Tomato |
Aberdeen (2001) |
"Like all family reunions, this one's difficult to attend -- but worth it." |
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Tomato A- |
About a Boy (2002) |
"Boy doesn't give in to the kind of sappy sentimentality most films like to lap up and barf out. Instead, this solid, smart comedy remains calm, classy and funny, as Grant gives the ladies another reason to fall for him." |
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Tomato A |
About Schmidt (2002) |
"Nicholson embraces his age and gives an understated, movie-carrying performance that constantly reminds us of his greatness." |
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Tomato B- |
Across the Universe (2007) |
"If you’re willing to submit to the schmaltz and the clichés, then there is a fun anticipation in not knowing what creative imagery or long-loved song Taymor might use next." |
N.V. Cooper |
Tomato B- |
Adam & Steve (2006) |
"Are you looking for a gay romance where no one has to die tragically or suffer a loveless life alone? Then this fluffy indie should hit the spot." |
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Tomato A |
Adaptation (2002) |
"Weird and wonderful in so many ways, Adaptation has all of the write stuff." |
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Tomato B- |
Adventureland (2009) |
"...has an undercurrent of tragedy that makes it feel more authentic than most others" |
Luke Y. Thompson |
Tomato |
The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland (1999) |
"It's all very innocent." |
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Tomato |
The Adventures of Felix (2001) |
"The Felix family is so warmly and humorously rendered, you'll be glad you took this Adventure." |
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Tomato B- |
Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D (2005) |
"Okay, it's simplistic Saturday-morning-cartoon stuff, but it's so cool looking that the younger set will be taken in." |
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Tomato B |
After Innocence (2005) |
"The film avoids being just a promo piece for the Project by focusing on the former prisoners' poignant personal stories, which include rebuilding their lives, campaigns against the death penalty and getting compensation for law enforcement's mistakes." |
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Tomato B |
After Sex (1997) |
"In the end, pursuit of shallow torrid sex can't fully explain her sketchy motivation for discarding her perfect life, but the tragic overtones are palpable throughout." |
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Tomato B- |
After the Life (2002) |
"It's enjoyably messy, melodramatic entertainment." |
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Tomato B- |
Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
"Some special effects toward the end may scare the little ones, but for the most part, this is charmingly innocent, good fun." |
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Tomato A |
The Agronomist (2004) |
"As fearless and spirited as its subject." |
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Tomato B+ |
Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) |
"Broomfield's voiceover commentary sounds like a bad Robin Leach impression at times, but his fascinating interviews with the real Wuornos elicit sympathy as well as a strong case of the heebie-jeebies." |
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Tomato |
Aimee & Jaguar (2000) |
"Director Max Färberböck showcases this wonderful eye-candy with noirish lighting but some overdone dramatic pauses." |
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Tomato B- |
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"Right from the opening scene of this cuddly tale, you can sense every turning point, sentimental lesson and glimmer of hope coming a smile away." |
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Tomato B |
Al Franken: God Spoke (2006) |
"This slice of Franken's life feels just a bit on the slight side, but the fact it leaves you wanting more is a credit to his casual charm and snarky humor." |
Matt Stevens |
Tomato B+ |
Alfie (2004) |
"Don't fight the Law, and dig into this adorable jaunt." |
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Tomato |
Ali (2001) |
"An intelligent and well-stylized biopic." |
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Tomato B+ |
Alias Betty (2002) |
"Sometimes scary, sometimes sad and always thought provoking." |
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Tomato A |
Alien (1979) |
"It's all good, and just getting to see this freakin' frightening and visually stimulating flick on a big screen (especially for those who've never seen it in a theater) makes this well worth a trip to your homeworld multiplex." |
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Tomato |
Alien Resurrection (1997) |
"A Gothic chasm of mayhem" |
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Tomato A |
Alien: The Director's Cut (2003) |
"Just getting to see this freakin' frightening and visually stimulating flick on a big screen makes this well worth a trip to your homeworld multiplex." |
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Tomato B- |
Aliens in the Attic (2009) |
"A surprisingly likable execution of a very thin premise" |
Luke Y. Thompson |
Tomato B+ |
Aliens of the Deep (2005) |
"Now, not much gets answered, and some of the conclusions take a Hollywood imagination to go there, but it's sure fun to ride shotgun and see Cameron play with his expensive toys -- all in the name of research." |
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Tomato A- |
Alila (2004) |
"Another piece of essential viewing for outsiders trying to understand life in the Middle East." |
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Tomato |
All About My Mother (1999) |
"A richly satisfying film that uplifts with humor as it tugs at the heartstrings." |
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Tomato B |
All or Nothing (2002) |
"While none of this is easy to watch, you'll be moved anyway." |
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Tomato B+ |
All the Real Girls (2003) |
"Green ... makes messy poetry out of life's throwaway moments and all the things that other filmmakers might cut away from." |
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Tomato |
Almost Famous (2000) |
"What he (and we) ultimately learn is that love ... and even friendship often arrive when least expected." |
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Tomato A |
Almost Peaceful (2004) |
"An unassuming, dignified and deeply resonant experience." |
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Tomato B+ |
Alpha Dog (2007) |
"Aside from an excess of female hysterics, there is solid acting throughout. (Accused of tweaking at work, Foster's Jake pulls off a tantrum on the level of Spud's job interview in Trainspotting.)" |
Skylaire Alfvegren |
Tomato A- |
Amadeus (1984) |
"It may be true, as Salieri says, that 'mediocrity is everywhere'--but not in this classic composition." |
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Tomato B |
Amandla: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2003) |
"In form, Amandla! is a standard-issue history-lesson documentary. But it's also a vital and moving one, too." |
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Tomato B |
An Amazing Couple (2002) |
"The movie threatens to devolve into chaos, but director Belvaux manages to keep his plates spinning and his own splintered version of romantic farce chugging along." |
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Tomato |
Amelie (2001) |
"It may be all the rage in France, but the story of 23-year-old pixie-ish Parisian waitress Amélie translates to any language." |
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Tomato A- |
America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
"Despite the patriotic title, this portrait of ordinary Americans, who are extraordinary in some way, never gets in your face with flag-waving propaganda." |
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Tomato |
America's Sweethearts (2001) |
"The flick's got enough charming moments to offer a sweet, if not great, time." |
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Tomato A |
American Beauty (1999) |
"A terrific film about troubled souls." |
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Tomato |
American Desi (2001) |
"At times the movie plays out like a silly sitcom, but with the realistic and witty writing lightly poking fun at tradition, Desi's cute story can't help but shine through." |
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Tomato B |
American Dreamz (2006) |
"The entire cast -- including Dennis Quaid and Mandy Moore -- is pitch-perfect, nailing hilarious one-liners with shades of irony." |
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Tomato A- |
American Gangster (2007) |
"The beautiful/violent American Gangster has plenty of talent behind the camera, in director Ridley Scott, but the film's key player is Denzel Washington." |
Peter Paras |
Tomato B |
American Hardcore (2006) |
"Punk is dead, and the movie is ultimately just a hell of an autopsy." |
Alex Markerson |
Tomato |
American History X (1998) |
"Brutal, provocative!" |
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Tomato |
American Pie (1999) |
"This one is worth waiting for!" |
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Tomato |
American Pie 2 (2001) |
"You can almost ignore that it's light on plot and heavy on leftover gags from the first -- more clever -- film." |
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Tomato |
An American Rhapsody (2001) |
"Featuring a heart-tugging performance by Kelly Endresz-Banlaki as six-year-old Suzanne." |
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Tomato A |
American Splendor (2003) |
"The whole thing's weird, odd and totally unique, just like its subject." |
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