Tomato |
Babel (2006) |
"An emotionally visceral and empathetic triumph.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Baby Mama (2008) |
"I'm a huge Tina Fey fan, but Amy Poehler is sadly miscast." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Bad Boys II (2003) |
"Bruckheimer/Bay creed: If your stars are not killing people or destroying other people’s stuff, you are boring the audience!" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Bad Company (2002) |
"The movie quickly drags on becoming boring and predictable. I tried to read the time on my watch." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Balls of Fury (2007) |
"No. No. No." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Banger Sisters (2002) |
"[Hawn's character]is so bluntly written, without a trace of sentimentality, and so blisteringly defined, that every other character seems overlooked and underwritten." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato 4/5 |
Barton Fink (1991) |
"Creepy, nasty, and has peeling wallpaper!" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Basic (2003) |
"A vainglorious performance by Travolta, but so delicious its hypnotic." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Basic Instinct 2 (2006) |
"Okay, it's awful. But I liked it. Stone "acts" (if you want to call it that) with a campy sneer as Morrissey heroically carries the movie. Rampling is a goddess.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Batman Begins (2005) |
"The curse if lifted, but who cast blank slate Katie Holmes? The bottom line is Batman isn’t gay anymore but the homoerotic tradition lives on in Scarecrow.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Battle Royale (2000) |
"Anarchy, teen-terrorism, and a sensational cult film Hollywood will never remake." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Be Cool (2005) |
"Painful to sit through. Except for Travolta & Thurman’s dance, this is awful. Product placement everywhere and only Aerosmith’s Joe Perry & The Rock keep their dignity.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Beauty Shop (2005) |
"Do your hair at home.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Because I Said So (2007) |
"Stay home. Because I said so." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Becoming Jane (2007) |
"Slow, boring, and I still know nothing about the real Jane Austen.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Bee Season (2005) |
"Sullen nine-year-old experiences God through spelling. The other story is of a marriage in crisis. Neither one makes any sense." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) |
"He’s 83 years old and still has the vitality and lust to make a terrific heist-gone-bad movie!
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
The Benchwarmers (2006) |
"Punishment.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Best Two Years (2004) |
"A warm, surprisingly frank, funny film." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Beyond Borders (2003) |
"It is a rather callous, travelogue look at misery around the world." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Beyond the Sea (2004) |
"A vainglorious valentine, but either act or direct. Please don't do both." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
The Big Bounce (2004) |
"An insult to the audience while the cast gets a paycheck and an all-expenses paid vacation in Hawaii." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Big Trouble (2002) |
"Isn't it a bit early in his career for director Barry Sonnenfeld to do a homage to himself? And it's a lousy one at that." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Birth (2004) |
"Compelling and emotionally riveting. I have now forgiven Kidman “The Stepford Wives” and next year’s “Betwitched.”
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Birthday Girl (2002) |
"…the story is far-flung, illogical, and plain stupid." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Black Book (2007) |
"Verhoeven’s status as an evocative filmmaker has been redeemed.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
The Black Dahlia (2006) |
"Not about the horrific murder and lacks erotic appeal. Hartnett cries a lot. De Palma kills the golden goose.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Black Hawk Down (2001) |
"The boldness of the firefight and Scott's ability to get us close to the action makes Black Hawk Down an important war film." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Black Snake Moan (2007) |
"Vulgar and salacious. If this is what you like, this is the movie for you.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Blade: Trinity (2004) |
"Only for Blade fans.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Blair Witch Project (1999) |
"I loved it. And I admired it. And I recommend it." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Blair Witch Project (1999) |
"One of the most interesting, clever, imaginative films of the year so far!" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Blind Side (2009) |
"Writing is real-life strong, directing perfect, Bullock makes you believe she has lived this life, and McGraw can give up the road. He's got an effortless charm." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Blood and Chocolate (2007) |
"Worthy of a franchise, but Bruckner has to go." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Blood Diamond (2006) |
"DiCaprio gives a masterful performance. He's become a man's man with a powerful on-screen presence." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Blood Work (2002) |
"A worthwhile thriller." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Blue Crush (2002) |
"It’s the brilliant surfing photography bringing you right inside the massive waves that lifts Blue Crush into one of the summer’s most pleasurable movies." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Body of Lies (2008) |
"DiCaprio works hard while Crowe does chores at home and eats." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato 5/5 |
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) |
"Memorable and breathtaking." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) |
"Evil comedy, a new genre, has arrived. The bar has been raised and is flying over everyone’s head. A fearless comedy.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Born Into Brothels (2004) |
"We brush past the cruel and harrowing life of the women “in the line.”
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) |
"He doesn’t talk, eat or sleep and goes around the world on a fake passport and ten bucks! He beats a guy to death. It’s non-stop excitement.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat 2/5 |
Boxing Helena (1993) |
"What ever happened to Jennifer Lynch?" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) |
"A harrowing, unforgettable film. I highly recommend it." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
The Brave One (2007) |
"Jodie Foster creates a symphony of raw emotions. A huge crowd pleaser." |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Breach (2007) |
"He was a dangerous traitor, but more important, a stiff-necked, blowhard bore.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
The Break-Up (2006) |
"Nil chemistry. How can Vaughn and Aniston be dating? They don’t even like each other.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Splat |
Breaking and Entering (2007) |
"Weepy. Rich people morals.
" |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato 5/5 |
Breathless (1959) |
"A stunning classic." |
Victoria Alexander |
Tomato |
Bride and Prejudice (2005) |
"Joyous fun with a strong, positive Indian sensibility. A beautiful cast certainly helps.
" |
Victoria Alexander |