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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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    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

    Fresh
    98%

    Up (2009)

    " Hold onto your seats as Pixar takes you on yet another delightful adventure Up, up and away." — The Movie Kit

    Posted May 29, 2009

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    98%

    Finding Nemo (2003)

    " Just when you thought they couldn't possibly do it again, the guys at Pixar bat it out of the park with Finding Nemo." — Hollywood.com

    Posted May 30, 2003

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    98%

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Mar 22, 2002

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    97%

    The Incredibles (2004)

    " The Incredibles eventually captures all the right emotional beats, thumping superhero action and poignant moments to make the film, well, almost incredible. " — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 4, 2004

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    97%

    Sideways (2004)

    " With the skillfully framed, beautifully written, delicately acted Sideways, Alexander Payne may just have found his golden ticket to Oscar glory." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Oct 27, 2004

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    96%

    Ratatouille (2007)

    " Ratatouille is a Pixar tour de force." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jun 29, 2007

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    96%

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Feb 17, 2003

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    96%

    Catch Me If You Can (2002)

    " Fueled by a wonderful performance from Leonardo DiCaprio, Catch Me If You Can is a lighthearted yet heart-wrenching look at the making of a truly brilliant, if somewhat reluctant, con artist." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jan 10, 2003

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    95%

    The Station Agent (2003)

    " ...One of those little films you remember in a big way." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Oct 3, 2003

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    95%

    Lost in Translation (2003)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 20, 2003

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    95%

    Monsters, Inc. (2001)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh

    Fresh
    94%

    Star Trek (2009)

    " Boldly go and revel in the awesomeness and nostalgia this action-packed prequel will elicit." — The Movie Kit

    Posted May 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    94%

    Casino Royale (2006)

    " Daniel Craig is all THAT and a bag of chips. Kudos to the new Bond regime." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 17, 2006

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    94%

    Before Sunset (2004)

    " Although a sequel may not have been entirely necessary, Before Sunset does provide some closure... " — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jul 2, 2004

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    94%

    Spider-Man 2 (2004)

    " Spidey and gang are back in Spider-Man 2--perhaps in need of some therapy--but ultimately bigger and better than ever." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jun 30, 2004

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    94%

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

    " With a sweeping narrative, mind-blowing battle sequences and gut-wrenching performances, could there be a grander finale to a classic epic? Not in this millennium." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Dec 17, 2003

    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
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    93%

    The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

    " Probably the best threequel of the summer, The Bourne Ultimatum keeps to the same seamlessly smart, hair-raising action of the first two installments." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Aug 3, 2007

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    93%

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

    " Charlie Kaufman has succinctly combined his innate quirkiness with his intuitive imagination to create one of the more ingenious yet simplistic love stories ever written. " — Hollywood.com

    Posted Mar 19, 2004

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    93%

    About a Boy (2002)

    " Co-directors, co-writers and brothers Paul and Chris Weitz deftly handle the material and find an hysterical but poignant way of telling the story." — Hollywood.com

    Posted May 17, 2002

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    93%

    No Man's Land (2001)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Mar 2, 2002

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    92%

    Drag Me To Hell (2009)

    " Watch Sam Raimi get his horror groove back." — The Movie Kit

    Posted May 29, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    92%

    Enchanted (2007)

    " Disney's Enchanted is the sweet, lighthearted antithesis to the more serious fare this holiday season, fueled by a thoroughly captivating performance from Amy Adams." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 26, 2007

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    92%

    Children of Men (2006)

    " A genuine thrill ride with a soul." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Dec 26, 2006

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    92%

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Mar 2, 2002

    Rotten
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    92%

    The Bad News Bears (1976)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jul 23, 2005

    N/A

    Fresh
    91%

    Ponyo (2009)

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

    Posted Aug 15, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    91%

    Hairspray (2007)

    " Hairspray is a Grease for the new millennium, just the kind of bubblegum musical that keeps your toes tappin', except this time John Travolta is wearing a fat suit and nylons. Shiver." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jul 20, 2007

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    91%

    Million Dollar Baby (2004)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 20, 2008

    Rotten
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    91%

    Far From Heaven (2002)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Feb 17, 2003

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    91%

    Adaptation (2002)

    " One thing has been made very clear -- Being John Malkovich wasn't a fluke." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jan 13, 2003

    Rotten
    2/5

    Fresh
    91%

    Shall We Dance? (1996)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 20, 2008

    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

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    90%

    Michael Clayton (2007)

    " Filled with wonderfully conflicted characters, Michael Clayton is a masterful legal thriller that never misses a beat. A true diamond in the rough." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Oct 13, 2007

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    90%

    Hot Fuzz (2007)

    " What those hilarious Shaun of the Dead guys did for zombie flicks, they do for buddy-cop movies in Hot Fuzz. Be careful not to call it a spoof, though." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Apr 20, 2007

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    90%

    United 93 (2006)

    " Be prepared. United 93 is overwhelming, telling a story we've all come to know so very well. It will be one of the most affecting movies you'll ever see--if you can bring yourself to see it, that is." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Apr 28, 2006

    N/A

    Fresh
    90%

    The Magdalene Sisters (2003)

    " Interview with The Magdalene Sisters' Nora Jane Noone" — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 26, 2003

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    90%

    Whale Rider (2003)

    " A truly inspiring film." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Jul 10, 2003

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    90%

    Spider-Man (2002)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Fresh
    90%

    Lantana (2001)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Mar 2, 2002

    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
    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

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    89%

    Shrek 2 (2004)

    " Shrek 2 may not be as fresh and new as the original, but you still can't stop yourself from lovin' the big green ogre anyway." — Hollywood.com

    Posted May 18, 2004

    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
    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

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    88%

    Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)

    " Proving why he's still an American classic, 83-year-old director Sidney Lumet turns in another brilliantly executed crime thriller" — Hollywood.com

    Posted Nov 11, 2007

    Fresh
    4/4

    Fresh
    88%

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

    " The exhilarating Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire takes the best parts of J.K. Rowling's fourth installment and serves them up in one heck of an action-packed, albeit darker, film. Parents, be forewarned--this isn't kid's stuff anymore. " — Hollywood.com

    Posted Dec 1, 2005

    Rotten
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    88%

    A Mighty Wind (2003)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted May 23, 2003

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    88%

    X2: X-Men United (2003)

    " X2: X-Men United is a thoroughly intriguing sequel in the X-Men series, a pure adrenaline ride. But with a weighty--and very important--message attached, the film also makes you think." — Hollywood.com

    Posted May 2, 2003
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