Tomato 3/5 |
P.S. (2004) |
"p.s. is a fresh romantic comedy that shows how we often sabotage ourselves when love arrives effortlessly in our arms and we don't know what to do with this blessing." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 1/5 |
P.S. I Love You (2007) |
"Doesn't add anything fresh or special or memorable to our understanding of the grief process." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Pacific Heights (1990) |
"Presents a telling portrait of white collar crime and the primal value of privacy in this information age." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Page Turner (2007) |
"An elegantly constructed and acted French film about revenge and what is lost in the act of bringing others down." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
The Painted Veil (2006) |
"A beautiful and very believable story, set in China in the 1920s, about the personal transformation of a married couple." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Pale Rider (1985) |
"Clint Eastwood stars as the mysterious stranger who arrives in a town and challenges the citizens to fight evil." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Palindromes (2005) |
"It's not easy to keep your soul alive in a world of abortions, suburban anomie, sexual predators, and wayward Christians willing to kill in the name of the unborn." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 2/5 |
Palmetto (1998) |
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"A relentlessly grim and violent film that blends a redemptive fairy tale with a glimpse of the horrors of war in 1944 Spain." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Pandaemonium (2001) |
"As a paean to the power of imagination, Pandaemonium is an impressive work." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Panic in Needle Park (1971) |
"An occasion to meditate upon the frightfulness of heroin addiction and why many youth opt for the euphoria of white powder rather than the promises of the American dream." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Paper (1994) |
"Incisively depicts the ways in which busyness, speed and constant pressure violate our souls in the workplace." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Paper Chase (1973) |
"John Houseman takes center stage with his near-perfect depiction of an imposing law school professor." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
Paperhouse (1988) |
"A mesmerizing English film exploring the dreamscapes of a lonely eleven-year old girl." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Papillon (1973) |
No article available. |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Paradise (1991) |
"Reveals how only time and love can heal the wounds of grief." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Paradise Now (2005) |
"Insights into the desperate plight of those Palestinians who feel that living under oppression is hell and that dying is preferable." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Paradise Road (1997) |
"A triumphant celebration of the human spirit in the face of suffering.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Paranoid Park (2008) |
"A troubling and sad portrait of a teenager who refuses to take moral responsibility for his actions." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Parent Trap (1998) |
"Affirms the ideal of family ties as one of the pre-eminent virtues of our times." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Parenthood (1989) |
"Encourages us to ponder the awesome, crazy, powerful, and zany vocation of parenting." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 2/5 |
Parents (1989) |
No article available. |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Paris (2009) |
"A visual valentine to Paris and an enchanting dramady about a group of strangers whose lives mysteriously interconnect." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Paris 36 (2008) |
"A pleasant French film that enchants in its own old-fashioned and quaint ways." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Paris, Je T'aime (2007) |
"A delightful and varied glimpse of men and women grappling with love, meaning, and loss in various neighborhoods of Paris." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Paris, Texas (1984) |
"A quirky movie about the surprise of selfless love." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 2/5 |
Particles of Truth (2003) |
"A complicated drama that explores the efforts of two oddballs to escape the limitations of their birth families and forge distinctive lives of their own." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Party Girl (1995) |
"Spunky and sassy drama about a young woman who tries to create herself anew using discipline and devotion." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Pascali's Island (1988) |
"A literate, well-acted movie set in 1908 that conveys how difficult and disarming it is to live in a world where no one can be trusted." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
A Passage to India (1984) |
" A literary riddle that every viewer is challenged to decipher in light of his or her own perception of human passion and prejudice.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Passenger (1975) |
No article available. |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Passing Strange (2010) |
"Film version of a fresh and spunky Broadway musical about a young black man's quest for self-understanding and creative expression." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Passion (1982) |
"An intriguing movie by Jean-Luc Godard about love and work" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Passion Fish (1992) |
"Compelling film about two women whose spiritual transformation is precipitated by illness." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Passion in the Desert (1997) |
" A beautiful film brimming with breathtaking scenes of danger, wonder and the communion between man and beast." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Passion of Mind (1999) |
"A lyrical and pensive romantic drama about the important roles dreams can play in our lives." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"The most compelling message of this unflinching, powerful, and haunting movie is that in Jesus' name we are obligated to extend our compassion to victims everywhere." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Passionada (2003) |
"Passionada is a beguiling love story about two middle-agers who must set aside their loyalties to the past in order to forge a meaningful future together." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Passione D'Amore (1981) |
"Passion of Love is a brilliant comedy of manners." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Pastime (1991) |
"Pastime is a thoughtfully made and intimate drama about a veteran relief pitcher for a class D professional team who turns to mentoring a younger player as his way of saluting the sport he loves." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Patch Adams (1998) |
"The true story of a Virginia medical student who breaks all the rules by daring to proclaim that the best medicine for patients is love, laughter and play." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Patriot (2000) |
"The rough-and-tumble of American life during the Revolution and one brave man's struggle against his own violence." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Patti Rocks (1988) |
"Patti Rocks is carried by a fine performance by Karen Landry as an independent woman." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994) |
"A candid documentary about the controversial American writer who relishes his experiences as an outsider." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
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Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End (1997) |
"An exceptionally moving portrait of the gay activist and writer." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand (1999) |
"Hits home in its convincing portrait of this African American's noble struggle and his ardent attempt to remain true to his principles.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Paulie (1998) |
"Celebrates the deep ties of love and loyalty between human beings and animals." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Pauline and Paulette (2002) |
"Lovely Beligian film about a mentally challenged sixty-six year old woman who tutors all those around her in wide-eyed wonder." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
Pauline at the Beach (1983) |
"Another masterpiece from French director Eric Rohmes about the different sides of love." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Pavee Lackeen (2005) |
"A harrowing film portrait of a ten-year old Irish Traveller whose life is constricted by poverty and prejudice.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |