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Roger Tennis

Roger Tennis

Agrees with the Tomatometer 65% of the time.

Biography:
Been in the entertainment industry since 1966. A movie critic and cinema expert from the Phoenix, AZ area and member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and co-founder of the Phoenix Film Critics Society. Creator & co-producer of the popular TV series, CLIPS (Cinema Lovers Information Program Series).
Favorites:
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, FORBIDDEN PLANET, THE SATAN BUG, SONG OF THE SOUTH and SHANE
Publications:
Cinemaclips.com
Critics' Group:
Broadcast Film Critics Association, Phoenix Film Critics Society
Total Reviews:
109
Total QuickRatings:
3
Location:
Tempe, AZ

Best Reviewed Films

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4/4 96% True Grit (2010) " The kind of slam-bang entertainment that's rare in filmmaking today and is truly the grittiest western of the decade." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
5/5 69% World Trade Center (2006) " Port Authority policemen John McLoughlin (Nicolas Cage) and Will Jimeno (Michael Peņa) were two of the first responders after the attack on 9/11/01. When the buildings collapsed, they were trapped beneath the rubble while a search and rescue was attempted" — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 6, 2006
4/4 55% The Ladykillers (2004) " The Coens have once again crafted a magical look at the Deep South." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Apr 9, 2004
9/10 95% Star Trek (2009) " Destined to become a sci-fi classic, "Star Trek" boldly goes where none of the previous entries have gone before." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jun 14, 2009
9/10 98% Up (2009) " Practically perfect in every way, this is Pixar's most uplifting adventure yet!" — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jun 14, 2009
4/5 96% The Muppets (2011) " This is clearly a labor of love for star/writer Segel and the entire cast is having a blast with it." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Dec 2, 2011
4/5 92% Arthur Christmas (2011) " Arthur Christmas manages to deliver some holiday cheer." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Dec 2, 2011
4/5 68% Tower Heist (2011) " A wildly entertaining and mildly hilarious crime comedy." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 5, 2011
4/5 60% Real Steel (2011) " With the heart and soul of Rocky, Real Steel really packs a wallop." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Oct 8, 2011
4/5 76% The Help (2011) " One of the best films of the year." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 2, 2011
4/5 44% Cowboys & Aliens (2011) " A wild and spaced-out horse opera." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Aug 19, 2011
4/5 91% Winnie the Pooh (2011) " This is a fantastic family movie-going experience." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Aug 5, 2011
4/5 38% Cars 2 (2011) " A rollicking, free-wheeling joy ride." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jul 2, 2011
4/5 35% Larry Crowne (2011) " Proving Tom Hanks is still Acting King, the character-driven Larry Crowne should make a splash with the date crowd. " — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jul 2, 2011
4/5 82% Super 8 (2011) " Super fun." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jul 2, 2011
4/5 77% Thor (2011) " Another marvelous adventure." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jun 3, 2011
4/5 73% POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011) " You'll get your money's worth out of this entertaining "doc-buster" meta-film." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted May 6, 2011
4/5 71% African Cats (2011) " This Disneynature production can proudly take its place alongside Walt's finest live-action documentary features." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted May 6, 2011
4/5 61% Water for Elephants (2011) " Water For Elephants may not be the greatest movie on earth, but it's far from being a white elephant." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted May 6, 2011
4/5 35% Battle: Los Angeles (2011) " An out-of-this-world blast." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Apr 2, 2011
4/5 69% Limitless (2011) " Based on a novel by Alan Glynn, Leslie Dixon's intelligent screenplay moves along at a brisk pace." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Apr 2, 2011
4/5 91% Source Code (2011) " With much to absorb in its complicated plot, Source Code may require a repeat viewing -- in your own body, of course." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Apr 2, 2011
4/5 88% Rango (2011) " There are a couple of frightening sequences with a rattlesnake and a hawk that may scare small children, but all ends well. Rango will rope you in." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Mar 5, 2011
4/5 37% Burlesque (2010) " This is all about the music and director/writer Steve Antin has fashioned a spectacle worthy of Broadway." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
