Splat 1/5 |
The Salon (2005) |
"Like a third-rate Beauty Shop. Skip it." |
Sandie Angulo Chen |
Tomato 4/5 |
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday |
"Charming, turn-of-the-century American Girl tale." |
Teresa Talerico |
Tomato 3/5 |
Santa Buddies (2009) |
"Popular puppy series adds a cheery holiday message." |
Sierra Filucci |
Splat 2/5 |
Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour (2007) |
"Clumsy, tween-focused thriller wastes potential." |
S. Jhoanna Robledo |
Tomato 3/5 |
Savage Grace (2008) |
"Wrenching, mature drama is a showcase for Julianne Moore." |
James Rocchi |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Savages (2007) |
"Affecting adult drama has mature themes, content." |
S. Jhoanna Robledo |
Splat 1/5 |
Saw II (2005) |
"Gruesome and explicit -- not for kids." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat 1/5 |
Saw III (2006) |
"More bloody mayhem from Jigsaw; not for kids." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat |
Saw IV (2007) |
"Like many villains before him, John turns out to have been wronged rather randomly, an act of terrible violence that he absorbs into his worldview." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat 1/5 |
Saw V (2008) |
"Dullest film in series is still brutal and bloody." |
James Rocchi |
Splat 2/5 |
Saw VI (2009) |
"Sixth film in revenge series is just as bloody as the rest." |
James Rocchi |
Splat |
Scary Movie 4 (2006) |
"The first moments, drawn from Saw, feature the two least professional and most engaging performers: Dr. Phil and Shaq are chained in the basement and their escape depends on Shaq making free throws, which he cannot do, er, to save his life.
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Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 4/5 |
Schoolhouse Rock! - Earth (2009) |
"Catchy, smart content for kids; green reminder for adults." |
Joly Herman |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Science of Sleep (2006) |
"Charming and strange, with lovely animated scenes." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 3/5 |
Scooby-Doo - The Movie (2002) |
"Too scary for most kids, too dumb for most teens." |
Joly Herman |
Tomato 3/5 |
Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword (2009) |
"Scooby's Japanese adventure is fun but a little violent." |
Joly Herman |
Tomato 3/5 |
Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! (2006) |
"Zoinks! Arrr! Scooby battles ghost pirates." |
Teresa Talerico |
Tomato 3/5 |
Scooby-Doo!: The Mystery Begins (2009) |
"Fun live-action prequel is too creepy for the littlest kids." |
Joly Herman |
Splat 2/5 |
Scrooged (1988) |
"Dated comedy is part Ghostbusters, part Dickens." |
Charles Cassady |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
"1960s-set family drama tackles weighty issues." |
Renee Schonfeld |
Splat 2/5 |
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) |
"Sequel is tamer, more predicable than the classic." |
Nancy Davis Kho |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Secret of the Magic Gourd (2009) |
"Magical tale teaches moral lesson." |
Joly Herman |
Tomato 3/5 |
Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) |
"Fun, lesson-rich short stars Kung Fu Panda gang." |
Carrie R. Wheadon |
Splat 2/5 |
The Seeker (2007) |
"Disappointing adaptation of a great kids' book." |
Carrie R. Wheadon |
Tomato 4/5 |
Selena (1997) |
"J-Lo hits the right notes in Tejano star's tale." |
Teresa Talerico |
Splat 2/5 |
Semi-Pro (2008) |
"No huge laughs in Ferrell's foul-mouthed comedy." |
Sandie Angulo Chen |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Sentinel (2006) |
"Decent thriller with crisp performances. Teens OK." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat 1/5 |
September Dawn (2007) |
"Massacre movie casts Mormons in villainous light." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 3/5 |
Serenity (2005) |
"A bit clunky, but entertaining sci-fi. Best for older tweens and up." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 3/5 |
Serial Mom (1994) |
"Waters' cheery murder satire is gory and profane." |
Charles Cassady |
Tomato 3/5 |
Sesame Beginnings - Moving Together (2007) |
"Turn tasks into smiley games and songs with tots." |
Nancy Davis Kho |
Tomato 4/5 |
Sesame Street - Follow That Bird (1985) |
"Big Bird finds his true home in this warm tale." |
Betsy Bozdech |
Tomato 4/5 |
Sesame Street - Ready for School (2007) |
"Elmo makes starting school look like a blast." |
Nancy Davis Kho |
Splat 2/5 |
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy |
"Profane animated shorts offer ribald humor, few laughs." |
Will Wade |
Splat 2/5 |
Seven Pounds (2008) |
"Melancholy Will Smith film about extreme selflessness." |
Sandie Angulo Chen |
Tomato 3/5 |
Severance (2007) |
"Bloody horror-comedy takes aim at office politics." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 3/5 |
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008) |
"Just as fun, sexy, and label heavy as the series." |
S. Jhoanna Robledo |
Splat 2/5 |
Sex Drive (2008) |
"Vulgar teen sex comedy lacks verve and vision." |
S. Jhoanna Robledo |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Shaggy D.A. (1976) |
"Dad turns into a dog in this vintage Disney movie." |
Joly Herman |
Tomato 3/5 |
She's The Man (2006) |
"Cute but crass comedy for young teens." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 3/5 |
Shoot 'Em Up (2007) |
"Over-the-top action with guns, guns, and ... guns." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 3/5 |
Shopgirl (2005) |
"Stylish romantic comedy best for older teens." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat 2/5 |
Short Circuit (1986) |
"Funny, bullet-proof robot might charm older kids." |
Renee Schonfeld |
Tomato 3/5 |
Short Circuit 2 (1988) |
"Fewer explosions and more charm than the first." |
Renee Schonfeld |
Tomato 4/5 |
Shorts (2009) |
"Funny, imaginative fantasy from Spy Kids director." |
Sandie Angulo Chen |
Tomato 4/5 |
Shrek the Third (2007) |
"Princess power saves the day for ogre and pals." |
Sandie Angulo Chen |
Tomato 5/5 |
Shut Up & Sing (2006) |
"Chicks chirp about free speech in passionate docu." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat 2/5 |
Shutter (2008) |
"Bad script, so-so scares mar Asian horror remake." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Tomato 4/5 |
Sicko (2007) |
"Michael Moore takes on the healthcare system." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
Splat 1/5 |
Silent Hill (2006) |
"Grim horror film about missing girl. Not for kids." |
Cynthia Fuchs |
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