Tomato B+ |
Baby Mama (2008) |
"Poehler's the engine that propels this light comedy to surprising levels that far exceed the predictability suggested by the preview trailer." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D |
Babylon A.D. (2008) |
"It's unclear which is worse -- to so liberally steal from films like Children of Men and Minority Report, or to be so offensively dumb in the process." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Balls of Fury (2007) |
"There are just enough interesting characters, along with dozens of fresh ideas relating to ping-pong, to keep the audience along for the ride." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
The Band's Visit (2007) |
"Those who like their comedy, romance, and tragedy in quiet doses should enjoy this textured story." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Bangkok Dangerous (2008) |
"The film isn't overtly heavy-handed in its violence, but it doesn't provoke enough surprises to keep the mind from drifting -- a poison pill for an action film." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D+ |
Baptists at our BBQ (2006) |
"The 4th grade level of humor on display here makes the charmingly goofy 'Napoleon Dynamite' seem positively Shakespearean by comparison." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D |
Be Cool (2005) |
"Nothing here feels authentic--not the occasionally funny thugs or the supposed ‘street cred’ vibe that hits like a thud." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Beautician and the Beast (1997) |
"A charming surprise" |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A |
Bee Movie (2007) |
"Anyone smarter than a fifth grader will get a kick out the ingenuity, stellar animation, and relentless higher level humor (what, no poop jokes?) of a film that will reward multiple viewings." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Before the Rains (2008) |
"A tale of forbidden love, customs, rising nationalism and epic tragedy - exuding Merchant Ivory quality in every frame." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Beowulf (2007) |
"And one more bonus, the technology almost convinces us Angelina Jolie can act. Revolutionary, indeed." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
The Best Two Years (2004) |
"The bar for LDS-themed films has clearly been raised. This is the film that deserves and rewards your investment" |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat 1/5 |
Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994) |
"The beginning of the end of Murphy's career" |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D- |
The Black Dahlia (2006) |
"This time Mr. De Palma has traveled beyond camp into sloppy sadism, with the audience cast in the role of victim." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Blades of Glory (2007) |
"We'll keep tolerating Ferrell as long as he throws in a 'Stranger Than Fiction' or 'Elf' every now and again." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Blue Crush (2002) |
"The amazing film work is so convincing that by movies’ end you’ll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D+ |
The Book of Mormon Movie - Volume 1: The Journey (2004) |
"On a shoestring budget of $2 million dollars the production looks amateurish in every detail from the inauthentic costumes to the sparse sets to the camera work that rarely reveals anything other than close-ups." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
The Bourne Identity (2002) |
"Provide[s] nail-biting suspense and credible characters without relying on technology-of-the-moment technique or pretentious dialogue." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) |
"The adrenaline rush the film produces disguises a rather thin plotline, and helps the viewer overlook the nearly suffocating air of self-seriousness." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D+ |
The Box (2009) |
"This box needed a STOP button." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C+ |
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) |
"While effective in spots, the abrupt, powerful ending would have worked better as a short story." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C+ |
Breach (2007) |
"Would have benefited from more character development and visual drama--a psychological thriller that rarely provokes the intellect and offers little pulse-racing action." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Bride Wars (2009) |
"If Bride Wars is any indication of what's to come, please let last year linger a little longer." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
Brigham City (2001) |
"An important spiritual statement--while at the same time proving that a movie can be dramatic without being profane, thought- provoking without being graphic, and moving without the typical Hollywood shock techniques." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Bringing Down the House (2003) |
"If the idea of actress Betty White using the term 'Negro' sounds hilarious to you then maybe this is a your kind of shallow humor." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C |
Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
"Breaks new ground, but not hearts" |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
The Bucket List (2007) |
"While not a classic in its own right, The Bucket List displays two great actors in classic form, a sort of Planes, Trains and Automobiles for maturing audiences." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C |
Burn After Reading (2008) |
"The fact is the talented ensemble cast overshadows the bland, blackmail comedy noir, even though the film's trailer promises quirky fun." |
Bruce Bennett |
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