Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 73%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
Disappointinly dull." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Oct 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 72%
| The Boys Are Back (2009) | "
Director Hicks keeps the cliches under control in this treacly tale of a man struggling to be a single father." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 77%
| The Informant! (2009) | "
Soderbergh deftly reveals the inner workings of his main character, made more acute by an excellent split-personality portrayal from Damon." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Sep 19, 2009 |
Rotten 0/5
| Rotten 6%
| All About Steve (2009) | "
Breath-takingly awful in every way." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Sep 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 68%
| Funny People (2009) | "
Brilliantly funny bits complemented by a healthy dose of melancholia." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Aug 4, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 20%
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | "
Action fans won't feel cheated by director Bay, but beyond the rousing scenes and special effects, this sequel offers little." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jun 27, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 25%
| Land of the Lost (2009) | "
In the interim, however, he makes us laugh now and then, and that is supposedly why we’re there in the first place." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jun 5, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 44%
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) | "
It was fresh, funny and clever the first time. Now, not so much." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jun 1, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 98%
| Up (2009) | "
Colorful, fun and delightful--exactly what is expected from Pixar." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jun 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 61%
| Valkyrie (2008) | "
After the movie, make sure to catch the 43 minute documentary on the real Von Stauffenberg" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
DVD REVIEW Posted May 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 36%
| Angels & Demons (2009) | "
Two hours of passable, brainless entertainment. Don't ask for more." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted May 15, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 95%
| Star Trek (2009) | "
Good mix of special effects, an involving story, a good script, and fine ensemble acting." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted May 9, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 36%
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | "
Bad story, worse script, and special effects from the 1990s." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted May 1, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 82%
| In the Realm of the Senses (1976) | "
The Criterion Collection thankfully rescues this controversial Japanese shocker." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
DVD REVIEW Posted Apr 26, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 41%
| Fighting (2009) | "
Grainy photography, unexpected wit, action, and some earthy realism elevate it above its cliches." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Apr 26, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 84%
| State of Play (2009) | "
Intelligent, intricate thriller. http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/entertainment/movies/stories/DRC_State_of_play_rev_0416.de7b8ef8.html" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Apr 26, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
More of the same. Yawn." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Apr 12, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 50%
| Observe and Report (2009) | "
Dumb and pointless" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Apr 11, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 72%
| Sunshine Cleaning (2009) | "
Despite its wandering aim, the disjointed film remains strangely likable." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Mar 20, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 41%
| Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) | "
Yes, it's more talking dogs, but it's what Disney does best." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
DVD REVIEW Posted Mar 18, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| In The Electric Mist (2008) | "
Good cast and Cajun atmospherics guide it through its lumpy parts." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
DVD REVIEW Posted Mar 18, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
Deadly dull, dreary,and overly digressive, and even moreso for those unenthusiastic about comic book renderings." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Mar 6, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 58%
| The International (2009) | "
Engaging enough thriller if you don't stop to think about it." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Feb 14, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 39%
| Inkheart (2009) | "
Chaotic, wildly unevern kids' fluff." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jan 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 70%
| Last Chance Harvey (2008) | "
Some directoral slight of hand combines with a pair of professional performances to make this unbelievable love story believable." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jan 16, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 12%
| Bride Wars (2009) | "
Appallingly simple-minded." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jan 10, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 15%
| The Spirit (2008) | "
Lurid, rambling nonsense." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Dec 25, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 71%
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) | "
Rambling story never detracts from the overall wonder" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Dec 25, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 61%
| Valkyrie (2008) | "
Decent enough action-thriller even with poor Tom's baggage." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Dec 25, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 54%
| Australia (2008) | "
Although visually interesting, this latest from Baz Luhrmann is all over a map bigger than Australia." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Nov 27, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 93%
| Milk (2008) | "
Finely wrought film conveys the humanity of the main character while never devolving into hagiography." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Nov 27, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 93%
| Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | "
The remarkably versatile Danny Boyle renders a tale both harrowing and touching, without becoming maudlin." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Nov 21, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 64%
| Quantum of Solace (2008) | "
Fun enough but disturbingly familiar" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Nov 14, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 61%
| Changeling (2008) | "
Changeling we can't believe in" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Oct 31, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 86%
| Rachel Getting Married (2008) | "
An insightful film with a powerful performance at the core." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Oct 16, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 51%
| Body of Lies (2008) | "
Hugely disappointing film, even moreso when considering the talent involved." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Oct 13, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 76%
| Appaloosa (2008) | "
Standard western finds comfort in its familiarity." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Oct 3, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 31%
| Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | "
Vomit inducing, treacly nonsense." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Sep 26, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 85%
| Ghost Town (2008) | "
Director Koepp's funny script gets extra life from Ricky Gervais' inspired delivery." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Sep 20, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 13%
| The Women (2008) | "
Instead of smart, subtle and snappy, writer/director Diane English goes for the big, loud and brassy." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Sep 12, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 77%
| Burn After Reading (2008) | "
Subversive silliness in the finest Coens tradition." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Sep 12, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 75%
| A Man Named Pearl (2008) | "
An engaging, albeit superficial, look at a man and his creations." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Aug 29, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 74%
| Elegy (2008) | "
Intelligent, well-rendered film about adults, relationships, and growing old." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Aug 23, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 100%
| Man On Wire (2008) | "
Fascinating documentary with an added white knuckle component." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Aug 10, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 93%
| Tell No One (2008) | "
Slick, deliciously complex murder mystery." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jul 26, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 92%
| Alexandra (2008) | "
Interesting look at life in the Russian military, but to what purpose?" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jul 20, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 61%
| Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) | "
Obviously aimed at kids, but it's an enjoyable romp." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jul 14, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 29%
| War, Inc. (2008) | "
Nice try, but this hallucinatory polemic never jells." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jul 14, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 75%
| The Animation Show 4 (2008) | "
Mike Judge again assembles an entertaining collection of animated shorts from around the world." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jul 14, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 66%
| The Incredible Hulk (2008) | "
Not much special about this Hulk, including a reason to make it in the first place." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX) Posted Jun 14, 2008 |
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