Splat C |
L'Age D'Or (1930) |
"Too disjointed, too slow, and the shocks aren’t as artful as in Bunuel and Dali's previous masterpiece." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato B+ |
La Belle Noiseuse (1991) |
"One of the best movies about painting." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A- |
La Femme Nikita (1990) |
"What makes the movie so captivating is Anne Parillaud’s wild performance." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A+ |
La Strada (1954) |
"I loved every frame from the start." |
Mark Robison |
Splat D+ |
Labyrinth (1986) |
"More about wacky creatures and spectacular set pieces than emotion and coherent storytelling." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
Ladder 49 (2004) |
"A moving tribute [to firefighters] and an excellent dramatic work." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
Ladies of the Bois de Bologne (1944) |
"Its dialogue still stings, and its heartbreak still rings true." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Lady and the Tramp (1955) |
"The vintage animation is brilliant, and Disney has done a wonderful job with the transfer to DVD." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Ladykillers (2004) |
"[Directors Joel and Ethan Coen] aren’t for everyone, but those who like their offbeat material will discover a new gem here." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) |
"The high point of the production is [Angelina] Jolie, who struts through the film with a sly smile and sexy self-confidence. She seems to be having a great time because she probably was" |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Last King of Scotland (2006) |
"Forest Whitaker's intense, studied performance shows Amin not only as a madman responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his countrymen, but as a charismatic figure capable of winning hearts and minds" |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Last Kiss (2006) |
"If similar ideas hadn't inspired a dozen or so other films, Last Kiss might have been an exciting movie." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Last Samurai (2003) |
"[Director Edward] Zwick has created is a samurai picture for the masses." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
Laura (1944) |
"At times, the plotting takes leaps that the film’s 87-minute run doesn’t adequately support; but overall this is a gem." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Laurel Canyon (2003) |
"By the time Laurel Canyon closes, we’re left with a number of dangling subplots, lots of questions and two hideously unbelievable reconciliations." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat B- |
Laws of Attraction (2004) |
"Standard opposites-attract romantic comedy." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
Layer Cake (2005) |
"A smart thrill ride with one magnificent finish." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A- |
Le Cercle Rouge (1970) |
"An exercise in ultimate-cool where men follow a code of honor to wherever it might lead them." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A |
Led Zeppelin - DVD (2003) |
"They’re so fierce and tight that it’s hard to turn away." |
Mark Robison |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Legend of Zorro (2005) |
"Flashy, action-packed and dull." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) |
"Not many children’s movies center on recently orphaned children delivered to the home of a homicidal thespian. Then again, not many children’s movies are as good as this one." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 5/5 |
Lethal Weapon (1987) |
"The buddy-cop movie that set the standard for all to come." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
Letters From Iwo Jima (2006) |
"One of the finest war films ever made - in any language." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat B- |
Libeled Lady (1936) |
"The actors are game but the hijinks are too stilted and tame by today’s standards." |
Mark Robison |
Splat 1/4 |
The Libertine (2005) |
"As presented, Wilmot is so vulgar that he doesn't care even for himself until the final reel, and few people will care to follow his story that far.
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Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) |
"Director Wes Anderson’s best work to date." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B |
The Life of David Gale (2003) |
"The film is so expertly crafted that it becomes an effective thriller. It is not, however, an indictment of the death penalty." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Lilo & Stitch (2002) |
"Chris Sanders and Dean Deblois have crafted such a smart and sassy tale, it would have been solid even if the central characters were stick figures." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A+ |
The Lion King (1994) |
"It’s an animated and kid-friendly variation on Hamlet, and it is wonderful." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B |
The Lion King 1 1/2 (2003) |
"In no way does The Lion King 1 1/2 measure up to the standards set by the original movie, but it does add an enjoyable twist to the fable." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride - Special Edition (2004) |
"Better than countless animated films that have received big-screen releases." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Little Mermaid (1989) |
"The hand-drawn animation is terrific, and the soundtrack, which includes Part of Your World, Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl, is among Disney's best." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
Living in Oblivion (1995) |
"Desperately funny." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3/4 |
Lonesome Jim (2006) |
"Too many movies offer cardboard cutouts of even their primaries, but Jim delivers honest, three-dimensional portraits of each of the major players." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat C+ |
The Longest Yard (1974) |
"The film drags until it reaches the climactic football game, and the contest itself doesn’t justify the two-hour run." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Longest Yard (2005) |
"Average films don’t improve with time. How ’bout we quit expecting them to." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato A |
Looney Tunes - Golden Collection: Vol. 1 (2003) |
"As for the cartoons, many are absolutely brilliant — and when they’re not brilliant, they’re still loads of fun." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A- |
Looney Tunes - Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (2004) |
"There's some great shorts here even if they get repetitive, and the extras are excellent." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) |
"It will be remembered because its strengths tower over its faults. It will be remembered because it places story above all else. And it will be remembered because it’s an epic in an era of the ordinary." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) |
"If every film were this spectacular theaters and movie studios could raise ticket prices by $5 and I wouldn’t feel cheated." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) |
"Technically brilliant, [The Two Towers] features the same attention to detail and sparkling visual effects that earned its predecessor four Oscars." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Lord of War (2005) |
"The high point is Niccol's script, which turns weighty subject matter into dark comedy." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
The Lost Honor of Katherina Blum (1975) |
"Relevant again." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato A+ |
Lost in Translation (2003) |
"It captures uncapturable feelings on film." |
Mark Robison |
Splat D |
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2004) |
"Watching campy movies can be almost as funny as as watching a well-written comedy. However, watching a movie that intentionally mimics bad filmmaking is excruciating." |
Forrest Hartman |
Splat C |
A Lot Like Love (2005) |
"[Ashton] Kutcher and [Amanda] Peet are likable stars, but A Lot Like Love doesn’t have anything original to say." |
Forrest Hartman |
Tomato B+ |
Love Actually (2003) |
"Ten romantic comedies rolled into one." |
Mark Robison |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Lucky # Slevin (2006) |
"One of the underappreciated gems of the 2006 movie season." |
Forrest Hartman |
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