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Splat |
Aberdeen (2001) |
"No matter how much insight we eventually gain into Tom and Kaisa one must ask exactly who would want to gain insight into these people." |
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Splat |
"An uneven, ultimately unsatisfying attempt to transfer the groundbreaking and boomer-beloved 60s TV exploits of Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle Moose to the big screen." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
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Tomato |
All Over the Guy (2001) |
"It's better than the recent Hit and Runway, and not as good as Jeffrey, which still puts it in the top third." |
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Tomato |
American Adobo (2002) |
"The film is reasonably entertaining, though it begins to drag two-thirds through, when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
The Americanization of Emily (1964) |
No article available. |
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Splat |
The Annihilation of Fish (2001) |
"There are few comic staples less convincing or more timeworn than charming lunatics in love, and the only thing that lifts this film beyond TV-movie quality is Jones' performance." |
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Tomato |
The Art of War (2000) |
"As with Blade, Snipes and Co. have crafted a piece that is fast-moving and filled with hot action; we should be thankful for that." |
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Tomato |
Audition (2001) |
"If you have a taste for the disturbing, it's a trip that will stay with you for some time." |
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Tomato |
About Adam (2001) |
"As Irish films go this one is a revelation and a breath of fresh air." |
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Splat |
Ali (2001) |
"Ali lands a few solid blows, but, sadly, it's no knockout." |
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Tomato |
Amelie (2001) |
"If you're in the mood for a little sensory overload, some spirited intellectual gymnastics and an introduction to the most intriguing new actress Europe has produced in years, get in line with the rest of the thrill-seekers." |
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Tomato |
The Adventures of Felix (2001) |
"A film whose surface charm never gets in the way of its profound seriousness about living life to the fullest." |
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Tomato |
All About Lily Chou-Chou (2002) |
"While this has the making of melodrama, the filmmaker cuts against this natural grain, producing a work that's more interested in asking questions than in answering them." |
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Tomato |
American Chai (2002) |
"Though the climactic revelation and resolution is expected, the film is full of fresh and unexpected observations about the cross-culturally complex lives of second-generation Indians living in the U.S." |
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Tomato |
"The sight of the spaceship on the launching pad is duly impressive in IMAX dimensions, as are shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins." |
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Splat |
"Most of this freakishly dull mess fails to even raise a chuckle!" |
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Splat 1/5 |
Action Jackson (1988) |
"You call that 'Action'?" |
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Tomato |
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) |
"A feast for the repressed senses of comic-book geeks the world around." |
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Tomato |
The Affair of the Necklace (2001) |
"The Affair of the Necklace improves as it rolls along, owing much to its eminently appealing cast." |
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Alien: The Director's Cut (2003) |
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Tomato |
Amadeus (1984) |
"It reminds us of those rare occasions when an Oscar sweep is actually merited." |
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Splat |
The American Astronaut (2001) |
"Less engaging entertainment for us than perverse psychotherapy for writer-director-star Cory McAbee." |
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Tomato |
An American Rhapsody (2001) |
"A tender and assured tale of bridging the gap within oneself." |
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Splat |
Angela's Ashes (1999) |
"Parker's adaptation wants not for guts or heart, but McCourt's passionate ramblings, so adored on the page, prove a bit unwieldy for the screen." |
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Splat |
The Anniversary Party (2001) |
"By the end, one feels strangely compassionate yet intellectually detached, as if the hugs and not the lauding were their goal all along." |
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Splat 1/5 |
Another 48 Hrs. (1990) |
"Who the hell cares? Take back the first 48." |
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Splat |
Antitrust (2001) |
"Howitt and Franklin have opted, unwisely, to excise much common sense from their tale." |
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Tomato |
Apocalypse Now Redux (2001) |
"Coppola and wunderkind editor Walter Murch have created the finest cut of their seminal movie that we're ever likely to experience." |
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Ararat (2002) |
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Splat 1/5 |
Assassins (1995) |
"Has the word "ass" in the title twice; entire plot based on "who is number one," yet entire movie is large number two." |
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Tomato |
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) |
"A thrilling tale smartly told, with an abundance of wit and invention. It's a classic." |
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Tomato |
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) |
"All in all, you know exactly what you're going to get with this machine -- spy spoof for the daytime TV crowd." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Autumn Sonata (1978) |
No article available. |
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Splat |
ABCD (2001) |
"Despite the compelling subject matter and storyline, the film's execution isn't so persuasive: The dialogue is weak, much of the acting poor and the pace sluggish." |
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Tomato |
Amores Perros (2001) |
"A film of tremendous complexity and depth, a galvanic force that sends the mind reeling." |
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Splat |
Amy's O (2002) |
"Davis ... is so enamored of her own creation that she can't see how insufferable the character is." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
The Acid House (1998) |
"Cheap and unpleasant, yet compelling" |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Adam's Rib (1949) |
"Classic stuff." |
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Splat 2/5 |
The Addiction (1995) |
"Given all the talent involved, this should have been much more compelling." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
"Possibly genius." |
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Splat |
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) |
"The last time Murphy played a nightclub owner, we got Harlem Nights, which was actually better." |
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Aeon Flux (2005) |
"At least half is brilliant and inspired; frustratingly, the rest frequently lets it down" |
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After the Sunset (2004) |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Airheads (1994) |
"A bit of a mess, but one of Steve Buscemi's best performances before hitting the big time." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Airplane 2: The Sequel! (1982) |
"Contains possibly the best William Shatner performance ever committed to celluloid." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
Airplane! (1980) |
"More laughs per minute than just about anything I can think of." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Aladdin (1992) |
"A fun ride, ultimately disposable but entertaining to watch" |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Alice et Martin (1998) |
"The movie is long, but doesn't feel that way, and despite a dearth of interesting visuals after the first 20 minutes, it makes for a welcome change of pace from Hollywood" |
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