Splat 2/4 |
I Am David (2004) |
"While some parents might wish the film had more emotional depth, they will probably appreciate the gentle humor. Then they can introduce their children to the book." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Splat 2.5/4 |
I Am Legend (2007) |
"Had I Am Legend kept its personal, human and contemplative atmosphere over the loud, crowd-pleasing whiz-bang action, these messages of faith may have carried more weight and heart." |
Todd Hertz |
Tomato 3/4 |
I Heart Huckabees (2004) |
"While it's not Russell's best film -- that would be Three Kings -- it's certainly a memorably zany foray into uncharted cinematic territory." |
Jeffrey Overstreet |
Splat .5/4 |
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) |
"Here's the bottom line: Denis Cooverman might love Beth Cooper. But I don't." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 3/4 |
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"A bit of a mess, but it's funny more often than not, and at times it has real heart. If you can handle the language and gross gags, it could be good for a date or a guys' night out." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato B+ |
I'm Not There (2007) |
"There's a 90-minute masterpiece in this film, waiting for an editor to find it." |
Jeffrey Overstreet |
Splat 2/4 |
I, Robot (2004) |
"Smith's occasional sullenness suggests he is itching for another Ali-like chance to prove his acting chops even as he slums his way through another high-tech shoot-'em-up." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 3/4 |
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) |
"Reminded me of the simple fun of old Bugs Bunny cartoons. And that's what Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is able to accomplish%u2014a sense of good old fun." |
Todd Hertz |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) |
"Revels in clever, complex set-pieces and lowbrow, big-rear-end humor, but falls somewhat short when it comes to character development and interpersonal warmth." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Igor (2008) |
"By the time kids are old enough for some of the film's content, I'm not so sure they'll care about the lackluster Igor." |
Todd Hertz |
Tomato 4/4 |
Ikiru (1952) |
"This may be the definitive portrait of a man who, examining his life, discovers that it may not be worth living." |
Ron Reed |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Imagine That (2009) |
"As long as Murphy is being silly, kids laugh. Their affinity for an adult willing to play with them is palpable. At the end, even the movie critic got a bit teary. Imagine that!" |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Splat 2.5/4 |
In Bruges (2008) |
"There are several standout moments, but as a whole it feels rather flat and arrested. For a film about Purgatory, however, that might be appropriate." |
Brett McCracken |
Splat 2.5/4 |
In Good Company (2004) |
"It's got a 'Father Knows Best' sensibility about it that exalts character over profit margins. But in my opinion, the story's execution falls short of its potential." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 3/4 |
In Her Shoes (2005) |
"A Hollywood movie that feels real; one that engages the tear ducts and the mind." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Splat 2/4 |
In My Country (2005) |
"[Seems] less interested in South Africa and more interested in whether the journalists ... will suffer nervous breakdowns or run into the desert for a torrid love affair.
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Jeffrey Overstreet |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
In the Land of Women (2007) |
"While it catches something of the romantic zeitgeist of this time, much in the way The Big Chill did in the early '80s, I suspect this won't have the same stamina." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 4/4 |
In the Shadow of the Moon (2007) |
"An awe-inspiring film suffused with reverence and wonder . . . with the power to coax tears and goosebumps from even the most jaded viewer." |
Brandon Fibbs |
Splat 2/4 |
The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
"The finale's slugfest plays out like the WWF gone CGI -- characters bash each other, things go boom, and (how typical) a lot of it is too quickly paced to follow." |
Russ Breimeier |
Tomato 4/4 |
The Incredibles (2004) |
"The dream team of Brad Bird and John Lasseter looks poised to defend family entertainment against mediocrity through what we can only hope will be a long-running franchise." |
Jeffrey Overstreet |
Tomato 3/4 |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) |
"Dispelling all fears about age and ability, Harrison Ford puts on that legendary fedora and becomes Indiana Jones again, exactly as we remember him." |
Jeffrey Overstreet |
Tomato 3/4 |
Inside Man (2006) |
"The movie bristles with life with the meeting of people from different races. It's a Spike Lee joint after all, and it's at its most entertaining when reflecting these tensions." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Splat 2/4 |
The International (2009) |
"This seemingly surefire recipe for box-office success is squandered on a thriller that, quite simply, forgets to be thrilling." |
Brandon Fibbs |
Splat 2/4 |
The Interpreter (2005) |
"The problem with all this sneaking around is that it is rarely ever all that suspenseful." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Intimate Strangers (2004) |
"Director Patrice Leconte subtly infuses the movie with humor and psychological depth." |
CT Staff |
Tomato |
Into Great Silence (2007) |
"I have never before experienced a greater example of utterly transcendent filmmaking." |
Brandon Fibbs |
Tomato 3/4 |
Into the Blue (2005) |
"An unpretentious film that delivers more than the trailers might suggest." |
Stefan Ulstein |
Tomato 3/4 |
Into the Wild (2007) |
"Despite a few gripes, this is a terrific movie. It's a gripping story, played out in visually astonishing places. But it's the acting that deserves the most praise." |
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Splat 2/4 |
The Invasion (2007) |
"The bigger problem with this film is that it simply isn't very scary." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Splat 2/4 |
The Invention of Lying (2009) |
"It feels, in spirit, like a fable, in the mold of films like It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street. I just wish it were better." |
Frederica Mathewes-Green |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Invincible (2006) |
"A heartstrings-pulling, tear-jerking, inspiring, hopeful drama of guts and determination where people like us overcome big odds to set an example for all those around.
" |
Todd Hertz |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Invisible (2007) |
"Some of the key players tend to be either off-putting or unconvincing." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Iron Man (2008) |
"Downey absolutely owns this role. He's pitch perfect as Stark, infusing the character with more personality and comedic one-liners than there ever were in the comics." |
Russ Breimeier |
Tomato 3/4 |
Is Anybody There? (2009) |
"This thoughtful, well-crafted, modest little film is a pleasing example of generational intersections and the wisdom that flows both directions." |
Brandon Fibbs |
Splat 2/4 |
The Island (2005) |
"The film remains a patchwork of clichés -- evil corporations, evil Frankenstein-like scientists, and so forth -- which is the one kind of cloning that Hollywood does accept." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
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