Splat 0/5 |
Saw V (2008) |
"The blade is oh so dull on this Saw." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
Saw VI (2009) |
"a welcome return to enjoyable horror fare for a series that seemed to have lost its way." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Scary Movie 4 (2006) |
"still an overabundance of potty humor but as far as this franchise goes, I’ll take improvements in baby steps" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat |
Secret Window (2004) |
"...falls short despite the best efforts of its cast." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat 0/5 |
Semi-Pro (2008) |
"accomplishes a rare feat even for the truly terrible movies in that it doesn't manage a consistent level of mediocrity but surpasses it seemingly with each and every scene proving that oh yes, it can and will get worse." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 9/10 |
Serenity (2005) |
"After suffering through a summer crammed with TV shows being remade into movies, it’s refreshing to see a movie based on a TV show that is entertaining" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
Sex Drive (2008) |
"Director/co-screenwriter Sean Anders knows the best comedies are the unpredictable ones and he keeps the affair from getting stale with quick cuts and increasingly crazy scenarios for the characters." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Shadowboxer (2006) |
"a pleasant surprise" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
The Shaggy Dog (2006) |
"Despite what the trailers would lead you to believe, it’s actually safe to enter the yard" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat |
Shark Tale (2004) |
"it’s much like most of today’s children entertainment – vapid and uneventful – or in other words, this is one fish tale that anyone will have a tough time swallowing." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
She's The Man (2006) |
"Bynes takes this seemingly ridiculous idea and makes it a cute, funny comedy." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 5/5 |
Shoot 'Em Up (2007) |
"by far the greatest video game masquerading as a movie ever.
" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Shrek 2 (2004) |
"How great (and rare) is it when a "can’t-miss" film actually lives up to its billing?" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Shrek the Third (2007) |
"the Shrek team has a winning formula that continues to entertain and delight audiences and the third one keeps the momentum rolling.
" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Simpsons Movie (2007) |
"Much like Bart anticipating the Itchy and Scratchy movie, fans won’t be disappointed." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Sin City (2005) |
"Filled with stylistic violence, over-the-top acting and action and is completely deserving of its R-rating. In other words, I loved every minute of it." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) |
"for its target audience it's going to prove even better than finding that perfect pair of pants in your size." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) |
"Conran creates a wonderfully inventive, fun little world so exciting that one hopes that he returns to entertain us again with another tale of Sky Captain and co." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 8/10 |
Sky High (2005) |
"Sky High soars" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
Slither (2006) |
"Remember a time when horror movies didn’t take themselves so seriously and were actually just wacky fun? 'Slither' is a nod to those campy, yet special horror films." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3/5 |
Space Chimps (2008) |
"monkey business has rarely been so amusing." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3/5 |
Speed Racer (2008) |
"If the Wachowski brothers failed to grasp anything else about their latest project, they know that it's all about family ... and speed" |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Spider-Man 2 (2004) |
"Everyone involved created a masterpiece of comic book film that’s better on every level than its predecessor...this is the summer movie you’ve been waiting for all year." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 5/5 |
Spider-Man 3 (2007) |
"When it comes to comic book films, this will become the gold standard by which all subsequent films are judged against." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat 1/5 |
The Spirit (2008) |
"I have a sneaky feeling that this probably wouldn't be the big screen treatment Will Eisner would have preferred for his revered comic book/comic strip creation." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 5/5 |
Star Trek (2009) |
"Everything from the score, the slow motion effects to Abrams' ability to instantly draw you into this new universe quickly sets the tone for an engaging two-hour thrill ride." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) |
"Believe the hype. Sith is the crowning achievement of the Star Wars mythos." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato |
Starsky & Hutch (2004) |
"...far more entertaining than any recent television show turned movie has been." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
State of Play (2009) |
"The kind of film that really would benefit from a release later on in the year to receive award consideration along with all the other November-December contenders." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 7.5/10 |
Stealth (2005) |
""Stealth" hits the target dead on." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat 1/5 |
Step Brothers (2008) |
"Ferrell shows there's only so many times you can milk the same cow before the milk spoils." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat 2/5 |
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008) |
"too afraid of deviating from the typical dance movie formula. And in all honesty, it's not such a great blueprint to bother following anyway." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3/5 |
Stephen King's The Mist (2007) |
"if you can appreciate it, you’ll love 'The Mist,' twist ending and all." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat 2/5 |
Stop-Loss (2008) |
"Peirce is thisclose from a really powerful movie but there's too many missteps to recommend it despite some quality acting." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Splat 1/5 |
The Strangers (2008) |
"It's creepy and at times frightening, but it fails in the most important aspect of the genre - it's not at all entertaining." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 3/5 |
Street Kings (2008) |
"It isn't exactly the most original film but its cast and emphasis on the action makes it an entertaining diversion for a few hours." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
Superbad (2007) |
"Way ahead of the 2007 comedy pack so far with enough major laughs to make you cry and hope that you were never this pathetic in high school." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 5/5 |
Superman Returns (2006) |
"an iconic summer blockbuster worthy of the original superhero that will redefine him for a new generation." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 4/5 |
Surrogates (2009) |
"fun entertainment and definitely worth seeing for fans of science-fiction/high concept films." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
Tomato 5/5 |
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) |
"I am now fully convinced that there is no role too great for Johnny Depp." |
Jeffrey Lyles |
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