Tomato 2.5/4 |
A Tout de Suite (2005) |
"Le Besco's vulnerability draws us into her predicament." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
A/K/A Tommy Chong (2005) |
"Even those unimpressed with [Cheech and Chong's] genially lowbrow work will be intrigued by the political tenor of this portrait." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2007) |
"Canadians Chris Sheridan and Patty Kim's spellbinding documentary focuses on the relentless search for the truth by Megumi's parents and families of other abductees." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 4/4 |
About Schmidt (2002) |
"One of the best, most understated performances of [Jack Nicholson's] career." |
Jami Bernard |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Acts of Worship (2001) |
"For better and worse, Rosemary Rodriguez's directing debut feels just like what it is -- a drama about addiction made by a recovering addict." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2/4 |
Adam & Steve (2006) |
"Co-stars Parker Posey and Chris Kattan offer minor diversions, but the humor never rises to the quality any New Yorker, regardless of sexual orientation, would expect." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Adam's Apples (2007) |
"Designed to elicit as many gasps as laughs, Anders Thomas Jensen's pitch-black comedy offers an audaciously skewed take on good vs. evil." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Adored - Diary of a Porn Star (2004) |
"A vanity project so preposterous it deserves to become an instant camp hit." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Adrift in Manhattan (2007) |
"Adrift is a small film with great humanity and deserves a broader audience than it's likely to get." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/5 |
Adventureland (2009) |
"Adventureland earns its edge-of-adulthood sweetness and has characters with real hearts under their goofy T-shirts." |
Joe Neumaier |
Tomato 3/5 |
Afghan Star (2009) |
"Fascinating and, when you see Afghan versions of Simon Cowell and Co. reacting to tryouts, a reminder of how fame and the thirst for it is the same in any language." |
Joe Neumaier |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
After Innocence (2005) |
"A powerful indictment of a judicial system too anxious to close cases, and then close ranks when someone tries to reopen them." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
After Midnight (2004) |
"A loving tribute to the moving image." |
Robert Dominguez |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
After the Life (2002) |
"We're treated to two smashing performances from Morel and Blanc." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
After The Wedding (2007) |
"The characters may suffer once the bride walks down the aisle, but [director] Bier, [writer] Jensen and their first-rate cast work together like a match made in heaven." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) |
"With lots of cool gadgets, plenty of silliness and a clever concept guaranteed to appeal to preteens, this should be an unflagging, high-octane romp." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Aggressives (2005) |
"In a movie that deals with controversial sexual, racial and class issues, the boldest observation is the most basic: that we each have the right to define our own realities, and live comfortably within them." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Agnes and His Brothers (2006) |
"Whenever he takes the time to line up his toxic arrows, usually with the help of a compellingly squirmy Bleibtreu, he hits the bull's-eye." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) |
"The filmmaker's ego and ethics aside, there's no denying the power of Wuornos' behavior here." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"... Palmer -- and J.J. Villarreal, as her unflappable fellow contestant and first-blush romantic interest -- makes it all go down very easily." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
Al Otro Lado (2006) |
"We're left unable to get the music -- and the musicians -- out of our heads." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Alamo (2004) |
"Alamo buffs will be delighted, and everyone else will be treated to something that feels like Old Hollywood crossed with new sensibilities." |
Jami Bernard |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alice's House (2007) |
"Some stories, Teixeira is wise enough to realize, are best left unadorned." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Almost Peaceful (2004) |
"It may appear to be the ultimate non-action movie, but in the context of these lives, it is the highest kind of drama." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
Alone With Her (2007) |
"Alone With Her has the kind of high ick factor that leaves you squirming -- not because Doug is so diabolical a creation, but because what he does to satisfy his pathology is so practical." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
Amazing Grace (2007) |
"Michael Apted's compelling and highly informative Amazing Grace is an apt celebration of America's Black History Month, even though its story takes place in England." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/5 |
America The Beautiful (2008) |
