Splat 6/10 |
A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
"An ambitious drug movie that's much less mind-blowing than it could've been." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato |
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
"One of Spielberg's most thought-provoking efforts." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
A.K.A. Birdseye (2002) |
"This clever mockumentary pokes fun at performance art, media frenzy, criminal investigation techniques, and celebrity cults -- and I loved every minute of it!" |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
The Abandoned (2007) |
"'The Abandoned' suffers from a distinct lack of action and a mistaken mindset that confuses characters shuffling around dark rooms with suspense." |
A. J. Hakari |
Tomato |
Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2007) |
"Details a Japanese cause célèbre with ramifications for Pacific Rim Asia and, today, for world politics at the highest levels." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Acacia (2003) |
"'Acacia' so overcomplicates the story that it's literally still explaining what happened even as the final credits roll." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Accepted (2006) |
"Why do studios think characters like the preppy bully, the geeky fat kid, and inhuman campus deans are still fresh and original concepts?
" |
A. J. Hakari |
Tomato |
Accepted (2006) |
"I admired Justin Long's low-key, natural performance as Bartleby in 'Accepted' and found Lewis Black hilarious as the foul-mouthed dean." |
Geoff Roberts |
Tomato |
Adam Resurrected (2008) |
"Jeff Goldblum transforms even his lanky befuddlement into tall dignity here and ends up giving the intellectually mature performance of his career." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Adventureland (2009) |
"'Adventureland' is a sweet, heartfelt coming-of-age drama with loads of sensitivity and bigness of heart." |
Frank Wilkins |
Splat |
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) |
"Intriguing Old-West-meets-Space-Age atmosphere, but lame attempts at humor mount up and lie there, unappreciated, like a plate of overcooked spaghetti." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D (2005) |
"Robert Rodriguez overloads the kiddie material and leaves the parents in the audience rolling their eyes for most of the show." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Aeon Flux (2005) |
"Despite impressive sets, a fine cast and some eye-popping special effects, this sci-fi action movie doesn't always work -- mostly because visual gimmicks overcome plot and character development." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Afghan Star (2009) |
"Fascinating, 'Afghan Star' pictures the familiar dropped into a totally foreign context distanced even more by recent and continuing bloody strife." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
After Dark Horrorfest: 7 Films To Die For Giftset (2006) |
"'After Dark Horrorfest' boasts '8 films to die for,' but a more accurate description is 'one kinda cool film and seven you can live without.'" |
A. J. Hakari |
- |
After Image (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
After Image (2001) |
"Incoherent -- but includes a couple of poetically stunning images." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
- |
After the Hole (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat 4/10 |
After the Sunset (2004) |
"They got to make a movie on a beautiful island; the film itself might just be an afterthought. It feels like one, anyway." |
Jeffrey Chen |
- |
Against the Ropes (2003) |
"Omar Epps: A Reel Contender" |
Diana Saenger |
Tomato |
Against the Ropes (2003) |
"What makes this movie truly enjoyable is the way it shows how two lost souls join together to fight the good fight." |
Diana Saenger |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
"At times, Agent Cody Banks might be a little too much..." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat 2/4 |
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) |
"Whatever charm that existed in the first movie has been sabotaged almost entirely in its repetitive and wholly unnecessary sequel." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) |
"Told what to think, the viewer is distanced by film acknowleging its film-ness." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett are absolutely fabulous in 'Akeelah and the Bee.' And so is this movie." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
The Alamo (2004) |
"It's best to watch the DVD bonus materials before viewing this beautifully photographed but miscast and sometimes disjointed film." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
- |
The Alamo (2004) |
Click here to see the review. |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (2006) |
"Some 'Stormbreaker' chase scenes look well done, but the rest of the movie keeps you chuckling when it should be keeping your pulse pounding instead." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Alexander (2004) |
"A swollen behemoth of a celluloid monster -- sometimes mildly interesting, but most of the time downright boring." |
Frank Wilkins |
Splat |
Alexander (2004) |
"A lavishly turgid toga fest." |
John P. McCarthy |
Tomato |
Alfie (2004) |
"Jude Law has a ball talking to the audience about Alfie's philosophy and his women." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Ali (2001) |
"Definitely worth seeing because of exciting scenes with Smith and Voight sparring verbally as Ali and Cossell." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Alice in Wonderland (1951) |
"The DVD Masterpiece Edition is a treasure chest of entertainment for the whole family." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Alien (1979) |
"It scares us despite our knowing what is coming." |
Donald J. Levit |
Splat |
Alien Trespass (2009) |
"'Alien Trespass' is neither soulless nor bad. Yet it does not improve on the sources that inspire it, so why not watch them instead?" |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Alien: The Director's Cut (2003) |
"Terrific filmmaking that plays at the level of instinct and emotion." |
Donald J. Levit |
Tomato |
Aliens in the Attic (2009) |
"Robert Hoffman shows off his exceptional ability for physical comedy during hilarious mind-control sequences here. In fact, he's very funny in all his scenes." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) |
"'AVP-R' does little more than throw in fake-out scares, rehash tired horror cliches, and have its characters slowly sneak around dark places." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
All Aboard Rosie's Family Cruise |
"With this documentary, director Cookson creates what amounts to a collage -- rather than a full portrait of her subjects." |
Geoff Roberts |
Splat |
All About Steve (2009) |
"Although I laughed at a couple of slapstick gags, the rest of this comedy didn't seem very funny to me." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
All My Loved Ones (2000) |
"Vastly moving." |
Donald J. Levit |
- |
All The King's Men (2006) |
"Please Don't Remake These Movies" |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
All the Pretty Horses (2000) |
"Those horses are as attractive as promised, but the film's snail-like plot caused me to lose interest early on." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Almost Famous (2000) |
"In another compelling performance, Billy Crudup projects the charisma of a rock star -- combining egotism with flashes of humanity." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Alone in the Dark (2005) |
"It's only January, but I can't imagine any upcoming film replacing 'Alone in the Dark' as my leading candidate for Worst Movie of 2005." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Tomato |
Alone With Her (2007) |
"Filmmaker Eric Nicholas knows precisely how to draw viewers in and tweak the mounting intensity of 'Alone with Her' to keep us absorbed." |
A. J. Hakari |
Splat |
Along Came a Spider (2001) |
"Is it too much to ask for reasonable explanations of human behavior in a psychological thriller?" |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Along Came Polly (2004) |
"Overdoes embarrassment at the expense of comedy." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
Splat |
Along Came Polly (2004) |
"Even allowing for toilet humor, long a prerequisite for mainstream comedies, the humor in 'Along Came Polly' doesn't have much texture." |
John P. McCarthy |
Splat |
Alpha Dog (2007) |
"Similar to the real kidnapping fictionalized in 'Alpha Dog,' the movie falls apart quicker than you can say Nick Cassavetes, who wrote and directed it." |
Betty Jo Tucker |
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