Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 83%
| I Love You, Man (2009) | "
For most of the film's 104 minutes, the characters have experiences that range from serious to zany." Posted Mar 24, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 71%
| Sunshine Cleaning (2009) | "
The Lorkowskis are a family of potential waiting for the right moment to strike out into kinetic glory. Seeing them reap the rewards of determination and hard work is deeply fulfilling." Posted Mar 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 21%
| Righteous Kill (2008) | "
Seeing Robert De Niro and Al Pacino circling the thin line between cop and criminal paints a giant grin on the face." Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 62%
| The Express (2008) | "
Even if you already knew the facts, you won’t be able to help but reflect in awe at how much progress in the fight against discrimination has been made on a societal level." Posted Oct 16, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 69%
| Religulous (2008) | "
Is it mean? Gratuitously prankish? On the surface, sure, but it serves to remind the viewer that Maher is very well aware of his own presence and purpose." Posted Oct 7, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 37%
| How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) | "
If one were to search for the instructions stated in the film’s title (of how to lose one’s friends and alienate people), one wouldn’t get very far. Sidney doesn’t have any friends to lose." Posted Oct 7, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 9%
| Bangkok Dangerous (2008) | "
Where the 1999 version wore cinematography and spectacle like a generic Hong Kong triad film (brooding and bloody interchanging throughout), 2008 doles out an attempt at profundity that gives way to bouts of cheesiness and incoherent editing." Posted Sep 9, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 14%
| The Love Guru (2008) | "
It will curb your craving for laughs and won’t leave you consuming more than is necessary." Posted Jun 24, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 48%
| Doomsday (2008) | "
Doomsday isn't quite memorable or enthralling enough." Posted Mar 16, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 16%
| Jumper (2008) | "
It’s a grab-bag of high points and low points." Posted Feb 19, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 13%
| Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) | "
Left a bland aftertaste in my mind." Posted Jan 2, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 27%
| Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) | "
Four out of five stars for being cuter, funnier, and, besides, the character design far exceeded my expectations." Posted Dec 18, 2007 |
N/A | Fresh 96%
| Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2007) | "
Drifting on the dock of the bay: interview with Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer" Posted Nov 28, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 54%
| This Christmas (2007) | "
This Christmas adheres to this formula and impressively stays away from the cheese and the sap that ordinarily accompany holiday pictures." Posted Nov 27, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 79%
| American Gangster (2007) | "
It's almost completely satisfying." Posted Nov 6, 2007 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| Rotten 9%
| The Comebacks (2007) | "
May not change your life, but it will be funny." Posted Oct 23, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 46%
| Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (2007) | "
Perry’s film made me laugh frequently and whole-heartedly; more so than any theatrically released American film has in many months." Posted Oct 19, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 62%
| Arctic Tale (2007) | "
Putting an animal’s face to global warming is conceptually smart and would’ve been more effective if it were applied to other species in other climate zones too." Posted Oct 16, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 71%
| Lust, Caution (2007) | "
Ang Lee’s directing is so engrossing that one abandons the impulse to rationalize and finds oneself completely swept up in the consciousness of the story." Posted Oct 16, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 27%
| The Game Plan (2007) | "
An amusing and timely distraction." Posted Oct 6, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 96%
| Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2007) | "
While maintaining the perspective of an anthropological, geological case study on a piece of land in southern California, Metzler and Springer’s documentary illustrates the multifaceted nature of man’s interaction with his environment." Posted Sep 25, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 33%
| The Nanny Diaries (2007) | "
Admittedly, there were specific scenes that I felt were wonderfully performed and photographed...but I felt no overwhelming emotions." Posted Sep 4, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 51%
| Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007) | "
After 'winning' a camcorder and a vacation package to the French Riviera, Bean sets out in Bean style, and the laughs don’t stop." Posted Sep 4, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 85%
| Paris, Je T'aime (2007) | "
Splendid." Posted Aug 7, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 58%
| Becoming Jane (2007) | "
After approximately fifteen minutes into the film, however, I forgot about the accent and realized that Anne’s exuberance and dramatic range are fitting for this portrayal of the celebrated literary figure." Posted Aug 7, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 39%
| No Reservations (2007) | "
