Tomato 2.5/4 |
L.I.E. (2001) |
"...worth checking out for Cox's amazing performance..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1.5/4 |
La Zona (2007) |
"...a slow-moving drama..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Ladder 49 (2004) |
"...Ladder 49 makes Ron Howard's Backdraft look gritty by comparison, which is really saying something." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Lady and the Tramp (1955) |
"...somewhat overrated..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001) |
"In the end, Lady and the Tramp II never quite justifies its existence..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
The Lady from Shanghai (1948) |
"...curious
newcomers to Welles' work should leave this one 'til the end of his oeuvre (and I'm including
Transformers: The Movie in that list)." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
Lady in the Water (2006) |
"...ultimately feels like the sort of movie that'll improve immeasurably on repeat viewings..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Lady Jane (2008) |
"...generally manages to put an effectively low-key spin on its undeniably lurid subject matter..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Lady Vengeance (2005) |
"...meaningless lunacy..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
Ladykillers (2004) |
"One's ability to enjoy The Ladykillers is directly proportionate to one's willingness to accept the incredibly broad performances." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Laila's Birthday (2009) |
"...a promising yet unfulfilling endeavor..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
Lake City (2008) |
"...ultimately establishes itself as a compelling little drama..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Lake House (2006) |
"...an effective romance..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Lakeview Terrace (2008) |
"...should satisfy fans of "(fill in the blank) from hell" thrillers." |
David Nusair |
Splat 0/4 |
The Land of College Prophets |
"Inept and nonsensical virtually from minute one..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Land of Plenty (2004) |
"...Land of Plenty just doesn't work - though you've got to admire Wenders for trying something different." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1/4 |
Land of the Lost (2009) |
"...the film boasts a pervasively puerile sensibility that's reflected in virtually all of its attributes..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) |
"With movies of this sort becoming as prevalent as they are, there has to be more than just expensive looking stunts on display." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) |
"Let's face it, people going to see this movie expect two things: Lots of action and lots of slo-mo shots of Jolie running." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Lars And The Real Girl (2007) |
"...the viewer can't help but feel sorry for Lars..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Last Castle (2001) |
"Lurie's first attempt at a larger-scale production isn't entirely successful..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Last Chance Harvey (2008) |
"...manages to break through its admittedly hackneyed structure to become a surprisingly charming piece of work..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
Last Holiday (2006) |
"...an admittedly inconsequential yet undeniably uplifting piece of work..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Last Horror Movie |
"...the film soon becomes interminable and dull once the novelty wears off." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Last House on the Left (1972) |
"The exceedingly low-rent production values subsequently ensure that the more overtly horrific elements within Craven's script often fall completely flat..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Last House on the Left (2009) |
"An obvious improvement over its amateurish predecessor..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Last King of Scotland (2006) |
"...Whitaker's superb work remains the highlight of an otherwise routine effort." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
The Last Kiss (2002) |
"...the viewer is unable to forge any kind of an emotional connection to these people." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Last Kiss (2006) |
"...a compelling, surprisingly moving look at the ups and downs of contemporary relationships." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Last Night (1998) |
"As opposed to the moronic Armageddon, Last Night treats the subject at hand with maturity and believabilty." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Last Samurai (2003) |
"The movie has "prestige project" written all over it, and while it's certainly not a bad movie, it's also not exactly tremendously entertaining either." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Last Shot (2004) |
"...never quite becomes anything more than a marginally entertaining way to kill 93 minutes." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) |
"If you've got a good understanding of Christian history, you'll probably dig this flick." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Last Waltz (1978) |
"Overlong but enjoyable documentary..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
The Last Winter (2007) |
"...sporadically intriguing but mostly dull." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Laura (1944) |
"...slightly overrated..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Laurel Canyon (2003) |
"...essentially worth checking out if only for the performances and Cholodenko's admittedly steady directorial hand." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Law Abiding Citizen (2009) |
"Pervasively absurd yet generally entertaining..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Lawn Dogs (1997) |
"...what really kills the movie and leaves it with an aftertaste worse than raw garlic, is the ethereal ending." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Laws of Attraction (2004) |
"An affable (if entirely forgettable) romantic comedy..." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Layer Cake (2005) |
"...a flat riff on a tired genre." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Lazarus Project (2008) |
"...a frustratingly surreal (and progressively interminable) piece of work." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) |
"[The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is] a lot of fun, with its unique cast of characters and impressive visuals, making it almost ideal for this time of year." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Lean on Me (1989) |
"Freeman goes for the gusto and pulls it off..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Leatherheads (2008) |
"Agreeable yet uneven..." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3/4 |
Leaves of Grass (2009) |
"...worth checking out if only for Norton's phenomenal, Oscar-worthy turn as the film's diametrically opposed twins." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1/4 |
Legacy (2008) |
"...will surely test the patience of even the film's target demographic of indiscriminating 12-year-olds." |
David Nusair |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Legally Blonde (2001) |
"...consistently entertaining and enjoyable." |
David Nusair |
Splat 2/4 |
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde (2003) |
"...Legally Blonde 2 would be more effective among viewers who haven't seen the original, as this sequel plays out in almost the same way." |
David Nusair |
Splat 1/4 |
Legally Blondes (2008) |
"As ineffective as direct-to-video sequels come..." |
David Nusair |