Tomato 7/10 |
P.S. (2004) |
"If Kidd does enjoy presenting character studies as vehicles for lightweight self-improvement messages, at least he uses messages I can agree with." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 3/10 |
The Pacifier (2005) |
"Recycled material through and through, and what it offers in the affability of its star is countered with a mean streak of humiliation passed off as humor." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"Del Toro's obvious strength here is his forceful vision of a night-time fantasy and his ability to bring that vision to pulsating life." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
Panic Room (2002) |
"During the thrilling moments every ounce of suspense earned the right to be there." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"I expected to leave my viewing of the film feeling battered and bruised, but instead I felt very peaceful. Seeing the strength required for forgiveness uplifted me." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 3/10 |
Pearl Harbor (2001) |
"Pearl Harbor is what you get when you cross Independence Day with Titanic, with the result possessing the good qualities of neither. The movie gave me a stomachache, literally." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 9/10 |
Phone Booth (2003) |
"At the core, a gimmick movie, but if all gimmick movies were as well-executed as this, I'd have little reason to complain about them -- ever." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
The Pianist (2002) |
"Szpilman's experience on the screen is harrowing, yes, but rarely do we feel like we are inside the man's head ... Otherwise, The Pianist is fine work." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
Pieces of April (2003) |
"Most of the writing is effectively funny, and Clarkson's performance gives the story's dramatic undercurrent some much needed weight." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
Pineapple Express (2008) |
"I'm happy anyway to see that Green can wield his considerable skill in a completely different form, with the result being such a fun movie." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 3/10 |
Pink Panther (2006) |
"Martin, as we all know, has fine comic gifts, but he's doing a conscientious impersonation here." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) |
"Anytime something suspenseful might be occurring, there's always a joke defusing it somewhere. And every time that happens, it's welcome." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) |
"What's most surprising about this sequel ... is how much more serious it feels." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) |
"[Tackled] in a way that shows they were interested in putting together a solid piece of entertainment, not just a string of action sequences connected by a bad plot." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 5/10 |
Planet of the Apes (2001) |
"Doesn't have the solidity of theme of the 1968 movie. Also ... Burton's version seems to force an ending that is neither thoughtful nor effective." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
Planet Terror (2007) |
"Its spirit is one of pure entertainment, and its commentary on old grindhouse movies is lovingly satirical." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 4/10 |
Poseidon (2006) |
"The way people are disposed of here feels horror-movie gratuitous... Feel that Final Destination glee as a falling man is impaled and then crushed by a flaming elevator." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
Possession (2002) |
"Can satisfy one's desire to experience a decent love story." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002) |
"The movie plays up the cartoon's more obvious strength of snazziness while neglecting its less conspicuous writing strength." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) |
"An appreciation of artists, albeit a sadder one... perhaps [Altman]'s saying here that the end doesn't have to be bitter -- it can be bittersweet." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009) |
"[Precious] is a unique character, not self-pitying and sad, but rather stubborn and forward-looking in angry, almost narrow fortitude ... [it's] easy to get behind her." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 9/10 |
Pride and Prejudice (2005) |
"Adds up to an entertainment that is surprisingly transporting." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 9/10 |
Primer (2004) |
"You can choose to be fascinated (like I was), or just give up all together. Either way, you gotta admit, these guys have guts." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 5/10 |
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) |
"No knocks on its interesting true story; I just wish it had something more to give of itself on screen than just dolled-up domestic dramedy." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
The Producers (2005) |
"The kind of screwy indulgence only Brooks could spotlight, and it did occur to me, as I watched it, how much absurd voices like his are missed in today's movies." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 5/10 |
The Proposal (2009) |
"Bullock is totally at home in this territory, and she remains fun to watch, but I do wish she would get stronger, possibly more original comedic material." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
The Proposition (2006) |
"An Australian western without genre traditions in mind -- instead, their movie explores the complexities of moral relativity." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 6/10 |
The Protector (2006) |
"The editing is wildly haphazard, the story continuity is a mess, and some of the photography is just terrible, but I'll be darned if the movie isn't fun." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 5/10 |
Public Enemies (2009) |
"Feels like experimental filmmaking and never seems to transcend that to something more profound or awe-inspiring." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 8/10 |
Pulse (2005) |
"Pulse's craft as a dread-fest is superb." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 10/10 |
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) |
"As a singular character study, it's perfect. It's also the year's sweetest movie." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Splat 6/10 |
The Punisher (2004) |
"The Punisher's world is a world of pain. That's about the only insight one can take away from this ... [otherwise, it's] not much more than a straightforward revenge movie." |
Jeffrey Chen |
Tomato 7/10 |
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) |
"One of those one-man-show movies, practically a vanity project, but Smith continues to employ his charisma and natural ability to earn empathy well." |
Jeffrey Chen |
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