It surpasses any romantic comedy I’ve seen in a long time." Posted Jul 31, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 27%
| Evening (2007) | "
As a fan of Claire Danes, Patrick Wilson, and Hungarian cinematographers and directors, I went into Evening with much enthusiasm. I left the theatre feeling anything but enthused." Posted Jul 3, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 49%
| Nancy Drew (2007) | "
A modern, kid-friendly action oriented romp." Posted Jun 19, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 18%
| The Ex (2007) | "
The film is superficially a necklace of disparate gags, a dozen comedic scenes organized and tied together via a character or relationship study. A closer look reveals that it achieves more than ninety minutes of sufficiently entertaining laughs." Posted May 15, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 85%
| The Namesake (2007) | "
When The Namesake ends, one feels as though one has lived with the characters instead of just watching them." Posted May 1, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 43%
| In the Land of Women (2007) | "
Were it not for Brody’s impeccable line delivery and charming demeanor, the film would be unpleasant to watch primarily because of alternating scenes of deadpan hilarity and emotionally draining character backstory." Posted Apr 24, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 25%
| Saw III (2006) | "
As much as you’d like the characters to become better people and beat Jigsaw’s game, there is also a strong desire simply to watch violent spectacle. And somehow, there just isn’t enough of the latter." Posted Oct 31, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 54%
| Marie Antoinette (2006) | "
Most should be moved by the emotional and psychological insights into what it is like to be Marie Antoinette." Posted Oct 24, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 87%
| The Last King of Scotland (2006) | "
In addition to a very engaging script, Forrest Whitaker and James McAvoy amazingly express the tension and the camaraderie shared by Amin and Garrigan." Posted Oct 17, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 90%
| Half Nelson (2006) | "
An original voice, heralding the idea that teachers and students could learn valuable lessons from each other as people." Posted Oct 10, 2006 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 12%
| Pulse (2006) | "
You are likely to feel excluded from the experience the characters are having because none of their fear is vicariously transposed onto you." Posted Aug 15, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 7%
| Basic Instinct 2 (2006) | "
We’re not in the 90s anymore." Posted May 6, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 62%
| ATL (2006) | "
One cannot ignore or discount that Robinson is not only trying to tell a conventional tale unconventionally, but he is also attempting to put Atlanta on the map of cinematic city characters." Posted Apr 11, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 8%
| Ultraviolet (2006) | "
Milla Jovovich may look hot in spandex and bangs, but if you want rapidly-cut, slow-motioned-for-emphasis spectacle AND story, take in some ESPN highlights or any production by NFL Films. At least you would be getting your money’s worth." Posted Mar 25, 2006 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 23%
| Seven Swords (2005) | "
Every now and then, I’d like to watch a movie that could give me thrills, an engaging story, and not force me to think actively about ideology in order to enjoy it." Posted Feb 22, 2006 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 59%
| Hostel (2006) | "
Controversial for its unnecessary, unjustified exploitation of gore, Roth’s film implicates the audience in its perversity." Posted Jan 10, 2006 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 70%
| A Tout de Suite (2005) | "
A Tout de Suite contains a sufficient amount of action and suspense but it’s also quite the literary picture." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 89%
| Machuca (2005) | "
[The film] examines how this unstable social climate strains the incipient friendship between two boys." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 8%
| Underclassman (2005) | "
However unfortunate or sad it is that people enjoy experiencing mediocre quality cinema, if you have nothing more stimulating to do on a Friday night, Underclassman could provide the entertainment -- not enlightenment -- you seek." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 95%
| Lost in Translation (2003) | "
From the casting choices to the soul-soothing musical score to glimpses into Japanese visual culture, it’s obvious that Sofia pays careful attention that each element of the film stands strong alone, but can also contribute to the whole." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 19%
| Domino (2005) | "
When a film is more conducive to a scholarly dissection than a consumerist examination, the film is incredibly clever, pragmatic, or pretentious. In the case of Domino, it's all of the above." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 33%
| Kiss the Bride (2004) | "
It’s about family." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 66%
| Bride and Prejudice (2005) | "
... a funny, festive, genre-bending adaptation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 77%
| The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) | "
The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants is ideal for a mother-daughter or best-friends-forever cinema excursion, but it may not be the most satisfying two hours for the rest of the movie-going public." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| Love Actually (2003) | "
The film lives up to its hype." Posted Dec 6, 2005 |
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