Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 93%
| The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) | "
Incredible fights and chases, unbearable tension and breakneck pacing - just another day at the office for Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass." Posted Aug 17, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 75%
| Cars (2006) | "
Often veers over the central line between watchable and disappointing.
" Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 100%
| The Elementary Particles (2006) | "
Grim, funny, moving and thought-provoking, Roehler's film will find some people who will rank it as one of their films of the year and others who will say that he has ruined Houellebecq's book." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 47%
| Miami Vice (2006) | "
While Miami Vice is heavy on the style and visuals of Mann's other films, almost everything else which makes his work so watchable is absent." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 33%
| Wilderness (2007) | "
It's nasty and bloody with enough mayhem to make most horror fans overlook some even more horrific dialogue." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 74%
| Monster House (2006) | "
Here's a conundrum: an animated movie that is pitched at kids but is far more suitable for teenagers and adults." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 24%
| Lady in the Water (2006) | "
Guaranteed to have a life long, long after its cinema obituary has been written.
" Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 67%
| A Scanner Darkly (2006) | "
More time should have been spent on the script and less on the effects.
" Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 83%
| Akeelah and the Bee (2006) | "
While there's a temptation to dismiss Akeelah and the Bee as Good Will Spelling, there aren't enough (good) heartwarming films like this for either younger or older audiences." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Severance (1988) | "
Gets the mix of gore and grins just right." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 60%
| Crank (2006) | "
Very noisy, severe on the eyes and ludicrous, but a decent example of mindless entertainment." Posted Aug 31, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 84%
| The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) | "
You owe it to yourself to saddle up with them." Posted May 12, 2006 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 33%
| The Dark (2005) | "
Definitely nothing to be afraid of here." Posted May 12, 2006 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 12%
| An American Haunting (2006) | "
The star of Don't Look Now and the star of Carrie appearing in a film as weak as this - now that's scary." Posted May 12, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | The Little Polar Bear 2 (2005) | "
One of those films that will keep the very, very young quiet
for a while but offers little to anyone over five.
" Posted May 12, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 9%
| When a Stranger Calls (2006) | "
While teen chillers tend to be exercises in extreme dullness, at least director Simon West tries to wring some suspense out of the scenes here." Posted May 12, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 49%
| Prime (2005) | "
You'd get/give a second date after this one. Probably.
" Posted May 12, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 100%
| C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) | "
Even though the ending feels a little rushed, and some of the brothers are more sketches than characters, this is a family it's impossible not to like." Posted May 5, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 70%
| Lemming (2006) | "
Even if this film promises more than it ultimately delivers,
for arguably the most excruciating dining scene in cinema history, it's worth seeing." Posted May 5, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 23%
| Freedomland (2005) | "
Promises much but doesn't connect in the same way as another recent film with racial themes, Crash." Posted May 5, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 88%
| The Magician (2005) | "
After pulling this rabbit out of the hat, it'll be interesting to see what Ryan's next trick will be." Posted May 5, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 88%
| The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) | "
Johnston's music has touched many; his story deserves to reach far, far more." Posted May 5, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 69%
| Mission: Impossible III (2006) | "
Has little that you'll commit to memory, but it shows that Ethan Hunt shouldn't settle for a desk job just yet." Posted May 5, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 51%
| Manderlay (2006) | "
A film with plenty of interesting things to say but an exhausting way of saying them." Posted Mar 15, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| Proof (2005) | "
Proof is something of a puzzle, an all-star drama that has the feel of a Sunday afternoon film. Think curiosity, not must see." Posted Mar 15, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 86%
| L'Enfant (2006) | "
For all its bleakness, the latest film from the Dardenne brothers offers hope and you'll take away from it how much you have to be thankful for." Posted Mar 15, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 81%
| Tsotsi (2006) | "
Expertly told and beautifully shot, Tsotsi will find its place on plenty of year end lists. It deserves every plaudit that comes its way, and your attention." Posted Mar 15, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 73%
| V For Vendetta (2005) | "
Once you've seen this every event movie from May to September will seem that little bit duller.
" Posted Mar 15, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 85%
| Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2005) | "
Suddenly The Matrix looks about as relevant as VHS tapes." Posted Jul 21, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 81%
| Friday Night Lights (2004) | "
A Friday night movie if ever there was one." Posted Jul 21, 2005 |
Fresh 2/5
| Fresh 80%
| Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) | "
As blockbusters go, Revenge of the Sith has some good throwaway entertainment, but there have been better blockbusters with better throwaway entertainment." Posted Jul 21, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 26%
| House of Wax (2005) | "
The whole thing is vacuously enjoyable, downright nasty in places and, despite the fact that the ending is rushed, has a pretty spectacular finish." Posted Jul 21, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 80%
| The League of Gentleman's Apocalypse (2005) | "
With an embarrassment of comedy riches, Gatiss & Co will still leave some fans feeling disappointed." Posted Jul 21, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 65%
| We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004) | "
For anyone who finds films about affairs boring, We Don't Live Here Anymorecould feel like being stuck in a bad marriage - for all the wrong reasons." Posted Jul 15, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 85%
| Batman Begins (2005) | "
Batman Begins isn't a case of DC setting a new level for comics onscreen, but rather a memorable example of how to keep up with the competition." Posted Jul 15, 2005 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 90%
| DIG! (2004) | "
Consistently funny and brutally honest, Dig! is a great addition to the rockumentary genre." Posted Jul 15, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 82%
| Inside Deep Throat (2005) | "
An interesting, but rarely moving, film." Posted Jul 15, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 74%
| Wedding Crashers (2005) | "
A comedy which, like many big days, ends up with you wanting to see more of some people, goes on too long and ultimately ends up as a bit of an anticlimax." Posted Jul 15, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 20%
| The Ring Two (2005) | "
Shouldn't wind up the devotees too much and will keep fans of the first American movie quiet." Posted Apr 19, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 68%
| The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) | "
By the close you're convinced that there should have been more to the film than what ended up onscreen." Posted Apr 19, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 42%
| I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2004) | "
While the performances are excellent and the Get Carter-in-reverse plot is intriguing, this is a film where atmospherics triumph over the script." Posted Apr 19, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 24%
| The Amityville Horror (2005) | "
Unlike many of its multiplex peers, it does offer up a few decent scares, even if diehards will have seen them all before." Posted Apr 19, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 58%
| The Interpreter (2005) | "
As far removed from the glory days of 1970s political thrillers as many diplomats are from the suffering which they're presented with. Lost in translation indeed." Posted Apr 19, 2005 |
Rotten 1/5
| Fresh 75%
| The Isle (2002) | "
It's the safest of bets that this is one Asian film that won't get a Hollywood remake." Posted Oct 8, 2004 |
Rotten 1/5
| Fresh 72%
| Open Water (2004) | "
Not likely to help scuba diving become the world's most popular pastime, but only scary if you're already frightened of your own shadow in a cinema." Posted Oct 8, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 87%
| Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) | "
Easier to like and admire than the album that spawned it.
" Posted Oct 8, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 21%
| Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) | "
The longer the story goes on, the more it feels like a live action video game and not a real movie." Posted Oct 8, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 39%
| Man on Fire (2004) | "
Serves up revenge, loud bangs, grisly deaths and heavy symbolism in Mexico with some relish - and extra cheese." Posted Oct 8, 2004 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 93%
| Super Size Me (2004) | "
Every schoolchild should be brought to see it - with no popcorn during or burgers afterwards." Posted Sep 28, 2004 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 29%
| The Punisher (2004) | "
Revenge, they say, is a dish best served cold. Leftovers like this don't count." Posted Sep 28, 2004 |
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