Splat |
An Amazing Couple (2002) |
"The least successful of the three, perhaps simply due to context. Without a disclaimer of sorts labeling it “A ROMANTIC FARCE,” it’s too easy to be confused by its tone." |
Annlee Ellingson |
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Amazing Grace (2007) |
"Filmmaker Interview - As he turns the corner on his 66th birthday, filmmaker Michael Apted is simply thrilled to have finally made a movie co-starring Albert Finney." |
Daniel Robert Epstein |
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America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
"Filmmaker Interview - Although one critic labeled it Stock Footage: The Movie, filmmaker Louis Schwartzberg makes no apologies for his patriotic documentary." |
Larry Carroll |
Tomato B+ |
America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
"We watch movies every day that celebrate violence, sex, and crude humor. Now, here’s the chance to watch a movie that powerfully presents something worth celebrating: us." |
Larry Carroll |
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American Cannibal - The Documentary (2006) |
"Filmmaker Interviews - When co-directors Perry Grebin and Michael Nigro realized their cameras were changing the dynamics of pitch meetings, they went for it." |
Daniel Robert Epstein |
Splat |
American Dreamz (2006) |
"Beyond the About a Cad subplot featuring Hugh Grant, this one is about as entertaining as your typical post-Weekend Update skit on SNL." |
Brett Buckalew |
- |
American Dreamz (2006) |
"Filmmaker Interview - If you notice a little bit of Preston Sturges in Paul Weitz’s latest film, American Dreamz, that will suit his reverent pupil just fine." |
Ian Spelling |
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American Gangster (2007) |
"Just as the quality of Lucas’ heroin is miles ahead of the competition, this movie project’s pedigree towers above Gooding Jr.’s previous new millennium efforts." |
Richard Horgan |
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American Gun (2006) |
"The storyline involving transferred Virginia student Linda Cardellini and her grandfather gun shop owner Donald Sutherland takes on a whole new meaning now." |
Richard Horgan |
Tomato |
American Splendor (2003) |
". . one of the year’s best. . it celebrates the unique rhythms of the individual, and reminds us how those reverberate in the whole of human existence." |
Todd Gilchrist |
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American Splendor (2003) |
"Celebrity Interview - Filmmakers Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini are joined by actor Paul Giamatti to chat about adapting the life of underground comic creator Harvey Pekar into the feature film, American Splendor." |
Todd Gilchrist |
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American Teen (2008) |
"Some of the folks in Warsaw, Indiana want you to know they were less than impressed by the whole American Teen experience." |
Richard Horgan |
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American Wedding (2003) |
"Celebrity Interview - Screenwriter Adam Herz and director Jesse Dylan had to come up with a whole new set of funny ideas to complete the American Pie trilogy with American Wedding. They are joined by cast members Jason Biggs and Eugene Levy." |
Anthony D'Alessandro |
Tomato |
American Wedding (2003) |
"A well-executed conclusion to one of the better comedy series of recent years, American Wedding is a last great hurrah for the characters. . ." |
Todd Gilchrist |
Splat |
The Amityville Horror (2005) |
"Outfitting Reynolds with creepy, blood-red contact lenses for every scene in which George is possessed turns out to be a faulty creative decision." |
Brett Buckalew |
- |
The Amityville Horror (2005) |
"For the director and two stars of the latest treatment of those infamous events on the south shore of Long Island, New York, there’s no doubt that something happened." |
Brett Buckalew |
- |
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) |
"Celebrity Interview - If our recent interview with Johnny Messner is any indication, Columbia Tristar really missed the boat by not having him do the DVD commentary." |
FilmStew Staff Report |
Splat C- |
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) |
"The CGI snakes are so blatantly computer-based that you expect them to occasionally pause and say ‘You’ve got mail!" |
Larry Carroll |
- |
Analyze That (2002) |
"Celebrity Interview - Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal are back again as the mobster and his shrink in the sequel to their blockbuster comedy Analyze This. Joined by director Harold Ramis in this interview, the two actors talk about returning for <" |
Steve Dexter |
Splat |
Anamorph (2008) |
"A pale imitation of David Fincher's Seven." |
Shelley Gabert |
- |
The Anarchist Cookbook (2003) |
"Anarchy in the U.S.A. - An interview with Jordan Susman, director of "The Anarchist Cookbook"" |
Larry Carroll |
Tomato |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) |
"Not since last year’s Old School have I actually laughed afterward at a film’s gags, remembering each one as if seeing it for the first time." |
Todd Gilchrist |
- |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) |
"Celebrity Interviews - From deadpan repartee to the notion of an entirely separate bonus DVD movie, the Anchorman crew provides a welcome dose of fresh hair." |
Todd Gilchrist |
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (2004) |
"Celebrity Interview - Emmy Rossum came late to the casting process, with Schumacher’s six month talent search overlapping with her time on The Day After Tomorrow." |
Todd Gilchrist |
Tomato |
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (2004) |
"Much like his adaptations of The Client and the French film Cousin, Cousine, Schumacher is able to fully embrace the spectacle of the source material." |
Todd Gilchrist |
- |
The Andy Griffith Show - 2 DVD Set |
""Where's the Remote?" weekly column, November 10-16, 2003" |
Larry Carroll |
Tomato |
Angel Doll (2003) |
"The Angel Doll meets today's standards of a holiday classic and would therefore be a welcome addition to any family’s Christmas collection – and tradition.
