Tomato |
P.S. (2004) |
"The performances of Linney and co-star Topher Grace and the offbeat sensibility of co-writer and director Dylan Kidd make for a generally delightful romantic comedy." |
Kevin Lally |
Splat |
P.S. I Love You (2007) |
"Things soon degenerate into forced whimsy and uninspired romantic formula." |
David Noh |
Tomato |
P.S. Your Cat is Dead! (2002) |
"Guttenberg ... obviously meant this as a major stretch, and does his best acting work since his breakthrough in Diner." |
David Noh |
Tomato |
P2 (2007) |
"An efficient scare package that breaks no new ground but gets the job done." |
Maitland McDonagh |
Tomato |
Paa (2009) |
"A would-be tearjerker without the singing-dancing musical numbers of typical Bollywood fare seen in the U.S., the lackluster Paa is for die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fans only%u2014of which there is no small number." |
Frank Lovece |
Tomato |
The Pacifier (2005) |
"A shrewd attempt to humanize Vin Diesel, who has been floundering in bloated action blockbusters." |
Daniel Eagan |
Tomato |
The Page Turner (2007) |
"Director/co-screenwriter Denis Dercourt...brings a detailed authenticity to this tight, spare psychological melodrama which will have you totally engrossed." |
David Noh |
Tomato |
Paid in Full (2002) |
"This is a heartfelt mea culpa -- which gives Paid in Full much of its unexpected emotional power." |
Shirley Sealy |
Tomato |
The Painted Veil (2006) |
"A soaring, tragic tale of transcendence and forgiveness that resonates long after the credits roll." |
Erica Abeel |
Tomato |
Palindromes (2005) |
"Solondz captures some recognizable adolescent attitudes. Along the way, he also doles out dollops of tenderness and spoonfuls of humor that will have his fans laughing, even if a tad uncomfortably." |
Doris Toumarkine |
Splat |
Palmetto (1998) |
"Offers nothing new or even exciting to the genre." |
Glenn Slavin |
Tomato |
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"Pan's Labyrinth is another jewel in a fast-expanding line of movie gems." |
Kevin Lally |
Splat |
Pandaemonium (2001) |
"Well-intentioned and at the same time sadly indulgent as [Temple] modifies history to suit the MTV generation." |
Bruce Feld |
Tomato |
Panic (2000) |
"A gem." |
Harry Haun |
Tomato |
Panic Room (2002) |
"Foster makes for a plucky Meg, and young Stewart is a talent to watch. But it’s Whitaker, Yoakam and Leto who turn in a mini-tour de force." |
Ed Kelleher |
Splat |
Paparazzi (2004) |
"Even by the low standards of cheesy revenge movies, Paparazzi is pretty terrible." |
Ethan Alter |
Tomato |
Paper Dolls (2006) |
"A real human story emerges, and you sincerely root for these unlikely, uncomely souls." |
David Noh |
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Paperback Romance (1994) |
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Tomato |
Paperback Romance (1994) |
"Despite its wildly improbable plot, its general tone is one of a becalmed hush, full of wondering discovery, highly suitable for romance." |
David Noh |
Tomato |
Paprika (2007) |
"Overflowing with dazzling images, many of which walk that thin line between beautiful and terrifying." |
Ethan Alter |
Tomato |
Paradise Now (2005) |
"Whatever Abu-Assad's motives were for making Paradise Now, his film isn't about politics. It's about two men." |
Maria Garcia |
Tomato |
Paragraph 175 (2000) |
"Epstein and Friedman have clearly stumbled on priceless footage with these reminiscences." |
David Noh |
- |
Parallel Sons (1996) |
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Splat |
Parallel Sons (1996) |
"Simply too adolescently overwrought to sit well with late '90s audiences, gay or otherwise." |
Bob Satuloff |
Tomato |
Paranoid Park (2008) |
"The film is an illustration of Van Sant's virtuosity, as well as a textbook example of cinema's potential to place us squarely in the emotional landscape of another human being." |
Maria Garcia |
Tomato |
The Parent Trap (1998) |
"The filmmaking team creates a sparkling new Parent Trap worthy of an original that featured Hayley Mills and Maureen O'Hara." |
Maria Garcia |
Tomato |
Paris (2009) |
"Anxious and amicable, Paris is in the eye of the beholder, like the city itself." |
