Tomato 3/4 |
The Camden 28 (2007) |
"An amazing story. A genuine saga of life and death, friendship and betrayal, religion and war. The tale of ordinary people willing to risk their freedoms for their truths." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Capote (2005) |
"Starts w/great promise, but eventually imprisons in the same languishing peril suffered by its main character. Still, Catherine Keener is smashing as Nelle Harper Lee." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) |
"A dramatic film, I'd wager, Roberto Benigni would enjoy.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Cars (2006) |
"I watched CARS through the windshield of my car. I'd not been to a drive-in in years. Oh, and the movie was pretty darned good too!" |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Casino Royale (2006) |
"Spectacular action -- and a cool new Bond. But the film goes long and an important romance isn't quite sold. Nor is the plot terribly solid." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 5/10 |
Cast Away (2000) |
"It was the tail of the tale, the last 25 minutes, that left me marooned." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Castle (1997) |
"Love who you are and fight for the right to be the imperfect you" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Catch Me If You Can (2002) |
"The chase is fun, amusing, and hosts a good sense of humor. For the most part, this "True Story" is believable with the inclusion of several Spielbergisms." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Cats & Dogs (2001) |
"This "SpyPets" is no "SpyKids."" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 7/10 |
The Caveman's Valentine (2001) |
"The artistic direction on this film rocks." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Celebration (1998) |
"showcases excellent acting, a great screenplay, and new innovative cinematography that is exciting and exhausting at the same time" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Cell (2000) |
"I'm not sure what to think." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Center of the World (2001) |
"linear" |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Center Stage (2000) |
"If you like campy dance movies, this one won't let you down" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Changing Lanes (2002) |
"Good theme, good sound effects, slightly above average film that stumbles on the opportunity to be something very fine." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) |
"Except for the Chocolate factory and Willie Wonka, this is an excellent film. Depp misses. Freddie Highmore scores!" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Charlie Wilson's War (2007) |
"A pleasant enough film, but I simply didn't see what all the awards talk is about." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Charlie's Angels (2000) |
"Simply devilishly hilarious. Don't be duped into thinking that "Bikinis and Karate" are all they have to offer" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) |
"Stylish, lip-stick-slick, these flicks' opening schticks are like a short-wick cracker brick." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Chelsea Walls (2002) |
"As you may know, this film is directed by Ethan Hawke. Nicely shot, well acted, fine direction, well-organized (for what it is), but short on both impact and message.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Chicago (2002) |
"A review from a guy who hasn't seen the stage play -- It's quite fun in its ability to play tongue-in-cheek from beginning to finish. Oddly, playfully cynical." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Chicken Little (2005) |
"It's not a bad movie, really. The elements are all there, they just feel somehow not terribly inspired." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 9/10 |
Chicken Run (2000) |
"A fun-filled film." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Children of Heaven (1997) |
"a sweet film about a boy, his sister and shoes. ** Interview **" |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
China: The Panda Adventure |
"recreates a simplified tale fit for TV, shows off a pawfull of sweet pandas and offers up a tiny tea cup serving of truly memorable China pans." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 7/10 |
Chocolat (2000) |
"Filmed so gorgeously, the term eye-candy rolls apropos in the mouth." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
"Surprisingly good filmmaking, but a kid's film? Could it be that any important lessons here get lost in all the warring?" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) |
"Lord of the Rings and Passion of the Christ in one movie. Narnia (the film) exceeds LOTR (the film) in character expression and depth, but drags some in pace." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Chronicles of Riddick (2004) |
"Aside from a sticky clunky beginning, in which the audience must be taught the rules of this sci-fi adventure, the film shows great discipline in pace and intensity." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Chronos: A Visual and Musical Journey Through Time (1991) |
"Meditative at times, fluid, like sand through an hourglass or clouds across the sky, then tedious at others. "Chronos" flows with music and images on the wings of time." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 1/4 |
Chuck & Buck (2000) |
"A superb performance by writer/lead actor Mike White." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
The Chumscrubber (2005) |
"Almost = Magnolia Pieces of April. Nice script, tight direction; but riddled with a disturbing-tension, &cynical outlook more apt to unsettle than entertain." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
The Cider House Rules (1999) |
"more patches than a quilt despite its sincerely fine beginning.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Cinderella Man (2005) |
"An endearing story that will keep you at the edge of your seat, the edge of a cheer, the edge of a tear." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Cinema Paradiso (1989) |
"This article compares the original (1989) with then new version released in 2002. I recommend the '89, but not the new one." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Cinema Paradiso Director's Cut (2002) |
"Some very interesting and important differences, but as a work on its own -- too long, tedius. See the original, nicely-edited version first." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
City by the Sea (2002) |
"Just can't quite keep its pilot light burning." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2/4 |
The Claim (2001) |
"An old-fashioned cowboy romance with a touch of the artsy." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Clerks (1994) |
"a script so full of words that it probably rivals the telephone book in size." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1/4 |
Click (2006) |
"The film just doesn't click." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Closer (2004) |
"Heavy on a dialogue that cycles through clever, humorous, tedious, "Closer" examines love & commitment (& infractions thereof). Lacks emotive connection with audience.
" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato |
Closing Escrow (2007) |
"Limited to three couples and their real estate agents and a handful of property locations, this indie never ceases to entertain." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Coach Carter (2005) |
"Inspirational, laden with tough love, and on occasion a tad hokey. Stand and Deliver on the basketball court." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Collateral (2004) |
"A pretty cool idea, however, two or three "unbelievabilities" soured the film for me; they might not for you." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 2/4 |
Collateral Damage (2002) |
"Amidst the action, the script carries Arnold (and the viewers) into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the "other side of the story."" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3/4 |
Commune (2006) |
"An intriguing, entertaining and engaging documentary. My only criticism -- I simply wanted to know so much more." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1/4 |
Company Man (2001) |
"A Marx brother's script with a Stan Laurel where a Groucho should have been." |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) |
"Odd, but Awesome! George Clooney's directorial debut is simply spectacular. This is one smashing film!" |
Ross Anthony |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Confidence (2003) |
"Oh, this is a good film. Fun curious dialogue rolls across the tongues of rich likable characters to create a strong thumping pace that never lulls." |
Ross Anthony |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Constant Gardener (2005) |
"The film is engaging, still it never connects with much more than a curiosity. The emotions run, but not deep." |
Ross Anthony |
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