Tomato B- |
P2 (2007) |
"Wes Bentley...may be a tad over the top as a sociopathic parking attendant, but the paces he puts his victim through are cleverly thought out (one impossibility excepted) and continually rachet up the tension." |
Laura Clifford |
Splat 2/5 |
Pacific Heights (1990) |
No article available. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B |
The Page Turner (2007) |
"...a quietly effective thriller right out of the Claude Chabrol catalog." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B |
The Page Turner (2007) |
"The Page Turner is a good, though not great, thriller that does not as much surprise as it does satisfy with its outcome." |
Robin Clifford |
Splat 2/5 |
The Pagemaster (1994) |
No article available. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato A- |
The Painted Veil (2006) |
"The film's visual splendor is about more than scenery as Dryburgh attains first character definition, then emotional wallop with...closeups of Walter's bare foot." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B+ |
Palindromes (2005) |
"While not as perversely enjoyable as his sophomore masterpiece... "Palindromes" nonetheless serves up experimental, thought-provoking fare with a side of queasy comedy" |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Palindromes (2005) |
"Todd Solenz continues to march to his own tune and it
may be a discordant one to many." |
Robin Clifford |
- |
The Pallbearer (1996) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B |
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"...a finely crafted film of Ofelia's two distinctive worlds where the humans can be the real monsters and the creatures beneath the earth showing humanity." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Panic (2000) |
"
"Panic" makes mistteps, but also takes some intriguing side roads, particularly
in its unique familial relationships." |
Laura Clifford |
- |
Panic (2000) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato 4/5 |
Panic in Year Zero (1962) |
No article available. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B |
Panic Room (2002) |
"The camera glides between floorboards, through stair railings and keyholes, and even performs a loop-de-loop descending a staircase" |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B |
Panic Room (2002) |
"...a routine, by-the-numbers suspense thriller that succeeds in rising above the writing and provides palpable tension from start to finish." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B |
Paper Heart (2009) |
"...an upbeat crowd pleaser that should break Yi out of the L.A. underground comedy circuit." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Paper Heart (2009) |
"...the first time feature filmmakers, quite professionally, crossed the continent and collected a myriad of interviews and anecdotes about love." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato A |
Paprika (2007) |
"All I can say about Paprika...is: Whoa! And, I mean that in a good way, a very good way." |
Robin Clifford |
- |
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B+ |
Paradise Now (2005) |
"...a truly thought-provoking work, cinematically satisfying as it calls out for understanding" |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B |
Paradise Now (2005) |
"Hany Abu-Assad takes the broad political situation of Palestinian self-rule and terrorism as a tool to that end and brings it to a personal level." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B |
Paradise Road (1997) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B+ |
Paraguayan Hammock (2008) |
"That such a simple film makes you want the answers [to the questions] tells of the talent of new filmmaker, Paz Encina." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato A- |
Paranoid Park (2008) |
"...this fourth entry in [Van Sant's] impressionistic reveries on death [is] the purest artistic achievement in his experimental mode of filmmaking...multi-layered and mesmerizing." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato A- |
Paranoid Park (2008) |
"[Gus Van Sant is] an incredible visual artist who can use the camera to capture seemingly languorous interludes that are, in fact, riveting to the eye and mind." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B+ |
Paranormal Activity (2009) |
"Although [Oren Peli] has borrowed liberally from films from "The Blair Witch Project" to "The Exorcist" and a dash of "Lost Highway," "Paranormal Activity" is a sterling standout in a genre that usually disappoints." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B |
Paris 36 (2008) |
"Cast and crew do a fine job in creating a 30’s French musical." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Paris, Je T'aime (2007) |
"God Bless Alexander Payne, the only director who actually embraces the collection's title as inspiration...and makes us fall in melancholy, vicarious love." |
Laura Clifford |
Splat C |
Paris, Je T'aime (2007) |
"[Glen] Hassard and [Marketa] Irglova, newcomers to feature film, show both natural acting skills and terrific musical ability." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Party (1968) |
No article available. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato 3/5 |
Pascali's Island (1988) |
No article available. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B |
The Passenger (1975) |
"The Passenger...meanders but there is an interesting story of changed identity, international arms deals and a failed marriage." |
Robin Clifford |
Splat 1/5 |
The Passion of Darkly Noon (1996) |
No article available. |
Laura Clifford |
- |
Passion of Mind (1999) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato A |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"After all the debate about this film...what Gibson has delivered is his own passionate vision." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato A |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"In a world that has lost grasp of the real values in life, The Passion of the Christ is a timely piece that makes you reflect on the true worth of faith and love." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato C+ |
Passionada (2003) |
"Passionada is a romantic fish tale that could have used a little more finessing, but it's heartfelt and Milos and Rossum have a solid mother-daughter vibe" |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Passionada (2003) |
"["Passionada"] could generate some general attention with femme auds looking for a quality romance, attractive characters
and a sweet, sometimes funny story." |
Robin Clifford |
- |
The Patriot (2000) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato 3/5 |
Patriot Games (1992) |
No article available. |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B+ |
Patti Smith - Dream of Life (2008) |
"Sebring took his time filming it and takes his time letting his film unfold, but he has captured it all with a lack of convention that mirrors its subject." |
Laura Clifford |
Splat C+ |
Patti Smith - Dream of Life (2008) |
"...succeeds in showing Patti Smith as a talented, compassionate together woman who knows what she is and what she wants in life. Unfortunately, there was too much fodder mixed in to hold my interest..." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) |
"...a genial, inoffensive little comedy that coasts on the charm of its "King of Queens" star James..." |
Laura Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) |
"The numerous making-of featurettes includes a treat for those of us in eastern Massachusetts with the Burlington Mall highlighted..." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Paulie (1998) |
"Its star is a very appealing little guy. Parents will be mildly amused, too." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato B- |
Pauline and Paulette (2002) |
"Not the kind of film that will appeal to a mainstream American audience, but there is a certain charm about the film that makes it a suitable entry into the fest circuit." |
Robin Clifford |
Tomato 8/10 |
Pay It Forward (2000) |
"Sure to be a crowd pleaser." |
Laura Clifford |
Splat |
Pay It Forward (2000) |
"An odd mix of good acting talent and an under-achieving script that hampers the overall effort." |
Robin Clifford |
- |
Payback (1999) |
Click here to see the review. |
Robin Clifford |
Splat C- |
Paycheck (2003) |
"This mishmash of Philip K. Dick, cheesy romance, Hitchcock references and Woo's own BMW commercials is sadly outdated on delivery." |
Laura Clifford |
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