Splat 2/4 |
The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) |
"Imagine a naive, simplistic documentary about the most complex, cynical member of the Beatles." |
Lisa Rose |
Splat 2/4 |
The Ugly Truth (2009) |
"Do I really have to go through it? Can't we all just rewatch Woman of the Year instead?" |
Stephen Whitty |
Splat 0/4 |
Ultraviolet (2006) |
"Her sword is red, her eyes are blue and her movie is horrible." |
Lisa Rose |
Tomato 3/4 |
Un Secret (2008) |
"If identity is at the soul of A Secret, a tragic romance is its heart." |
Stephen Whitty |
Splat 2/4 |
Unaccompanied Minors (2006) |
"There's some amusing mischief as the underage passengers outsmart the grownups, but the picture also features mean-spirited stereotypes that kill the festive mood. Talk about holiday blahs." |
Lisa Rose |
Splat 1/4 |
The Unborn (2009) |
"Unless we trudge up the aisle prematurely, we're stuck there, with nothing to do but count Oldman's changing accents or mourn that this is the best gig actresses like Alexander or Gugino can get." |
Stephen Whitty |
Splat |
Uncle Nino (2003) |
"It's the sort of fluff that may catch your eye during channel-surfing sessions, but it's hardly worthy of an outing and an open wallet." |
Lisa Rose |
Tomato |
Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004) |
"A film that's a model of a concise, cogent case for the prosecution." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 3/4 |
Under the Same Moon (2008) |
"You may be pleasantly surprised by how affected you are by the small kindnesses the boy finds... And you may be absolutely shocked at how moved you are when finally, gratefully, Carlitos' journey comes to a joyful end." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) |
"Alternately helped, hindered and (best) left alone by first-time director Wells, Lane fills the screen with her perceptive presence and lifts the undramatic story as high as gravity allows." |
Bob Campbell |
Splat 1/4 |
Underclassman (2005) |
"The film is of little use to anyone except casting directors, fixed on selling a performer rather than telling a story." |
Lisa Rose |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Underdog (2007) |
"I had a painless enough time. And so -- given a quiet Saturday, a stifling heat wave and a fretful kindergartener to contend with -- might you." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato |
Undertow (2004) |
"There's no arguing the revelation of Bell's performance." |
Lisa Rose |
Splat |
Underworld (2003) |
"The whole thing's more art-directed than directed, and the actors are clearly on their own." |
Stephen Whitty |
Splat 1/4 |
Underworld: Evolution (2006) |
"As far as gratuitous follow-ups go, it is neither evolution nor devolution. A more appropriate title is Underworld: Stagnation." |
Lisa Rose |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) |
"It is not necessary to have seen the first two Underworld films to fully enjoy the third. It might be helpful, however, to first see a bartender." |
Stephen Whitty |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Undiscovered (2005) |
"Comedy, romance and rock performance are spliced into a curious mediocrity." |
Lisa Rose |
Splat 1.5/4 |
An Unfinished Life (2005) |
"An Unfinished Life means well, but it's hard to give it much credit beyond that." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato |
The Uninvited (1944) |
"For modern audiences, the movie is more elegantly creepy than truly scary, but it still charms." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Uninvited (2009) |
"Although the movie's best moments are pilfered, at least the Guards know whom to steal from (I'd bet The Shining is still in their DVD player). True, there's nothing new here for veteran horror fans." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 3/4 |
United 93 (2006) |
"Their story is told with devastating realism, stirring up a fresh sense of horror and erasing five years' distance from the attacks." |
Lisa Rose |
Splat |
The United States of Leland (2004) |
"Isn't it sad that a boy like this could feel so lost that he had to kill someone? Well, maybe. But isn't it sadder that someone's dead?" |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 3/4 |
Unleashed (2005) |
"Even though the dramatic aspect doesn't quite click, it's a watchable experiment." |
Lisa Rose |
Tomato |
The Untold Story of Emmet Louis Till (2005) |
"It's a horrible story, and Beauchamp doesn't flinch from it." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Up (2009) |
"Up, the latest lovely fantasy from the artists at Disney's Pixar animation, it's a truly fantastic adventure -- a lighter-than-air daydream about a cranky widower, a chubby boy and their amazing journey." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato |
Up and Down (2005) |
"At its simplest, Up and Down moves along nicely, following the erratic fortunes of its heroes, and it contains some good performances." |
Stephen Whitty |
Splat 2/4 |
Up for Grabs (2005) |
"The longer the case drags on, the more you may begin to wish that, somehow, both sides lose." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato 4/4 |
Up in the Air (2009) |
"The film glides to a perfect landing, leaving several characters changed, one coldly untouched and nothing up in the air at all -- except, perhaps, the question of what this very talented crew is going to do next." |
Stephen Whitty |
Tomato |
The Upside of Anger (2005) |
"Throughout her career, Allen has often been the best thing in lesser pictures. How refreshing to see a movie rise to her capabilities." |
Lisa Rose |
Tomato |
Uptown Girls (2003) |
"Yakin shuns caricature. His affection for all his feckless characters, even Fanning's narcissistic mom (Heather Locklear), is evident." |
Bob Campbell |
Tomato 3/4 |
Ushpizin (2005) |
"Laughs, tears and mitzvahs ensue, as the deceptively simple story yields a generous amount of illumination and uplift." |
Lisa Rose |
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