Tomato |
Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) |
"This vastly entertaining documentary follows 10- and 11-year-olds as they gain poise and self-esteem through ballroom dancing.
" |
John Wirt |
Tomato |
Madagascar (2005) |
"Unlike many children's films, Madagascar really is entertainment for little ones. It's no Finding Nemo, but it is leaps above Shark Tale.
" |
John Wirt |
Splat 2/4 |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
"Nothing to phone home about." |
John Wirt |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Mamma Mia! (2008) |
"The big-screen Mamma Mia! rises above its flaws through an A-list leading lady and, like its stage-musical predecessor, skillful exploitation of the both fun and pathos in Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' undeniable music." |
John Wirt |
Splat |
The Man (2005) |
"Neither one of these guys is the man.
" |
John Wirt |
Tomato 4/5 |
Manhattan (1979) |
"The best of Woody Allen." |
John Wirt |
Tomato |
March of the Penguins (2005) |
"The march of Antarctica’s emperor penguins is among nature's incredible journeys.
" |
John Wirt |
Tomato 3/5 |
Mary Poppins (1964) |
"Classic Disney at his most lavish." |
John Wirt |
Splat |
Match Point (2005) |
"The characters' sundry fates never become a great concern, leaving the viewer, more or less, adrift in indifference.
" |
John Wirt |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) |
"A quietly wacky military satire good for scattered chuckles and laughs." |
John Wirt |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) |
"A beautifully assembled tribute to a great artist." |
John Wirt |
Tomato 4/4 |
Milk (2008) |
"Penn's best performance and Van Sant's best film." |
John Wirt |
Tomato |
Million Dollar Baby (2004) |
"Driven by characters etched deeper than the lines in Clint Eastwood's face, Million Dollar Baby is a quiet triumph for its director and star." |
John Wirt |
Splat |
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005) |
"Miss Congeniality 2 is one of those sequels that gives sequels a bad name." |
John Wirt |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) |
"Despite its often stagy stab at classic screwball comedy, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day eventually finds its feet." |
John Wirt |
Splat |
Monster House (2006) |
"A grim, dark ride." |
John Wirt |
Splat |
Monster-in-Law (2005) |
"The wisecracking Wanda Sykes steals this mediocre girl-fight from her big-name co-stars.
" |
John Wirt |
Tomato 3/4 |
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) |
"This bright and lively computer-animated 3D comedy-adventure gives the masters of animation at Pixar a run for their box office riches." |
John Wirt |
Tomato |
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) |
"The stars' sizzle plus dialogue to die for and stylish direction make Mr. and Mrs. Smith a summer hit.
" |
John Wirt |
Tomato 4/5 |
Mr. Brooks (2007) |
"Clever and engaging, Mr. Brooks contains some of Kevin Costner's best work." |
John Wirt |
Splat 1/5 |
Mr. Destiny (1990) |
"An awful redemption flick." |
John Wirt |
Tomato 3/4 |
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) |
"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium isn't the awful experience so many movie critics labeled it. Most of all, it's a pleasure to see the warm rapport Hoffman and Portman conjure in this sweet, short story." |
John Wirt |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Mr. Woodcock (2007) |
"A contender for least funny comedy of the year." |
John Wirt |
Tomato |
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) |
"Dame Judi Dench rules the screen. It's 2005's
richest performance by an actress.
" |
John Wirt |
Splat |
Must Love Dogs (2005) |
"The film meanders to every predictable place possible. It's Screenwriting 101, including the big romantic dash as grand finale.
" |
John Wirt |
Splat 2/4 |
My Sister's Keeper (2009) |
"A tear-fest medical drama that seems much longer than it is." |
John Wirt |
Splat 4/10 |
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) |
"Soulless and dimwitted." |
John Wirt |
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