Tomato 2.5/4 |
Hairspray (2007) |
"Less focused than John Waters' subversive and satirical original, but nonetheless brings a smile to your face and is destined to get your feet tapping." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 4/4 |
Halloween (1978) |
"To call Halloween merely brilliant isn't giving it enough credit. As a horror film and as a historical milestone that single-handedly shaped and altered the future of an entire genre, it's downright transcendent." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Halloween (2007) |
"This so-called reinvention doesn't cut it by a long shot. It is a foul-mouthed, soulless, low-rent slasher flick that mistakes graphic violence for genuine thrills and sex scenes for character development." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Halloween 3: Season of the Witch (1982) |
"It is high time for viewers with a hang-up to reevaluate the pleasures that Halloween III: Season of the Witch has to offer." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) |
"Feels more like an obligatory teen slasher than the previous films...but gets the job done." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) |
"This is an uneven Halloween addition, but also more ambitious than the norm." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1996) |
"Bogged down by ridiculous plotting involving warlocks, druids and Thorn that have no place in a movie about a villain who is supposed to be 'purely and simply evil.'" |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Halloween II (1981) |
"A more than solid if admittedly inferior continuation." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Halloween II (2009) |
"Almost shocking how skillfully anchored it is, Halloween II is confidently and assuredly its own beast, and what a beast it is." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Halloween: H2O (1998) |
"Having seen the film several times in the years since, my rating would now stand at a mildly positive 2.5 stars. Yes, the movie is too short, but it is also stylish and suspenseful enough to recommend." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Halloween: Resurrection (2002) |
"At the bottom rung of the series' entries." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Hamlet 2 (2008) |
"This is an uproariously crowd-pleasing satire, one that embraces its R-rated subversiveness without ever feeling dirty or mean-spirited." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Hancock (2008) |
"Hancock is a giant mess of a movie. It's not just misguided, it's insulting." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1/4 |
Hanging Up (2000) |
"Saying it is a waste of time is an understatement of epic proportions." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1/4 |
The Hangover (2009) |
"A glib, drab, fatally unfunny study in mean-spirited mediocrity. Goes down about as easily as Benadryl spiked with tequila." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) |
"Likable in segments but its heart isn't quite in the right place. In its last minutes, the film spinelessly squanders the chance to be more than just sugary junk food." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Hannibal Rising (2007) |
"Blemished but undeniably enthralling as dark entertainment, Hannibal Rising is one of the good ones." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
The Happening (2008) |
"Were the first 45 minutes of The Happening not as rattlingly effective as they are, one could chalk the film up as mediocre. There is such untapped potential, though, that the dishonest places Shyamalan chooses to take his audience are maddening." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1/4 |
Happily N'Ever After (2007) |
"Dangerously close to scraping the bottom of the barrel when it comes to theatrically released animated movies." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Happiness (1998) |
"Solondz is one of the masters of flawlessly intermingling both pitch-black comedy and heartbreaking drama, sometimes at the very same moment." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Happy Endings (2005) |
"Happy Endings, like its characters, is an ambitious, if flawed, work, but there is also a touching soulful quality that cannot be denied and cannot be faked." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Happy Feet (2006) |
"The most original and valuable animated feature since 2004's The Polar Express." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) |
"Cute but inconsequential, pleasant to a degree but so willowy that it hardly seems to exist at all." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Hard Candy (2005) |
"As frightening and unsettling as any gore-drenched horror movie of the last year." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Hardball (2001) |
"Akin to a thrift shop novelty that is way past its prime." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) |
"Far from a complete failure, but in trying so hard to up the ante the filmmakers have made a lesser, more rambling finished product. Simply isn't as satisfying this time around." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004) |
"Its unforced mixture of the crass with the sweet may not be the likeliest of combinations, but it is a decidedly beguiling one, all the same." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) |
"Bigger, faster, funnier, and darker...[but] lacks the deep soul and character nuances of its predecessor." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) |
"Marvelously directed and artistically without fault, it's the series' most complete and satisfying entry to date on all counts." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"A remarkable achievement in imagination, storytelling, and underlying thematic relevance, a motion picture that visually dazzles as any respectably made blockbuster should, but also knows not to misplace the human element at the forefront." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) |
"An entertaining marvel of invention and storytelling. The series' reigning achievement and one of this summer's smartest and most invigorating releases." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) |
"Assured, visually triumphant filmmaking that isn't simply a joy to look at, but also bewitches with its tightly conceived plotting." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) |
"Runs over two-and-a-half hours, but is so entertaining that it feels much shorter." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1/4 |
Hart's War (2002) |
"Worse than just uneven; it leaves you not caring in the least about what is, essentially, an important part of history." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Hatchet (2007) |
"For any self-respecting horror fan, Hatchet is an amusing, spooky, visceral, smartly-crafted breath of fresh air." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Haunting (1999) |
"One of the most misguided big-screen diversions to come along in some time, considering the clear potential it has." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) |
"Begins with promise but quickly derails as scene after scene becomes mere setup for predictable 'boo!' moments, overly flashy editing, and hokey CGI effects." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 0/4 |
Havana Nights (2004) |
"How do you write a review for a movie that unashamedly craps on the memory of its deservedly famed and beloved predecessor? The answer: with venom." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
He's Just Not That Into You (2009) |
"Unusually perceptive and thoughtful, He's Just Not That Into You nevertheless doesn't pretend to have all the answers when it comes to matters of the heart. That is precisely as it should be." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Head of State (2003) |
"[Chris Rock] knows what is funny and how to get a laugh, and there is enough energy in the proceedings to carry him through this lightweight entertainment." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Heartbreak Kid (2007) |
"The Heartbreak Kid is not the romantic comedy it is selling itself as, but a horror story about a selfish guy getting exactly what he wants and not earning any of it. There is no fun in that, only misery." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Heartbreakers (2001) |
"A sparkling comedy." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 3/4 |
Hearts in Atlantis (2001) |
"A lovingly crafted, nostalgia-filled walk through memory lane." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Heist (2001) |
"Heist is not so much a fleshed-out cinematic experience as a shallow exercise in con games." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 2/4 |
Hell High (1987) |
"A perfectly good way to waste an hour-and-a-half for those seeking a 'dumb' horror movie. It's no more than that, but sometimes, that's enough for any fan of this genre." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Hell Night (1981) |
"A worthwhile entry into the 80's mad-slasher wave." |
Dustin Putman |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Hell Ride (2008) |
"Not to be confused with the more famous grindhouse biker flicks of a bygone era, Hell Ride misses out on that critical sense of freedom on the open road." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Hellbent (2005) |
"Doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel with its narrative, but for horror fans, it's smarter than the norm and delivers a crafty little twist to the conventions of the genre." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Hellboy (2004) |
"With all pro's and con's tallied, Hellboy stands as a durable popcorn entertainment with definite potential to become a franchise." |
Dustin Putman |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) |
"If the premise isn't exactly air-tight and the pacing is uneven, the visual panache and central character work helps to make up for some of its deficiencies." |
Dustin Putman |
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