Tomato |
17 Again (2009) |
"Finally admit to yourself Zac Efron may just have the stuff to make it big. Do it. Do it NOW." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
2012 (2009) |
"Throw in bits and pieces from all other disaster movies, up the global destruction ante, turn on the waterworks (literally and figuratively) and you've got 2012." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 4/4 |
500 Days of Summer (2009) |
"Smell that sweet, sweet Summer air. This is a simply heartfelt, totally engaging and refreshingly realistic romantic comedy." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
9 (2009) |
"Imagine the Terminator series done with sock puppets. 9 isn't necessarily an original story, but the detailed visuals are incredibly creative" |
Kit Bowen |
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Aliens in the Attic (2009) |
"How Ashley Tisdale Handles "Aliens"" |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 1.5/4 |
All About Steve (2009) |
"Stick with the premise. The idea behind All About Steve has some potential, but then it slides off into hokey-ville." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"Pay attention and you might learn something." |
Kit Bowen |
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Astro Boy (2009) |
"How to Interview: Astro Boy's Kristen Bell" |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Avatar (2009) |
"Pay attention to what James Cameron has done with his truly spectacular looking Avatar. This, my friends, is the right way to create a 3D film experience." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Blind Side (2009) |
"Take a real-life story like The Blind Side, which on the surface sounds pretty sappy, and turn it into something honest, heartfelt and surprisingly inspirational." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato |
The Brothers Bloom (2009) |
"The Brothers Bloom is an intriguingly offbeat yarn that unfortunately unravels towards the end." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Bruno (2009) |
"Get ready for more shock waves. With Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen again pushes the sociopolitical comedy envelope as far as he can." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) |
"Love him or hate him, Michael Moore makes us think; he makes us talk. And if you agree with what he has to say, especially with his latest opus Capitalism: A Love Story, he can inspire you to make a difference." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 2/4 |
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) |
"While Cirque du Freak: A Vampire's Assistant might hold a certain charm for tween fans, it suffers from too much exposition and not enough freakishly cool vampire action." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) |
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a thoroughly delightful and hilarious 3-D animated comedy that'll definitely get you craving giant pancakes, gummi bears and yes, said meat." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 2/4 |
Couples Retreat (2009) |
"Although it has its moments, Couples Retreat isn't so much a movie but rather a giant excuse for some real-life BFFs to hang out in South Pacific." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"While it showcases Jeff Bridges' extraordinary talents and delivers a couple of decent country music tunes, Crazy Heart is basically a retread that doesn't leave much of a lasting impression." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) |
"Hold onto your mug of warm apple cider. This newest, action-packed version of A Christmas Carol could get a little bumpy." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 4/4 |
District 9 (2009) |
"Believe the hype. As a sci-fi thrill ride, and a provocative commentary on xenophobia, District 9 is definitely all that it's cracked up to be." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
Drag Me To Hell (2009) |
"Watch Sam Raimi get his horror groove back." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
Extract (2009) |
"Extract yourself from your couch and go see this agreeable working class comedy." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) |
"Combine the late Roald Dahl's clever storytelling, director Wes Anderson's cinematic sensibilities and an engaging vocal cast and you've got the animated Fantastic Mr. Fox, one quirky, dangerous, sweet and entirely entertaining flick." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat |
Fighting (2009) |
"If you need an actor to look good in an underground street fight, hire Channing Tatum." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
Funny People (2009) |
"Get ready to have your Funny bone tickled, doused in sentiment and then, tickled again." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 2/4 |
G-Force (2009) |
"Blame it on Alvin and the Chipmunks. Cute, furry, and talking, CGI rodents are apparently now the rage, much to the chagrin of anyone over 12." |
Kit Bowen |
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Halloween II (2009) |
"How to Interview: Rob Zombie Be, like, totally laid back about it, 'cause this dude in tats, dreadlocks and full beard is one cool customer." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Hangover (2009) |
"While I'm not saying you have to be hungover to appreciate The Hangover, having a wild night out before seeing this the next day might enhance this hilarious experience." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"Admire a franchise that has matured, along with its main players. The well-played Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an excellent next step towards the boy wizard saga's inevitable end." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 1/4 |
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) |
"The woefully unfunny I Love You, Beth Cooper is a teen sex comedy's worst enemy." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 2/4 |
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) |
"Thaw out in Jurassic Park with the fun-lovin' Ice Age gang %u2013 and throw all logic out the window." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Imagine That (2009) |
"Imagine That this innocuous family comedy could very well bring a smile to a little girl's face, especially if she sees it with her daddy." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"Revel in the Glourious-ness that is Inglourious Basterds, writer/director Quentin Tarantino's marvelously skewed take on WWII." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Invictus (2009) |
"On the one hand, Invictus is a serviceable sports flick, but on the other, it's a heartfelt true story of one great leader's unyielding quest to unite his country." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
It's Complicated (2009) |
"It's Complicated thankfully isn't %u2013 as a romantic comedy, that is. It's pretty straight forward, funny stuff, bolstered by terrific performances and a script that zings." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Jennifer's Body (2009) |
"Enjoy some quirk with your blood splatter. While certainly not the most innovative of horror comedy flicks, Jennifer's Body still has some pizazz, thanks to Diablo Cody's pen." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
Julie & Julia (2009) |
"Don't go see Julie & Julia, a delightful culinary treat, on an empty stomach %u2013 unless, of course, you are a masochist." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Land of the Lost (2009) |
"Embrace the inane wackiness that is Land of the Lost. Seriously, you need to chuck any rational thought and just let yourself enjoy this one %u2013 and don't feel ashamed about it." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Lovely Bones (2009) |
"Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones is a beautiful, thoughtful film, full of dark mystery and life affirmations, yet somehow it's lacking a certain inner strength." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) |
"Take a wonderfully farcical premise based on fact and turn it into a mostly entertaining, sometimes sluggish film about Men playing preposterous war games %u2013 with their minds." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 4/4 |
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) |
"A review from a true fan, and from the heart" |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato |
My Sister's Keeper (2009) |
"Bring lots of tissue. If you don't tear up watching My Sister's Keeper, at least just a little, then your heart is made of stone." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato |
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) |
"Maybe not as fresh and unique as the first one, the sequel has enough laugh-out-loud moments to enjoy." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
Nine (2009) |
"As movie musicals go, Nine doesn't necessarily have that wow factor, but it certainly has enough terrific performances to make it entertaining." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 1/4 |
Old Dogs (2009) |
"Might be best just to let these sleeping Old Dogs lie. This incredibly loony comedy sort of demeans everyone involved." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
One Love (2009) |
"Applaud a great short film when you see one. Examining the sometimes painful consequences of childbirth, One Love is a well-crafted 15-minute movie that leaves you wanting more." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 2/4 |
Orphan (2009) |
"Don't be afraid. Horror movies about creepy kids can be frightening %u2013 just not in Orphan." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Paranormal Activity (2009) |
"Whoa nelly, this is about the most frightening movie I've seen in a long time." |
Kit Bowen |
Tomato 3/4 |
A Perfect Getaway (2009) |
"Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by A Perfect Getaway, a compact, no frills thriller that does it's job nicely." |
Kit Bowen |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Planet 51 (2009) |
"After all the other animated CGI films this year, Planet 51 just feels like a rehash, and not nearly as charming as it wants to be." |
Kit Bowen |
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Ponyo (2009) |
"How to Interview: Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter" |
Kit Bowen |
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