Splat 2/5 |
M Butterfly (1993) |
No article available. |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A |
M*A*S*H (1970) |
"Before ... the next war, both sides need to hire Altman as the director. He knows the territory, works with ensemble casts better than anyone, and provides plenty of laughs." |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Magic Christian (1969) |
No article available. |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B+ |
Mahanagar (1963) |
"Beautiful and restrained, Madhabi Mukherjee powerfully highlights ... as a traditional Bengali housewife who transforms into a modern working woman in 1960's Calcutta" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Malcolm X (1992) |
"a thoughtful and insightful rendering that promises to educate generations about the real Malcolm X" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A |
Man On Wire (2008) |
"grasps just what it means to be human and to express it fully" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
The Man Who Loved Women (1977) |
"a visual journal of a womanizer, and there is no denying that the famous director likewise appreciated a plethora of beautiful women the same way" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A |
Man With a Movie Camera (1929) |
"This belongs on the essential list" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A |
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) |
"Frankenheimer easily ranks as the pre-eminent director of political intrigue." |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B- |
Manito (2003) |
"The digital camera itself becomes a major character because it gives any director with unique connections access to previously unfilmable subjects" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Marooned in Iraq (2003) |
"Ghobadi's witty dialogue successfully balances pathos and humor in palatable fashion" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) |
"Peter Weir crafts his film like Hitchcock's Lifeboat on steroids" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A- |
Match Point (2005) |
"it's a welcome change to what had become a tired formula" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato C+ |
Melinda and Melinda (2005) |
"provides a refreshing new framework for Allen's premise" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato 4/5 |
Men With Guns (1997) |
No article available. |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
The Message (1976) |
"...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing." |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A |
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) |
"Berlinger and Sinofsky have raised the bar even higher with subjects who dare to risk exposing their raw psyches, warts and all." |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato A |
Metropolis (1927) |
"Bridgitte Helm’s strong acting completely transforms her attitude from the demure Maria to the provocative Futura robot with outstanding pantomime work." |
John A. Nesbit |
Splat C+ |
A Mighty Heart (2007) |
"doesn't offer a whole lot other than atmosphere and a stellar performance by Jolie" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B- |
Milarepa (2007) |
"instructional value and exposure to Tibetan culture and values make this a worthwhile venture" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B+ |
Millions (2005) |
"suitable for the entire family and may well spark discussions between children and their parents about the right thing to do" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Mississippi Mermaid (1969) |
"Truffaut demonstrates his ability to venture into Hitchcock's suspense/thriller territory while simultaneously delving into Buñuel's patented themes of sexual obsession" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B- |
Mistaken Identity: Sikhs in America (2004) |
"Given the historical context, Mistaken Identity makes a significant contribution towards tolerance and the importance of increasing our cultural knowledge, strongly reminding us that America's underlying strength lies in its cultural diversity." |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato 5/5 |
Modern Times (1936) |
"nearly perfect comedy continues to hold up over 60 years after its creation" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Mondays in the Sun (2003) |
"If nothing else, watch it for Javier Bardem, who is rapidly establishing himself as among the world's very best at his craft" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Monsoon Wedding (2002) |
"among the most universal of films" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B+ |
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) |
"spoofs human nature more than anything, notably the gullibility of people who behave as sheep and follow others blindly" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) |
"Strictly for people with dark senses of humor, any Python film should be avoided by anyone that thinks Jay Leno is funny" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B- |
The Most Dangerous Game (1932) |
"Some modern lightweight films could learn a cinematic lesson from directors Irving Pichel and Ernest Schoedshack's sixty-three-minute running time" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Moulin Rouge (1952) |
"only lightly touches Montmartre's edgier lifestyle, but credibly renders a serviceable biopic of its prototypical artist.
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John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B+ |
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter Jr. (1999) |
"Morris uses montages of expert testimony, neo Nazis, Holocaust activists, and forensic scientists along with wacky interview footage to give a truly intimate picture" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B+ |
Murderball (2005) |
"No exercise in seeking sympathy, Murderball does achieve remarkable empathy" |
John A. Nesbit |
Splat C- |
Murderous Maids (2002) |
"Newspaper stories or television coverage on murders far removed from the local scene accomplish as much, and are often as quickly forgotten" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
The Music Man (1962) |
"reminds of that good old down-home attitude of the Midwest" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato 4/5 |
Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) |
No article available. |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
My Architect: A Son's Journey (2003) |
"makes its mark on the cinematic landscape as a fitting memorial—to Louis Kahn specifically, and to the artistic spirit in a more universal sense" |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato 5/5 |
My Own Private Idaho (1992) |
No article available. |
John A. Nesbit |
Tomato B |
Mysterious Skin (2005) |
"treads harrowing ground without falling into the pit of cliché" |
John A. Nesbit |
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