Fresh 8.5/10
| N/A | William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009) | "
Particularly effective in showcasing the good Kunstler did for so many people and that tends to overpower all the bad stuff for which the majority probably remember Kunstler for later in his life." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 10, 2009 |
Rotten 5.5/10
| Fresh 90%
| Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) | "
Anderson's first foray into animation is far from fantastic ... his attempt to stay true to his gut while maintaining the integrity of Dahl's storytelling is a losing battle." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 10, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 75%
| Collapse (2009) | "
A grim but gripping film that foresees doom and gloom, not just for the economy but for the entire country as a whole; one can decide for themselves whether or not [Michael Ruppert's] claims are valid." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 5, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 48%
| The Box (2009) | "
There's very little meat on the bones of this movie that's little more than an extended 'Twilight Zone' episode at best and a Stephen King TV movie at worst." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 5, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 87%
| Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009) | "
As hard as the subject of incest and rape and abuse can be, it's a truly inspirational tale of overcoming the odds and never losing sight of your dreams." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 3, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 15%
| The Fourth Kind (2009) | "
Olatunde Osunsnmi has created something incredibly original that can be debated and discussed endlessly regardless of whether you accept everything in his film as real or faked or a little bit of both." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 3, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 55%
| Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) | "
By the time it's over, you'll have to be a real Scrooge yourself to not have at least a little bit of the Christmas spirit instilled into you." — ComingSoon.net Posted Nov 3, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 80%
| Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) | "
Consistently an entertaining and fascinating film that lifts the veil of secrecy to help us get closer to Jackson in ways that may have never been possible if he was still with us." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 28, 2009 |
Rotten 2/10
| Rotten 13%
| Gentlemen Broncos (2009) | "
An abysmal waste of time and talent, a movie that takes a weak premise that could barely sustain a short homemade movie." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 27, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 88%
| The House of the Devil (2009) | "
A fine example of how a talented filmmaker can tackle a horror sub-genre in a way that's stylistically reverential but also original in its own way." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 27, 2009 |
Fresh 6.5/10
| Rotten 21%
| The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) | "
Duffy is a smart filmmaker who knows what his mostly male fanbase will want to see in a sequel, while also wearing most of his obvious influences on his sleeve." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 27, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 17%
| Amelia (2009) | "
By no means the perfect biopic, but one that covers a lot of ground in telling Amelia Earhart's story. The amount of research that went into (it) is fairly impressive." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 22, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Rotten 48%
| Ong Bak 2 (2009) | "
Not nearly as painful to get through as the Weinsteins' bastardization of Tom Yum Goong but those looking for more of the innovative modern-day action that made the original Ong Bak such a breath of fresh air in a somewhat tired genre might" — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 21, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Rotten 37%
| Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) | "
It's fairly obvious Paul Weitz is trying to mimic the style of Tim Burton ... it's hard not to immediately fault the movie for failing to achieve the same impeccable blend of dark humor and wonder." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 21, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 48%
| Astro Boy (2009) | "
A futuristic take on "Pinocchio"... a competently-made animated adventure that probably will wow kids more than it will keep adults entertained for more than a few minutes." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 21, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 11%
| The Stepfather (2009) | "
The well-choreographed five-minute chase sequence offers more excitement than the rest of the movie combined. By then, it's far too late to forget the boredom suffered over the course of the rest of what's essentially a competent but dull and highly unnec" — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 23%
| Law Abiding Citizen (2009) | "
Strong performances by Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx drive this smart, sharp thriller that will keep you guessing with shocks and surprises at every turn." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 15, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Fresh 70%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
Jonze has produced a gorgeous $80 million Muppet Movie in the shape of an art film that will bore kids as much as it will depress adults." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 14, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 93%
| An Education (2009) | "
Few people who walk out of this movie will be able to forget Carey Mulligan's Jenny ... finds many layers in the way it explores the world at that time." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 8, 2009 |
Rotten 4.5/10
| Rotten 12%
| Couples Retreat (2009) | "
Offers nothing new to the tropical vacation comedy ... not even the funniest bits from the commercials really stack up to much of the cast's weakest work to date." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 8, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 78%
| Yes Men Fix the World (2009) | "
The Yes Men Fix the World definitely shows they're one step closer to achieving their goal." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 7, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 77%
| Bronson (2009) | "
Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange is an easy in for those looking for comparisons in terms of tone and mood and style." — ComingSoon.net Posted Oct 6, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 82%
| Whip It (2009) | "
