Tomato 3/4 |
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) |
"It's the woodsy children's movie Walt Disney didn't want to make: chockablock with mischievous mayhem and light on the sap." |
Andy Seiler |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000) |
"Captures the tone and spirit of the original." |
Andy Seiler |
Splat 2/4 |
Anna and the King (1999) |
"It is pleasant, occasionally amusing -- and often dull." |
Andy Seiler |
Splat 2/4 |
The Astronaut's Wife (1999) |
"Houston, we have a problem. It's called The Astronaut's Wife." |
Andy Seiler |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
"A Scanner Darkly is a visually riveting mind-bender inspired by drug-induced experiences." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
About a Boy (2002) |
"Most of us have uttered this familiar refrain: The movie is never as good as the book. About a Boy flies in the face of that maxim." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
Accepted (2006) |
"Accepted is trying to be a new species of Animal House, but at least that 1978 comedy had no pretensions of being more than a boisterous spoof of college life." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Across the Universe (2007) |
"An often-dazzling rock opera set to the accompaniment of 33 Beatles songs." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Adam (2009) |
"Adam is a cut above most romances and boasts a intriguing conclusion. One comes away with a sense of hope, leavened by realism." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Adoration (2009) |
"Moody, provocative and intellectually ambitious, Adoration is primed to elicit impassioned discussion among audiences." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Adventureland (2009) |
"While Adventureland may shift moods suddenly and meander, the highlight is Eisenberg's ability to endearingly convey gawkiness and mortification." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat |
The Affair of the Necklace (2001) |
"No matter how ornate or magnificent a strand of jewels might be, it's not the most effective device to pin a story on." |
Claudia Puig |
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After Hours (1985) |
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Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
"[Muniz] has an endearing blend of self-deprecation, innocence and smarts that works well here." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) |
"Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London is simply not worth the trip." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
The Air I Breathe (2007) |
"Each story has its moments, but Air lacks an overarching vision." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato |
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"... it's easy to overlook that contrivance, because the movie's heart is so clearly in the right place." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
Alex and Emma (2003) |
"Meant to be a funny, feel-good love story. Instead, it feels wan and uninspired, despite its likable cast." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
Alien Trespass (2009) |
"Alien Trespass, which opens Friday on the heels of the witty Monsters vs. Aliens, feels like an also-ran." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
All About Steve (2009) |
"Why would such talented actors as Bullock, Cooper, Thomas Haden Church and Ken Jeong sign on for something so dreadful?" |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
All About the Benjamins (2002) |
"The action clichés just pile up." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
All The King's Men (2006) |
"All the King's Men aspires to be a profound commentary on political corruption, but it's more of a vehicle for scenery-chewing by Sean Penn." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alpha Dog (2007) |
"Alpha Dog is almost a sociological study of a youthful culture awash in freedom and steeped in violence, drugs, casual sex and offensive language. It also shines a light on parents who have abdicated their positions of guidance and discipline." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) |
"Sure, rodents are hot this year. But unlike Ratatouille's chef prodigy Remy, these mischief makers bring nothing new to the table." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Amelia (2009) |
"Amelia goes airborne but never fully soars. It's hampered by a too-reverential portrait of the record-breaking aviator." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato |
Amelie (2001) |
"Irresistibly endearing, with a visual verve all its own." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
"Though America's Heart & Soul doesn't break new ground, its apolitical tone and diverse cast may be a tonic for those tired of our country's divisive climate." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
An American Affair (2009) |
"The title sums up the bland, unimaginative and cliche-laden thriller/coming-of-age tale." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
American Dreamz (2006) |
"American Dreamz lampoons the public's appetite for mindless entertainment and easy distraction from serious concerns." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
American Gangster (2007) |
"The movie, based on a true story, takes surprising twists and turns right up to its chilling ending and is probably the best gangster crime drama of the year." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
American Teen (2008) |
"Revealing, funny and involving." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1/4 |
The Amityville Horror (2005) |
"In this Amityville, the performances are bad, the special effects ho-hum, and it's not even particularly scary." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Amreeka (2009) |
"This slice of American life, as seen through the eyes of Palestinian immigrants, is nuanced, engaging and authentically observed." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
An Education (2009) |
"Through stellar performances, clever writing and exquisite cinematography, the story is fresh and thoroughly captivating." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) |
"That he can make his anchorman chauvinistic, deluded and ridiculous but still manage to give him some humanity is testimony to Ferrell's comic talents." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (2004) |
"For those whose primary experience with musicals is on the screen, this melodramatic tale with the familiar soundtrack should hold substantial appeal." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Angel-A (2007) |
"Visually arresting but flawed. Its strongest asset is the stunningly poetic cinematography by Thierry Arbogast." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"Angels & Demons is better, though not by much, than 2006's Da Vinci Code. The story, however, is less interesting and even more far-fetched." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
The Answer Man (2009) |
"The implausible Answer Man offers little clarity but plenty of far-fetched scenarios and credibility-defying coincidences." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Ant Bully (2006) |
"Though the story is predictable, the message is benign, and the visuals, particularly in IMAX 3-D, are stylized and surreal." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1/4 |
Antichrist (2009) |
"The movie immerses itself in the darkest despair imaginable, blending dystopian porn with ghastly horror and graphic violence. But it's all done in a mundane, almost clinical way." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Antwone Fisher (2002) |
"It is an inspirational, heart-tugging story of the kind Oscar might be willing to embrace." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) |
"The biggest surprise is not the pervasive comedy in this compelling rockumentary. It's the poignant, even heartbreaking, moments that sneak up on you as the saga unfolds." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Apocalypto (2006) |
"Perhaps Gibson is trying to shock us into absorbing the torment and severity of man's inhumanity to man. The tragedy is that the film has the opposite effect: As we are bombarded by savagery, we become inured to it." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Appaloosa (2008) |
"It's a pleasure to watch such gifted actors interact in a classic genre." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 2/4 |
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theatres (2007) |
"Offers occasional laughs amid a jumble of pop-culture references. Despite its Borat-esque title, don't expect a coherent plot." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
Arctic Tale (2007) |
"Whatever problems some might have with its execution, it's hard to argue against a film whose intent is to kindle youthful compassion for living things and inspire action to protect Earth and its creatures." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Are We Done Yet? (2007) |
"If only someone had thought to fix the script." |
Claudia Puig |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Are We There Yet? (2005) |
"Never arrives at any entertaining destination." |
Claudia Puig |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Aristocrats (2005) |
"There's something oddly cathartic in observing dozens of comics being so silly and in sharing the hilarity with the theater audience, unsure if they should be laughing or calling the local authorities." |
Claudia Puig |