Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Da Vinci Code (2006) |
"On its own cinematic terms, it's a moderately entertaining ride, sort of like the Nicolas Cage hit National Treasure only done with more style and a more respectable cast." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Daddy and Them (2001) |
"As long as yahoo endeavors like this keep getting financed, don't expect the South to rise again any time soon." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Damned United (2009) |
"Refusing to devolve into a routine sports flick (see Invictus), The Damned United is instead more interested in the off-field clashes than the on-field skirmishes." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Dan in Real Life (2007) |
"Dan In Real Life wants to offer it all -- a fine sentiment when a movie can pull it off, an example of trying too hard when it doesn't." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002) |
"The film's gamble to occasionally break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences pays off, as does its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Daredevil (2003) |
"Although there's plenty to like in Daredevil, there's almost as much to dismiss." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) |
"Anderson's most wispish work to date ... But it offers enough modest charms to earn it a mild recommendation." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 2/4 |
Dark Blue (2003) |
"The movie proceeds to bog down in every by-the-book cop cliche known to man." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"The Dark Knight might be the first superhero movie that exudes a palpable sense of dread and menace that tugs at our nerves in a way that both disturbs and delights us." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 4/5 |
Dark Victory (1939) |
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Matt Brunson |
Tomato |
Dark Water (2005) |
"As far as American remakes of Japanese horror flicks go, this one's better than either The Ring or The Grudge." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1/4 |
Darkness Falls (2003) |
"The tagline reads, "Evil Rises. Darkness Falls," but they clearly forgot the third caveat: "Slumber Ensues."" |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006) |
"Unique in the manner in which it salutes African-American culture and unity while at the same time exhibiting an exalted openness that makes it clear everyone's invited to take part in the merriment." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Dawn of the Dead (2004) |
"That rare bird: a remake that actually succeeds on its own terms." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) |
"Could have benefited from the presence of, say, Ralph Macchio, Kobe Bryant, Clay Aiken or Michael Jackson as a singing priest.
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Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Day of the Beast (1995) |
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Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) |
"Long considered a touchstone in science fiction cinema, this stood apart from most of the other 50s sci-fi outings for many reasons." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Days of Glory (2006) |
"Earnest yet heavy-handed." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Dazed and Confused (1993) |
"Linklater ... examines a period when indulging in vices was viewed as a coming-of-age rite of passage rather than a life-threatening act of immorality." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
De-Lovely (2004) |
"As a musical, it's a dandy." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Death Race (2008) |
"Joan Allen turned 52 two days before this film opened; here's assuming this is one birthday present she'd like to return." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1/4 |
Deception (2008) |
"Ultimately, the movie packs less erotic heat than even Horton Hears a Who! or Young@Heart." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1/4 |
Deck the Halls (2006) |
"Deck the Halls seems to have been conceived on the back of a snot-soaked tissue by a none-too-bright second grader." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Defiance (2008) |
"Zwick's epics (Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Last Samurai) have never lacked for propulsive power, but Defiance is the first to constantly stumble over itself even as it tries to get its tale in gear." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Definitely, Maybe (2008) |
"A diamond in the rough that could use some polishing but overall sparkles with warmth and wit." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 2/4 |
Deja Vu (2006) |
"By the time Carlin climbs into the time machine, you realize that a Marty McFly cameo might be the only way to salvage this dreary plunge into preposterousness." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1/4 |
Delgo (2008) |
"As hard on the eyes as it is on the brain." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Deliver Us From Eva (2003) |
"Only LL Cool J's considerable charisma keeps this from completely sinking." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Deliver Us From Evil (2006) |
"A documentary with the power to affect even the most jaded of moviegoers." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Departed (2006) |
"Given the powerhouse punch of a scenario, it's perhaps not surprising that Scorsese elected to rework someone else's property while also embellishing it with his own distinctive style." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Descent (2006) |
"The Descent is so expertly made that it more than holds its own as a full-throttle horror flick, yet it's Marshall's decision to provide it with a psychological bent that puts it firmly over the top." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) |
"Craig's performance is downright terrible, but old pros Arnold and Huston (who scored a Best Actor nomination) pick up the pace." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) |
"The film's peeks into the fashion world are amusing, and the script makes some salient points about the lengths to which a person will allow themselves to be humiliated simply to hold onto a job." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) |
"Emotionally satisfying (if a bit simplistic), yet Perry dilutes its potency by casting himself in ... sitcom roles." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) |
"Here's yet another movie that should be neither seen nor heard." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Die Another Day (2002) |
"This 20th entry in the 40-year-old series easily emerges as the best of the Brosnan Bonds." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (2007) |
"Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes gang can only wish they could do some of the things John McClane executes so effortlessly here." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Dinner at Eight (1933) |
"A sparkling script and game efforts from an all-star cast easily overcome the creakiness." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
A Dirty Shame (2004) |
"It's always nice to see [Waters] shake up the stodgy status quo. But in this instance, a smidgen of prudence might have been an effective weapon in the war against prudery." |
Matt Brunson |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) |
"You don't need glasses -- 3-D or otherwise -- to see that this holiday release is too diluted for adults, too frightening for children, and too tiresome for just about everybody." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
District 9 (2009) |
"District 9 is Independence Day for the art-house set." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) |
"For all its random chaos, Divine Secrets works because of the power of its convictions -- and its cast." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) |
"Steadfastly avoids reducing the notions of perseverance and heroism to convenient catchphrases." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Divorce, Italian Style (1962) |
"Murder has rarely been as mirthful (cinematically speaking, of course) as in this uproarious Italian comedy." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) |
"At a time when many ambitious studio films are aiming high and falling short, here's one that delivers on its low-pressure promise." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Dogville (2003) |
"Dogville is irrevocably a movie of our times." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (2004) |
"Like Being John Malkovich and 2001: A Space Odyssey and too few others, this is one of those mind-melting cinematic achievements." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Doomsday (2008) |
"One's enjoyment of Doomsday might stem from how much one admires a blatant homage to the 1980s." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Door in the Floor (2004) |
"One of those movies that screws up the small details while tapping into the larger issues." |
Matt Brunson |
Tomato 3/4 |
Doubt (2008) |
"What really matters here is the cast." |
Matt Brunson |
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