Splat 2/4 |
P.S. I Love You (2007) |
"The movie is so bent on conjuring big, sweeping emotions that it becomes a bit scattershot, starting down way too many tear-jerking roads but never going down any of them far enough to discover any real substance." |
Josh Hurst |
Splat 2/4 |
The Pacifier (2005) |
"It's almost as if the writers got carried away with brainstorming all the funny things they could do with Vin Diesel's character." |
Mary Lasse |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Painted Veil (2006) |
"Neither Walter nor Kitty is a saint, and neither becomes one. But we see a love of virtue take root in this relationship as Kitty stumbles toward a kind of redemption." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 4/4 |
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"It would probably have delighted Tolkien and Lewis, who believed that fairy tales help us apprehend the reality of grace as it glimmers through a screen, darkly." |
Jeffrey Overstreet |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Paper Heart (2009) |
"A quirky, mostly endearing commentary on love in a postmodern age." |
Camerin Courtney |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Paradise Now (2005) |
"Abu-Assad does a good job of building tension and showing some of the complexities within Palestinian culture. He has, as they say, put a human face on the Palestinians." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"By giving us the feeling of experiencing Jesus' thoughts, and by making us privy to his prayers, The Passion draws us toward Christ's full humanity like no film before." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Pathfinder (2007) |
"Once the actual fighting begins, the film turns dull and lifeless. From beginning to end, the film plods when it should pulse." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 3/4 |
Penelope (2008) |
"The theme of self-acceptance isn't a new one, but Penelope manages to rehash it with flavor and with real heart." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Splat 2/4 |
The Perfect Man (2005) |
"The Perfect Man, starring Hilary Duff, isn't very good. The problem is how to critique it without taking the obvious cheap shots at its likable but over-exposed young star." |
Carolyn Arends |
Splat .5/4 |
Perfect Stranger (2007) |
"A typical episode of Law and Order is less ridden with cliché (which is saying something, given that the series is about as formulaic as it gets) and more satisfying." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Splat 2/4 |
Pineapple Express (2008) |
"The noisier and bloodier it gets, the more you notice how uninspired the movie is. If you're high, this might not be a problem. But for the rest of us, it's a bit of a drag." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Splat 2/4 |
Pink Panther (2006) |
"Perhaps it's time to admit that The Pink Panther series is ready for permanent retirement." |
Russ Breimeier |
Splat 2/4 |
The Pink Panther 2 (2009) |
"It's pretty dumb, and it's predictable, and, a year from now, not many people will remember it." |
Josh Hurst |
Tomato 3/4 |
Pirate Radio (2009) |
"The end credits display a wide array of classic album covers -- from Bob Dylan to U2, The Clash to Tom Waits. That reveals what's at the movie's heart: A love for rock 'n' roll." |
Josh Hurst |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) |
"The movie ends up like Davy Jones himself -- many-tentacled, full of bluster, and devoid of a beating heart." |
Jeffrey Overstreet |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) |
"In spite of its small shortcomings, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest deserves praise for being an old-fashioned popcorn movie that knows how to entertain." |
Russ Breimeier |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie (2008) |
"Imparts the Bible-inspired storytelling parents and kids have come to expect from VeggieTales in a less obvious but as-fun-as-always package" |
Todd Hertz |
Splat 2/4 |
Planet 51 (2009) |
"It's hard not to compare, but Pixar's classy and imaginative films set the bar high, while movies like this aim too low." |
Russ Breimeier |
Tomato 3/4 |
Ponyo (2009) |
"The film's joys are numerous, and most of them are small and simple. To start with, the animation -- all hand-drawn -- is simply breathtaking." |
Josh Hurst |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) |
"For childhood's sake, take your little guys and gals to see this movie -- you won't be disappointed." |
Mary Lasse |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Poseidon (2006) |
"It certainly isn't as dramatic as Titanic, and the original Poseidon Adventure is still slightly better." |
Russ Breimeier |
Tomato 3/4 |
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) |
"Fans of Altman's naturalistic style and admirers of Keillor's wit will find plenty to love in A Prairie Home Companion." |
Carolyn Arends |
Tomato 3/4 |
Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008) |
"A simple and inspiring story told through the medium of film. But for what it is, it definitely gets the job done." |
Brett McCracken |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009) |
"Hopefully films like this grow our understanding and compassion as we're encouraged to offer Christ-like hope in our broken world, and emulate a resiliency that is Precious." |
Camerin Courtney |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Premonition (2007) |
"Premonition has its merits, as a film about the need to love one's spouse today, for you never know what tomorrow will bring." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Splat 2/4 |
Pride |
"Pride has its heart in the right place, but it is so eager to conform to the demands of its genre that it misses the opportunity to explore the more unique aspects of swimming." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 3/4 |
Pride and Glory (2008) |
"Pride and Glory is a solid if unimaginative addition to a cop genre becoming increasingly devoid of originality." |
Brandon Fibbs |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Pride and Prejudice (2005) |
"Luminous visuals, subtle thematic statements, and fine acting. A lovely period piece that surely will stand the test of time." |
Camerin Courtney |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Prime (2005) |
"Ironically, this therapeutic romantic comedy ultimately suffers from too many unexplored issues." |
Camerin Courtney |
Splat 2/4 |
The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
"While Disney seems to be trying to counter some of its pervasive princess ideology, The Princess and the Frog is still showing women who can't get by without men." |
Annie Young Frisbie |
Tomato 3/4 |
Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) |
"The larger message -- that you should marry for the right reasons only when you're ready -- is one everyone can applaud." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) |
"This Prize Winner is a winner for its smart portrayal of a resourceful woman who loved her family, loved words, and loved life." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Producers (2005) |
"The real reason to see this film is the addition of the musical numbers -- catchy and clever songs, written in the style of classic 1950s Broadway musicals." |
Russ Breimeier |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Promise (2005) |
"A fairy tale for adults that allows the viewer to inhabit an entirely different world, and in doing so, becomes an exercise of the imagination." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
Tomato 3/4 |
Proof (2005) |
"As a story about personal and family dysfunction, and about coming to terms with life's uncertainties, Proof isn't bad." |
Peter T. Chattaway |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Proposal (2009) |
"The fresh dialogue, gorgeous scenery, and ultimately winsome love story make this one of the most appealing romances to come down the pike in recent years." |
Annie Young Frisbie |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Public Enemies (2009) |
"Public Enemies is Heat with fedoras, a gangster epic that is easily the best thing Mann has done in more than a decade, an intensely visceral tour-de-force." |
Brandon Fibbs |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) |
"Chris Gardner is running against the odds. And his efforts embody certain modern American virtues like dogged determination and idealism and hope." |
Lisa Ann Cockrel |
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