Splat |
Cabin Fever (2003) |
"The film is so over the top that it seems almost campy, and the viewer begins to realize it might have worked very well had the whole thing been done in this vein." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Caché (2005) |
"Caché may leave you scratching your head. But if you're like me, it will also come back to haunt you, force reflection on uncomfortable topics, and lead you to the conclusion that you've seen an extraordinary use of film." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Calle 54 (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Camp (2003) |
"Forget about the lame plot and spend a few hours with these enormously talented kids, some of whom may well be the stars of tomorrow." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Candy (2006) |
"Here's a prime candidate for your 'Films to miss' list." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Capote (2005) |
"Whether you're interested in the book or the man, what you'll remember about this film is the magnificent achievement of Hoffman." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Capturing the Friedmans (2003) |
"Capturing the Friedmans is a confusing, fascinating, even frightening meditation on truth, the justice system and the nature of families." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Cars (2006) |
"If you see Cars, you'll have a pretty good time yourself." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Casa de los Babys (2003) |
"Unfortunately, once the situation is established, Sayles sits on it. The women wait, the workers work and a dramatic arc is not part of the equation." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Casanova (2005) |
"If you want history, visit a library. See Casanova for the visual feast." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Cast Away (2000) |
"Hanks made more faces and walked around with his mouth open more than I might have liked, but he has a way of revealing his thoughts without words that kept me intrigued." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
The Cat's Meow (2002) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Caterina in the Big City (2005) |
"An odd, and oddly dishonest bird." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Catwoman (2004) |
"Goes on my 'worst' list for the year, and quite possibly for all time." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Cave of the Yellow Dog (2006) |
"The Cave of the Yellow Dog is a gentle film, leisurely of pace and nicely shot. To me, it seems more like a National Geographic special than the sort of thing I look for in cinema." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
The Caveman's Valentine (2001) |
"Jackson struggles mightily with a thankless role which has him doing and saying way too many absurd things." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Cavite (2006) |
"Despite the shaky camera work, it's good to be reminded what talent and dedication can do in 10 days with less than $7,000." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Cecil B. Demented (2000) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chalk (2007) |
"Chalk will strike a responsive chord in teachers and others who can take it not as fact but as indicative of the state of the art." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chaos (2003) |
"The various parts are not equally effective, but all are fascinating, if only because you're never quite sure where you're being led." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Charlie Bartlett (2007) |
"Lightweight fare, but a pleasant outing." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Charlotte Gray (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Chasing Liberty (2004) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Chateau (2002) |
"Has an improvisational feel and a cheesy, shot-on-video look (why do that when you've got the French countryside as subject?), but that first hour is still worth seeing." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Cherish (2002) |
"A lame romantic comedy about an unsympathetic character and someone who would not likely be so stupid as to get involved with her." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Cherry Orchard (2002) |
"Chekhov has never looked or sounded better." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chicago (2002) |
"Chicago lacks heart, but has a great look and more than enough glitz to go around." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chicago 10 (2008) |
"Chicago 10 isn't perfect, but is required viewing for anyone who wasn't around at the time, if only as a reminder of the effectiveness of citizen action." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Chicken Little (2005) |
"The press materials crow that this is Disney's first fully computer-animated feature. Better they had heeded the first rule of medicine: First, do no harm." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chicken Run (2000) |
"Full of humor for every age group, capped off with the message that perseverance and teamwork pay off." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Children of the Century (2002) |
"Binoche and Magimel are perfect in these roles." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chocolat (2000) |
"A charming film with serious undertones." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Choke (2008) |
"Rockwell and Henke are spectacular as the sex-addicted protagonists, and the other cast members are up to the task as well. And that makes Choke wild and woolly enough to keep you laughing much of the time." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Chopper (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Chorus (2005) |
"A sweet though predictable film that breaks no new ground, but will remind choristers young and old why music matters so very much." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Christmas with the Kranks (2004) |
"Luther says it late in the film: 'Why am I not laughing?'" |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Chuck & Buck (2000) |
"This is a thoughtful, difficult film. See it if you are ready to be challenged." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Chunhyang (2000) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Cinemania (2003) |
"Fascinating in much the way a car crash is. It's hard to believe people say these things, much less believe them, but it's difficult to turn off because it's so fascinating." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
The Circle (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
City by the Sea (2002) |
"I hate wastefulness, and I'm sorry to say that this film wastes everything -- fine actors, an intriguing story, and viewers' time." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
City of Ghosts (2003) |
"City of Ghosts doesn't quite work, but it has its moments, and some of them just may be worth the price of admission." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
City of God (2003) |
"
Meirelles' message is important, but the telling quickly becomes monotonous." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
The Closet (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Cocaine Cowboys (2006) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Cockettes (2002) |
"Much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s, but words don't really do the era justice. You have to see it." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Cold Mountain (2003) |
"Hands down, the best thing about this film is T-Bone Burnett's brilliant score and the songs by Jack White and Gabriel Yared." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Colma: The Musical (2007) |
"Colma: the Musical makes up in heart what it lacks in glitz and real, singable songs." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Come Undone (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Comedian (2002) |
"Lacking insight or anything original to say, this is a film for Seinfeld fans." |
Jean Lowerison |
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