Splat 1.5/4 |
Babel (2006) |
"Bleak, edgy, hyper-real. Purposely depleted of warm colors. Pitt and Blanchett only appear intermittently (and not terribly dynamically). An art-type film in three countries." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Bachelor (1999) |
"Ultimately light and cute, the middle had me checking my watch.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Bad Boys II (2003) |
"Routinely blatantly nonsensical, the action is so plentiful, you'll feel like you've been grabbed by the back of the neck and dragged through the picture." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Bad Company (2002) |
"Rock's stand-up magic wanes. Hopkins, squarely fills the screen. Action - mechanical." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Bad Santa (2003) |
"Sometimes plain unfunny, lazy writing/improvising. Sometimes, very sharply scripted, shot and paced. Overall, the picture eventually weaseled its way into my favor." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Badland (2007) |
"Some good performances. But, the overall disturbing atmosphere of the film is more than I prefer. That said, I appreciate the effort to raise awareness of PTSD." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Bait (2000) |
"Overall, this fun, aptly directly film would play great on TV, but on the big screen ... it's just a notch above average." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) |
"Actually, not as bad as the reviews say; still "solidly average" does not a red tomato buy." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Balls of Fury (2007) |
"Opens without a pulse, fires intermittent blanks throughout, musters up momentum with a silly sense of humor that eventually, just barely, wins over its audience." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 7/10 |
Bamboozled (2000) |
"This film provokes thought, pressing buttons while it entertains." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Bandits (2001) |
"Despite some flaws, well-oiled dialogue and straight-faced delivery make these bandits slick, crispy and comedic." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Baran (2002) |
"Sweet and slow like Majidi's earlier "Children of Heaven" (which I loved), but not quite as compelling." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Barbershop (2002) |
"Well paced, but rarely charged." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Batman Begins (2005) |
"Strong writing, acting, directing. A surprisingly very strong film. You'll get your money's worth." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat |
Battlefield Earth (2000) |
"I'm really surprised with all the writing talent available in this town, that no one said 'Hey, this is just a bad script.'" |
|
Splat .5/4 |
Battlefield Earth (2000) |
"John Travolta and Forest Whitaker do some Hollywood slumming in this tenement of a sci-fi thriller. (10-year-olds may enjoy.)
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Beach (2000) |
"Well paced, acted and filmed, always interesting, with only a few sticky moments and rough end." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
A Beautiful Mind (2001) |
"The humor of his rough-edged socializing and courting make a much more interesting film than that which "Beautiful Mind" actually becomes ... a psychological thriller.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Beautiful People (1999) |
"the film offers Americans an empathetic glimpse of the country we revolted against all those years ago." |
Ross Anthony |
- |
Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
"KW: ...there was always this nagging doubt in our minds that it wasn't going to work at all (laughs)." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
"Entirely captivating from beginning to end -- INTERVIEW w/Director Kirk Wise." |
Ross Anthony |
- |
Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
"Director Kirk Wise: There was always this nagging doubt in our minds that it wasn't going to work at all (laughs)." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Because I Said So (2007) |
"If you're attracted to the classic fairy tale of the young maiden torn between the prince & the pauper and you don't mind a racy modern update to it, you'll have a blast." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Bee Movie (2007) |
"What a pleasure. After a cackle of serious dramas and actual letter grade B movies, this silly insect film was just the ticket to put a little honey in my tea." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Been Rich All My Life (2006) |
"This is a sweet documentary about a small group of women who've danced their way through life." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1/4 |
Behind Enemy Lines (2001) |
"Some good action, immature screenplay." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Being John Malkovich (1999) |
"The title isn't just some alternative rock band sounding chime -- it's exactly what the film is about.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Being Julia (2004) |
"Has some problems, but overall cute, clever, well-paced, well acted and well directed." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Benchwarmers (2006) |
"100% silly stupid. I laughed so hard, I cried. If you don't like fart jokes, don't go see it. But, as films in this genre go, it's packed high with funny and warmly w/heart." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Bend It Like Beckham (2003) |
"It's a warm fun movie with a good sense of humor." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato A |
Beowulf (2007) |
"Yes! Rock solid direction. The dynamic ups, downs, humor, and grit of the film are artfully managed to create a very sweet piece that builds smartly and climaxes commandingly." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Best in Show (2000) |
"Dogumentary Style" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 7/10 |
Best in Show (2000) |
"All involved do a strong job of improvisational acting. The direction and editing is tight and the humor very often delightfully dry. I enjoyed it." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Best Man (1999) |
"Like "Seinfeld," Nothing really happens in this film. But the good solid humor and unforgettable acting power keep "The Best Man" fun and ultimately entertaining.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Bewitched (2005) |
"Great open, really great first act, far into the second act this is a strong production. It's light and airy, fun at every turn. Unfortunately, it slips during last 3rd.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Beyond the Sea (2004) |
"Serious moments have softened edges, the film rarely feels heavy. Always interesting and entertaining, but never especially deep and certainly not dark." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Bicentennial Man (1999) |
"Patiently directed (occasionally too patiently), warm and cuddly, but not the over-the-top kind of comedy we've come to expect from Robin Williams." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Big Daddy (1999) |
"moderately funny/dramatic overall." |
Ross Anthony |
- |
Big Fat Liar (2002) |
"Good Family fun, in the "Home Alone" vein." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Big Fish (2003) |
"Imaginative, heartwarming, fun, serendipitous, charming; this film will swallow you hook, line and sinker." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Big Kahuna (1999) |
"If we've all got something to sell, what parts do character and integrity play in our occupational goals? ** Interviews **" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 1.5/4 |
Big Momma's House (2000) |
"There are gorgeously funny parts." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Big Tease (1999) |
"Just plain, good, clean fun; the tease climaxes in a ridiculous display of hair presentation." |
Ross Anthony |
- |
Big Trouble (2002) |
"Johnny Knoxville!" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Big Trouble (2002) |
"well-paced, tight, little film teetering ticklingly on the fine line between the ridiculous and the possible. -- *INTERVIEWS*" |
Ross Anthony |
- |
Big Trouble (2002) |
"Farina, Sonnenfeld, Warburton, Vergara, Deschanel, Myers," |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1/4 |
Biker Boyz (2003) |
"Unimpressive, often bothersome, action photography and a surface soapy story line." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 8/10 |
Billy Elliot (2000) |
"I've been choked up by a film here and there, but it's been a while since a film put tears in the eyes of this reviewer." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Billy The Kid (2007) |
"Opens as a study on a teen with some social/behavioral issues. The film makes sure never to label, then gently tangents from the study into a sweet spontaneous love story." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Black Gold (2006) |
"Warm relaxing pace becomes languishing, most of the beans have been spilt by the halfway mark. Still, it's definitely educational, an effective call to action." |
Ross Anthony |
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