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Critics / Publications / Old School Reviews

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    • John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

  
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Rating Title Year Quote Author

Tomato
B

Cabaret (1972)

"Bob Fosse captures the atmosphere incredibly with a multi-layered musical that continues to hold up over the years"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919)

"well crafted mystery thriller that is far more satisfying than most modern Hollywood formula fare"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
3/5

The Candidate (1972)

"Good early intro to the political machinery behind the candidates, where the emphasis is clearly only focused on winning"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

"the rotund baseball cap wearing 'everyman' filmmaker adds a grand sequel to his resume"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A

Capote (2005)

"goes even deeper than typical character studies by penetrating psychological layers that make the famous author as conflicted and memorable as the murderers"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A-

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

"more twists and turns than a well crafted thriller"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B-

Caravan/Prague: The Uneasy Road to Change (2007)

"makes the whole experience a lot more human--without having to become Amnesty International poster boys ourselves"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B-

Cecil B. Demented (2000)

"how could a movie that features a gerbil in one scene ... be 'too obscene'?"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

The Celluloid Closet (1996)

"this documentary makes it plain that Hollywood has hardly been a leader in social causes,"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Chang - A Drama of the Wilderness (1927)

"decidedly scripted for jungle adventure to set up conflicts with the local fauna"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
4/5

Chaplin (1992)

"Robert Downey enhales Chaplin's Autobiography and wears the Little Tramp's persona effectively"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
4/5

Chaplin at Mutual Studios 3 (1916)

"even if these shorts didn't help change the world, they certainly made it a little happier place!"

John A. Nesbit

Splat
F

Charro (1969)

"this American spaghetti western leaves out the sauce"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A-

Charulata (1964)

"Subtitles become irrelevant during these times since the real content comes from the juxtapositions, the body postures, the side glances, and the facial expressions"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B-

The Chess Players (1977)

"combines a comedy of manners with historical drama, as it examines the 1856 British takeover of India"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A

Chicken Run (2000)

"among the top 10 films of 2000"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
4/5

Children of a Lesser God (1986)

No article available.

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Children of Heaven (1997)

"Children of Heaven serves as a heart warming meditation about real goodness in humanity"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A

Chinatown (1974)

"few other directors would have taken the time, or had the patience, to allow us to unravel the mystery along with our hero."

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C-

Chopper (2001)

"Did you ever feel like you should take a shower after watching a film?"

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C

The Chorus (2005)

"sweet with its heart appropriately placed on the side of goodness and cute kids, so it's not difficult to see why audiences respond positively"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
4/5

A Christmas Story (1984)

"kid's eye view of family life and Christmas"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Chuck & Buck (2000)

"a place worth visiting; you just wouldn't want to live there"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B-

Chunhyang (2000)

"charming Korean folk tale in a palatable format for Western audiences"

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C

The Cider House Rules (1999)

"Welcome to 'independent'-thinking Miramax (a/k/a. Hollywood Lite)"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A-

Cinema Paradiso Director's Cut (2002)

"'Film aficionados cannot help but love Cinema Paradiso, whether the original version or new Director's Cut.'"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

The Circus (1928)

"most overlooked film . . . contains some of the Tramp's best comic moments"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A+

Citizen Kane (1941)

"Reviewing Citizen Kane is like reviewing The Bible or Shakespeare."

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A

City Lights (1931)

"For anyone familiar with Chaplin's work, his trademark perfectionism is never more evident than in City Lights."

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
A

City of God (2003)

"It's the same film that Buñuel would have made with a larger budget and given today's technology"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

City of Women (1980)

"Like a wandering Siddhartha seeking enlightenment, Mastriani pursues his ultimate dream through a vision that can only be created by Fellini."

John A. Nesbit

Splat
D

Cleopatra (1963)

"amazing that 20th Century Fox survived this train wreck long enough to produce Star Wars some 14 years later"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Closely Watched Trains (1966)

"Filmed in minimalist style, it's far more interesting visually than most cluttered and clunky modern Hollywood fare"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
4/5

Cobb (1994)

No article available.

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C

Cold Mountain (2003)

"Like a secular version of Ben Hur without the chariot race, Jude Law's character keeps going via the inspiration of a brief encounter with Ada Monroe"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

College (1927)

"The finale ties earlier elements together in a clever way, but the episodic film doesn’t match the best of Keaton’s films that establish a more cohesive storyline"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B+

The Color of Paradise (1999)

"When more film lovers discover the visual beauty of this film and continue to be haunted by its imagery, Majidi's films will surely receive more screenings in the states"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Come Undone (2001)

"It impressionistically paints a portrait of a young man attempting to come to grips with himself and with life, without offering any simplistic solutions."

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C-

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)

"far less compelling than the trailer indicates—a film that you may not immediately 'Gong' while watching"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B-

Confidentially Yours (1983)

"Beyond his obsession for detail and natural cynicism, Truffaut is a true romantic"

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

"The film still allows enough hope to compel me to watch the final chapter, and it’s not so bad that I’m turned off all the ape sequels."

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C-

The Contender (2000)

"a montage of mediocrity"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Control Room (2004)

"Iraqis don't question the military power of the U.S., but rightly have plenty of evidence to question its wisdom "

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

The Cook and Other Treasures (1917)

"Although The Cook is not outrageously funny, both Arbuckle and Keaton completists will want this worthwhile DVD"

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C-

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

"The Count of Monte Cristo gets a Disneyfied treatment that would have played better had they digitized the actors"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

The Cranes Are Flying (1957)

"In the rich Russian tradition founded by Eisenstein ..., director Mikhail Kalatozov and cinematographer Sergei Urusevsky leave a visually pleasing treasure"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Crash (2005)

"Racism in LA is hardly a new subject ... but it's an issue well worth revisiting as it remains the ugly underbelly of American society"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

"Cool creature!"

John A. Nesbit

Tomato
B+

Cries and Whispers (1972)

"Even though you won’t remember significant dialogue, you are certain to retain those agonizing visuals that communicate the agony of a tortured soul."

John A. Nesbit

Splat
C

The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

"ordinary melodrama that is heavy on religious symbols but wafer-thin on dramatic substance"

John A. Nesbit

  
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