Tomato 3/4
Adventureland (2009)
"As you would expect from Mottola's new film, the film features plenty of sex talk, awkward situations, bodily fluids, pratfalls and drug humor. As you might not expect, the film is decidedly tamer than "Superbad,"
Sean McBride
Splat 2.5/4
American Teen (2008)
"It's all-consuming stuff, particularly when you look at it in extreme close up."
At the Death House Door (2008)
"a powerful rumination on the death penalty, but perhaps because Rev. Pickett isn't a firebrand, the film is curiously disaffecting."
Tomato 3.5/4
Across the Universe (2007)
"The Beatles will certainly want to drive across the city to see Across the Universe."
Splat 2/4
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
"The story may be non-existent and the acting pedestrian at best, but the chipmunks are just so darn cute that the film will make you smile—you may even sing along at times."
American Gangster (2007)
"a rock-solid crime story, bloat and all."
The Astronaut Farmer (2007)
"a quirky, feel-good flick that espouses the virtues of following your dreams, no matter how improbable."
Atonement (2007)
"a superbly-made film that all but cries out for Oscar accolades"
August Rush (2007)
"this crowd-pleasing fable does a lot of good things, but it also makes so many glaring missteps that it’s hard to get truly caught up by the magic."
Awake (2007)
"apart from the squirm-inducing premise, there’s not much else going on in the movie."
Accepted (2006)
"a light-hearted and enjoyable slacker comedy—sort of an Animal House meets Revenge of the Nerds exercise in silliness."
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
"you’ll still be cheering for Akeelah right up until the end of the film."
All The King's Men (2006)
"a powerful story in real life, but it just doesn’t come across on film."
American Dreamz (2006)
"doesn’t seem to have anything poignant to say, opting instead to recycle broad generalities that have already been run into the ground on late night talk shows."
Apocalypto (2006)
"As good as it is, the film is nevertheless tempered by an overwhelming streak of sadism."
Aquamarine (2006)
"an utterly disposable, yet thoroughly charming piece of bubblegum pop aimed squarely at pre-teen girls"
Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D (2005)
"an hour and a half of bad child actors, non-stop cartoon special effects and another chance for kids to get excited about wearing those uncomfortable 3D glasses"
Splat 1.5/4
Aeon Flux (2005)
"isn’t as bad as I feared it might be, but it’s certainly nothing more than a run-of-the-mill action flick that just happens to have some cool set designs"
The Amityville Horror (2005)
"I'll go so far as to say that the new Amityville Horror is better than the original film -- a great example of just how effective genre filmmaking can be when it's done right."
Alexander (2004)
"bad acting, atrocious dialogue and some truly misconceived directorial decisions"
Alien vs. Predator (2004)
"...much of the film is a rather pedestrian affair, but when the aliens and predators do finally show up and start fighting each other, it’s pretty kick butt stuff."
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)
"I can appreciate a good B-movie as much as the next guy, but even by the very relaxed standards of B-moviedom, “Anacondas 2" is a rather sad affair."
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
"the movie succeeds because there are so many goofy little moments that rise up out of nowhere and catch you off guard."
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
"The main problem is that the actors cast in the film can't really sing"
The Aviator (2004)
" mark this one down as a sure-fire Best Picture Oscar nominee"
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