Splat 2/5 |
Caché (2005) |
"If Haneke's The Piano Teacher featured a riveting, but overwritten central character, his lean script for Caché (Hidden) moves in the opposite direction." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Calendar (1993) |
"The interactions feel light and improvised, yet the screenplay is well structured." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 2.50/5 |
Calendar Girls (2003) |
"Although the material is somewhat slight, Mirren and her cohorts give it weight and verve." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 1.5/5 |
Caligula (1979) |
"Despite the movie, the highlight of this three-disc set is the often hilarious commentary." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 2.75/5 |
Camp (2003) |
"One doesn’t have to be a theater queen to appreciate Camp’s humor, but it wouldn’t hurt." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Capturing the Friedmans (2003) |
"Director Jarecki takes his time in presenting the divergent points of view. But even at nearly two hours, one still feels there is a lack of information." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Carandiru (2004) |
"The flashbacks of how these men landed in the big house are a rehashing of other prison films, complete with betrayal, payback, and scheming bitches, uh, women." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 7/10 |
Carmen and Geoffrey (2009) |
"Extraordinary film clips are must-sees for any dance fan and emphasize the extraordinary breadth of their artistry." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Tomato 3/5 |
Carnage (2003) |
"[Director] Gleize has nevertheless written an imaginative and loopy script where the twisting storylines, each with its own distinct tone, eventually connect." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2/5 |
Casting About (2007) |
"A ready-made DVD special feature" |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2/5 |
Changing Times (2006) |
"For all of these interconnected characters, announced intentions take the place of character details." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Charlotte's Web (2006) |
"Have a Kleenex handy." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Che (2008) |
"The emphasis on the brotherhood of the ragtag rebels wouldn't be out of place in a 1940s war film" |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2.25/5 |
Cheri (2009) |
"If ever there was a role to be cast based solely on looks, it's Colette's Chéri." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 7/10 |
Chicago 10 (2008) |
"Revisits 1968 as a court room drama, through a fresh cinematic look to avoid period clichés while broadening history's appeal to both boomers and their children." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Tomato |
The Children of Huang Shi (2008) |
"Cynicism for another true story of a reckless white adventurer finding redemption and purpose helping 3rd World unfortunates evaporates with stunning and moving WWII scenes." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Tomato 10/10 |
Chop Shop (2007) |
"Capturing grungy Queens blocks on the cusp of change as if it's the Third World, where entrepreneurial boys aggressively, and heartbreakingly, take on adult responsibilities." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Splat 2.5/5 |
The Chorus (2005) |
"Boys Town meets The Sound of Music." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2/5 |
Chouga (2007) |
"Chouga never loses control%u2014a performance Lana Turner would be proud of." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 4/5 |
Chris & Don: A Love Story (2007) |
"visually-rich documentary" |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
A Christmas Tale (2008) |
"The family's vulnerabilities and eccentricities burrow under the skin." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2/5 |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
"Most adults will find Prince Caspian tedious, but young viewers are likely to be mildly diverted, rather than actually swept up by the story." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 2.5/5 |
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) |
"The movie avoids the darker aspects of the vampire myth, and like the books, it's more into horror than hormones." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 4/5 |
City of God (2003) |
"At a full-throttle pace and exciting from beginning to end, directors Lund and Meirrelles grab hold of your attention and don’t let go." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 8/10 |
City of Men (2008) |
"A must for fans of the TV series, as it continues the unique formula of mixing fun, fantasy, fear, and frankness, for 2 young men barely surviving to adulthood together." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Class (2008) |
"What will rouse empathy and exasperation, though, is one teacher's attempt to act more like a colleague or mentor than an intimidating white male authority figure%u2014a teacher a student can call un ami." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2.25/5 |
The Clearing (2004) |
"Without [Mirren's] performance, it would be easy to mistake The Clearing, with its predictable story development, for a Lifetime movie of the week." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 1.5/5 |
Climates (2006) |
"Climates, an austere French-and-Turkish coproduction, is the stereotypical cornerstone of a film festival, but not the type of art film that is likely to play in Van let alone in Van Nuys." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 8/10 |
Cloud 9 (2009) |
"Dresen's intimate, naturalistic style is key to how absorbing and convincing. . . are relationships exceptional and rare in a film." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Splat 2/5 |
Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) |
"It’s like a showcase for actors to be seen by agents and casting directors, except this ensemble is already made of stars and celebrities.
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Kent Turner |
Tomato 4/5 |
Cold Comfort Farm (1996) |
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Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Comedy of Power (2005) |
"Spring has come early. Like a breath of unexpected warm air, French actress Isabelle Huppert lowers her guard." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato '3/5' |
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2004) |
"[Director] Bate succeeds in presenting the big picture, but many of the specific episodes are less complete." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 1.5/5 |
Conspiracy of Silence (2004) |
"For American audiences who have followed recent Church scandals, this less-than-penetrating exposé will be of mild interest." |
Kent Turner |
Splat '2/5' |
The Constant Gardener (2005) |
"The outcome seems rushed and predestined, rather than exposed." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Coraline (2009) |
"Because Selick remains true to the novel's spirit, the film rises far above being a mere novelty." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato '3/5' |
Côte d'Azur (2004) |
"Its joie de vivre and laissez faire attitude make this an unmistakably French twist on family values." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 9/10 |
The Cove (2009) |
"Overflowing with research and passion, The Cove is an environmental horror story that exceptionally combines brains and beauty." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Cowards Bend the Knee (2004) |
"The pleasure is watching how the fast-paced story careens from one outrageous plot turn to the next. This is one film in which over-the-top is sincere praise." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"Another awards season, another tale of middle-age redemption." |
Kent Turner |
Splat 2/5 |
Crossing The Bridge: The Sound Of Istanbul |
"If the music fails to hold your interest, there's always Madonna." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Crossing the Line (2007) |
"Director Daniel Gordon hits a goldmine." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 6/10 |
CSNY Déjà Vu (2008) |
"The combination of music with the performers' dedication makes this more moving than a concert souvenir, though they are almost upstaged by touching moments with veterans." |
Nora Lee Mandel |
Tomato 2.50/5 |
Cuba: Island of Music (2004) |
"With images similar to Buena Vista Social Club, but with far less historical resonance, Cuba is both a travelogue and a celebration." |
Kent Turner |
Tomato 3/5 |
Czech Dream (2007) |
"Expect to squirm." |
Kent Turner |
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