|
4/4
|
78%
|
Doubt (2008) |
"
this cast is nothing short of amazing."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Mar 1, 2009
|
|
4/4
|
96%
|
WALL-E (2008) |
"
There are no accolades too generous for the film that turns out to be so good that it's now my favorite story from the Pixar library."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jun 25, 2008
|
|
4/4
|
78%
|
Dreamgirls (2006) |
"
There's no faint-praise here. It's the best film of the year."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Mar 7, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
96%
|
Sideways (2004) |
"
it succeeds thanks to a screenplay steeped in humanity and a director with a gift for making ordinary Joes into extraordinary movie heroes."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Feb 2, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
92%
|
Million Dollar Baby (2004) |
"
a simple, unadorned story that just happens to touch on some big-issue themes usually left for Oscar-bait movies."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Feb 2, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
88%
|
House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) (2004) |
"
The house of Flying Daggers" is to a kung fu flick what grand opera is to karaoki."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jan 10, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
95%
|
Hero (2004) |
"
that rarest of cinematic feats: a genre martial arts flick that also happens to be one of the most striking visual films I've ever seen"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Aug 28, 2004
|
|
3.5/4
|
90%
|
Coraline (2009) |
"
the film starts off in traditional children's fable territory, it does get quite scary towards its end."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Mar 1, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
The film is alive with vibrant colors and strange sights,"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Mar 1, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
73%
|
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) |
"
a charming valentine to young love, cool music and New York City after dark."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Oct 1, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
94%
|
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
thanks to an atypically meaty screenplay, this might very well be the best superhero movie of all time, and is the only film in this genre that is so well crafted that it deserves some serious respect when Oscar season rolls around next year."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jul 23, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
94%
|
Iron Man (2008) |
"
Fan boys looking for an action and special effects-filled popcorn spectacle will be thrilled by "Iron Man's" pyrotechnic treats. Discriminating audiences hoping for a film that features more acting than action will also be thrilled by the casting of Rober"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Apr 30, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
100%
|
They Killed Sister Dorothy (2008) |
"
Director Daniel Junge succeeds marvelously here, with total access to all of the characters in what turns out to be a passionate courtroom melodrama."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Apr 6, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
71%
|
Definitely, Maybe (2008) |
"
If you're looking for a movie that isn't just the same old, same old, "Definitely, Maybe" is definitely the movie for you."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Feb 17, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
77%
|
Cloverfield (2008) |
"
pure adrenaline-filled fun, and about a scary as you can get with a PG-13 rated monster flick."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jan 17, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
83%
|
Atonement (2007) |
"
a superbly-made film that all but cries out for Oscar accolades"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jan 14, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
94%
|
Juno (2007) |
"
one of the strongest characters in cinema this year. Look for a bunch of Academy Award nominations"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Dec 30, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
95%
|
No Country for Old Men (2007) |
"
I would have preferred a bit more resolution, but it's hard to fault the filmmakers for sticking to their filmic style"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Nov 19, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
53%
|
Across the Universe (2007) |
"
The Beatles will certainly want to drive across the city to see Across the Universe."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
94%
|
Gone Baby Gone (2007) |
"
a riveting crime drama, wisely populated with a top-shelf cast and based on a harrowing Dennis Lehane novel."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
88%
|
Superbad (2007) |
"
a very funny, raunchy comedy that should clean up what's left of the summer box office"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Aug 16, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
76%
|
Stardust (2007) |
"
Should remind most audiences of The Princess Bride, although this film is a lot more adult in its themes and villains."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Aug 8, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
41%
|
No Reservations (2007) |
"
just right for fans looking for a little romance at the movies this weekend."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jul 26, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Hairspray (2007) |
"
Once you see this delightful film, that catchy beat will pound away in your chest for days."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jul 22, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
96%
|
Ratatouille (2007) |
"
It's getting a bit anticlimactic to announce that Pixar Films has another animated winner in theaters."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jul 8, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
79%
|
A Mighty Heart (2007) |
"
a superb reminder of Jolie's talents, and probably our first bonafide Oscar contender of the year."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jul 8, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
78%
|
1408 (2007) |
"
a decidedly old-school film, relying on tension and gothic scares rather than buckets of blood."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jun 24, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
90%
|
Knocked Up (2007) |
"
a winning combination of wit, physical humor and bawdy sight gags."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted May 29, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Hot Fuzz (2007) |
"
Fans of both British humor and American action flicks will be well pleased by this charming comedy."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Apr 26, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
89%
|
Zodiac (2007) |
"
easily the best film of the year so far."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Mar 7, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
|
78%
|
Charlotte's Web (2006) |
"
to borrow a line from the beloved spider, Charlotte, her new movie is simply "Terrific," "Radiant" and "Some Film!""
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Dec 17, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
62%
|
Blood Diamond (2006) |
"
great acting and the gorgeous African scenery combine to form what is easily one of the best films of the year."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Dec 17, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) |
"
very brash, funny stuff that would make Andy Kaufman quite proud."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Nov 8, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
72%
|
Flushed Away (2006) |
"
easily one of the best animated films of the year"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Nov 8, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
The Departed (2006) |
"
Scorsese's best in years-strong praise considering that his last two movies were both up for the Best Picture Academy Award."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Oct 12, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) |
"
one of the best films I've seen all year."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Aug 22, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
69%
|
World Trade Center (2006) |
"
a nearly pitch-perfect film that celebrates the ordinary heroes of 9/11"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Aug 10, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
74%
|
Monster House (2006) |
"
A fun trick, and a real treat."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jul 23, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
74%
|
Cars (2006) |
"
Pixar has yet another winner on the track"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jun 7, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
United 93 (2006) |
"
God bless director Paul Greengrass, who finds the perfect tone for this gut-wrenching reenactment."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Apr 30, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"
you'll still be cheering for Akeelah right up until the end of the film."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Apr 26, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
86%
|
Inside Man (2006) |
"
Spike's distinctive filmmaking style meshes wonderfully with this whip-smart story and his cast of talented actors. The result is one of the best crime thrillers in years."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Mar 22, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Good Night, And Good Luck (2005) |
"
one of the most thoughtful, impassioned and best films of the year."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Feb 2, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
73%
|
Nanny McPhee (2006) |
"
a thoroughly charming story that has enough magic and slapstick to please the youngsters, and enough heart to make mom and dad happy"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jan 26, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
78%
|
Munich (2005) |
"
The most controversial movie that Steven Spielberg has ever created. It's also one of his best"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Jan 4, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
35%
|
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) |
"
Memoirs of a Geisha may be culturally inaccurate and a bit pulpy, but so were some of the best movie-romances ever."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Dec 19, 2005
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
King Kong (2005) |
"
a first-rate action flick and a compelling drama that will leave you with tears welling up in your eyes."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Dec 14, 2005
|
|
3.5/4
|
76%
|
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005) |
"
for those children old enough to endure the violence, this is a masterpiece of fantasy literature come to life"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Dec 6, 2005
|
|
3.5/4
|
86%
|
Pride and Prejudice (2005) |
"
Austen fans and Anglophiles will obviously love this film."
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Nov 30, 2005
|
|
3.5/4
|
95%
|
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) |
"
wonderful characters combined with a captivating, albeit very silly story"
—
Sean the Movie Guy
Posted Oct 13, 2005
|
63%
——
96%
