basement either." Posted Nov 9, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Rotten 27%
| Lions for Lambs (2007) | "
Not a lot of entertainment with this edification. It's thought-provoking, but so's CNN." Posted Nov 9, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 88%
| ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007) | "
It whets your appetite for the stage; it certainly made me want to watch every one of these plays." Posted Nov 5, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 76%
| Tears of the Black Tiger (2000) | "
If the story were as captivating as the color palette, we'd all be crying tears for the Black Tiger." Posted Nov 4, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 96%
| Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2007) | "
The documentary is informative and entertaining and gives you both sides of the great debate. You may not want to take a vacation to the Salton Sea, but you'll enjoy the visit there." Posted Nov 4, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 88%
| Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders (2007) | "
When it comes to credit, it pays to be informed." Posted Nov 4, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 91%
| The Italian (2007) | "
It's a touching film about a little boy with the determination of a champ." Posted Nov 4, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 51%
| Bee Movie (2007) | "
I got antsy in the bee movie." Posted Nov 2, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 79%
| American Gangster (2007) | "
If a movie is going to be this long, it needs to really capture your attention and hold on... that isn't a problem here." Posted Nov 2, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 31%
| Music Within (2007) | "
It hits some of the right notes, but at the wrong time and the overall effect is a song out of tune." Posted Oct 27, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 34%
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) | "
It's flawed and it does feel longer because the big finale is less like a battle and more like an on-screen version of battleship, but Cate and Clive are still worth a look." Posted Oct 27, 2007 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 49%
| 30 Days of Night (2007) | "
They are counting the number of days to the sun and I was counting the number of minutes to the end." Posted Oct 27, 2007 |
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