Drew Barrymore has successfully directed a generally fun roller derby movie that never loses sight that the main character's journey should always be kept front and center." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 30, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 89%
| Zombieland (2009) | "
A refreshing new spin on the zombie flick, one with humor and heart, but also a great introduction to an innovative and talented new filmmaker." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 29, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 38%
| Surrogates (2009) | "
Surely Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and Stan Winston must be tossing in their grave for what all their creative and innovative ideas have wrought." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 24, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 75%
| Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) | "
Michael Moore fans should be able to appreciate what he does with this serious subject matter, while still keeping the movie entertaining and funny." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 23, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Rotten 48%
| Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (2009) | "
Will surely allow you to see John Krasinski in a different light, both as a filmmaker and as a dramatic actor." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 22, 2009 |
Rotten 4/10
| Fresh 80%
| Loved Ones (2009) | "
Another derivative gore-filled shocker that goes for laughs by paying homage to the low-budget video nasties of the '70s and '80s ... ridiculously sensationalistic and over-the-top" — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 85%
| The Road (2009) | "
Really pulls you in and sticks with you ... an incredibly strong piece of dramatic storytelling." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 48%
| Dorian Gray (2010) | "
An impressive character piece that explores important themes ... as well as embellishing aspects of the original story that have never been fleshed out so elaborately." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 65%
| The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) | "
Fits perfectly next to Gilliam's earlier films, and more often than not, his distinctive humor and the visuals help the movie overcome any of the weaker moments." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 18, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 72%
| The Boys Are Back (2009) | "
A head-turning performance by Clive Owen and a similar breakthrough from Emma Booth ... an incredibly powerful and moving film." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 15, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 92%
| The Damned United (2009) | "
A fairly standard and straight-forward biopic, but Sheen just has a way of personifying these public figures [and it's] another role perfectly suited for him." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 55%
| The Invention of Lying (2009) | "
An okay film with a funny premise that offers enough laughs to excuse the weaker direction." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Rotten 55%
| The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) | "
An amusing film (albeit in spurts)... (although) Armando Iannucci's In the Loop is a hard act to follow for any politically-tinged comedy." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Fresh 62%
| Creation (2009) | "
Darwin came up with some interesting theories about life but didn't have an interesting enough life to have made a movie about it." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 48%
| Antichrist (2009) | "
Who knows what Von Trier was trying to achieve with the movie--some sort of catharsis, possibly?--but it's doubtful anyone will want to sit through it a second time to figure it out." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Rotten 6/10
| Fresh 60%
| Solomon Kane (2008) | "
Storywise, it leaves a lot to be desired ... has many tonal and pacing problems, mainly because like the source material, it's all handled very seriously." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 85%
| A Serious Man (2009) | "
Extremely clever, another piece of truly original fiction storytelling from the Coens, showing their brilliance at delivering subtle realism while keeping audiences entertained." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Fresh 9.5/10
| Fresh 100%
| Up in the Air (2009) | "
Shows the very growth and evolution that proves [Reitman] is a filmmaker who will be with us, making quality films that leave us deeply moved, for a very long time." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Fresh 9.5/10
| Fresh 71%
| Walt and El Grupo (2009) | "
This historical film has to be seen for the glorious way it takes you back through time, making you feel as if you are part of Disney's entourage." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 8, 2009 |
Fresh 8.5/10
| Fresh 89%
| No Impact Man (2009) | "
For someone claiming to be 'No Impact Man,' Beavan's efforts at reaching this lofty goal does in fact leave a very big impact on the viewer." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 8, 2009 |
Rotten 3.5/10
| Rotten 0%
| Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) | "
Dumb, boring and predictable, rarely ever exceeding its TV movie esthetic and leading to the most ridiculous last-minute twist." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 8, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 30%
| Gamer (2009) | "
Neveldine & Taylor have finally attained a level of crazy previously only displayed in Richard Kelly's Southland Tales." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 4, 2009 |
Fresh 7.5/10
| Fresh 63%
| Extract (2009) | "
Mike Judge proves once again that few can top him when it comes to making cathartic social commentary about the working class." — ComingSoon.net Posted Sep 1, 2009 |
Rotten 5.5/10
| Rotten 29%
| The Final Destination (2009) | "
Death's design finally catches up with itself and brutally kills a once-clever but now sadly predictable horror premise." — ComingSoon.net Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 51%
| Taking Woodstock (2009) | "
A more accurate and representative title might have been "Remaking Woodstock" because that's clearly what Lee set out to do." — ComingSoon.net Posted Aug 27, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 85%
| We Live in Public (2009) | "
The most creative, timely and relevant doc of the year." — ComingSoon.net Posted Aug 26, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/10
| Rotten 9%
| Post Grad (2009) | "
Comedies like I Love You, Beth Cooper and My Life in Ruins have already set a very low bar for Fox ... Post Grad still finds room to lower that bar even further." — ComingSoon.net Posted Aug 20, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 88%
| Inglourious Basterds (2009) | "
Watching WWII through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino is infinitely more fun than the real thing; the results are unforgettable." — ComingSoon.net Posted Aug 19, 2009 |
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