"Though not the most sophisticated movie, Darryl Roberts' earnest documentary gets its points across with enough power to make it a valuable experience for both adolescent girls and their parents." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
"Even if [Schwartzberg's] choices feel somewhat clichéd, there's no doubting the spirit of his subjects, who seem genuinely proud to share their thoughts and feelings for a few, too brief moments." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
American Gangster (2007) |
"This is Washington's movie as much as it is Lucas' story, and he is as entertainingly evil here as in his Oscar-winning performance as a bad cop in Training Day." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
American Gun (2006) |
"While this is not exactly a hopeful movie, it's a polished exercise in the kind of social commentary that can wake people up." |
Jami Bernard |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
American Splendor (2003) |
"As inventive as Being John Malkovich, as psychologically quirky as Ghost World and as honest as the day is long." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/5 |
American Swing (2009) |
"Directors Jon Hart and Matthew Kaufman don’t delve deeply enough into the psyche of club founder Larry Levenson or the culture he exploited. But they do present an entertaining snapshot of his brief reign as New York’s self-appointed King of Swing." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/5 |
American Teen (2008) |
"In Nanette Burstein's high school documentary, every kid is either a brain, an athlete, a basket case or a princess. Still, Burstein makes a strong case that there's a lot of truth to those clichés." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/5 |
Amexicano (2007) |
"[An] assured new feature from director Matthew Bonifacio." |
Joe Neumaier |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Amu (2005) |
"[Director Bose] has a genuine gift for atmosphere, making the many wordless scenes, in teeming streets and on crowded trains, the movie's best." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 4/5 |
An Education (2009) |
"Watch Mulligan's face as she goes from weary to awakened, and see it all come together." |
Joe Neumaier |
Tomato 3/4 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) |
"As much credit as Ferrell deserves for keeping this nonsense from slipping off the screen, Applegate deserves as well." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/4 |
Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film (2006) |
"We need all four hours, and even more, to understand the man who so prophetically divided the world into 15-minute increments." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Angel-A (2007) |
"The beautiful black-and-white photography -- and disappointingly sappy ending -- are the only remotely sober elements here, thanks to Besson's loopy script and Debbouze's very funny turn as a loser who simply can't believe his luck." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/5 |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"You won't remember many of the stops after the movie ends, but at least you'll enjoy the ride." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/4 |
The Ant Bully (2006) |
"The Ant Bully does not talk down to kids or feign to talk up to their parents with pop references, though adults may be amused (or maybe not) by the Christian parallel in the ants' religion." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Antonia (2007) |
"...the unpolished actors and raw São Paolo setting offer an unusually authentic feel." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 4/5 |
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) |
"If you’re having a rough day, take solace from these middle-aged rockers, who brave untold setbacks purely because they insist on believing that some dreams never die." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 3/5 |
Appaloosa (2008) |
"Though the leads do fine work, their efforts often feel slightly futile." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theatres (2007) |
"So insane it approaches a sort of mad brilliance, this full-length Cartoon Network spinoff must have been made with chemical enhancement in mind. Enter with a clear head at your own risk." |
Elizabeth Weitzman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Aquamarine (2006) |
"Bouncy and sweet, Aquamarine has a mild feminist bent that's played for laughs, but it's definitely a movie for the shallow end of the pool." |
Jami Bernard |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
The Aristocrats (2005) |
"One of the funniest films I've seen in years." |
Jack Mathews |
Tomato 3/5 |
Armored (2009) |
"It isn’t bulletproof by a long shot, but director Nimrod Antal’s grungy gang-of-thieves pic is tough and, for this genre, surprisingly ethical." |
Joe Neumaier |
Tomato 4/4 |
Army of Shadows (1969) |
"Almost 40 years after it was made, Army of Shadows has more to tell us about the internal toll of war and taking a stand than anything Hollywood has produced." |
Jami Bernard |
Tomato 3/4 |
Arna's Children (2004) |
"What begins as a routine documentary about a children's theater group in a Palestinian refugee camp soon turns into a haunting chronicle on the tragic toll of war." |
Robert Dominguez |
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