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Annlee Ellingson |
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Angel-A (2007) |
"Filmmaker Interview - Says director Luc Besson: "“I’m pretty naked in this one... Because I was so naked, I think it had to be in French and in Paris."" |
Brett Buckalew |
Tomato |
Angel-A (2007) |
"Luc Besson's characteristic flair for visual expression here manifests itself in the most subdued way imaginable." |
Brett Buckalew |
Tomato C+ |
Angels in America (2003) |
"Only the third hour of Sunday’s highly anticipated HBO miniseries opener is heaven sent, setting the stage for next weekend’s Part 2." |
Larry Carroll |
Splat C+ |
Angels in America (2003) |
"Although it opens with perhaps the most sensual depiction of gay male attraction ever presented in a mainstream film, Part 2 fails to soar." |
Larry Carroll |
- |
Angels in America (2003) |
"Celebrity Interview - Actor Justin Kirk discusses the joys of landing a dream role in the epic HBO miniseres Angels in America." |
Larry Carroll |
- |
Angels in America (2003) |
"An age-old wrinkle in the Golden Globes nomination process may have robbed Justin Kirk of a chance at a well-deserved award for Angels in America." |
Richard Horgan |
Tomato |
Anger Management (2003) |
"By this reviewer's count, there are at least six good chuckles to the dollar." |
Richard Horgan |
Splat |
Annapolis (2006) |
"As a naval take on the boot-camp movie, it’s so bland and homogenized that it makes last year’s decidedly so-so Jarhead look audacious in comparison." |
Brett Buckalew |
- |
Antwone Fisher (2002) |
"Having already won two Academy Awards as an actor, Denzel Washington steps behind the camera on Antwone Fisher, his first film as a director. Washington, producer Todd Black and actor Derek Luke talk about adapting the real life story in this interview." |
Todd Gilchrist |
Tomato |
Antwone Fisher (2002) |
". . .one of the year’s most insightful and evocative films." |
Todd Gilchrist |
Tomato |
Anything Else (2003) |
"While no one will mistake Anything Else as being worthy of comparison to Allen’s best work, it’s refreshing to see the bespectacled genius lay his cards out on the table once again." |
Brett Buckalew |
- |
Apartment Zero (1988) |
"Filmmaker Interview - Says screenwriter David Koepp: "There should be a book about Hollywood titled Everyone Was Hoping for a Little More...”" |
Daniel Robert Epstein |
Tomato |
Apocalypto (2006) |
"On screen, Gibson was a Lethal purveyor of hot dogging lunacy. Behind the camera, he has now subverted that Riggs energy more masterfully than ever before." |
Brett Buckalew |
Tomato |
Apocalypto (2006) |
"It’s time to add another most uncommon name to the list of Mel Gibson's memorable onscreen partners: Farhad Sarfinia." |
Richard Horgan |
- |
Apocalypto (2006) |
"There is a certain amount of irony in the fact that Apocalypto is opening in the wake of Happy Feet's three consecutive weekend box office triumphs." |
Richard Horgan |
- |
Appleseed (2004) |
"Filmmaker Interview - After ten years of experimenting, Japanese filmmaker Shinji Aramaki finally felt comfortable with the idea of re-inventing an anime classic." |
Todd Gilchrist |
- |
Ararat (2002) |
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The Architect (2006) |
"Filmmaker Interview - Writer-director Matt Taub says the only other actor he's seen do this as well as co-star Hayden Panettiere is Monk star Tony Shalhoub." |
Lisa Johnson |
Splat |
Are We Done Yet? (2007) |
"Director Steve Carr is apparently the go-to guy for African-American comedy actors looking to destroy any last vestiges of already waning credibility." |
Brent Simon |
Splat |
Are We There Yet? (2005) |
"If I hadn’t spent the majority of the film’s running time coming up with alternate titles (Is This Thing Over Yet?), I’d almost think that Cube had made a fruitful step." |
Todd Gilchrist |
- |
Around the Bend (2004) |
"Celebrity Interview - It's a new day for Christopher Walken, thanks to roles like the downtrodden father in Catch Me If You Can and the regretful grandfather here" |
Brett Buckalew |
Splat |
Around the Bend (2004) |
"It’s rare for a film of average substance to feature the diverse gifts of a legendary actor, but director Roberts is smart enough to linger on Walken’s intense, gaunt face." |
Brett Buckalew |
Tomato |
Around the World in 80 Days (2004) |
"
The world already knows about Jackie Chan. But thanks to this irreverent remake, British actor Steve Googan appears set to become an international movie star." |
Brett Buckalew |
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