Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 18%
| Love Happens (2009) | "
Because there's no mystery, no chemistry and paper-thin characters, the movie coasts by on the charms of its two stars. And while Eckhart and Aniston are mighty appealing, they need to be given something more with which to work." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 62%
| Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) | "
It is easy to knock the Tyler Perry formula, but you have to give the man credit: He knows how to create meaty roles for women." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 15, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 58%
| A Perfect Getaway (2009) | "
Fast and twisty, A Perfect Getaway is an economical little thriller that pretty much accomplishes everything it sets out to do." — Arizona Republic Posted Aug 5, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 47%
| My Sister's Keeper (2009) | "
A lot of things don't work that well in My Sister's Keeper, a tearjerker adapted from Jodi Picoult's best-seller. But one thing is guaranteed: The movie practically forces you to shed a tear or two." — Arizona Republic Posted Jun 24, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 22%
| Next Day Air (2009) | "
The filmmakers behind Next Day Air probably have posters of Guy Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino lining their bedroom walls." — Arizona Republic Posted May 6, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 27%
| Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) | "
Quite honestly, you have much better things to do with your time." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 29, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 41%
| Fighting (2009) | "
Too dumb to be taken seriously and too slow to be a fun and mindless B flick, Fighting ends up being not much of anything." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 22, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 58%
| 17 Again (2009) | "
The kid may not be the next Sean Penn, but he is definitely a movie star." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 15, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 18%
| New in Town (2009) | "
New in Town is a perfectly dreadful movie. You end up really reaching if you try to pinpoint the film's redeeming qualities." — Arizona Republic Posted Jan 28, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 50%
| Notorious (2009) | "
If there's a guide book on how to create a standard rags-to-riches music biopic, the makers of Notorious must have memorized every page." — Arizona Republic Posted Jan 15, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 12%
| Bride Wars (2009) | "
The movie ends with the door wide open for a sequel; one can't imagine anyone involved jumping at the thought." — Arizona Republic Posted Jan 8, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 26%
| Punisher: War Zone (2008) | "
The movie is simply a lot of noise and energy that inspires no emotional impact, although you may feel like you need to take a shower once the credits roll." — Arizona Republic Posted Dec 3, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 90%
| I've Loved You So Long (2008) | "
Despite its flaws, the movie pulls you in with its squarely realistic setting and subdued performances. Best of all is Thomas." — Arizona Republic Posted Nov 25, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 76%
| Role Models (2008) | "
Role Models deals in the kind of overgrown frat-boy humor that is sometimes funny, sometimes stupid. Here, it is pretty evenly split between the two camps, though stupid may have a slight edge." — Arizona Republic Posted Nov 6, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 62%
| The Express (2008) | "
The Express tells the true story of college-football star Ernie Davis. It's such a naturally compelling tale that one wonders why it hasn't been filmed before." — Arizona Republic Posted Oct 9, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 41%
| Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) | "
Sure, it's essentially Legally Blonde told from a dog's perspective, down to Chloe's newfound self-awareness, but darned if it isn't awfully cute." — Arizona Republic Posted Oct 2, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 31%
| Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | "
There's nothing like a good tearjerker. Unfortunately, Nights in Rodanthe isn't a good tearjerker, although the characters on-screen shed tears and the movie is pretty jerky." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 25, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 28%
| Eagle Eye (2008) | "
Manages to be both ominous and fun, making this a popcorn thriller with an edge." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 25, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 47%
| Lakeview Terrace (2008) | "
The movie's premise is suitably nerve-wracking and hits close to home: Who hasn't had to deal with a slightly whacked neighbor at some time? The addition of the law-enforcement angle is a clever twist." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 18, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | Jake's Corner (2008) | "
The big premise in Jake's Corner is a little hard to swallow." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 4, 2008 |
Rotten 3/5
| Rotten 47%
| Bottle Shock (2008) | "
The movie provides Pullman with a lead role, which is something you can raise a glass to. But as for the rest of it? Sorry, but I'll have a Diet Coke instead." — Arizona Republic Posted Aug 14, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 38%
| Henry Poole Is Here (2008) | "
A snarky film filled with messages about faith? You better believe it." — Arizona Republic Posted Aug 14, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 64%
| The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) | "
Despite the flaws, the movie is reasonably pleasant most of the time. Some of that is leftover goodwill from the first film, but it is also a tribute to the four starring actresses." — Arizona Republic Posted Aug 5, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 13%
| The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) | "
Possibly the most fun Mummy yet -- call it The Uber-Mummy." — Arizona Republic Posted Jul 31, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 44%
