Tomato 3.5/4 |
Capote (2005) |
"Despite Capote's easygoing pace, the movie is intriguing and difficult to ignore, sort of like the author himself." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/5 |
Capricorn One (1978) |
"Exciting and well-plotted conspiracy film." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Capturing the Friedmans (2003) |
"This is probably the closest viewers will ever come to watching a family in this sort of crisis" |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A+ |
Capturing the Friedmans (2003) |
"Even more compelling is the way it tackles faulty human memories." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Carandiru (2004) |
"The finest prison drama in recent memory." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
Cars (2006) |
"Beautifully animated, and the story is great." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A+ |
Casablanca (1942) |
"It improves with each viewing." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A |
Casque D'or (1952) |
"Becker turns what could’ve been a routine gangster flick into a minor gem with revealing camera work and smart twists.
" |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A+ |
Castle in the Sky (1986) |
"Despite the nonstop action, some deeply meditative lessons lurk beneath." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 4/4 |
Catch Me If You Can (2002) |
"Like last year’s Ocean’s 11, Catch Me If You Can is reminiscent of Golden Age blockbusters: flashy, glitzy and fun." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 1/4 |
Catch That Kid (2004) |
"If screenwriters Michael Brandt and Derek Haas atempted to write a servicable script, it isn't obvious." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B |
Cellular (2004) |
"A typical chase picture, albeit a good one." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat D |
Challenge of the SuperFriends - Attack of the Legion of Doom |
"Recommended for nostalgia buffs only." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A |
Charade (1963) |
"Charade is part thriller, part comedy and part old-fashioned romance, and classic-movie lovers will find it irresistable." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) |
"Beautiful art direction, creative special effects and great performances make the movie just as sweet as any Wonka treat." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Charlotte's Web (2006) |
"It's refreshing to watch a movie that is both artistically brilliant and truly family friendly." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat C+ |
Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) |
"Good-natured and nicely suited for family viewing, but too many of the gags and plot points are old and unfunny." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B |
Cheers - The Complete First Season (1982) |
"What puts the show over the top as an all-time great is the witty flirting between Sam and Diane and the show’s deep compassion for life’s losers." |
Mark Robison |
Splat B- |
Cheers - The Complete Third Season (1984) |
"Weak extras, although Sam and Diane's repartee is still excellent." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Chicago (2002) |
"Director Rob Marshall has taken the spirit of the Broadway show, opened it up and delivered nearly two hours of wonderful song, dance, choreography and drama. This is the best movie musical in years." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Chicken Little (2005) |
"A cute movie that -- with a G rating -- is suitable for even the smallest children." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
A Christmas Story (1984) |
"The vignettes are priceless." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) |
"Chronicles, with its wonderful sense of adventure and fast-paced storytelling, is among the best films of 2005." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Church Ball (2006) |
"Recreational basketball leagues offer plenty to laugh at and screenwriter Paul Eagleston mined that material, but not as deeply as he needed to." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
Cinderella Man (2005) |
"The film by which [director Ron Howard] should henceforth be measured." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
Cinema Paradiso Director's Cut (2002) |
"Even better than the original." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
City by the Sea (2002) |
"Just as I’d reserved myself to the notion that Robert De Niro would coast through the rest of his career, he turns in one of the year’s most powerful performances." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
City of God (2003) |
"Director Fernando Meirelles tells the story with urgency, and his sharp visual compositions and washed out cinematography ooze gangster life." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Coach Carter (2005) |
"The cast does its job, but the overly familiar screenplay is a problem." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 1/4 |
Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) |
"No matter how respected a celebrity is, watching him or her jabber about caffeine’s stimulative power is not revealing." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
Cold Mountain (2003) |
"One of those rare pictures that makes you believe a viewing two decades from now will be just as grand as a viewing today." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A |
The Color Purple (1985) |
"Warner Home Video’s decision to dedicate two discs to the film is commendable, but the execution is a little disappointing, especially when compared to other two-disc sets." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat B- |
Comedian (2002) |
"Think sausage. It’s gristly, filled with fat, and even if you like standup comedy, you might not want to see it done." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Company (2003) |
"The real star of this movie is dance, and [director Robert] Altman -- with cinematographer Andrew Dunne -- has captured some of the finest footage I have seen." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat B- |
The Complete Musketeers (1974) |
"As swashbucklers go, the films move poorly, pushing complicated stories forward with a dull chug." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) |
"Witty, smart and absurdly funny." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Constant Gardener (2005) |
"[Novelist John] Le Carre pens intelligent thrillers and, when tackled by the right director, they translate to intelligent films, like this one." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Cooler (2003) |
"Entertaining and well off the beaten path." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) |
"Director Kevin Reynolds . . . makes the story his own by applying a smart, high-gloss finish capable of pleasing multiplex regulars and thoughtful filmgoers alike." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Country Bears (2002) |
"When it gets right down to it, the story can’t keep pace with the music." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A |
Crash (2005) |
"The directing and editing are phenomenal, as are performances by the ensemble cast.
" |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B |
Criminal (2004) |
"Con film aficionados won’t find the picture revolutionary, but even they should enjoy the structure, craftsmanship and a nice supporting performance by Maggie Gyllenhaal." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Crush (2002) |
"Where we might have had a cynical-yet-funny meditation on men, women and relationships, we’re left with a string of interesting moments that don’t work as a whole." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete First Season (2000) |
"It's the little laughs that add up to the huge ones." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato B+ |
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Second Season (2002) |
"Season two isn’t as good as the first — some plots are too over-the-top or too similar to earlier ones — but the show’s glorious absurdity makes “Curb” an original." |
Mark Robison |
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