Tomato |
The Band's Visit (2007) |
"This is one movie where words can do little justice to the quality of the film itself." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Band's Visit (2007) |
"Kolirin's writing conveys the poignancy and heartwarming touches that make this movie the triumph that it is." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Batman Begins (2005) |
"Christopher Nolan, at the tender age of 35, has created a true summer blockbuster in what is probably the best of all the Caped Crusader films." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Batman Begins (2005) |
"Out of the Tibetan mountains comes a new, more inventive version of the Caped Crusader’s story than we’ve ever seen before!" |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Splat |
Because I Said So (2007) |
"Another example of filmmakers insulting the intelligence of their audience" |
David Kaplan |
Splat |
Because I Said So (2007) |
"Definitely not funny, and not appropriate for young teenagers! Yuck!" |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) |
"In an astounding piece of filmmaking, 83-year-old director Sidney Lumet and writer Kelly Masterson provide the year's most unusual theater-going experience --- a powerful film that will shock, surprise, thrill and amaze you." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) |
"If you are craving a juicy thriller, then put this movie at the top of your list." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Bella (2007) |
"The movie works because we care about all the characters, especially with writing that rings true, not maudlin." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Bella (2007) |
"'Bella' is a good beginning for Monteverde. He exhibits the making of an excellent director. This film is not quite there yet, but it's close." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Splat |
Bewitched (2005) |
"The best way to describe this attempted “revival” of the popular TV series?
How about bland, boring and bothersome?
" |
David Kaplan |
Splat |
Bewitched (2005) |
"“Bewitched” was not so beguiling --- what a shame!" |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Beyond the Gates (2007) |
"The film chronicles man's inhumanity to man during the Rwandan genocide of 1994, (where) selflessness and selfishness stand side by side ----" |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Beyond the Gates (2007) |
"Make sure you sit through the credits to learn about the victims who survived and worked on this film ---- extraordinary!" |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Splat 2/5 |
Billy Bathgate (1991) |
No article available. |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Black Book (2007) |
"With the release of his World War II thriller 'Black Book', Verhoeven has entered the realm of classics like 'Schindler's List' and 'The Pianist'." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Black Book (2007) |
"A gripping story of duplicity, intrigue and evil that grabs your attention from the very first frame and never lets go." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Splat |
The Black Dahlia (2006) |
"The writing is bad, and the cast overplays their roles to the point of silliness. The director has to take most of the blame." |
David Kaplan |
Splat |
The Black Dahlia (2006) |
"With such an accomplished cast assembled, Scarlett Johannson, Hilary Swank and Aaron Eckhart, director Brian De Palma should be slapped upside the head for allowing them to overact." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato 3/5 |
Black Rain (1989) |
No article available. |
David Kaplan |
Tomato 4/5 |
Blackboard Jungle (1955) |
No article available. |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Blind Side (2009) |
"See it for the heartwarming story it is, and for Sandra Bullock's best movie in quite a while." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Blind Side (2009) |
"There are so many ways this film could have gone badly, but writer/director John Lee Hancock has taken Michael Lewis' book of the same title and made it into a believable, non-sentimental movie." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Blob (1958) |
No article available. |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) |
"Cohen's comic genius is remarkable because most of what he does is improvisation." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) |
"Most of this film is designed to entertain tall 6-year-olds, my darling husband included. He laughed himself silly and I wanted to cover my head so no one would see me." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Splat |
Bottle Shock (2008) |
"The only saving grace for 'Bottle Shock' is the finale, which features Rickman laying down the rules -----" |
David Kaplan |
Splat |
Bottle Shock (2008) |
"The writing rears its ugly head and manages to obliterate an otherwise interesting premise." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) |
"This is a rather gentle offering that builds to a devastating climax, one that may stun the moviegoer as much as any previous Holocaust movie." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) |
"---- a truly inspirational film ----" |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Boys From Brazil (1978) |
No article available. |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Break-Up (2006) |
"It genuinely tugs at our heartstrings as we witness two people in the agonizing throes of a crumbling relationship." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
The Break-Up (2006) |
"Vaughn and Aniston have remarkable chemistry, and both do a masterful job expressing the realities of such a sad and painful experience." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Brick Lane (2008) |
"It's a testament to Kaushik's acting ability that he turns what could have been an odious character into a quite likeable one." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Brick Lane (2008) |
"One of those poorly chosen movie titles that does not do justice to the beautiful story told within." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Broken Flowers (2005) |
"the film is 100 times more palatable than any movie featuring car chases, fiery explosions and other overdone special effects." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Broken Flowers (2005) |
"if you are an ardent fan of Bill Murray’s, this is a must-see performance ---- truly his best thus far." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Tomato |
Brothers (2009) |
"While "Brothers" is hardly uplifting material, it is a marvelous display of ensemble acting." |
David Kaplan |
Tomato |
Brothers (2009) |
"Director Jim Sheridan takes us on this harrowing journey." |
Jeanne Kaplan |
Splat |
The Burning Plain (2009) |
"Men, I ask you this question: can a film where both Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger appear naked be a downer? The answer is yes, surprisingly." |
David Kaplan |
Splat |
The Burning Plain (2009) |
"Arriaga is a prolific and talented screenwriter as evidenced by "Babel" and "21 Grams", but he falters here." |
Jeanne Kaplan |