| The Strangers (2008) | "
If you're a fan of the genre, The Strangers provides all the shocks and scares you could possibly want." — Arizona Republic Posted May 29, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 64%
| The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) | "
If you're in touch with your inner 12-year-old, don't be surprised if you find yourself smiling and cheering during the film's final scenes." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 17, 2008 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 24%
| Never Back Down (2008) | "
With its thin characters and derivative plot, the finished product seems more like a marketing concept than an actual film." — Arizona Republic Posted Mar 14, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 10%
| Fool's Gold (2008) | "
The film exec who apparently thought that these two were the next Tracy and Hepburn was sadly mistaken. Heck, Matthew and Kate aren't even the new Frankie and Annette." — Arizona Republic Posted Feb 7, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 67%
| How She Move (2008) | "
How She Move, quite simply, doesn't move. Instead, the dreary, familiar tale unspools in painfully static fashion. If there's a glimmer of imagination here, it's not visible in the finished product." — Arizona Republic Posted Jan 24, 2008 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 94%
| No Country for Old Men (2007) | "
Bardem's unnerving performance is the one that will stay with you." — Arizona Republic Posted Nov 8, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 31%
| Martian Child (2007) | "
It either is stiff and dry or it piles on the schmaltz in absurd amounts. In that sense, it offers the worst of both worlds." — Arizona Republic Posted Nov 1, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 36%
| Sleuth (2007) | "
A grand exercise in watching two marvelous actors rip into some crackling dialogue. It's the thespian equivalent of jousting, and it's fascinating to watch." — Arizona Republic Posted Oct 25, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 36%
| Local Color (2009) | "
A sweet, autobiographical coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1974." — Arizona Republic Posted Oct 18, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 30%
| The Heartbreak Kid (2007) | "
Consistently full of laugh-out-loud moments. The sight gags are outrageous, the story is genuinely involving and the whole movie has a bit of sweetness to it." — Arizona Republic Posted Oct 4, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Rotten 51%
| The Kingdom (2007) | "
It's an overused phrase, but it's true when it comes to The Kingdom. This smart, caffeinated thriller will have you sitting on the edge of your seat." — Arizona Republic Posted Sep 28, 2007 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 24%
| El Cantante (2007) | "
You're watching Jennifer Lopez, but you may as well be watching a female impersonator impersonating Jennifer Lopez." — Arizona Republic Posted Aug 2, 2007 |
Fresh 4/4
| Fresh 93%
| The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) | "
Damon, however, is perfect. He doesn't say a lot, but he's able to suggest the turmoil and mistrust of a man with no memory." — Arizona Republic Posted Aug 2, 2007 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 89%
| Rescue Dawn (2007) | "
... everything about Rescue Dawn feels real ..." — Arizona Republic Posted Jul 26, 2007 |
Rotten 3/5
| Rotten 53%
| Introducing The Dwights (2007) | "
[Director] Nowlan has no problem pouring on the syrup." — Arizona Republic Posted Jul 19, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 91%
| Hairspray (2007) | "
Only a die-hard grump could resist the giddy charms of Hairspray." — Arizona Republic Posted Jul 19, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 72%
| 28 Weeks Later (2007) | "
Like 28 Days Later, this movie boasts a chilling atmosphere. The first film had a nightmarish "Could this really happen?" vibe running through it, boosted by the jittery photography and naturalistic acting. The new movie shares that feeling." — Arizona Republic Posted May 10, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 90%
| Hot Fuzz (2007) | "
Go, laugh and try to figure out the mystery. But be warned: You'll be checking your watch before it's over." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 19, 2007 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 43%
| In the Land of Women (2007) | "
It can't decide on a tone, so it jars the viewer from one moment to another." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 19, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 55%
| Vacancy (2007) | "
A riveting little shocker in which a viewer buys into the entire grisly premise." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 19, 2007 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 46%
| Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theatres (2007) | "
If you're not among the Aqua Teen hard core, the aggressive dumbness wears out its welcome about five minutes after the lights go down." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 12, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 67%
| Disturbia (2007) | "
Director D.J. Caruso takes a lot of time to develop the characters. That works to the film's advantage because the viewer winds up invested in their fate." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 12, 2007 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 8%
| Are We Done Yet? (2007) | "
This is the kind of movie that gives family films a bad name." — Arizona Republic Posted Apr 3, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 11%
| The Hills Have Eyes II (2007) | "
It's no better or worse than most films of its genre." — Arizona Republic Posted Mar 31, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 85%
| The Namesake (2007) | "
This is a wonderful movie." — Arizona Republic Posted Mar 24, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 66%
| Miss Potter (2006) | "
If the source material is soft, the film then takes another punch with the casting of Renée Zellweger in the title role. She overflows with tics and twitches that make the author seem vaguely deranged." — Arizona Republic Posted Mar 8, 2007 |
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