Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 81%
| The Hours (2002) | "
The film's true star is its script." — Film Threat Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 79%
| Punch-Drunk Love (2002) | "
It's a very idiosyncratic take on the genre, but it works because of Anderson's ability to challenge viewer expectations." — Film Threat Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 78%
| Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) | "
The ingredients were there for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind to become a cult classic, but the resulting film is a tedious Hollywood yawner." — Film Threat Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 91%
| Far From Heaven (2002) | "
The film confronts the era’s intolerance with regard to gender and race relations, but it should be noted that Haynes films without a trace of irony. The actors offer similarly genuine performances." — Film Threat Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 32%
| My Kingdom (2002) | "
Suffice it to say that Shakespeare's sudden and violent ending doesn't translate well into a British crime drama." — Film Threat Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 78%
| Team America: World Police (2004) | "
In an election season where there’s so much bitter partisan bickering, it’s good to see that some people haven’t lost their non-partisan sense of humour.
" — Chart Magazine Posted Oct 26, 2004 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 86%
| Garden State (2004) | "
"Lo and behold, the Scrubs guy turns out to be a pretty good filmmaker."" — Chart Magazine Posted Aug 20, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 73%
| Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004) | "
"The stoner flick has a new face."" — Chart Magazine Posted Aug 20, 2004 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 86%
| Collateral (2004) | "
"Screenwriter Stuart Beattie can be faulted for his cop-out ending, but the other principal players make the best of what they're given to work with."" — Chart Magazine Posted Aug 20, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 49%
| De-Lovely (2004) | "
Judd is a natural to play a sophisticated Kentucky belle, while Kline's Ivy-League demeanour and metrosexual mannerisms make him the perfect candidate to play Porter.
" — Chart Magazine Posted Jul 7, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 52%
| The Notebook (2004) | "
Perhaps it's a stretch to call this a 'literary' romance. It's firmly entrenched in pulp territory." — Chart Magazine Posted Jul 7, 2004 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 90%
| Baadasssss! (2004) | "
Baadasssss! is not only a poignant portrait of Melvin Van Peebles' drive and determination, but also a revealing glimpse at the crazy world of independent film making." — Chart Magazine Posted Jul 7, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 31%
| King Arthur (2004) | "
... a historical drama that emphasizes the drama over the history." — Chart Magazine Posted Jul 7, 2004 |
Rotten 1/5
| Fresh 63%
| Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) | "
Even the most loyal Jarmusch aficionado will find significant portions of this film to be an incredible bore." — Chart Magazine Posted May 25, 2004 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 22%
| Van Helsing (2004) | "
...an effects-driven travesty that purees some of literature’s classic horror stories into bland, action-driven pulp." — Chart Magazine Posted May 18, 2004 |
Rotten 1/5
| Fresh 60%
| Scumrock (2002) | "
Comes off as a tired rehashing of the director's '90s-era DIY creations." — Film Threat Posted Mar 17, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 63%
| Starsky & Hutch (2004) | "
Anyone who has seen Spike Jonze’s video for the Beastie Boys’ 'Sabotage' has witnessed a far more effective parody of the ‘70s cop show." — Chart Magazine Posted Mar 9, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 44%
| The Republic of Love (2003) | "
If this sounds like a typical Hollywood-fuelled 'opposites attract' story, rest assured there's a high degree of verisimilitude in the way these jaded lovebirds come together." — Chart Magazine Posted Mar 5, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 69%
| Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) | "
[B]usiness is good for Cedric the Entertainer." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 6, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 73%
| Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000) | "
Although the story is well structured, Ozon injects it with too much bile..." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 5, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 16%
| The Big Bounce (2004) | "
One suspects that David Hasselhoff acted as an uncredited consultant..." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 5, 2004 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 82%
| Monster (2003) | "
Monster is noteworthy primarily for Theron's performance, a brilliant career-shifting move for her and the strongest cinematic performance in 2003." — Chart Magazine Posted Jan 16, 2004 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 85%
| Pieces of April (2003) | "
Pieces Of April deserves a few points for style, as well as for Clarkson's effort, but nothing for its insubstantial use of story and character." — Chart Magazine Posted Nov 21, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 12%
| Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003) | "
I lament the fact that new generations will likely learn about Seuss' story via this CGI-laden monstrosity..." — Chart Magazine Posted Nov 21, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 41%
| The Human Stain (2003) | "
Watching The Human Stain, you'll likely only care about the money you've spent to watch overpaid actors work on auto-pilot." — Chart Magazine Posted Nov 3, 2003 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 97%
| Alien (1979) | "
Has Alien aged well? If you appreciate the more aesthetic attributes of sci-fi and horror genres... you'll find new revelations with this print." — Chart Magazine Posted Oct 30, 2003 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 85%
| Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) | "
The first half of Kill Bill is far more exciting than any action flick that passed through this mediocre summer season." — Chart Magazine Posted Oct 21, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 9%
| Grind (2003) | "
One has to wonder, with all the TV shows like Jackass, MTV Road Rules and the myriad pro skater DVD compilations out there, why someone would pay expensive theatre prices to see this film." — Chart Magazine Posted Aug 31, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 23%
| Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) | "
Flashy stunts and special effects never looked so dull, while the story is about as involving as those of the Tomb Raider video games." — Chart Magazine Posted Aug 8, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 38%
| Le Divorce (2003) | "
Eye-candy production values and stellar performances can't rescue a weak script." — Chart Magazine Posted Aug 8, 2003 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 96%
| Raising Victor Vargas (2003) | "
Raising Victor Vargas is a coming-of-age tale told with sensitivity and humour, challenging the notion that films about inner-city folk need to have tragic characters or endings" — Chart Magazine Posted Jul 24, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 23%
| Bad Boys II (2003) | "
When the scenes involving rocket launchers hit the screen, I had a revelation. Bad Boys II didn't remind me of another film, but rather a video game — namely Grand Theft Auto: Vice City." — Chart Magazine Posted Jul 24, 2003 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 61%
| Hulk (2003) | "
Lee's direction [is] the true marvel of this Marvel comic tale. He sets up multi-frame shots, emulating the look of a comic book, with a plethora of flashy screen wipes and dissolves. The edits are more spectacular than the CGI work." — Chart Magazine Posted Jun 21, 2003 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 36%
| 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) | "
Faster and more furious than the original, this film will have you asking, 'Vin who?'" — Chart Magazine Posted Jun 6, 2003 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 73%
| The Italian Job (2003) | "
Unless blatant product pitches make you want to choke on your popcorn, you'll likely find this film to be a couple of hours well spent." — Chart Magazine Posted Jun 3, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 49%
| Bruce Almighty (2003) | "
Try as [Carrey] might to be the next Jimmy Stewart, he's still best playing Jimmy Carrey." — Chart Magazine Posted May 26, 2003 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 75%
| Dolls (2004) | "
Kitano is now showing his softer, more interpretive side. Dolls is his most challenging and finest work to date." — Film Threat Posted May 21, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 43%
| Anger Management (2003) | "
Sandler seems to be mellowing with age - perhaps Punch-Drunk Love gave him a taste of what could be done when he works with a decent film script and director." — Chart Magazine Posted Apr 13, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 30%
| Head of State (2003) | "
The laughs unfortunately are few and far between, unless you buy into Rock’s sophomoric social critiques." — Chart Magazine Posted Mar 30, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 21%
| Basic (2003) | "
Boasting a plot with more twists than a Texas tornado, Basic certainly doesn’t live up to its title." — Chart Magazine Posted Mar 30, 2003 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 96%
| Time Out (2002) | "
Time Out's omnipresent gray skies and blurry, snow-filled scenes compliment the gray areas and half-truths that drive its story." — Chart Magazine Posted Mar 10, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 26%
| Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) | "
Bartkowiak does deliver a load of action, but more of the steaming fecal variety." — Chart Magazine Posted Mar 3, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 57%
| Dark Blue (2003) | "
...Shelton doesn’t have the creative vision to present the story in a stylish noir fashion." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 21, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 8%
| Gods and Generals (2003) | "
Even with the strong main performances, the dialogue is horribly contrived...." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 21, 2003 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 85%
| 24 Hour Party People (2002) | "
Only insiders can really claim to 'know' what the Manchester scene was all about, but 24 Hour Party People does a commendable job of giving the rest of us a good glimpse." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 4, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 50%
| Rub & Tug (2002) | "
Lyu could’ve made her debut feature a brilliant dark comedy. What the viewer gets instead is a mildly offensive film that bears the cheap humour of a B-grade Canadian sitcom." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 4, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 68%
| Red Dragon (2002) | "
The film offers the standard Hollywood jolts, ensuring that audiences won’t get bored with (God forbid) a straightforward story." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 4, 2003 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 53%
| The Transporter (2002) | "
Besson is getting diminishing returns this time around." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 4, 2003 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 64%
| Brown Sugar (2002) | "
This film's music is as important as its lead actors, and both rescue a romance story from its own predictable trappings." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 4, 2003 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 80%
| Biggie and Tupac (2002) | "
Biggie And Tupac may not be the smoking gun that will solve either of the murders, but it does paint a picture of some disturbing collusion between America’s seediest police department and the music industry’s most volatile record label." — Chart Magazine Posted Feb 4, 2003 |
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