Tomato 3/4 |
The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) |
"Though Lennon's commitment to a peaceful world is vivid and unquestionable, The U.S. vs. John Lennon ultimately emerges as a picture of a different kind of commitment: a love story." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
U2 3D (2008) |
"It's an incredible performance captured in a medium that attains a unique aesthetic of immediacy and humanity from the powerful rock quartet." |
Ted Fry |
Splat 2/4 |
The Ugly Truth (2009) |
"A blandly raunchy star vehicle that does its stars few favors." |
Moira MacDonald |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Ultimate Gift (2007) |
"If The Ultimate Gift really wanted to embrace a powerful Christian message, it would've made Jason's ordeal truly threatening and genuinely transformative." |
Jeff Shannon |
Splat |
Unbreakable (2000) |
"When it comes to explanations, Unbreakable flirts with mumbo jumbo." |
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Splat 2.5/4 |
Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004) |
"Uncovered: The War on Iraq is like a trial lawyer's summation during a lengthy case in which allegations are familiar but their full context is not." |
Tom Keogh |
Splat 1/4 |
Undead (2005) |
"The plot's standard-issue, owing much to zombie movies that have staggered before this one." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
Under the Same Moon (2008) |
"Under the Same Moon combines all the elements of an old-fashioned tear-jerker with the low-key, low-budget intelligence of a carefully crafted indie film." |
Jeff Shannon |
Tomato |
Under the Sand (2001) |
"An absorbing, visually poetic portrait of one woman's subconscious refusal to come to grips with loss and grief." |
Misha Berson |
Tomato 4/4 |
Under the Sea 3D (2009) |
"One of the most fun and engaging IMAX movies to date." |
Tom Keogh |
Tomato |
Under the Sun (2001) |
"Not much happens in Under the Sun, nor does it need to." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) |
"Despite the formulaic plot, which seems to belong on the Lifetime channel, Wells has a knack for witty dialogue that keeps things moving along." |
Moira MacDonald |
Splat 2/4 |
Underclassman (2005) |
"Hu, Marin and a very fine British actor, Hugh Bonneville (Iris) playing the school's headmaster, bring some desperately needed authenticity and texture to this Miramax film." |
Tom Keogh |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Undercover Brother (2002) |
"A colorful, cool and completely hilarious ride that'll have you rolling through the outtakes." |
Melanie McFarland |
Tomato 3/4 |
Undertow (2004) |
"Though at times tough going because of its violence and seeming hopelessness, the film has a genuine emotional pull." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
Underworld (2003) |
"A weirdly compelling blend of corny sentiment and bloodthirsty ballet." |
Mary Brennan |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Undiscovered (2005) |
"It's contrived, cutesy and quickly tiresome." |
Moira MacDonald |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Undisputed (2002) |
"Amazingly lame." |
John Hartl |
Tomato 3/4 |
Unfaithful (2002) |
"French actor Martinez gives Paul the kind of carefree arrogance Gere had in similar roles 20 years ago. He and Lane sizzle in their sultry scenes of afternoon delight." |
Ted Fry |
Splat 2.5/4 |
An Unfinished Life (2005) |
"Hallström specializes in tales of pent-up longing and hesitant reconciliation, but this cinematic Hallmark card is too prettified and predictable for his reliably delicate touch." |
Jeff Shannon |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Uninvited (2009) |
"The Uninvited goes through its motions efficiently, if soullessly." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 4/4 |
United 93 (2006) |
"... for all its shock value, it is never exploitative, and it has something important to say." |
Moira MacDonald |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The United States of Leland (2004) |
"It's ponderous and endless, and raised only two question in my mind: How many times can Kevin Spacey rehash the same performance? And is death the ultimate deadpan?" |
Moira MacDonald |
Splat |
Universal Soldier: The Return (1999) |
"The Return has the cramped, shoddy look of a straight-to-video knock-off." |
John Hartl |
Tomato 3/4 |
Universe of Keith Haring (2008) |
"An affectionate and absorbing look at the premiere artist of the '80s downtown New York art scene, whose images quickly penetrated popular culture around the world." |
Ted Fry |
Splat 2/4 |
Unknown (2006) |
"There's a good little thriller lurking somewhere in the depths of "Unknown," but it never quite rises to the surface." |
Jeff Shannon |
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Unknown White Male (2005) |
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Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Unknown Woman (2006) |
"Tornatore, best known for Cinema Paradiso, has meticulously crafted a story that's at times so raw it hurts to watch. Its action blends piercingly lit flashbacks and dream sequences with a gray, prosaic present in an unnamed Italian city." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
Unleashed (2005) |
"Li and his Unleashed company have made a wildly entertaining piece of ultra-violence that also stands as a gleefully absurdist adventure story." |
Ted Fry |
Tomato 4/4 |
Unmistaken Child (2009) |
"[Director] Baratz's access to every stage of the process -- from Zopa's selection of a candidate to the testing of that candidate to the blessing of the Dalai Lama himself -- is phenomenal, almost indescribably privileged." |
Tom Keogh |
Tomato 3/4 |
An Unreasonable Man (2007) |
"You may walk away from it still wondering why Nader persisted in running for president in 2004 after being repeatedly begged not to. But, whether or not you admire the decision, the film forces you to admire the determination with which Nader made it." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
Untold Scandal (2003) |
"An elegant yet unassuming variation [Les Liaisons Dangereuses]." |
Tom Keogh |
Splat 1/4 |
Untraceable (2008) |
"Untraceable isn't unwatchable, but it's a pretty miserable experience, from a director who knows better." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 4/4 |
Up (2009) |
"It's a joy to watch, for any age." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
Up and Down (2005) |
"It's the work of a lively filmmaker with an instinct for illustrating the cruel absurdities of family life." |
John Hartl |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Up in the Air (2009) |
"It's a timely tale of job loss and economic upheaval, at times hidden behind screwball-comedy dialogue. And it isn't perfect, but when it works -- which is most of the time -- it works like gangbusters." |
Moira MacDonald |
Tomato 3/4 |
Up The Yangtze (2007) |
"The tone is finally one of wistful resignation." |
John Hartl |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Upside of Anger (2005) |
"Though this is not the type of serious film likely to win many awards, Allen gives one of her best performances." |
Mary Brennan |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Uptown Girls (2003) |
"Everything has a blurry, much-edited quality, and the story lines don't mesh." |
Mary Brennan |
Splat |
Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) |
"If you've seen one Scream rip-off, you really have seen them all." |
John Hartl |
Tomato 3/4 |
Uzumaki (2002) |
"Required viewing for horror fans, Japanese-cult-cinema fans, and anyone who digs settling in for an unsettling David Lynch evening." |
Mark Rahner |
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