Tomato |
G.I. Jane (1997) |
"Shows how zeal can be a spiritual dynamo bringing out the best that is in us." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gabbeh (1996) |
"This poetic film affirms the knarled beauty of the natural world and the way stories give shape and meaning to life." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Gabriela (1983) |
"A spicy drama that blends sex and social commentary on Brazilian mores." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
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Gabriela (2001) |
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Gabrielle (2005) |
"Based on a short story by Joseph Conrad, here is stylized rendition of a foundering marriage of convenience." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gaby - A True Story (1987) |
"Inspiring film that celebrates one severely handicapped individual's fierce determination" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gallipoli (1981) |
"Gallipoli is a powerful World War I drama about some Australian soldiers fighting in Turkey that depicts the horror and tragedy of war." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Game (1997) |
"David Fincher directs this claustrophobic thriller with visceral punch and stylistic vitality." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Games of Love and Chance (2005) |
"An innovative romantic coming-of-age tale set in a tough ghetto area outside Paris populated mainly by Muslim kids from North Africa.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gandhi (1982) |
"Offers a conscience-exercising, mind-stretching, and soulful experience as it honors the great Indian leader who was an ethical giant and a visionary." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
The Garden (2009) |
"A compelling documentary about an urban garden collective and their fight for justice in a nation where poor people are expected to keep quiet and not speak truth to power." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 1/5 |
Garden Party (2008) |
"A dreary drama about a group of selfish and amoral characters whose lives intersect in Los Angeles." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Garden State (2004) |
"A spunky romantic comedy about an enthusiastic young woman who transforms her lover with the good medicine of her personality." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat .5/5 |
Garfield the Movie (2004) |
"An unappealing movie based on the popular comic strip character of a lazy, selfish, and cynical cat." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gattaca (1997) |
"A sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian society where perfection is genetically engineered." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The General (1998) |
"A notorious Irish crime lord serves as a mirror for the worst that is in others in this psychologically rich drama." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The General's Daughter (1999) |
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To betray a loved one or a friend is a grievous breech of trust. It is a form of murder, brutalizing the tenderness and intimacy of the soul.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Genesis (1999) |
"Genesis has the same stark simplicity and narrative power as Pasolini's The Gospel According to St. Matthew." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
George Washington (2000) |
" Without patronizing or sentimentalizing these characters, director David Gordon Green shows how they keep their souls alive in a terrible and toxic environment" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Georgia (1995) |
"Examines the life and struggles of a mediocre rock singer whose high aspirations cause her needless pain." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 1/5 |
Georgia Rule (2007) |
"A family drama that flies all over the place and does not do justice to the serious ethical issues it raises." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Georgy Girl (1966) |
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Germinal (1993) |
"Deals with a mining strike in 19th century France and comes across as a poignant depiction of class warfare." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) |
"A sober-minded film directed by Walter Hill" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gerry (2003) |
"An open-ended and minimalist drama about identity, fate and the harsh reality of wilderness experiences for only the most adventuresome filmgoer." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Gerry (2003) |
"Gerry is an open-ended and minimalist drama about identity, fate and the harsh realities of wilderness experiences recommended only for the adventuresome filmgoer with large reserves of patience." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Get on the Bus (1996) |
"Vividly conveys the yearning of some African-American men for solidarity." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Get Real (1999) |
"Celebrates the right of every person to put forward his or her true self every day without reservation or hesitation." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Get Shorty (1995) |
"Spunky and very funny screen adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1990 novel." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Get Smart (2008) |
"A spunky and delightfully silly screen adaptation of the classic-cult television series." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Getting of Wisdom (1980) |
"The Getting of Wisdom demonstrates the painful aspects of trying to win the approval of one's peers during adolescence." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) |
"Provides us with an unforgettable primal encounter with the mysterious other." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Ghost Town (2008) |
"A hilarious comic fantasy about ghosts, misanthropy, and a spiritual take on sneezes." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Ghost World (2001) |
"The best comedy of the year so far...a witty look at an adolescent rebel's attempts to be an authentic person in a bogus culture of trivial pursuits." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Ghostbusters (1984) |
"A screwy and mischievous movie fueled by endless reserves of comic energy" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Ghosts of Cite Soleil (2007) |
"A daring documentary about two violent young Haitian gang leaders and their lives in a slum that is a truly a hell on earth." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat |
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) |
"Is there no end to mediocre and outright lousy movies about weddings and the silly and sad things that happen at them? Here's another strained and unengaging one." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) |
"Convincingly plumbs the spiritual impules behind the yearning for justice." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Giant (1956) |
"Offers a lively portrait of a marriage that weathers all storms and evolves over time into something more than it was at the outset." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Gift (2001) |
"A suspenseful, involving story of a widow in a small town who uses her psychic abilities to provide a lifeline to several very troubled individuals." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Gigante (2009) |
"A laid-back drama that gives us a close encounter with a lonely man whose desire animates his life in a new and adventurous direction." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Gigantic (2008) |
"An oddball romantic comedy about the relationship between a nurturing male and a ditzy young woman who doesn't have a clue as to what she really wants." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Ginger & Fred (1986) |
"Boasts an affecting performance by Giulietta Masina as one member of a dance team." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
A Girl Cut in Two (2008) |
"An exploration by French director Claude Chabrol of the illusions of love in the magical worlds of publishing, the media and old money." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 1/5 |
The Girl Next Door (2004) |
"A teenage comedy about what happens to the moral fiber of a straight-arrow student who decides to "just go with it" in his public and private life." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Girl on the Bridge (1999) |
"As an exploration of love, luck, and telepathy, The Girl on the Bridge is a beguiling film from start to finish." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) |
"Director Peter Webber has created an erotic masterpiece that shimmers with visual beauty and a deep appreciation of the exquisite art of Jan Vermeer." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Girl, Interrupted (1999) |
"The drama makes the point that society still doesn't know how to deal with the multiple yearnings of women who don't want to follow in their mothers' path." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Girlfight (2000) |
"A sturdy coming-of-age story and a convincing meditation on the ways in which sports can build character." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Girlhood (2003) |
"A glimpse into the lives of two troubled young women who desperately try to forge a new life for themselves against formidable odds." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |