Splat |
Bad Company (2002) |
"Not just a bad film -- it's boring and embarrassing, full of formulaic plot, predictable mugging by Rock, and numerous less-than-fascinating chase scenes." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Bad Education (2004) |
"An Almodóvar film is always worth watching, and Bad Education is no exception." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Bad Santa (2003) |
"Thornton is fabulous -- The Man Who Wasn't There writ larger, scowling, sometimes even mean -- exactly what I've always thought Santa would be like if he showed us his true self." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Baghead (2008) |
"The plot is tired, the actors are not much good, the situation is way too familiar, there is no humor or fright in sight." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) |
"If there was a profound message, I missed it." |
Jean Lowerison |
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Ballets Russes (2005) |
"Ballets Russes is a riveting document of the history of 20th century ballet, partly for the films but mostly for the extensive interviews with the 'baby ballerinas' and other remarkable dancers." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Band of Outsiders (1964) |
"I find the plot of Band of Outsiders uninteresting, the characters Arthur and Franz interchangeable, the innovations pointless and the overall experience unsatisfying." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
The Bank (2002) |
"The film looks better than it sounds because of script oddities that don't work." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Barbarian Invasions (2003) |
"Will please relationship junkies." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Bartleby (2002) |
"Paymer and Glover are terrific as the perplexed boss and the laconic non-performing employee." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Battle of Algiers (1966) |
"The price of invasion has never been more poignantly spelled out than in this classic film." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) |
"Not especially original of concept or execution, but it's a pleasant enough script and very well acted by both youngsters LaBeouf and Henson and veterans Quinlan, Sadler and Smart." |
Jean Lowerison |
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Beau Travail (1999) |
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Jean Lowerison |
- |
Beautiful Boxer (2005) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Beautiful Country (2005) |
"An affecting 'boat person' story with a predictable plot, but stunning cinematography by Stuart Dryburgh lifts it out of the ordinary and into the realm of art." |
Jean Lowerison |
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Beautiful Creatures (2001) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
A Beautiful Mind (2001) |
"Clear the Academy Award decks. Here comes this year's winner." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Beautiful People (1999) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Beauty and the Beast (1946) |
"Josette Day and Marais are perfect in their roles, making this one of Cocteau's best films." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
"Has a power to enchant that all the flying monsters and magic broom rides in the world can't touch." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) |
"Because of Winn-Dixie, based on the much-praised children’s book by Kate DiCamillo, is about loss and the ways people deal with it, but also about joy, hope and love." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Bee Season (2005) |
"A tiresome piece of claptrap masquerading as family drama." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Before Night Falls (2000) |
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Jean Lowerison |
- |
Before the Fall (2004) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Before the Rains (2008) |
"An unremarkable story beautifully told, and should appeal to the legion of Merchant Ivory fans out there." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Behind Enemy Lines (2001) |
"There isn't a single surprise, but there is a lot of hokey (and mostly too loud) music, along with tired visuals (parachuting over a snow-clad angel statue is one) and stuff blowing up." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Beijing Bicycle (2002) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Being Julia (2004) |
"A workmanlike production, perfectly good, not outstanding in any way (except for the last few scenes), but withal worth seeing." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Believer (2002) |
"Gosling ... is brilliant -- and truly frightening -- in this career-making role." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Below (2002) |
"There is nothing outstanding about this film, but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Bend It Like Beckham (2003) |
"Fun until it starts repeating itself, about 30 minutes from the end." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Best in Show (2000) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Better Luck Tomorrow (2003) |
"As teen angst films go, this is as good as any." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Better Than Sex (2001) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Beyond the Clouds (1995) |
"See this film. It may be Antonioni's last." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Beyond the Sea (2004) |
"A vastly entertaining vehicle that showcases Spacey's talents as a song-and-dance man as much as it explains Darin's life." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Big Bad Love (2002) |
"A flawed effort at best, but intriguing nonetheless." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Big Eden (2001) |
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Jean Lowerison |
- |
The Big Kahuna (1999) |
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Jean Lowerison |
- |
Billy Elliot (2000) |
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Jean Lowerison |
- |
Birthday Girl (2002) |
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Jean Lowerison |
- |
Black Hawk Down (2001) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Blade: Trinity (2004) |
"Blade: Trinity needs to be consigned to DVD - as quickly as possible." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary (2003) |
"Through the eyes of a woman who worked closely with him through those fateful years, this documentary offers a very personal look at the life (and death) of one of the worst criminals in history." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi/Sonatine (2004) |
"Kitano himself (as Beat Takeshi) plays the blind man with both humor and occasional fury. It's nearly impossible not to like this character." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Blood Simple (1984) |
"...it is both tense and gruesome; there is little humanity here, but a great script and terrific camera work make even that bearable." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Blood Simple: Director's Cut (2000) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Blood Work (2002) |
"Distinctly lesser Eastwood. See it if you're like me, and will see anything he's in or has directed." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Blow (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
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