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5/5
|
35%
|
The Hangover Part II (2011) |
"
This may be the one time in recorded history where a second hangover is a good thing. Bartender, serve up another round with the wolf pack."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 6, 2011
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|
3/5
|
34%
|
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) |
"
It's not the summer's must-see movie, but it's a fun welcome return to form for a series that proves there are still some exciting escapades of Jack Sparrow yet to be told."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 2, 2011
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|
3.5/5
|
58%
|
Scream 4 (2011) |
"
Like its predecessors, it's the horror movie for people who don't want to be on the edge of their seats throughout the whole film."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted May 24, 2011
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|
5/5
|
77%
|
Thor (2011) |
"
It only took about 10 minutes for a wide smile to form across my face at the realization that 'oh, man they got it right!'"
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted May 24, 2011
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|
5/5
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
one of the most groundbreaking and original films I've seen in the last decade."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jul 16, 2010
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|
1/5
|
6%
|
The Last Airbender (2010) |
"
a plodding, aimless film that more than anything else I've seen this year all but screams for a 'do-over.' "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jul 1, 2010
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|
3/5
|
10%
|
Grown Ups (2010) |
"
At its best, the film is just a bunch of guys who just enjoy each other's company, nothing more, nothing less."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 25, 2010
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|
3/5
|
12%
|
Jonah Hex (2010) |
"
If you're looking for a comic hero a bit different from the norm, Hex just might cast a spell on you."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 18, 2010
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|
5/5
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
is as close to moviemaking perfection as you could possibly ask for and easily stands as not just the summer's best film, but an easy favorite for the year's best as well."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 18, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
The Karate Kid (2010) |
"
this is a knockout of a remake."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 11, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
73%
|
Get Him to the Greek (2010) |
"
the kind of must-see comedy that will easily stand out as one of the year's best."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jun 7, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
35%
|
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) |
"
taking a visit to The Sandman is a better idea than going to the theater to see this trek through the sands of time. "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted May 28, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
44%
|
Just Wright (2010) |
"
doesn't reinvent the romantic comedy genre like say a slam-dunk or alley-oop, but its stars make it an undeniable winner. "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted May 14, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
74%
|
Iron Man 2 (2010) |
"
unapologetically embraces the wonder, amazement and playfulness of comic books and brings it to the big screen in a tremendously entertaining sequel that's clearly set itself up as the summer blockbuster to beat."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted May 6, 2010
|
|
1/5
|
13%
|
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) |
"
I can't offer a compelling reason as to why you should see 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' but that's ok because there was no compelling reason as to why anyone felt the need to 're-imagine' the 1984 horror classic. "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Apr 30, 2010
|
|
5/5
|
47%
|
The Losers (2010) |
"
may very well be the most fun you'll have at the movies all year. "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Apr 23, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
19%
|
The Back-up Plan (2010) |
"
an occasionally amusing romantic comedy that is much better in idea than execution. "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Apr 23, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
40%
|
Death at a Funeral (2010) |
"
It's filled with the kind of embarrassing situations that only happen in movies and would probably make the viewer ashamed to watch it, if they weren't too busy cracking up laughing. "
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Apr 16, 2010
|
|
5/5
|
76%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
a fun experience and one of the best representations of the genre put to the big screen yet."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Apr 16, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
28%
|
Clash of the Titans (2010) |
"
hardly a divine experience and should be thrown in bad movie purgatory."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Apr 2, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
63%
|
Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) |
"
a brainless, but very funny comedy."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Mar 26, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
53%
|
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) |
"
provides good laughs and a solid option for children who are 'too grown-up' to be entertained with singing animals or talking cars."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Mar 19, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
58%
|
She's Out of My League (2010) |
"
tremendously funny film and could be this year's Hangover.'"
