Splat |
The Machinist (2004) |
"Nowhere near so frightening as it pretends to be." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) |
"Kudos to all the wonderful students and teachers of 'Mad Hot Ballroom.' Not since watching 'Spellbound' have I felt this much faith in the youth of today." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato 7/10 |
Madagascar (2005) |
"Not completely satisfactory [but] feels like a step in the right direction ... it's more willing to explore the places its subject matter can naturally lead to." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
"Although the animated characters are sometimes fun to watch here, they're not given much of a story to work with. Musical numbers would've helped." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
"Animation holds everything together with aplomb, injecting the whirlwind picture with plenty of attitude and jokes." |
John P. McCarthy |
Tomato |
Madame Sata (2003) |
"The film's non-dramatic but exhilarating finale is what clings most memorably.
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Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Made in Jamaica (2006) |
"Singers, instrumentalists, bands and composers are poorly identified by ornate brief printed titles, only two or three familiar names resonating for a general public." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Made of Honor (2008) |
"I admit the need for a frequent romantic-comedy fix, but 'Made of Honor' left me totally unsatisfied." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
- |
Made-Up (2004) |
"Those Fabulous Adams Sisters" |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Made-Up (2004) |
"A witty coming-of-middle-age comedy with hilarious performances by first-time director Tony Shalhoub and wife Brooke Adams." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
- |
Made-Up (2004) |
"Tony Shalhoub Is Mr. Versatility" |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Madea's Family Reunion (2006) |
"'Madea's Family Reunion' seems unable to blend its comedic and dramatic sides into a cohesive whole." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Madea's Family Reunion (2006) |
"It's possible to admire the message and the messenger but not the cinematic vehicle." |
John P. McCarthy |
Splat |
Maestro (2005) |
"The music does not come alive in 'Maestro.'" |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
The Magdalene Sisters (2003) |
"A powerful message about what can happen when major institutions encroach on the freedoms of an entire gender." |
Diana Saenger |
Splat |
The Maid (2005) |
"'The Maid' is a rather dull horror film that spends too much time on mundane acts and not enough time crafting some good scares out of the story." |
A. J. Hakari |
Tomato |
Maid in Manhattan (2002) |
"A good story with humor and great performances." |
Diana Saenger |
Tomato |
The Majestic (2001) |
"That sound you hear is me -- still applauding Frank Darabont's nostalgic look at movies, patriotism, and the human condition." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
- |
Malevolence (2004) |
Click here to see the review. |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Malevolence (2004) |
"This low-budget movie is a classy horror package." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) |
"...it contains some fairly lengthy stretches between the really good jokes..." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Mambo Italiano (2003) |
"The sort of stand-up, one-liner, canned laughter sitcom that, unaccountably, the public finds irresistible." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Mamma Mia! (2008) |
"Amanda Seyfried wows us with her lovely voice, and Meryl Streep belts out showstoppers as if she were born to be a musical star." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
The Man (2005) |
"While Jackson and Levy look very funny together, they are pigeonholed in roles requiring them to spend most of their time arguing and yelling at each other." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
A Man for All Seasons (1966) |
"Political, religious and personal niceties of the period are streamlined, and the movie concentrates on the impressive steadfastness of Sir Thomas More." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
The Man From Planet X (1951) |
"An eerie reminder that a decent script and adept direction can overcome even the lowest of budgets." |
Frank Wilkins |
Splat |
A Man Named Pearl (2008) |
"Pearl himself is impeccable, but however merited, the film's encomiums cloy, like the short-lived TV program that reported only "good" news items." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Man of the House (2005) |
"There's little to cheer about in this disappointing action comedy." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Man of the Year (2006) |
"Robin Williams, surprisingly subdued here, makes his character as believable as a comedian-turned-president can be." |
Frank Wilkins |
Tomato |
Man of the Year (2006) |
"Despite some stiff dialogue, 'Man of the Year' contains enough humor and drama to make it well worth watching." |
Geoff Roberts |
Splat |
Man of the Year (2006) |
"The film's writer-director and headliner are guilty of committing the very crime they warn against -- entertainers taking themselves too seriously." |
John P. McCarthy |
Tomato |
Man on Fire (2004) |
"Fine action-intrigue." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Man On Wire (2008) |
"Admirable in not pandering to World Trade Center gut sentiment, the James Marsh 'Man on Wire' details Philippe Petit's 1974 wirewalk between the 110-storey structures." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Man On Wire (2008) |
"'Man on Wire,' a breathtaking and suspenseful account of a passionate artist and his once-in-a-lifetime exploit, hooked me and reeled me in." |
Joanne Ross |
Tomato |
Management (2009) |
"'Management' is an addictively charming little movie about loosening up and chasing your dreams." |
Frank Wilkins |
Tomato |
The Manchurian Candidate (2004) |
"This newfangled 'Manchurian Candidate' delivers old-fashioned mesmerizing entertainment." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Manda Bala (2007) |
"The concerns of 'Manda Bala' are admirable, but its selective reality is so far from almost any viewer's conceivable experience as to verge on caricature." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato 9/10 |
Manderlay (2006) |
"Whether we like it or not, Von Trier's arguments have a universal social insight that would be detrimental to ignore. There's always value in seeing something from another's perspective." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato |
Manufactured Landscapes (2007) |
"Some images in 'Manufactured Landscapes' fascinate like the snake, a color beauty mark surrounded by at times unidentifiable ugliness." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
March of the Penguins (2005) |
"The story is quiet, but the process and mere fact of species survival is majestic." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Marci X (2003) |
"Raunchy musical numbers and demeaning stereotypes overwhelm the film's feeble attempts at social satire about censorship and cultural diversity." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Marebito (2004) |
"'Marebito' looks scarier more than it actually scares. It freaks out the eyes while leaving the brain perplexed and bored." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Margot at the Wedding (2007) |
"Although the film's theme holds great potential, 'Margot at the Wedding' falters considerably in its presentation." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Marie Antoinette (2006) |
"Too much blurry cinematography and indecipherable whispering made 'Marie Antoinette' the most annoying film I've seen since 'Miami Vice.'" |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
The Marine (2006) |
"Hey, I have a message for THE MARINE: the late 1980s called, and they want their crummy action movie back." |
A. J. Hakari |
Tomato |
Marley & Me (2008) |
"Most viewers who love dogs will probably sob their hearts out while watching 'Marley & Me.' I know I did." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
The Marriage of Maria Braun (1978) |
"Enormous if sobering fun -- and one of the notable accomplishments of modern German cinema." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Martian Child (2007) |
"'Martian Child' ends up being too heavy for kids to enjoy and too scattershot for adults to appreciate." |
A. J. Hakari |
Tomato |
Martian Child (2007) |
"An amusing and heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs involved when adopting a child -- in this case, one who insists he's from another planet." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat 2/4 |
Martin Lawrence Live - Runteldat (2002) |
"...Lawrence seems overly desperate in getting laughs and evokes nervous chuckles from audience members..." |
A. J. Hakari |
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