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Tomato |
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
"Too engaging, too ambitious and too bizarre to dismiss." |
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Tomato |
About a Boy (2002) |
"A knowing comedy with dramatic depth." |
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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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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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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 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 4/5 |
"Possibly genius." |
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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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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 5/5 |
No article available. |
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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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Tomato 3/5 |
Alien Nation (1988) |
"Fun gimmick cop movie with aliens" |
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Alien vs. Predator (2004) |
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Alien: The Director's Cut (2003) |
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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 |
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 |
Almost Famous (2000) |
"You don't just watch Almost Famous, you listen to it. You groove on it." |
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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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Tomato |
Ambush (1999) |
"A beautifully shot and finely acted movie, thankfully slower in pace than the typical post-Private Ryan American war film." |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
American Pie 2 (2001) |
"American Pie 2, bless its dopey, trashy heart, is sweet, without venturing into the saccharine." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
The American President (1995) |
"So-so fantasy about what a more courageous Bill Clinton might have been like." |
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Tomato |
American Psycho (2000) |
"It's quite possible that American Psycho is a brilliant movie." |
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Tomato |
An American Rhapsody (2001) |
"A tender and assured tale of bridging the gap within oneself." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
An American Tail (1986) |
"I liked it as a kid, and have liked it less and less every year since." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
The Americanization of Emily (1964) |
No article available. |
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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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Tomato |
Angel Eyes (2001) |
"A unique and striking film for at least the first two-thirds of its running time, after which it turns, all too sadly, predictable and mundane." |
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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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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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Tomato 3/5 |
The Applegates (1991) |
"High marks for concept, lowered for a too-pat conclusion, but worth a look" |
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Ararat (2002) |
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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 3/5 |
Assassins (1995) |
"Good early script by the Wachowski brothers that falls apart in the finale." |
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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 |
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 |
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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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 1/5 |
Action Jackson (1988) |
"You call that 'Action'?" |
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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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