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Mar 12, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
14%
|
Our Family Wedding (2010) |
"
a lighthearted family comedy just don't expect to love it for better or worse."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Mar 12, 2010
|
|
5/5
|
42%
|
Brooklyn's Finest (2010) |
"
Fuqua once again proves his mastery of the cop/crime genre, making for the year's first must-see film"
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Mar 5, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
19%
|
Cop Out (2010) |
"
a bit too much going on for a cop comedy, which doesn't need overly complex material, just a logical progression from joke to joke."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Feb 26, 2010
|
|
2.5/5
|
69%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
for a Scorsese film, it's missing that touch of greatness that's become synonymous with his name."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Feb 19, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
18%
|
Valentine's Day (2010) |
"
Just like true love, a good romantic comedy is hard to find, but 'Valentine's Day' is sure to be one of those classics that will become a tradition this time of year for many years to come."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Feb 17, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
29%
|
Dear John (2010) |
"
... accomplishes everything you'd expect from an unapologetic "chick flick," but could have worked for the male contingent as well if not for a few unneeded story twists."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Feb 4, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
56%
|
Edge of Darkness (2010) |
"
the kind of throwback thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and with a quality character like Gibson's Craven to follow, it's an enjoyable ride."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jan 29, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
15%
|
When in Rome (2010) |
"
a solid romantic comedy in every regard and avoids being the standard entertaining 'chick flick' by being very enjoyable for both sexes."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jan 29, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
27%
|
Extraordinary Measures (2010) |
"
though the film is likeable enough, it's better suited for home-viewing than a night at the theater."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jan 22, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
48%
|
The Book of Eli (2010) |
"
There hasn't been too many action films with a Christian overtone as the two genres don't necessarily go hand in hand, but the vastly entertaining 'The Book of Eli,' shows that fancy swordplay/shootouts and faith don't have to be mutually exclusive."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jan 15, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"
While years of VH-1's 'Behind the Music' and TMZ have peeled away the mystique of celebrity musicians by showing the blemishes, warts and mishaps that come with fame, Bridges still manages to make this take on a out of his luck entertainer seem fresh."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Jan 8, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
70%
|
Sherlock Holmes (2009) |
"
Downey continues his hot streak of performances %u2014 which by itself is worth the price of admission %u2014 and there's a lot to love about this big screen interpretation of Holmes. Case closed."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Dec 29, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
This masterpiece is definitely one experience worth braving text a lot guy, talking teen girls and parents who can't be bothered to get a babysitter to see in the theater."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Dec 18, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
84%
|
The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
"
It's taken many years for Disney to have a black lead, but the wait was worth it as this is one of Disney's best films in decades that wasn't done by Pixar."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Dec 10, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
Invictus (2009) |
"
It's not exactly Tweeter-material to say that Freeman has maintained a high standard of acting excellence for decades, but he truly delivers a memorable performance that channels Mandela expertly from his tone to posture and dignified grace."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Dec 10, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
25%
|
Ninja Assassin (2009) |
"
isn't just one of the year's best action films; it's one of the best this decade"
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Nov 30, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
28%
|
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) |
"
It's not going to challenge 'Titanic' in terms of depth, but the Twilight saga is more of a teen-focused soap opera on the big screen that's harmless fun and not nearly as trashy."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Nov 20, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
39%
|
2012 (2009) |
"
There's a calamity far greater than the disintegration of the Earth's core that dooms the film '2012,' it's a lesser known phenomenon that most disaster films are smart enough to steer away from ... the magic of 'star power.'"
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Nov 13, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
52%
|
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) |
"
Your enjoyment of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" will depend on two things %u2014 your enjoyment of shallow, but funny films with little depth to them and secondly, your appreciation of 'Star Wars.'"
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Nov 6, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
40%
|
Saw VI (2009) |
"
a welcome return to enjoyable horror fare for a series that seemed to have lost its way."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Oct 30, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
38%
|
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) |
"
a pleasant surprise that proves there is still some bite left in the crowded vampire genre."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Oct 23, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
73%
|
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) |
"
A perfect example of movie making at its best and is a crowd-pleasing adaptation that captures everything that initially made its source material so revered."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Oct 17, 2009
|
|
3.5/5
|
12%
|
Couples Retreat (2009) |
"
There's a thoughtful message here about fighting to make marriage work despite the hardships that come in any relationship but the jokes will keep audiences entertained."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Oct 9, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
27%
|
Pandorum (2009) |
"
flirts with greatness with an impressive first half filled with thrills and solid pacing but it stumbles in its more action-oriented second half."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Oct 5, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
39%
|
Surrogates (2009) |
"
fun entertainment and definitely worth seeing for fans of science-fiction/high concept films."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Sep 28, 2009
|
|
1/5
|
43%
|
Jennifer's Body (2009) |
"
It's like one of those self-absorbed, self-important teens that don't understand they're not half as clever as they think."
—
Gazette (MD)
Posted Sep 18, 2009
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