Tomato 4/5 |
S.W.A.T. (2003) |
"There could be more, but in a summer full of less, S.W.A.T.'s an OK bargain so far. I give it Matinee for execution, veracity, and surprises." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
S1m0ne (2002) |
"Simone as an icon (nyuk nyuk) is a combination of Pygmalion and Narcissus ? how apt. Elegantly done." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3 |
The Saint (1997) |
"...if the purist Saint fans are out there breathing heavily because I did not have a problem with this movie, well, that is my excuse." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3/5 |
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) |
"I can't help it I love it!" |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic (2005) |
"Forget your inner censor and dig her non-PC, non-cautious, network-unfriendly diatribe that twists and turns and sends up stand-up comedians' oldest clichés." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2/5 |
Saturday the 14th (1981) |
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Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Savages (2007) |
"Call me hokey if you want. I just would have liked more heart in there somewhere. But the acting is superb and it's worth seeing just for that. By no means watch this over the holidays but pursue its scholarly merit on safe ground." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 3 |
Save the Last Dance (2001) |
"As MTV movies go, it's got decent work in it, thanks entirely to Stiles, Thomas, and the fact that there are almost no adults in the picture." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 5/5 |
Saved! (2004) |
"It's not "about" religion and it doesn't make fun of the heathens or the believers. It only mocks ignorance and hypocrisy, and everyone can get behind that." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 5 |
Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
""That old guy I'm honking at while I am driving to swing dance lessons went through all that for me? So I can drive my Honda and speak English and watch cable TV?"" |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2.5 |
Saving Silverman (2001) |
"Such promise, such disappointment - such a great cast - how could this movie have come out so badly?" |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Saw (2004) |
"Out of Seven, I give it a 4. Genuinely creepy, however." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 2.5 |
Scary Movie (2000) |
"I am certain someone can make this movie into a credible drinking game...go with a bunch of friends, don't hope for a new watershed in satire, and you'll have an OK time." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2 |
Scary Movie 2 (2001) |
"It should be said that Scary Movie fails on most of its essential levels, and therefore, is only worth seeing to support Tim Curry's and David Cross' careers." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Scary Movie 3 (2003) |
"The vibe of Zucker's great films is there, but because the subject matter is so scattershot, it's not handled as richly, and the payoffs are shallower." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
School of Rock (2003) |
"1. Jack Black must be funny. 2. The kids must not be precious. Done and donner." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
Scooby-Doo - The Movie (2002) |
"I was nervous ? I did not want to see this film, not at all. Surprise - it was true to its roots and great fun to boot." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 5/5 |
Scotland, PA (2002) |
"McBeth's personal karmageddon builds with comedy and tragedy in equal measure, without being as long as the original." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 5 |
Scream (1996) |
"Kevin Williamson has managed to make a movie that is both genuine scary movie and arch parody of scary movies." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 5 |
Scream 2 (1997) |
"If you don't like horror movies and/or you didn't like Scream, you will not like this movie. Otherwise, start pumping out the money, like everyone else is." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3.5 |
Scream 3 (2000) |
"Go see it. It's fun. See if you can spot the "homages" also known as "satirical rip-offs."" |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 2.5/5 |
Secondhand Lions (2003) |
"In the wrong hands, this would have been a maudlin, embarrassing story, but in McCanlies' hands, it feels like a cozy friend." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Secret Window (2004) |
"It's not the best King adaptation ever, but it's a good one. See it for Johnny." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 2.5/5 |
Secretary (2002) |
"It's an interesting exploration of people finding and accepting themselves and then finding the puzzle piece that fits this new shape." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Sentinel (2006) |
"Just barely "fresh" but really keeps your attention with unique touches which are now common in prime time dramatic television for free." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
September 11 (2003) |
"Everyone can find something they like on the buffet." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
The September Issue (2009) |
"Even if the subject of the magazine doesn't interest you, the mechanics of making it happen will add much to the story of these two women for whom fashion is the world, not just a job." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5 |
Serendipity (2001) |
"Magic that appears in a non-magical world is most wondrous...delight to watch two people charmed by each other twisting in the fickle wind of destiny." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
Serenity (2005) |
"“Serenity now!”" |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3/5 |
A Serious Man (2009) |
" Perhaps the emperor is actually wearing clothes and I just can't see them... I came out of the movie theatre feeling disgruntled and a little cheated. See it for Stuhlberg and Lennick, and for Roger Deakin's unfailing cinematic eye." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2/5 |
Serving Sara (2002) |
"Serving Sara is so close to "fun little diversion" that it makes the parts that don?t work hurt more than they really should." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008) |
"Cinerina invites her first guest reviewer, Melanie Treco. See full review for details." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2.5 |
Sexy Beast (2001) |
"No one can make a mean bunny with a gun on horseback look deep, cool, or heavy. No one." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2/5 |
The Shadow (1994) |
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Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3 |
Shadow of the Vampire (2000) |
"It's very interesting, amusing, with a few hiccups in pacing ...Should we wonder if he was a real vampire, or be amused by the "what if?"" |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2/5 |
Shakes the Clown (1992) |
"The tagline is true - and so are the rumors." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 5 |
Shakespeare in Love (1998) |
"Shakespeare in Love is a delight on every level of movie-going...This is why people go to the movies." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
Shall We Dance? (2004) |
"I don’t know how they did it, I expected it to BLOW, but it worked, I swear to you it worked. Great script." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4 |
Shallow Hal (2001) |
"Shallow Hal is a good date movie: good for screening worthless potential mates. Funny and sweet." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Shanghai Knights (2003) |
"Lo, how the mighty have fallen. Great classic film homages, though." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5 |
Shanghai Noon (2000) |
"Don't let my regret at the repression of Jackie's glorious insanity stop you from seeing Shanghai Noon - go and enjoy it." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
The Shape of Things (2003) |
"As unflinching in its honesty as it is sharp in its observation and a great adaptation from stage to screen." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Shark Tale (2004) |
"It's Fresh, but just barely. It's like 100 other stories just like it, with the corporate stench of "like this or else" that has permeated Dreamworks' animation." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Shaun of the Dead (2004) |
"It’s being billed as a zombie romantic comedy, but it’s not Rotting Hill – it’s definitely a zombie adventure movie first. And it's a hoot and a half!" |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 3 |
She's All That (1998) |
"It is amazing that they can swipe a classic tale like [Pygmalion] and still add nothing but derivative tack-on flava to it." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Sherlock Holmes (2009) |
"Sherlock Holmes is a solid, enjoyable film with a fun score, a great use of sound and environment, and a trio of confederates you will want to know more of." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 3 |
The Shipping News (2001) |
"Review lunges clumsily at meaning. Did she like it? Hate the book, cannot finish it. No need; Spacey renders reading obsolete by showing so much with his body." |
Karina Montgomery |
Splat 2/5 |
Shoot 'Em Up (2007) |
"Watching Shoot 'Em Up was akin to watching latter-day Saturday Night Live: I could tell what they meant to be going for, but the comedy just fell flat flat flat." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato 4/5 |
Shopgirl (2005) |
"It's probably not a good date movie, but it is a good relationship film. Read it, go see it." |
Karina Montgomery |
Tomato |
Shortbus (2006) |
"If you want to explore the ideas of love and emotional permeability while seeing a narratively complex world of sexual self-exploration to which few are privy, then this is the movie for you. Otherwise, run for your life." |
Karina Montgomery |
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