Rotten
| Rotten 41%
| The Lovely Bones (2009) | "
Peter Jackson's elaborate visualization of the Alice Sebold best-seller fails to capture the poignant power of the original." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 10, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 46%
| Everybody's Fine (2009) | "
Low-key family drama showcases a different side of star Robert De Niro." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 2, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 83%
| The Princess and the Frog (2009) | "
Disney's return to 2D animation, starring its first African-American lead, offers a flavorful gumbo of entertainment for holiday family audiences." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 30, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 55%
| Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) | "
Robert Zemeckis turns the classic Dickens tale into a 3D performance-capture spectacle, abetted by the versatility of Jim Carrey as skinflint Scrooge and his ghostly visitors." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 81%
| The Horse Boy (2009) | "
The strength of the doc is that is does not propagandize with a heavy hand." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Oct 1, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 81%
| The Horse Boy (2009) | "
Provocative and moving documentary focuses on parents of an autistic boy who take a radical course of action." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 25, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| Paranormal Activity (2009) | "
The banality of the couple's day-to-day existence when they're not hearing unwelcome guests enhances the sense of realism, but it can be awfully trying for viewers who just want to get to the good stuff already." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 24, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 77%
| The Informant! (2009) | "
Matt Damon's amusing performance in this wild true story of an unstable corporate whistleblower is compromised by Steven Soderbergh's heavy-handed direction." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 17, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 91%
| Ponyo (2009) | "
A goldfish falls for a human boy in this imaginative kids' tale from visionary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki." — Film Journal International Posted Aug 12, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 68%
| Funny People (2009) | "
Uneven but provocative study of a comedy star diagnosed with a grave disease elicits surprising depth from Adam Sandler." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 30, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| In the Loop (2009) | "
Riotous satire about British politicians ensnared in a U.S. campaign to promote a war in the Middle East. Word-of-mouth potential is high." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 6, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 66%
| Public Enemies (2009) | "
Impressive filmmaking and a disarming lead performance by Johnny Depp bring luster to this stylish re-creation of Melvin Purvis' pursuit of brazen '30s bank robber John Dillinger." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 30, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 43%
| The Proposal (2009) | "
Diverting romantic antic about a sham engagement is sparked by the bright chemistry and comic timing of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 15, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Up (2009) | "
Pixar's high-flying 3D adventure of an aged widower and his eight-year-old accidental stowaway is a constant delight. Word of mouth should soar." — Film Journal International Posted May 28, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 32%
| Terminator Salvation (2009) | "
McG's revival of the Terminator franchise is a solid actioner, but lacks the entertainment value of James Cameron's landmark originals." — Film Journal International Posted May 20, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 86%
| Earth (2009) | "
Spectacular footage and a low-key ecological message make this first release from the Disneynature label a valuable family offering." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 20, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 72%
| Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) | "
Fond 3D salute to old-fashioned monster and alien movies, with a little girl power adding to the demographic, should be a solid hit for DreamWorks Animation." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 26, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Sin Nombre (2009) | "
Fukunaga maintains a deft balance of justifiably melodramatic plot elements and low-key realism; the horrific moments here never feel false or overemphatic." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 24, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 68%
| Revolutionary Road (2008) | "
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio rise to the acting challenges of this downbeat exploration of 1950s suburban ennui and marital discord, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Richard Yates." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 29, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Bolt (2008) | "
Funny and engaging 3D adventures of a canine TV star lost in the real world. Disney marketing might ensures a major holiday family hit." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 19, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 93%
| Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | "
Their odyssey is downright Dickensian..." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 10, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 61%
| The Duchess (2008) | "
Husbands and boyfriends, be especially diplomatic when accompanying your dates to The Duchess. This lavish look back at a royal pain and his beleaguered bride is a chick flick with anger issues." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 20, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 77%
| Burn After Reading (2008) | "
Big stars act like darn fools in this broad black comedy, a lesser effort from the Coen Brothers." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 20, 2008 |
Rotten 3/5
| Fresh 69%
| Religulous (2008) | "
Maher may see demented dogma all around him, but what's the basis of his own moral compass? We're not religulous, just curious." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 8, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| Tropic Thunder (2008) | "
