Splat D+ |
Race to Witch Mountain (2009) |
"Reminiscent of a tiresome carnival ride whose operator abandoned it and left it to run for 90 minutes." |
Eric D. Snider |
Tomato 4/5 |
Rachel Getting Married (2008) |
"... a moving story that appeals to your heart and soul without insulting your intelligence, a film full of big scenes that never stoops to the most obvious possible iteration of those big scenes ..." |
James Rocchi |
Tomato |
Rails & Ties (2007) |
"[Eastwood's] gotten over the hurdle of making that first film; now, I want to see what she's really capable of doing." |
Kim Voynar |
- |
Rain Dogs (2006) |
Click here to see the review. |
Martha Fischer |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Ratatouille (2007) |
"An oasis in the middle of summer-movie mediocrity." |
Jette Kernion |
Tomato 3.25/5 |
The Reader (2008) |
"More of a coming-of-age film than historical drama, with strong performances from Winslet and Kross." |
Jette Kernion |
Splat 2/5 |
The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2007) |
"The Real Dirt on Farmer John offers no discovery or mystery into the Peterson family or their farm, only matter-of-fact self-importance." |
Christopher Campbell |
Splat 1.5/5 |
The Reaping (2007) |
"When a movie can't even make something like "biblical plagues" worth watching, you just know you're in the hands of filmmakers as lazy as they are lost." |
Scott Weinberg |
Tomato |
Red (2008) |
"Cox's performance is more than enough to make the film worthwhile." |
Eric D. Snider |
Tomato 3/5 |
Red Doors (2005) |
"You don't have to be Asian-American to appreciate the Wongs with all their flaws and missteps; this could be your family, or the family of anyone you know, and in that way the film crosses that invisible genre line in the sand." |
Kim Voynar |
Tomato |
Redacted (2007) |
"I tend to think that even bad De Palma -- movies like Snake Eyes and The Black Dahlia -- are still better than most of the tripe we have to sit through, so even if Redacted falls under that category, it's still worth recommending." |
Ryan Stewart |
Tomato 3/5 |
Redbelt (2008) |
"Even minor Mamet can be a source of major satisfaction, especially with an actor as compelling as Ejiofor in the lead." |
James Rocchi |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Reign Over Me (2007) |
"To enjoy this movie, you have to look past the small difficulties and inconsistencies (and gender stereotyping) in character and story, soak in the images and the music, and focus on the delicate and interesting friendship between the two main characters." |
Jette Kernion |
Tomato |
Religulous (2008) |
"It's a funny film about some depressing things, it's a lighthearted tour through terrorism, injustice and intolerance. But those contradiction and challenges are, ultimately, what make the film linger uneasily in your mind." |
James Rocchi |
Tomato |
Rendition (2007) |
"Hood's direction globe-trots with a spring in its step, and he's got a handle on action, too." |
James Rocchi |
Splat 2/5 |
Reno 911!: Miami (2007) |
"Hearkens back to comedy classics like Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach, specifically in the areas of quality control, production value and chuckle quota." |
Scott Weinberg |
Tomato 3/5 |
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) |
"Repo! isn't like anything else out there, for whatever it's worth, or anything I've ever seen; between us, though, I'm going to hold out for a midnight staple more my speed." |
William Goss |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Rescue Dawn (2007) |
"Lush visuals and a fascinating story ... but hardcore Herzog fans may not approve." |
Jette Kernion |
Splat |
Rescue Dawn (2007) |
"A disappointingly by-the-numbers effort from a filmmaker of rare and true genius." |
Martha Fischer |
Tomato |
Reservation Road (2007) |
"Phoenix and Ruffalo probably signed on to Reservation thinking that parts this good were few and far between; they were right, and watching the two of them at work is the greatest pleasure Reservation Road has to offer." |
James Rocchi |
Splat |
Reservation Road (2007) |
"In the Bedroom redux, but squishier and stupider." |
Nick Schager |
- |
Reversion (2008) |
Click here to see the review. |
Kim Voynar |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Righteous Kill (2008) |
"This isn't the De Niro and Pacino of old ... it is, unfortunately, the older De Niro and Pacino." |
Erik Davis |
Tomato A |
The Road (2009) |
"John Hillcoat's faithful, near-perfect adaptation beautifully captures McCarthy's synthesis of all-encompassing darkness and enduring hope." |
Eugene Novikov |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
The Road to Guantanamo (2006) |
"An astonishing tale of survival, a kind of modern Odyssey with a touch of the old mistaken-identity scenario, presented in a pointedly discriminating first-person narrative." |
Christopher Campbell |
Splat 6.5/10 |
The Road to Guantanamo (2006) |
"If we ever felt like the soldiers and interrogators seen here were in any way human, Winterbottom and Whitecross' indictment of their behavior would hit twice as hard." |
Karina Longworth |
Tomato |
Rock the Bells (2007) |
"A love letter to fans and fandom that is so heartfelt, it bleeds through the boundaries of musical taste." |
Karina Longworth |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Rocket Science (2007) |
"It's fun to watch an outsider try to succeed in a world full of outsiders, and for that reason alone, Rocket Science is worth the price of admission." |
Erik Davis |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Rocket Science (2007) |
"For all its quirky characterizations, semi-clever dialogue and convention-defying plot contortions, Rocket Science is a fairly schizophrenic affair." |
Scott Weinberg |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Rocky Balboa (2006) |
"I'd probably agree that Rocky Balboa is the best entry since the first one -- but we're not exactly placing it up against any tough competition, now are we?" |
Scott Weinberg |
Tomato 4/5 |
Role Models (2008) |
"Role Models is foul-mouthed, warm-hearted, brilliantly stupid ... and the best comedy of the year." |
James Rocchi |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Role Models (2008) |
"There's a constant sarcastic rapport between Rudd and Scott right from the get-go that makes the wholly expected plot developments easier to stomach." |
William Goss |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) |
"An exhaustive and riveting narrative" |
Christopher Campbell |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) |
"Is Polanski a great filmmaker who made a mistake, or a perverted coward who ran from the law instead of facing the music?" |
Erik Davis |
Splat |
The Romance of Astrea and Celadon (2007) |
"Given Rohmer's status, should we spend extra time scrutinizing this turkey for something hidden, something worthwhile that perhaps escaped our gaze?" |
Jeffrey M. Anderson |
- |
Romulus, My Father (2008) |
Click here to see the review. |
Monika Bartyzel |
Tomato |
Run, Fat Boy, Run (2008) |
"When Schwimmer managed to get Pegg on board, his good fortune became ours." |
James Rocchi |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Run, Fat Boy, Run (2008) |
"An unapologetic throwback to the days when comedies didn't have to be all that original -- just as long as they were funny." |
Scott Weinberg |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Running Scared (2006) |
"The action throughout Running Scared is involving and fast-paced enough that you don't notice the number of cliches being invoked in this film." |
Jette Kernion |
- |
Running With Scissors (2003) |
"Interview: Augusten Burroughs on Running With Scissors" |
Kim Voynar |
Splat 2/5 |
Rush Hour 3 (2007) |
"As it is now, it's just a messy plate of leftovers fancied up to include the number three in the title." |
Erik Davis |
Tomato 3/5 |
Russian Dolls (2006) |
"Anyone who loved L'Auberge Espagnole should at least like its sequel as something of a guilty fling." |
Christopher Campbell |
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