ROTTEN TOMATOES: Calvin Wilson

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CALVIN WILSON

Agrees with the Tomatometer 80% of the time.

Publications: Kansas City Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Total Reviews: 44

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Rotten 2/4	Rotten 57%	Brothers (2009)	" *As a melodrama, Brothers* is passable entertainment. But the film squanders the opportunity to meaningfully portray the impact of war on American lives.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Dec 3, 2009
Fresh 2.5/4	Rotten 50%	Antichrist (2009)	" *No doubt some people will find Antichrist* repellent. The question is whether you're open to films that are as flawed as they are ambitious.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Oct 29, 2009
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 87%	A Serious Man (2009)	" *Is A Serious Man* funny? Absolutely � but in much the same way as the old joke about a fellow who loved to hit his own head because it felt so good when he stopped.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Oct 14, 2009
Fresh 3.5/4	Fresh 87%	The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009)	" A thoroughly engrossing tale of conflicting agendas and thwarted ambition. In its verve and verisimilitude, the film recalls such classics of political cinema as Z and The Battle of Algiers." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Sep 17, 2009
Rotten 2.5/4	Rotten 18%	Love Happens (2009)	" Although the film begins promisingly, it proves to be little more than a soap opera." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Sep 17, 2009
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 68%	Tetro (2009)	" What threatens to be a mere exercise in style proves to be as involving as it is inventive." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Sep 17, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Fresh 86%	Lorna's Silence (2009)	" As filmmakers, the Dardennes are more concerned with probing the causes of crime than in glamorizing it." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Sep 3, 2009
Fresh 3.5/4	Fresh 82%	The Country Teacher (2009)	" It's the kind of film that Hollywood used to excel at but no longer seems interested in making." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Aug 19, 2009
Rotten 2/4	Rotten 9%	Post Grad (2009)	" *After watching Post Grad, you may wonder whether Hollywood will ever stop making generic comedies with zero tolerance for originality." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Aug 19, 2009
Fresh 3.5/4	Fresh 91%	Ponyo (2009)	" Ponyo isn't quite as memorable as some of Miyazaki's previous works, but it's a magical experience that's far superior to most animated offerings." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Aug 13, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Fresh 78%	$9.99 (2009)	" $9.99 may not be entirely successful from a dramatic perspective, and it certainly offers little enlightenment about the meaning of life. But the film is so intriguing in other ways that it's definitely worth a look." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Aug 6, 2009
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 97%	The Hurt Locker (2009)	" The Hurt Locker is at once an unforgettable war film and a brilliant character study." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jul 23, 2009
Fresh 3.5/4	Fresh 68%	Adoration (2009)	" Bostick turns in a quietly mesmerizing performance, capturing Simon's sense of loss without slipping into pathos." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jul 16, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Fresh 89%	Moon (2009)	" *Ultimately, Moon* isn't quite the transcendent experience that it clearly strives to be. But as ambitious science fiction, it achieves liftoff.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Jul 9, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 66%	Public Enemies (2009)	" *As sophisticated as it is entertaining, Public Enemies* isn't the sort of film that's usually associated with the summer. But it has more than enough firepower to be a blockbuster.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Jul 1, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Rotten 54%	Cheri (2009)	" Cheri may be too leisurely paced for the Fast & Furious and Terminator Salvation crowd. But if you're in the mood for a warm bath rather than a quick shower, you might find this bittersweet period piece quite moving." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 26, 2009
Rotten 2/4	Fresh 73%	Rudo and Cursi (2009)	" Rudo y Cursi never quite figures out what it wants to be. Is it a sports comedy? A tale of sibling rivalry? A look at Mexico's gritty underbelly, set against a soccer backdrop?" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 17, 2009
Rotten 2.5/4	Rotten 43%	The Proposal (2009)	" The Proposal could have been much smarter, and much hipper. Instead, it settles for silliness and sentimentality." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 17, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 51%	The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)	" Scott keeps things tense while allowing for the occasional blast of humor." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 11, 2009
Rotten 2.5/4	Rotten 51%	Easy Virtue (2009)	" Easy Virtue has all the elements for a sprightly romp with serious underpinnings, and occasionally it achieves that balance. But it's marred by attempts at farce that are as belabored as they are ill-advised." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 11, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Fresh 91%	Every Little Step (2009)	" Every Little Step never rises above being a very good showbiz documentary. But it's an engaging tribute to a groundbreaking musical." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 4, 2009
