Splat 4.0/10 |
Sam's Lake (2009) |
"Avid horror fans will find Sam's Lake to be a stylish and well-edited, but mostly tedious and bland horror film lacking in thrills, chills or any real surprises." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.25/10 |
Sandstorm (2009) |
"A missed opportunity...A sporadically provocative, contrived and uneven dramatic thriller that lacks emotional resonance and insight while leaving the viewer feeling ultimately underwhelmed." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 6.75/10 |
Saw VI (2009) |
"Intense, relentlessly horrifying, disgusting and often implausible, but surprisingly intriguing at times." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 4/10 |
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2008) |
"Those unfamiliar with [Scott Walker] or, especially, those who don't like his music, will be only moderately engaged and ultimately underwhelmed." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 7.0/10 |
The September Issue (2009) |
"A captivating, lively and slick documentary that's heavy on style, but low on substance." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.25/10 |
Séraphine (2008) |
"Boasts a raw and convincing performance by Yolande Moreau along with exquisite cinematography, but it often drags and suffers from lack of insight into the life and mind of Séraphine which keeps it from being an emotionally resonating experience." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 4.5/10 |
Serbis (2009) |
"Often drags with too many poorly developed characters its convoluted, unfocused plot. If it were more character-driven and had a sharper screenplay, it would have been a much more captivating drama." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 3.5/10 |
Seven Pounds (2008) |
"A contrived, thrill-less thriller that's more concerned about its inane gimmicks than about keeping you truly riveted, engrossed or enlightened." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 3.0/10 |
Severed Ways (2009) |
"A pretentious, tedious, jarring and grueling test of a viewer's patience." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 8.70/10 |
Sex Positive (2009) |
"A thoroughly fascinating, illuminating and vital documentary for everyone young and old." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 8/10 |
Shadows (2008) |
"A hauntingly frightening, clever and surprisingly poignant psychological horror film." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 9.0/10 |
Shall We Kiss? (2008) |
"A delightfully sweet romantic comedy of manners filled with genuine charm, warmth and intelligent humor. It also makes for a very pleasant and satisfying date movie." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.25/10 |
Sherman's Way (2009) |
"Breezy, harmless and mildly engaging, but ultimately insipid and forgettable." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.0/10 |
Shorts (2009) |
"Has fleeting moments of excitement and thrills, but too often veers into silliness, inanity and blandness while ultimately failing to entertain older and younger audiences simultaneously." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.5/10 |
Shrink (2009) |
"A mildly engaging ensemble drama with decent performances, but it suffers from an overstuffed, contrived and often tedious plot that fails to pack any palpable, emotional punches." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 6.5/10 |
Shuttle (2009) |
"A slightly prosaic and tedious, but mostly chilly and intense ride." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 7.5/10 |
Sikandar (2009) |
"Loses steam toward the end, but, nonetheless, manages to be a fascinating and heartfelt drama filled with suspense, intrigue and lush cinematography." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 4.5/10 |
Skills Like This (2009) |
"Despite stylish editing, lively performances and some effervescent dialogue, Skills Like This eventually becomes insipid, tedious, inane and a bit lackluster." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 9.25/10 |
The Soloist (2009) |
"A captivating, inspirational and extraordinary story about the power of friendship and music. Jamie Foxx commands the screen in a brilliant, raw and profoundly moving performance. It's the first great film of 2009." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 6.75/10 |
The Song of Sparrows (2009) |
"Occasionally drags, but feels refreshingly down-to-earth and has enough gentle humor, striking visuals and thought-provoking use of symbolism to be mostly compelling and amusing." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.25/10 |
Sorority Row (2009) |
"Initially intriguing, thrilling and suspenseful with impressive production values, but it eventually sinks into an unintentionally funny and insipid mess while insulting the audience's intelligence." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5/10 |
Spinning into Butter (2009) |
"Initially compelling, but spins into a hodgepodge of contrived scenes, uneven drama and poorly developed, yet provocative issues that simmer for too long without actually coming to a boil." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.25/10 |
Splinterheads (2009) |
"Amusing, lively and imaginative with terrific, crisp cinematography, but it's often too cartoonish, convoluted, juvenile and low on laughs." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.5/10 |
Spread (2009) |
"Mildly engaging with slick cinematography and a sexy cast, but it's often like its protagonist himself: superficial, shallow, lazy and lacking an emotional core." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 8.5/10 |
Star Trek (2009) |
"Exciting, captivating and thrilling with eye-popping special effects. It's an exhilarating rush of adrenaline that will please Star Trek fans old and new." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 7.0/10 |
State of Play (2009) |
"State of Play isn't as intelligently woven or rewatchable as last year's superb murder mystery, Tell No One, but at least it has solid performances and enough surprises, thrills and tension to keep you at the edge of your seat." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 7.75/10 |
Staten Island (2009) |
"An invigorating, lively and captivating crime drama boasting a terrific cast, sharp dialogue and just the right amount of dark comic relief." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 4.0/10 |
Steam (2009) |
"Convoluted, contrived and bland while failing to be truly endearing, insightful or believable in terms of drama and romance." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 9.0/10 |
Still Walking (2009) |
"A captivating, heartfelt and character-driven tapestry brimming with well-nuanced performances, exquisite cinematography and just the right balance of delicate humor." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.9/10 |
The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009) |
"[It] has strong performances and courageously exposes the horrifying, inhumane Islamic practice of stoning adulterers, but it suffers from poor character development and a contrived script that lacks subtlety, authenticity and emotional resonance." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 7.65/10 |
Storm (2009) |
"A mostly riveting, well-acted and compelling drama that slightly fizzles out during its rushed third act." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 7.0/10 |
The Strip (2009) |
"An outrageously funny, irreverent comedy that will have you in stitches, as long as you're willing to check your brain at the door for 91 minutes." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 8.5/10 |
The Sublet (2009) |
"The smart, sensitive screenplay by co-writers Georgiana Nestor and Gautama Kavuri expertly blends drama, comedy and suspense together in an unpredictable way that gives the film an offbeat, delightful and refreshing charm." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.5/10 |
Sugar (2009) |
"An often engaging drama that tackles provocative issues, but, without a sensitive and intelligent screenplay, it ultimately fails to be truly moving, profound or memorable." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 4.9/10 |
Summer Hours (2009) |
"Has exquisite cinematography and an initially intriguing plot, but that doesn't compensate for its bland and meandering screenplay that lacks palpable dramatic tension and fails to bring any of its characters to life." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.65/10 |
The Sun (2005) |
"Boasts stylish cinematography and a well-nuanced, gentle performance by Issey Ogata, but it often drags and fails to be truly captivating and engrossing as a character study." |
Avi Offer |
Tomato 6.0/10 |
Sunshine Cleaning (2009) |
"Has a lively cast, emotionally raw performances, plenty of charisma and a little quirkiness which just barely compensates for its awkward blend of dark comedy and drama as well as its somewhat contrived plot." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 2.0/10 |
Super Capers (2009) |
"Even if you manage to suspend your disbelief and to check your brain at the door, Super Capers still feels lazy, dull, painfully juvenile and void of any real thrills, laughs or even unintentionally funny moments." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 5.0/10 |
Surrogates (2009) |
"Has an initially intriguing premise and plenty of slick production values, but it suffers from style over substance, diminishing suspense, and a plot that feels too bland, inane and ultimately underwhelming." |
Avi Offer |
Splat 4.5/10 |
Surveillance (2009) |
"Has solid acting, but offers very little in terms of suspense, intelligence and intrigue. It completely falls apart into an inane, contrived and perverse mess that leaves you with a bad aftertaste." |
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