Audiences who don't mind "Mad TV"-style humor stretched out to nearly two hours should be sufficiently entertained." — Film Journal International Posted Aug 8, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 96%
| WALL-E (2008) | "
A tale that's equally satisfying as science fiction, cautionary satire, gentle love story and purely visual comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 26, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 53%
| Get Smart (2008) | "
The erstwhile 40-year-old virgin proves he's a major comedy star, with a true gift for silly slapstick that remains grounded in a recognizably vulnerable way." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 23, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 77%
| Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | "
Spielberg proves he still knows how to generate high-style thrills, and Ford affirms that he can yet deliver both a punch and a wry punchline." — Film Journal International Posted May 21, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| My Winnipeg (2008) | "
Another unique, phantasmagorical, handcrafted spectacle that again confirms [Maddin's] place as one of independent film's wittiest, wildest and most singular talents." — Film Journal International Posted May 14, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 35%
| 21 (2008) | "
Even gambling novices won't be counting the minutes as this fast-paced, slickly entertaining tale of technically legal collegiate misadventures unspools." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 28, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 35%
| Vantage Point (2008) | "
Once the full panoply of bad guys is disclosed, the movie becomes just another absurdly prolonged hot pursuit, complete with a lost little girl for a dollop of extra melodrama." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 21, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 75%
| City of Men (2008) | "
Fans of the series will be happy to know what's become of Acerola and Laranjinha, and newcomers may very well flock to the next Sundance Channel airing to catch up." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 11, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 65%
| Be Kind Rewind (2008) | "
The storyline is utterly improbable, but Gondry thrives in an alternate world of whimsy and conviviality." — Film Journal International Posted Jan 22, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 86%
| The Orphanage (2007) | "
Without a doubt a ghost story intended for adults who like a little intelligence and flair to accompany those things that go bump in the night." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 19, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| Atonement (2007) | "
The tragic, proud, vulnerable and empathetic Robbie is [McAvoy's] breakthrough role, proof that this is a leading man with a terrific future in movies." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 26, 2007 |
Fresh
| Rotten 51%
| Bee Movie (2007) | "
Bee Movie isn't the second coming of Seinfeld, but there's just enough of his singular personality to engage fans and enough buzzy action to delight the holiday kid audience." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 1, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 64%
| Dan in Real Life (2007) | "
A film of quiet but true pleasures, Dan in Real Life affirms that there's a real movie career still ahead for Steve Carell." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 18, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| Into the Wild (2007) | "
A story of youthful narcissism that never neglects the poignant humanity at its core, Into the Wild speaks to the yearnings and frailties in all of us." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 5, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 90%
| The Simpsons Movie (2007) | "
No one should go expecting the Best Episode Ever, just a smart and consistently funny extended storyline worthy of the series' legacy." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 26, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 91%
| Hairspray (2007) | "
Takes the attitude of the original to a giddy new level." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 18, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 96%
| Ratatouille (2007) | "
An irresistible feast of comedy, imagination, intelligence and heart, Ratatouille will have audiences clamoring for seconds." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 26, 2007 |
Rotten
| Rotten 41%
| Shrek the Third (2007) | "
The energy level flags a bit as the green swamp creature copes with greater responsibilities and impending fatherhood." — Film Journal International Posted May 18, 2007 |
Rotten
| Fresh 62%
| Spider-Man 3 (2007) | "
Raimi and company have woven more graceful patterns in the past; this one simply doesn't cohere." — Film Journal International Posted May 4, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 90%
| Hot Fuzz (2007) | "
There's no denying that the filmmakers know how to set up and deliver a gag and that their handiwork is consistently hilarious." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 9, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 78%
| After Sex (1997) | "
This raw, compelling drama of amour fou is an emotional tour de force for Roüan." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 1, 2007 |
Rotten
| Rotten 38%
| Meet the Fockers (2004) | "
Has its smattering of laughs, but the new faces bring fewer dividends than the elemental De Niro/Ben Stiller showdown of the original." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 26, 2007 |
Rotten
| Fresh 65%
| The Man Who Copied (2005) | "
Ultimately produces a ragged facsimile of film noir clichés." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 26, 2007 |
Fresh
| Rotten 23%
| Jiminy Glick in LaLaWood (2004) | "
There's a method to the madness after all." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 26, 2007 |
Fresh
| Rotten 55%
| Madagascar (2005) | "
A likeable and loose-limbed addition to the ever-growing CGI family." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 26, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 73%
| War of the Worlds (2005) | "
Reconfirms Spielberg as a master of action, here seamlessly integrating spectacular visual magic into the most mundane and familiar settings." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 26, 2007 |
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