|
7/10
|
72%
|
Big Miracle (2012) |
"
If it wasn't based on a true story it would be laughable, but since it is, it is enjoyable."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 7, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
64%
|
The Woman in Black (2012) |
"
This was a welcome return to the old style of horror movies, one which didn't rely on explicit blood and guts. Plus Radcliffe shows why he will be around a while."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 7, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
85%
|
Chronicle (2012) |
"
My first thought was teenagers with super powers - not again! But somehow the script, the actors and the special effects made it something worth watching."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 7, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
32%
|
Man on a Ledge (2012) |
"
Pure excitement from beginning to end which means pure entertainment from beginning to end"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 1, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
2%
|
One for the Money (2012) |
"
Another example of a so so movie standing in the shadow of an excellent book."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 1, 2012
|
|
4/10
|
77%
|
The Grey (2012) |
"
Liam Neeson is a great action hero but all the acting/action in the world can't save this pointless movie"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 1, 2012
|
|
6/10
|
54%
|
The Iron Lady (2012) |
"
Meryl Streep's acting is fantastic; the movie not so much."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 25, 2012
|
|
3/10
|
80%
|
Haywire (2012) |
"
Gina Carano can't act, has no on screen presence and the fight scenes looked fake."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 25, 2012
|
|
4/10
|
29%
|
Underworld Awakening (2012) |
"
A typical vampire of the future film, but Beckinsale looks great in leather"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 25, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
36%
|
Red Tails (2012) |
"
After a slow start the movie gets better and better as it goes along"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 25, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
45%
|
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2012) |
"
Extremely long (or so it seemed) and incredibly bland."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 25, 2012
|
|
2/10
|
5%
|
The Devil Inside (2012) |
"
Makes you appreciate what an excellently made movie "The Exorcist" was"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 10, 2012
|
|
4/10
|
12%
|
The Darkest Hour (2011) |
"
In the rise and fall of Emile Hirsch's career, this is the fall"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 3, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
76%
|
War Horse (2011) |
"
Spielberg works his magic and brings another heartwarming drama to the screen"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 3, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
84%
|
My Week with Marilyn (2011) |
"
Williams is brilliant as Monroe while Branagh matches her move for move."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
63%
|
We Bought a Zoo (2011) |
"
Matt Damon is at his most relatable best in a film that has heart, drama and passion"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
75%
|
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) |
"
With overtones of 'Indiana Jones' this is the best animated adventure film of the year"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
87%
|
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) |
"
Shockingly sexual, brilliantly acted, and overall strangely appealing"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
93%
|
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) |
"
So exciting you have to remind yourself to breathe."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
13%
|
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) |
"
Meant for a kiddie audience. Adults will be brain dead by the time they sit through all the squeaky songs"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 20, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
60%
|
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
"
A fairly good action movie but one that wastes the talents of Noomi Rapace"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 20, 2011
|
|
3/10
|
22%
|
The Sitter (2011) |
"
Jonah Hill's career takes a big step backward"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 14, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
8%
|
New Year's Eve (2011) |
"
No message, no car chases and explosions, no 3D - just relaxing entertainment"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 14, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
90%
|
The Descendants (2011) |
"
Another over praised George Clooney film."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 7, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011) |
"
Beautifully photographed and well acted but the storyline, especially when Kingsley's character takes center stage, is tediously tiring"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 30, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
92%
|
Arthur Christmas (2011) |
"
A fairly inventive Christmas movie that might get lost in the current glut of family movies"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 30, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
97%
|
The Muppets (2011) |
"
The movie is better when the muppets are front and center and not the humans"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 30, 2011
|
|
7/11
|
25%
|
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) |
"
They have saved the best for last. This movie is totally romantic and its three leads are at their best. This will delight 'Twilight' fans and bring in new converts."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 23, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
44%
|
Happy Feet Two (2011) |
"
A beautifully made movie that never matches the freshness and enthusiasm of the original"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 23, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
3%
|
Jack and Jill (2011) |
"
Aimed at the kids but provides a few chuckles for the adults too"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
44%
|
J. Edgar (2011) |
"
High expectations but low delivery; one of the major disappointments of the year"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
36%
|
Immortals (2011) |
"
Overacting (Rourke) combined with underacting (Cavill) plus a dull storyline make this immortal film DOA"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
3/10
|
69%
|
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) |
"
All I want for Christmas is a ban on any further Harold and Kumar movies"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
68%
|
Tower Heist (2011) |
"
Eddie Murphy is back and in fine form, but then the entire cohesive cast is at its best."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
37%
|
In Time (2011) |
"
Good concept and an entertaining cast make this one better than it should be."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 1, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
83%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
The supporting character from 'Shrek' is made the star of his own movie with stretched out results"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 1, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
50%
|
The Rum Diary (2011) |
"
Call this one 'Fear and Loathing in Puerto Rico'; same actor, same author, same dull result."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 1, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
48%
|
The Mighty Macs (2011) |
"
Its a story that is amazing but true, but a little depth in the character's stories would have added a lot to the overall enjoyment. "
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 25, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
67%
|
Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) |
"
It isn't all that scary but the suspense keeps your eyes glued to the screen"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 25, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
25%
|
The Three Musketeers (2011) |
"
The same old story but with some new twists, a substantial cast, and some energetic special effects."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 25, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
38%
|
Johnny English Reborn (2011) |
"
If you like Rowan Atkinson you will like the movie; if you don't then you won't. I am in the anti-Atkinson camp."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 25, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
39%
|
The Big Year (2011) |
"
A lackluster movie about birdwatching is a total waste of Martin/Wilson/Black's talents. "
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 19, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
36%
|
The Thing (2011) |
"
Still can raise enough scares with its twists and turns to be surprisingly entertaining"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 19, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
70%
|
Footloose (2011) |
"
Better than I thought it would be, but not as good as I hoped it would be."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 19, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
85%
|
The Ides of March (2011) |
"
Another Clooney effort that proves he is a better director than actor"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 11, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
59%
|
Real Steel (2011) |
"
Taking the best from "Transformers/Rocky/The Champ" makes "Real Steel" the real deal."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 11, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
24%
|
What's Your Number? (2011) |
"
Another raunchy comedy; another turned off audience"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 4, 2011
|
|
4/10
|
7%
|
Dream House (2011) |
"
Starts out with an interesting premise but then the whole thing just falls apart."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 4, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
93%
|
50/50 (2011) |
"
Not the comedy I expected but instead a well acted but depressing film."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 4, 2011
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