Tomato |
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
"Takes more chances than any recent movie -- especially those of the science-fiction genre." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Aberdeen (2001) |
"The material is treated with such brutal honesty and the performances are so strong that it actually makes what should be stale material look fresh." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
About a Boy (2002) |
"It's hard to believe they got the movie version of About a Boy right." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
About Schmidt (2002) |
"While some of the humor here is fairly broad, Nicholson is at his most subdued, and he is therefore at his best." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
' Above the Rim (1994) |
"Despite obvious weaknesses, however, the film gets a huge boost from several excellent performances." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato |
The Abyss (1989) |
"Begins with a bang and just keeps on rolling." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Adam (2009) |
"A very good cast of actors gets more mileage out of this material than they probably should have." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Adaptation (2002) |
"Bizarre but refreshing dark comedy." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Addams Family (1991) |
"The story doesn't really matter. What matters is the laugh quotient, which is very high." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3/4 |
Addams Family Values (1993) |
"If you can laugh at campy perversity, there are enough snappy one-liners, hilarious sight gags and wonderfully twisted situations to put you on the floor." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Adoration (2009) |
"It will likely test the limits of some viewers, though those with patience may find a few things to like. There's definitely no shortage of ideas, that's for sure." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Adventureland (2009) |
"An appealing coming-of-age tale with a ring of truth to it. In some respects, it may remind you of the better John Hughes films." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland (1999) |
"It's cute, diverting fun for the young 'uns, and one that features a good message to boot." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 2/4 |
Aeon Flux (2005) |
"It's not as bad as you might think." |
William Arnold |
Tomato 3/4 |
Afghan Star (2009) |
"The filmmaking itself is pretty much by the numbers...But there's some genuine tension as the competition field narrows." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
After Dark, My Sweet (1990) |
"This is the real thing from start to finish." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
After Innocence (2005) |
"This is no-frills filmmaking and may be a little talky, but it's also very well-made, powerful stuff, and it should be seen by anyone who has questions about the American justice system." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
After Sex (1997) |
"As a director, Rouan benefits from some terrific performances, not the least of which is her own." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
After The Wedding (2007) |
"The plotting in After the Wedding is melodramatic, even a bit soap-operatic. Yet, unlike many Hollywood features and TV soaps, the material is done in a way that seems refreshingly real and honest." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Age of Innocence (1993) |
"A mesmerizing, artistic and highly entertaining piece of work from one of our foremost filmakers." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Agronomist (2004) |
"The mark of an effective documentary feature is its ability to work on more than one level. And by those standards at least, The Agronomist is very effective." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
Aimee & Jaguar (2000) |
"This is a showcase for the two female leads, who are superb." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Air Force One (1997) |
"Ford and director Wolfgang Petersen ("In the Line of Fire") manage to weave some movie magic with one of the most ludicrous plots in recent cinematic history." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"It's the first movie in some time actually lives up to its family-friendly billing." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
Akira (1988) |
"Some of the imagery is nothing short of stunning" |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 4/4 |
Aladdin (1992) |
"Williams really cuts loose, impersonating dozens of celebrities with his one-of-a-kind comic aplomb." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alexandra (2008) |
"It's a well-acted piece that finds a unique way to discuss the fortunes of soldiers and their families during times of war." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alfie (2004) |
"While (Law's) performance here may not be as career-defining as Caine's, he's still charismatic and will hold your attention. And both Long and Sarandon hold their own with him." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
Ali (2001) |
"It's got just enough oomph to qualify as a victory by a split decision." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alias Betty (2002) |
"This is pretty dicey material. But some unexpected zigs and zags help." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Alice (1990) |
"Boasts many hilarious moments." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alien (1979) |
"Though some of Scott's editing decisions in this new version are questionable -- one even violates continuity -- he has left the film's most suspenseful and chilling moments intact." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alien: The Director's Cut (2003) |
"Though some of Scott's editing decisions in this new version are questionable -- one even violates continuity -- he has left the film's most suspenseful and chilling moments intact." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
All About My Mother (1999) |
"Almodovar's latest -- and perhaps greatest -- work to date." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
All or Nothing (2002) |
"As well-acted and well-intentioned as All or Nothing is, however, the film comes perilously close to being too bleak, too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Allegro Non Troppo (1979) |
"The animated pieces are uniformly terrific, some touching, most hilarious and more than a few expressing Bozzetto's trademark anti-war sentiments." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato |
Almost Famous (2000) |
"It's done so well ... that it's hard to know whom to really single out for praise here." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
Amandla: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2003) |
"The film has its share of uplifting and emotionally satisfying moments, and the inclusion of performances by South African musicians surely makes it a must-see for die-hard fans." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
Amelia (2009) |
"Swank makes it look easier than it probably should be. She's equally charming and vulnerable, which were evidently a couple of the traits of the real-life Earhart. And that's a good thing, because the film often sputters, sways and wobbles..." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
Amelie (2001) |
"Peculiar but utterly captivating." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
American Beauty (1999) |
"The obvious star is Spacey, who makes Lester such a human character that you can't help sympathizing with him, despite the many embarrassing gestures on his part." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
American Gangster (2007) |
"Director Ridley Scott and screenwriter Steve Zaillian try to develop each character equally, though it's really Washington's charismatic crook who holds our interest. That's not meant to slight Crowe, who's fine as well." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
American History X (1998) |
"Norton is superb here." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
American Pastime |
"The historical elements -- particularly those that deal with Japanese internment camps during World War II -- definitely make the movie worthwhile." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
American Pie (1999) |
"There's a certain degree of sweetness and charm to American Pie." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
The American President (1995) |
"Peppered with terrific performances from a bevy of familiar faces." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
American Splendor (2003) |
"Giamatti is terrific, managing to emulate perfectly Pekar's trademark brooding and slightly pop-eyed stare. And the underrated Davis impresses with a performance that is in some ways stronger." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 3/4 |
American Teen (2008) |
"It's a painful reminder of the clique-ishness and resulting socially awkward atmosphere of public-school education." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
American Wedding (2003) |
"In some ways this one is the sweetest, most appealing of the three films. And not too surprisingly, it may be the raunchiest." |
Jeff Vice |
Tomato |
Amores Perros (2001) |
"One of the more exhilarating movie thrillers of late." |
Jeff Vice |
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