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 |