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P.S. Your Cat is Dead! (2002) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Painted Veil (2006) |
"The combination of a good story, fine acting and location shooting make this worth seeing." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"There are lessons to be taken from Pan’s Labyrinth -- the value of belief, hope and courage, for example -- but the whole is such a dingy downer that despite the fine performances on display, it is impossible to recommend it." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Panic (2000) |
"Quirky, funny, dark, it hits your funny bone, offends your sense of ethics, occasionally even touches your heartstrings." |
Jean Lowerison |
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Panic Room (2002) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Paparazzi (2004) |
"Well directed by first-timer Paul Abascal and nicely shot by Daryn Okada, Paparazzi isn't a bad film if you can ignore the silliness of its plot." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Paradise Now (2005) |
"Paradise Now stands as evidence of troubled and troubling times." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Paris, Je T'aime (2007) |
"Not great filmmaking, but will be appreciated by Francophiles." |
Jean Lowerison |
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Passion of Mind (1999) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"A story of betrayal and vindictiveness leading to a mind-numbing gorefest that provokes exhaustion more than it inspires the 'tolerance, love and forgiveness' which is one of Gibson's stated aims." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Passionada (2003) |
"It is directed (by Dan Ireland) at such a lethargic pace that you won't really care whether poor Celia gets her groove back or not." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Pay It Forward (2000) |
"There is much to like in this film, not least of which is the positive message." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pearl Harbor (2001) |
"I left with one thought: the bombers may have hit their targets, but this film misses the mark." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Pepe Le Moko (1937) |
"It's not just an important film; it's also great entertainment, a compelling screen romance -- and one of the best places to see hunky Jean Gabin at the height of his career." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Perfect Storm (2000) |
"Those simulated waves are huge, and you can practically feel the wind and the rain pelting down." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Perfect Stranger (2007) |
"Deep, man." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) |
"Whishaw’s murderer is presented as neither monster nor lunatic, but as a guy who just needs to kill women. After a while, the viewer is likely to start planning his own escape." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Persepolis (2007) |
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Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Personal Velocity (2002) |
"The whole comes across more like a Lifetime special than an insightful examination of the women's lives." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Phish - Bittersweet Motel (2000) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Phone Booth (2003) |
"The more information I got about Stu's bad character, the less I cared whether he lived or died." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
The Pianist (2002) |
"What distinguishes The Pianist from the many good Holocaust films is the personal, artist's voice -- and most especially Brody's haunting and brilliant portrayal." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
The Piano Teacher (2002) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Pieces of April (2003) |
"Aside from one clunky plot element, Pieces of April is a cut above the level of most holiday family films." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2007) |
"The shot angles, the gray look of the film as a whole and Timothy Spall’s spectacular and understated performance as Pierrepoint make this one of the most powerful anti-capital punishment films I’ve seen." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Piglet's Big Movie (2003) |
"The Carly Simon songs are cute and inoffensive, the colors bright, the message positive and the film short. What more can you ask?" |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) |
"I lasted 75 minutes. I think I deserve a medal." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) |
"Depp is disappointing and reminiscent of the Roadrunner, dashing around until somebody actually or figuratively bops him on the head. Perhaps he's looking for a script." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) |
"Although aside from the sheer novelty of the pirates, the movie is mediocre." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Place Vendome (1998) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2007) |
"Narrated by John Waters, Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea is an odd bird -- wacky and poignant, funny and sobering, but this portrait of a forgotten paradise is a must-see." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
The Pledge (2001) |
"The problem is Nicholson. He sleepwalks through the part in a cloud of ubiquitous cigarette smoke, stiff, uncomfortable, and looking like he wishes he'd never signed that contract." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Pollock (2000) |
"Harris has created an enduring portrait of this man, self-destructive, violent and difficult, who changed the face of American abstract expressionism." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Poolhall Junkies (2003) |
"I guess this is an attempt at Realism, or maybe Grit. This is neither; it's just plain bad writing in a film that shouldn't have been made." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001) |
"This film is surprisingly interesting and funny, and more than a little poignant." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Possession (2002) |
"All four principals are just right in their roles." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Power and Terror: Noam Chomsky in Our Times (2002) |
"Whether or not you agree with Chomsky, this film will give you a political perspective not easily found in the mainstream media. It's worth seeing for that alone." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Power Trip (2003) |
"Devlin provides a fascinating sociological study of intercultural misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations viewed through the prism of a single problem rife with social, political and economic implications." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002) |
"There's nothing particularly clever or interesting here, no plot element that requires stretching a 20-minute cartoon to 87 minutes on the screen." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) |
"It's all pleasant, mildly amusing, and mostly of interest to fans of the radio show. Others may find it less than riveting." |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pride (2007) |
"Howard and Mac play well off each other, the kids are fine and the film makes the points it wants to make. The only thing more you can ask is that it not be a paint-by-numbers approach, as this is." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Pride & Prejudice (2003) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Pride and Prejudice (2005) |
"Pride & Prejudice looks great, but the script goes heavy on the romantic comedy and light on Austen's signature social satire." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
The Princess and The Warrior (2001) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Proof (2005) |
"I liked it better on the stage, though the performances (especially Paltrow’s) are exceptional." |
Jean Lowerison |
Tomato |
Protocols of Zion (2005) |
"Protocols of Zion should be required viewing for all." |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Psycho Beach Party (2000) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Puccini for Beginners (2007) |
"When a script that considers itself smart, sassy and even intellectual comes across as juvenile and dopey, what went wrong?" |
Jean Lowerison |
- |
Pumpkin (2002) |
Click here to see the review. |
Jean Lowerison |
Splat |
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) |
"It's difficult to imagine why anyone should, could or would care about any of the characters in this film." |
Jean Lowerison |
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