Rotten 2.5/4	Rotten 39%	The Limits of Control (2009)	" The film may be ahead of its time -- or it may just be an elaborate put-on." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted May 21, 2009
Fresh 3.5/4	Fresh 93%	Summer Hours (2009)	" It's a quiet but heartfelt film that has a lot to say about the allure of the past and the inevitability of change." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted May 21, 2009
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 95%	Goodbye Solo (2009)	" Goodbye Solo is the sort of film that truly defies categorization, and that may pose a challenge to some moviegoers. But there are certain works of art to which the rules do not apply. This is one of them." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted May 14, 2009
Rotten 2.5/4	Fresh 66%	Is Anybody There? (2009)	" Working from a screenplay by Peter Harness, director John Crowley elicits strong performances and conjures a realistic atmosphere. But the story is predictable." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted May 8, 2009
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 93%	Sugar (2009)	" A terrific film that's not just for sports fans. Written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, it's as insightful as it is entertaining." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted May 8, 2009
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 79%	12 (2007)	" Those who seek a drama as provocative as it is captivating will find much to enjoy." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Apr 30, 2009
Rotten 2/4	Rotten 59%	Paris 36 (2008)	" If you're a Francophile, it may be worth a look. But it's no Moulin Rouge." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Apr 30, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Fresh 84%	State of Play (2009)	" Crowe turns in a strong performance as the conflicted McAffrey. McAdams is equally convincing as Frye, who gets a quick education in journalistic basics." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Apr 16, 2009
Rotten 2/4	Rotten 28%	Fast & Furious (2009)	" Diesel is still charismatic thug Dominic Toretto, Walker is still determined cop Brian O'Conner, and the story is still dumb." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Apr 2, 2009
Fresh 3/4	Fresh 65%	Duplicity (2009)	" Duplicity may be too smart for its own good. But how many films can you say that about?" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Mar 19, 2009
Rotten 2.5/4	Rotten 28%	Eagle Eye (2008)	" *What's galling about Eagle Eye* is that it could easily have been an entertaining film without constantly yielding to the impulse to blow stuff up.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Oct 18, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 69%	I Am Legend (2007)	" Smith turns in a terrific performance, nailing Neville's angst while allowing room for humor." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Oct 18, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 93%	Iron Man (2008)	" Downey is at his charismatic best, rendering believable Stark's transformation from self-indulgent jerk to socially conscious crusader." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Oct 18, 2008
Fresh B	Rotten 55%	Step Brothers (2008)	" On its own terms, Step Brothers is hilarious. But it's a shame that the filmmakers didn't have more faith in the audience. Why resort to gross-out tactics when your premise is strong enough to allow for a more sophisticated approach?" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Oct 18, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 74%	The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)	" Brad Pitt as Jesse James: Seldom has an actor been so perfectly cast." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Oct 13, 2007
Fresh	Fresh 77%	A Mighty Heart (2007)	" Winterbottom�s gritty sensibility and feel for geopolitical realities is perfect for the film. There�s no room for Hollywood gloss � and no need for it." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 23, 2007
Fresh A	Fresh 89%	Zodiac (2007)	" Zodiac, the latest film from director David Fincher, is among his best" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Mar 3, 2007
Fresh A-	Rotten 57%	Deja Vu (2006)	" A film that exceeds expectations. Without skimping on the thrills and action, D�j� Vu is surprisingly thoughtful in its observations regarding the possible repercussions of tampering with the past." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Nov 21, 2006
Fresh	Rotten 17%	Land of the Blind (2006)	" An indelible portrait of the contradictions of power." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Jun 28, 2006
Fresh 2.5/4	Rotten 43%	National Treasure (2004)	" *Taken simply as a popcorn flick, National Treasure* has its pleasures.*" — St. Louis Post-Dispatch* Posted Nov 19, 2004
Fresh 3.5/4	Fresh 97%	The Incredibles (2004)	" A brilliant satire on modern American life." — St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted Nov 5, 2004
Rotten	Rotten 3%	Bless the Child (2000)	" [A] perfunctory blend of cheap shocks and fashionable murkiness." — Kansas City Star Posted Jan 1, 2000
Fresh	Fresh 86%	The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)	" *If you really want to laugh, The Original Kings of Comedy* is the picture to see.*" — Kansas City Star* Posted Jan 1, 2000

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