4/5 71% Red (2010) " A visually explosive film that leaves little time to catch your breath." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
4/5 18% Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
4/5 95% The King's Speech (2010) " A crowning achievement that's sure to be the talk of this awards season." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
4/5 63% Secretariat (2010) " Diane Lane delivers one of the finest performances of her career." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
4/5 86% Unstoppable (2010) " Just the ticket for fun at the movies, Unstoppable is a non-stop joy ride." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
4/5 90% Tangled (2010) " Tangled puts a happy twist on a grim tale." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Feb 6, 2011
8/10 53% Knight & Day (2010) " The exciting "Knight And Day" is a blast that stays in Cruise control. " — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jul 3, 2010
8/10 99% Toy Story 3 (2010) " These toys are unbreakable - in a series that will last to infinity and beyond! " — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jul 3, 2010
8/10 37% Angels & Demons (2009) " "Angels & Demons" earns its wings as an intelligent action movie." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jun 14, 2009
8/10 78% The Hangover (2009) " "The Hangover" will induce headaches - from laughter." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Jun 14, 2009
4/5 93% Enchanted (2007) " Thoroughly delightful and entertaining, this is exactly the type of movie Walt Disney would make if he were alive today." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Dec 12, 2007
4/5 71% Beowulf (2007) " "Beowulf" is an astounding, eye-popping 3-D makeover of the ancient Old English tale. If you have a choice, go see the 3-D version for added depth. "Beowulf" is a monstrous treat." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Dec 12, 2007
4/5 47% Rendition (2007) " "Rendition" is well-acted and well-written with a surprising twist that I didn't see coming. It's difficult to single out one performance - making it high on my list for an ensemble award. Powerful renditions by all involved." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 19, 2007
4/5 35% Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) " "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" is a worthy sequel to "Elizabeth". Cate Blanchett delivers the same performance that earned her so much praise the first time around. The epic feel harkens back to Hollywood's Golden Age." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 19, 2007
4/5 51% Bee Movie (2007) " "Bee Movie" has a little bit of something for everyone. It's loaded with action and sight gags for the kids and enough adult humor to keep the grownups happy." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 19, 2007
4/5 67% The Darjeeling Limited (2007) " "The Darjeeling Limited" is director Wes Anderson's ("The Royal Tenenbaums") latest vision of flawed relationships." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 19, 2007
4/5 81% Lars and the Real Girl (2007) " A delightful and heartwarming cinematic treat." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 19, 2007
4/5 79% American Gangster (2007) " Thanks to the dynamic stars, "American Gangster" won't get a bad rap and will join the ranks of crime classics like "Scarface" and "Serpico"." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Nov 19, 2007
4/5 88% 3:10 to Yuma (2007) " The new "3:10 To Yuma" is an excellent horse opera. Catch it before it leaves town." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Oct 10, 2007
4/5 53% Across the Universe (2007) " In this amazing tribute to baby boomers and Beatles fans everywhere, Ms. Taymor has filled the screen with eye-popping music videos that actually tell a story - not stop it." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Oct 10, 2007
4/5 91% Hairspray (2007) " Unlike many of the hairdos on display in the film, "Hairspray" is anything but stiff." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 13, 2007
4/5 78% Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) " Casting a cinematic spell, "Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix" rises to the top of this season's fantasy entertainment." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 13, 2007
4/5 90% The Simpsons Movie (2007) " As a full-length cartoon, "The Simpsons Movie" is drawn out - but in a good way." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 13, 2007
4/5 61% Death at a Funeral (2007) " I nearly died laughing." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 13, 2007
4/5 94% The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) " "The Bourne Ultimatum" is supreme entertainment." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 13, 2007
4/5 76% Stardust (2007) " It is out-of-this-world fun and enjoyment." — Cinemaclips.com
Posted Sep 13, 2007
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