Rex Roberts |
Splat |
Paris 36 (2008) |
"While all kinds of notes-musical and otherwise-are sounded, none reverberate emotionally." |
Doris Toumarkine |
Splat |
Paris, Je T'aime (2007) |
"The result is an uneven and unwieldy hodgepodge of visions and styles that collectively carry a faint whiff of futility." |
Jon Frosch |
Tomato |
Party Monster (2003) |
"The film has been superbly cast down to its smallest roles, and the talent and energy of the performers give it a zing that, indeed, makes much of it one big party." |
David Noh |
Splat |
Passengers (2008) |
"She sees dead people, maybe. Stealth movie starring Anne Hathaway as the world's worst trauma counselor slipped into a few theatres without warning. Now you've been warned." |
Frank Lovece |
Splat |
Passion in the Desert (1997) |
"While Currier's film is beautifully photographed, it's so far-fetched and so anachronistic, without the benefit of an overriding vision, that it simply ends up being monotonous." |
Maria Garcia |
Splat |
Passion of Mind (1999) |
"More likely to leave viewers emotionally exhausted and squirming in their seats, mumbling something like, 'Oh, c'mon-give me a break!'" |
Shirley Sealy |
Splat |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"Gibson's obsession with the pain and suffering of Jesus, sublime and terrible, does not transubstantiate into spirituality; rather, the brutality of his film at first repels, then numbs, and finally titillates." |
Rex Roberts |
Tomato |
Passionada (2003) |
"Delivers some fine performances and sweet moments." |
Doris Toumarkine |
Tomato |
Patch Adams (1998) |
"Director Tom Shadyac and screenwriter Steve Oedekerk have sleekly outfitted a sudsy feel-good formula into an entertaining holiday comic tear-gusher." |
David Bartholomew |
Splat |
Pathfinder (2007) |
"Turns history into the equivalent of a horror movie, one with a less-than-stellar cast and some serious plot holes." |
Daniel Eagan |
Splat |
Pathology (2008) |
"As dull as a conversation with a corpse." |
Frank Lovece |
Tomato |
The Patriot (2000) |
"Gibson gives a fine, emotionally charged performance as the brave and often tormented hero." |
Doris Toumarkine |
Splat |
Patti Smith - Dream of Life (2008) |
"When it comes to the music, Dream of Life almost makes up for all its other wandering failings." |
Chris Barsanti |
Splat |
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) |
"You'd better shop around%u2014you could probably find an unfunny comedy with an unappealing hero and clumsily shot action choreography for much less than retail price. Maybe the straight-to-DVD bin?" |
Frank Lovece |
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Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End (1997) |
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Splat |
Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End (1997) |
"A bit on the diffuse side, and would have benefitted from more conciseness and variation." |
David Noh |
Splat |
Paulie (1998) |
"Simply lacks the wit, panache, surprises and irresistible characters that delight kids of all ages." |
Doris Toumarkine |
Tomato |
Paulina (1998) |
"The film has enough powerful moments to sustain it." |
Maria Garcia |
Tomato |
Pauline and Paulette (2002) |
"Debrauwer handles the story with such feeling and understanding that you quickly come to, not just like, but love these characters." |
David Noh |
Splat |
Pavilion of Women (2001) |
"The musical score is just awful, punctuating dramatic moments with great swellings of strings, loud shatterings of cymbals." |
Shirley Sealy |
Tomato |
Pay It Forward (2000) |
"Hunt is effective as a single mom stressed by work, poverty and guilt. Spacey inhabits Simonet's lonely persona." |
Ed Kelleher |
Tomato |
Payback (1999) |
"Like its main character, Payback is entertainingly true to itself, and in the absence of any real imagination or ingenuity, for an audience tired of movies that trip over themselves trying to please, that goes a long way." |
David Luty |
Splat |
Paycheck (2003) |
"Only dedicated fans will be willing to overlook Paycheck's relatively weak cast and lackluster fights and chases." |
Daniel Eagan |
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