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Critics / Kit Bowen
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    KIT BOWEN

    Agrees with the Tomatometer 70% of the time.

    Biography: Kit's a Florida native. She was born, as most people are, and spent her first 11 years in Tampa. With detours through Indiana and Washington D.C., she landed in Southern California, and eventually was admitted to UCLA as the result of a computer glitch, where she earned a B.A. in English. A long-time movie fanatic, since her mother let her stay up late to watch old movies like The Bad Seed and Duel in the Sun, Kit turned her passion into a long and varied career in the entertainment business; she's worked as an actress, director of development, story analyst and project coordinator. She even liked to do improvisation comedy once in awhile. She was eventually kicked out of clown college for taking it too seriously, but that’s all in the past. She was writing for Hollywood.com but now she has her own point of view with her blog, The Movie Kit.com--and loves every second of it, thank you very much. Kit is also married and has two children--and she loves that too. Hobbies: Playing tennis, nagging her husband about the yard, and making crank calls to NASA. Likes: Action films, saltwater fishing; listening to her kids laugh. Dislikes: Drivers who don't understand the concept of merging; tight-fitting clothes; ventriloquist dummies (they’re scary, aren’t they?). Turn on's: Having her feet massaged, dirty Absolute martinis and Jude Law. Preferably all at the same time. Turn off's: Filling out forms; waiting in line; people who call her "Kim." What people might not know: She was dangerously close to becoming a Mormon.
    Favorites: Of All-Time: Jaws, Godfather Part I & II, To Kill A Mockingbird, Sense and Sensibility, The Bad Seed, Singin' in the Rain, The Matrix, Terminator 2, and the list goes on.

    Publications: Hollywood.com, The Movie Kit

    Total Reviews: 586
    Total QuickRatings: 33

    Location: Burbank, CA

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    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    50%

    It's Complicated (2009)

    " It's Complicated thankfully isn't %u2013 as a romantic comedy, that is. It's pretty straight forward, funny stuff, bolstered by terrific performances and a script that zings." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 27, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    38%

    Nine (2009)

    " As movie musicals go, Nine doesn't necessarily have that wow factor, but it certainly has enough terrific performances to make it entertaining." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 25, 2009

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    68%

    Sherlock Holmes (2009)

    " Fueled by director Guy Ritchie's fast-paced action and Robert Downey Jr.'s uncanny skill at inventing his own unique spin on his characters, Sherlock Holmes thoroughly entertains from beginning to end." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 25, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    88%

    Crazy Heart (2009)

    " While it showcases Jeff Bridges' extraordinary talents and delivers a couple of decent country music tunes, Crazy Heart is basically a retread that doesn't leave much of a lasting impression." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 23, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    82%

    Avatar (2009)

    " Pay attention to what James Cameron has done with his truly spectacular looking Avatar. This, my friends, is the right way to create a 3D film experience." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 18, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    83%

    The Princess and the Frog (2009)

    " The film is a wonderful reminder of how Disney truly is the king of hand-drawn animation, with the rich, lush backgrounds and a fluidity in the characters that you really can't get anywhere else." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 14, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    82%

    A Single Man (2009)

    " First-time director Tom Ford paints his own portrait of A Single Man almost as if it were a piece of art, beautiful to look at, solitary and still, but with many layers of emotions hidden underneath. It's a pure gem." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 12, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    40%

    The Lovely Bones (2009)

    " Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones is a beautiful, thoughtful film, full of dark mystery and life affirmations, yet somehow it's lacking a certain inner strength." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 11, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    76%

    Invictus (2009)

    " On the one hand, Invictus is a serviceable sports flick, but on the other, it's a heartfelt true story of one great leader's unyielding quest to unite his country." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 11, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    89%

    Up in the Air (2009)

    " This is one of those all-encompassing dramedies that makes you laugh, cry, contemplate life, hope for better times, believe in family %u2013 but it doesn't stick with you after it's over." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Dec 7, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    72%

    The Road (2009)

    " Carved almost verbatim from Cormac McCarthy's compelling novel, The Road is a depressing, gut-wrenching journey that is strangely uplifting at its core." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 30, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Rotten
    23%

    Planet 51 (2009)

    " After all the other animated CGI films this year, Planet 51 just feels like a rehash, and not nearly as charming as it wants to be." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 26, 2009

    Rotten
    1/4

    Rotten
    6%

    Old Dogs (2009)

    " Might be best just to let these sleeping Old Dogs lie. This incredibly loony comedy sort of demeans everyone involved." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 26, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Rotten
    28%

    The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

    " I'm fairly certain none of the millions of fans of the Twilight movies could give a rat's ass what a jaded film critic thinks about it. And so, I'm not going to be one." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 20, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    72%

    The Blind Side (2009)

    " Take a real-life story like The Blind Side, which on the surface sounds pretty sappy, and turn it into something honest, heartfelt and surprisingly inspirational." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 20, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    93%

    Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

    " Combine the late Roald Dahl's clever storytelling, director Wes Anderson's cinematic sensibilities and an engaging vocal cast and you've got the animated Fantastic Mr. Fox, one quirky, dangerous, sweet and entirely entertaining flick." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 15, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    39%

    2012 (2009)

    " Throw in bits and pieces from all other disaster movies, up the global destruction ante, turn on the waterworks (literally and figuratively) and you've got 2012." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 13, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    54%

    The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

    " Take a wonderfully farcical premise based on fact and turn it into a mostly entertaining, sometimes sluggish film about Men playing preposterous war games %u2013 with their minds." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 8, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    55%

    Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)

    " Hold onto your mug of warm apple cider. This newest, action-packed version of A Christmas Carol could get a little bumpy." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Nov 7, 2009

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    80%

    Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)

    " A review from a true fan, and from the heart" — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 31, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    82%

    Paranormal Activity (2009)

    " Whoa nelly, this is about the most frightening movie I've seen in a long time." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 27, 2009

    N/A

    Rotten
    48%

    Astro Boy (2009)

    " How to Interview: Astro Boy's Kristen Bell" — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 24, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    37%

    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)

    " While Cirque du Freak: A Vampire's Assistant might hold a certain charm for tween fans, it suffers from too much exposition and not enough freakishly cool vampire action." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 24, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    73%

    Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

    " Let's pronounce Spike Jonze the King of All Wild Things!" — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 17, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    12%

    Couples Retreat (2009)

    " Although it has its moments, Couples Retreat isn't so much a movie but rather a giant excuse for some real-life BFFs to hang out in South Pacific." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 11, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    83%

    Whip It (2009)

    " Drew Barrymore finds the perfect project for her directorial debut, infusing the roller derby fun-fest with her spunk and joie de vivre." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 4, 2009

    N/A

    Fresh
    83%

    Whip It (2009)

    " How to Interview: Drew Barrymore. She gives great insights on why she picked this project, her aversion to the Hollywood ending and using her clumsiness to its full effect onscreen." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 2, 2009

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    89%

    Zombieland (2009)

    " Laugh your ass off. As a cleverly executed horror comedy, Zombieland will keep you in stitches, even as the zombies are trying to rip you apart." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Oct 2, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    40%

    Surrogates (2009)

    " Throw away the Blackberry? Surrogates is yet another serviceable sci-fi whodunit about how our dependency on technology will be the ruin of us all." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 26, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    74%

    Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

    " Love him or hate him, Michael Moore makes us think; he makes us talk. And if you agree with what he has to say, especially with his latest opus Capitalism: A Love Story, he can inspire you to make a difference." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 24, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    44%

    Jennifer's Body (2009)

    " Enjoy some quirk with your blood splatter. While certainly not the most innovative of horror comedy flicks, Jennifer's Body still has some pizazz, thanks to Diablo Cody's pen." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 19, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    85%

    Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

    " Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a thoroughly delightful and hilarious 3-D animated comedy that'll definitely get you craving giant pancakes, gummi bears and yes, said meat." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 18, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Rotten
    23%

    Sorority Row (2009)

    " Retitled this to I Know What You Did at That Sorority Party with That Tire Iron." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 14, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    57%

    9 (2009)

    " Imagine the Terminator series done with sock puppets. 9 isn't necessarily an original story, but the detailed visuals are incredibly creative" — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 11, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    28%

    Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    95%

    Monsters, Inc. (2001)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    82%

    One Hour Photo (2002)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Rotten
    1/5

    Rotten
    20%

    The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    90%

    Spider-Man (2002)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    75%

    Cars (2006)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    60%

    Old School (2003)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Rotten
    21%

    You, Me and Dupree (2006)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Rotten
    6%

    All About Steve (2009)

    " Stick with the premise. The idea behind All About Steve has some potential, but then it slides off into hokey-ville." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 4, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    63%

    Extract (2009)

    " Extract yourself from your couch and go see this agreeable working class comedy." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Sep 4, 2009

    N/A

    Rotten
    21%

    Halloween II (2009)

    " How to Interview: Rob Zombie Be, like, totally laid back about it, 'cause this dude in tats, dreadlocks and full beard is one cool customer." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Aug 28, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    100%

    One Love (2009)

    " Applaud a great short film when you see one. Examining the sometimes painful consequences of childbirth, One Love is a well-crafted 15-minute movie that leaves you wanting more." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Aug 25, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    88%

    Inglourious Basterds (2009)

    " Revel in the Glourious-ness that is Inglourious Basterds, writer/director Quentin Tarantino's marvelously skewed take on WWII." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Aug 21, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    38%

    The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

    " Don't expect The Notebook." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Aug 16, 2009

    N/A

    Fresh
    91%

    Ponyo (2009)

    " How to Interview: Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter" — The Movie Kit

    Posted Aug 15, 2009

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    90%

    District 9 (2009)

    " Believe the hype. As a sci-fi thrill ride, and a provocative commentary on xenophobia, District 9 is definitely all that it's cracked up to be." — The Movie Kit

    Posted Aug 14, 2009
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