Splat D+ |
S1m0ne (2002) |
"Control-Alt-Delete Simone as quickly as possible" |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C+ |
Sahara (2005) |
"With this strong of a cast this film should have been much better." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A |
School of Rock (2003) |
"Black's iconic performance here perfectly blends his naturally slovenly persona with his obvious passion for, and knowledge of, rock and roll." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Secondhand Lions (2003) |
"With Caine and Duvall two kings of the acting jungle in top form; more proof why good casting directors are worth their weight in black gold." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Secondhand Lions (2003) |
"With Caine and Duvall two kings of the acting jungle in top form; more proof why good casting directors are worth their weight in black gold." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
"Irreverence and cynicism may be the dominant themes of the day, but surely there's a place for a film with the timeless virtues of The Secret Life of Bees." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato 5/5 |
Serpico (1973) |
"The first classic police corruption movie" |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D |
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008) |
"Wouldn't it be redundant to describe the self-indulgent big-screen adaptation as similarly vapid, pointless, and poorly acted as the popular HBO show upon which it is based?" |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Shrek 2 (2004) |
"More heart, a few more funny gags, the same thin caricatures and slightly better animation." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Shrek the Third (2007) |
"Feels refreshed and might be -- especially for relieved parents -- the most entertaining film of the franchise." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Shutter (2008) |
"Similar to a theme park ride that scares kids, this Asian horror film frightens only newcomers to the genre from which it practically bootlegs." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Sicko (2007) |
"While no rational person would believe Castro and Hillary are to be exalted, its medical horror stories are absolutely believable by anyone who's dealt with an HMO." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A |
Signs (2002) |
"If you can, take your eyes off the screen for a moment and look around. You’ll see scared people." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
The Simpsons Movie (2007) |
"The big screen version of the legendary TV series is a fitting tribute and is worth the wait." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C |
The Skeleton Key (2005) |
"Unlocks a mystery, but the journey is fraught with the familiar." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"Boyle's skilled direction along with Anthony Dod Mantle's cinematography thrusts the viewer into a world that is completely foreign to an American audience but earns its affection nonetheless." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C+ |
The Soloist (2009) |
"This film would have made a terrific short. Director Joe Wright [Atonement] was given the impossible task of making something bigger than it needed to be." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C+ |
Speed Racer (2008) |
"Its eye candy may not satisfy anyone other than the most dedicated of fans. This film could have used a heavy dose of Spielberg pacing and Pixar personality." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A |
Spider-Man (2002) |
"Spiderman ROCKS" |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Spider-Man 3 (2007) |
"Different in all the right ways-- a complex, unpredictable attempt at giving its audience a lot to chew on. Pardon those of us who will take a flawed opus over bloated unoriginality." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) |
"Seen through the eyes of a child, this adaptation my lack originality but is fast paced, contains enough fantasy to balance the family drama and is, at times, very scary." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) |
"Rodriguez does a splendid job of racial profiling Hollywood style--casting excellent Latin actors of all ages--a trend long overdue." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
Star Trek (2009) |
"the excellent action sequences plus an upbeat tone--an important element maintained from the source material- make for an adventure that zips by at warp speed." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) |
"Master Lucas Strikes Back!" |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Stardust (2007) |
"Should be congratulated as a film that aspires to the non-mainstream genre of fantasy fairy tale with a hint of Brothers Grimm edginess." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Starting Out in the Evening (2007) |
"Awkward and sometimes overly subtle, but compelling performances by a cast of normally supporting actors who make the most of their much deserved chance to carry a film." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
State of Play (2009) |
"An homage to investigative reporting with Crowe playing a likable protagonist whose methods will be seen by some as virtuously dogged and others as unequivocally unethical" |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A |
States of Grace (2005) |
"A landmark film.."Crash" for Mormons." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Stealing Harvard (2002) |
"The best way to hope for any chance of enjoying this film is by lowering your expectations. Then lower them a bit more." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B+ |
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) |
"Arguably one of Ferrell's finest two hours on film," |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat D |
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) |
"No mojo in its dojo." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
Superman Returns (2006) |
"By taking a step backward and remembering what we loved about Superman in the first place, Singer goes two steps forward and produces a triumph of not only good over evil but faith over cynicism." |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C+ |
Surrogates (2009) |
"Its humanity, some cool technology and Bruce Willis save this film from simply being a compilation of a zillion similarly themed "too much technology" lessons." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato A- |
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) |
"Burton and Depp again prove to be a marvelous combination in this gory yet glorious adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical. When was the last time you winced and became misty-eyed in the same movie?" |
Bruce Bennett |
Splat C- |
Sweet Home Alabama (2002) |
"Witherspoon is so unquestionably likable that it speaks volumes that Sweet Home Alabama can turn her into a grating ingrate who we neither root for nor comprehend." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Swing Vote (2008) |
"A rocky start aside, this blend of timely political satire and father/daughter heart warmer offers enough truth about media manipulation and voter pandering to win over an undemanding audience." |
Bruce Bennett |
Tomato B |
Sydney White (2007) |
"Despite a predictable and formulaic storyline, there are enough genuine laugh-inducing moments... that Sydney White is rarely boring if not exactly fresh or original." |
Bruce Bennett |
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