Tomato 3/4 |
W. (2008) |
"Although clearly not the definitive biography of Bush, W. is absorbing and amusing to ruminate over." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Wackness (2008) |
"The Wackness is both darkly funny and life-affirming, in an offbeat and offhanded way." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Wag the Dog (1997) |
"With this cast, Dog could use a much bigger bite." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Waiting for Guffman (1997) |
"The nonstop amusing mockumentary Waiting for Guffman does to small-town acting troupes what This Is Spinal Tap did to heavy-metal bands." |
Susan Wloszczyna |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Waiting to Exhale (1995) |
"Whitaker clumsily mishandles what should be a 'you go, girl!' tour de force." |
Susan Wloszczyna |
Splat 1/4 |
Waiting... (2005) |
"As in waiting for it to be over." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Waitress (2007) |
"Though some aspects feel like a sitcom, Waitress doesn't adhere to formula or resort to clichés. It's a rare chick flick that draws us in with its wit, warmth and quirkily appealing characters." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat |
Waking Life (2001) |
"It's like being in a college bar and listening to your companion blathering on about the secrets of the world." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 3/4 |
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) |
"Cox rocks." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Walk the Line (2005) |
"A Johnny Cash biopic equally packed with music and frustrated love, Walk the Line goes from compelling to enthralling." |
Mike Clark |
Splat |
A Walk to Remember (2002) |
"Goo oozes without mercy." |
Mike Clark |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Walking and Talking (1996) |
"Comes perilously close to becoming a gab-fest treadmill." |
Mike Clark |
Splat 2/4 |
Walking Tall (2004) |
"If the movie has one virtue, it's a kind of surface vitality that results from director Kevin Bray's speed-at- all-costs approach." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 4/4 |
WALL-E (2008) |
"Who would guess that a movie with minimal dialogue and a love story between robots could emerge as one of the best films of the summer? And who would think a tale could be both post-apocalyptic and charming?" |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Walt and El Grupo (2009) |
"While Walt & El Grupo could use trimming, it also is visually stunning." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Wanted (2008) |
"The thrilling stunts and hyperkinetic action scenes are the undisputed stars of this surprisingly entertaining film." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
War of the Worlds (2005) |
"When it comes to searing and iconic visual imagery, Spielberg is still the best filmmaker around." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
War, Inc. (2008) |
"Though it occasionally tries too hard, the fast-paced and sharply written War, Inc. is audacious and entertaining." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat |
The Wash (2001) |
"No one will claim it steals that famous old MGM motto: 'More Stars Than There Are in Heaven.'" |
Mike Clark |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Washington Square (1997) |
"There's isn't much tension here, and, if anything, the film is stolen by Maggie Smith and Judith Ivey as Finney's sisters." |
Mike Clark |
Splat |
The Watcher (2000) |
"The same sick story. Even the small touches seem stale." |
Andy Seiler |
Splat 2/4 |
Watchmen (2009) |
"As the story proceeds, however, it grows plodding, convoluted and forgettable." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007) |
"Parents, forget about those warbling mischievous chipmunks. If you want to take the kids on a delightful animal adventure that you will enjoy as much as they do, go see The Water Horse." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Waterworld (1995) |
"Has the makings of a cult movie." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato |
The Way of the Gun (2000) |
"Many times you will want to look away. But if you can stand it, you should pay close attention, partly to fully savor the clever twists and double-crosses in this intricately plotted film." |
Andy Seiler |
Splat 1.5/4 |
We Are Marshall (2006) |
"This was undeniably a horrific event for the victims' families friends, colleagues as well as for the entire community. But the movie seems to almost exploit this tragedy so it can make audiences weep, and ultimately, cheer." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004) |
"We Don't Live Here Anymore is a revelation. One rarely sees American-made movies that are so unafraid to explore emotional cruelty and portray the consequences without positing easy answers or attaching happy endings." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
We Own The Night (2007) |
"The theme of this absorbing crime drama centers on a simple idea: Blood is thicker than powder." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
We Were Soldiers (2002) |
"... the first film in recent memory that a major studio has chosen to release early in the year with palpable filmmaking passion and production heft." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Weather Man (2005) |
"This is one glum outing, with occasional pings of wry wit and hearty chuckles." |
Mike Clark |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Wedding Crashers (2005) |
"Crashers slumps badly in the stretch when the filmmakers have to find a way to surprise us when we're fully aware of where the story is going." |
Mike Clark |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Wedding Date (2005) |
"The movie goes wrong from the start by simply throwing us into the action and asking us to identify with Messing's desperate scheme." |
Mike Clark |
Splat |
The Wedding Planner (2001) |
"A lost cause that thinks rowdiness can compensate for a story that just plain doesn't make sense." |
Mike Clark |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Wedding Singer (1998) |
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Splat 1.5/4 |
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) |
"There's little to distinguish this oddly mean-spirited comedy." |
Scott Bowles |
Splat 2/4 |
Welcome to Mooseport (2004) |
"Hackman could play his role in his sleep, but Romano is asleep." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 3/4 |
Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) |
"Loosely structured, it keeps its focus despite lots of dramatic wiggle room." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) |
"At 87 minutes, Dollhouse is a near-perfect morsel. If nothing else, it informs older folk that school principals still threaten to record bad behavior in one's 'personal record' -- only now, computers facilitate the process." |
Mike Clark |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Wendell Baker Story (2007) |
"Though the first Wilson brothers' effort, Bottle Rocket, is far superior, the trio of brothers working together creates a light and enjoyable comic romp." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Wendy and Lucy (2008) |
"Told sparely and with deliberate pacing, it's a profoundly tender, deceptively simple story." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Wet Hot American Summer (2001) |
"The writing here is rarely funny, and often trite and predictable." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Whale Rider (2003) |
"Caro gives the fablesque story -- based on a 1,000-year-old Maori legend -- both a contemporary and timeless quality, anchored by newcomer Castle-Hughes' powerful and haunting performance." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2.5/4 |
What a Girl Wants (2003) |
"Girls undoubtedly will want to see it, but What a Girl Wants feels a bit like a reheated version of The Princess Diaries." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
What Doesn't Kill You (2008) |
"The territory is familiar, both geographically and thematically. But that doesn't detract from its authenticity and power." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
What Dreams May Come (1998) |
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Splat 2/4 |
What Happens in Vegas (2008) |
"What Happens in Vegas refuses to take a gamble. Like a bleary-eyed gambler repeatedly tossing a pair of dice, it tiredly goes through the motions." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
What Just Happened (2008) |
"It's a bit too inside to appeal to wide audiences, though there are some funny scenes." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat |
What Lies Beneath (2000) |
"But Beneath never reaches much beyond the surface, and what lies there is all too predictable." |
Susan Wloszczyna |
Splat 2/4 |
What Planet Are You From? (2000) |
"Just what the universe needs. A movie that forces you to fixate on Garry Shandling's crotch." |
Susan Wloszczyna |
Splat |
What's The Worst That Could Happen? (2001) |
"It recalls those ragged '60s caper pics that now seem to congest cable channels in which the leads frequently play second fiddle to nutty supporting players." |
Mike Clark |