|
10/10
|
83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
Staggering, spellbinding, a virtual trip to another world. Cameron has created the best film of the year and maybe of the decade"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 21, 2009
|
|
10/10
|
55%
|
Australia (2008) |
"
Baz Luhrmann's perfectly executed epic is a winner all the way. Kidman and Jackman are great but young Brandon Walters steals the show."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 2, 2008
|
|
10/10
|
89%
|
Shrek 2 (2004) |
"
Move over "Godfather 2", "Shrek 2" is the new king of sequels"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 19, 2004
|
|
9/10
|
83%
|
Warrior (2011) |
"
The best movie I have seen this year. Hardy, Edgerton and especially Nolte are outstanding!"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 13, 2011
|
|
9/10
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
The best of the bunch. Touches the funny bone, the brain and the heart."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 22, 2010
|
|
9/10
|
98%
|
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) |
"
A perfectly entertaining movie enhanced by the 3-D effects. Sure to become a classic for the kids (and adults)."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Mar 30, 2010
|
|
9/10
|
61%
|
Brothers (2009) |
"
War is hell and this movie shows some of the consequences. A beautifully directed film that is amazingly acted."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
|
9/10
|
80%
|
Gran Torino (2009) |
"
It's pure Eastwood and that means it is grand entertainment"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 14, 2009
|
|
9/10
|
84%
|
King Kong (2005) |
"
Peter Jackson, Naomi Watts and Andy Serkis are the triple threat that makes this the best 'Kong' yet"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 21, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
86%
|
Pride and Prejudice (2005) |
"
An almost perfect movie."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 4, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
76%
|
Crash (2004) |
"
The best movie of 2005 - so far."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 8, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
53%
|
Spanglish (2004) |
"
This movie speaks the language of the heart."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 27, 2004
|
|
8/10
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Joss Whedon fashions an almost perfect combination of action and humor."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 7, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
77%
|
War Horse (2011) |
"
Spielberg works his magic and brings another heartwarming drama to the screen"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 3, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
67%
|
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
|
|
8/10
|
32%
|
Courageous (2011) |
"
Profound without being preachy, "Courageous" never forgets to entertain"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 1, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
61%
|
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011) |
"
The perfect concert movie - lots of songs, an interesting side story, and the actors stay in character all the way through the film"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 16, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
The best superhero movie of the summer - good acting, good special effects, good storyline, and a heaping dollop of patriotism."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 26, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
Loved the movie but for the family's sake I wish there had been less profanity."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 14, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
87%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
The best "comic book" movie I have seen in some time. Good cast, good acting, good special effects - the whole production was first class."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 7, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
95%
|
The King's Speech (2010) |
"
Not for the action crowd but for those who like their movies deep and inspiring this is one of the best ever."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 18, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
87%
|
Black Swan (2010) |
"
Darren Aronofsky is as dark and quirky as ever, while Natalie Portman shines under his direction."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 7, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
90%
|
Tangled (2010) |
"
An almost perfect Disney family film with Donna Murphy being the standout star."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 30, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
96%
|
The Social Network (2010) |
"
A great director can take a great script and make a great movie out of any subject matter - such as the creation of Facebook"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 4, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
86%
|
Get Low (2010) |
"
Duvall, Murray, Cobbs and Black show off their amazing talent and bring this simple but affecting story to life"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 10, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
The complexity of the plot works to make the film a must see, but it also ends up frustrating the audience because it all can't be figured out on the first viewing"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 17, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
81%
|
Despicable Me (2010) |
"
Gru is a lot like "The Grinch" but not so much that you won't be won over by this first cousin."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 13, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
69%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
DiCaprio and Scorcese are a dynamic movie duo but when you add in the brilliant storytelling of Lehane you get movie magic."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 23, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
37%
|
Nine (2009) |
"
A musical feast for the mind and the eye; Marion Cotillard steals the show"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 5, 2010
|
|
8/10
|
75%
|
Invictus (2009) |
"
Clint Eastwood scores again with this tale of Mandela and his idea to bring unity to South Africa through rugby. Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon provide the acting clout while Eastwood shapes the direction of the film."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Dec 15, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
66%
|
The Blind Side (2009) |
"
Sandra Bullock shows her acting talent in this uplifting movie that entertains on all levels"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 24, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
88%
|
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"
Quentin is back with his best film ever - a rip roaring action adventure wrapped up as a fairy tale of sorts"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 25, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
97%
|
The Hurt Locker (2009) |
"
This movie sneaks up on you as to how good it is; it is only when you reach the end that you realize how great the journey has been"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 28, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
Full of excitement, adventure and just plain fun. Everything old is new again!"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 10, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
98%
|
The Wrestler (2008) |
"
The perfect melding of actor and role. Go, Mickey, go!"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 12, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
92%
|
Frost/Nixon (2008) |
"
A history lesson and an acting lesson tied up in one stunning entertainment package."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jan 26, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
62%
|
Changeling (2008) |
"
Eastwood and Jolie are an unbeatable combination."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Nov 4, 2008
|
|
8/10
|
58%
|
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
"
A perfectly cast movie that is better than the book on which it was based"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 21, 2008
|
|
8/10
|
85%
|
Ghost Town (2008) |
"
Ricky Gervais is hilarious and heartwarming at the same time - no easy feat"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 23, 2008
|
|
8/10
|
77%
|
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) |
"
The gold standard for summer movie fare"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 24, 2008
|
|
8/10
|
81%
|
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) |
"
Meryl Streep is a national treasure"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 16, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
84%
|
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"
It won't happen but everyone should make a beeline to go see this movie"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 7, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
57%
|
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006) |
"
A mammoth hit"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Apr 6, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
40%
|
Running Scared (2006) |
"
Not since 'Very Bad Things' have I had this much fun with this kind of movie"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 28, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
90%
|
Capote (2005) |
"
And the Oscar goes to....."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 14, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
73%
|
Nanny McPhee (2006) |
"
Not Your Father's Mary Poppins, and all the better for it"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Feb 2, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
68%
|
North Country (2005) |
"
Makes Norma Rae's travails look like a walk in the park."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 19, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
75%
|
In Her Shoes (2005) |
"
Call it a 'chick flick' if you must, but it is the best 'chick flick' you will see this year."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Oct 6, 2005
|
63%
——
96%
