|
4.5/5
|
81%
|
Charlie Wilson's War (2007) |
"
One of the year's very best films."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Dec 21, 2007
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Gone Baby Gone (2007) |
"
A morality play disguised as a murder-mystery, Gone Baby Gone asks some powerful questions about the price to be paid for doing the right thing and what the proverbial right thing even means."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 19, 2007
|
|
4.5/5
|
72%
|
In the Valley of Elah (2007) |
"
Jones could win Best Actor..."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 14, 2007
|
|
4.5/5
|
88%
|
3:10 to Yuma (2007) |
"
A kick-ass action film, as well as a vastly entertaining movie that proves that popcorn flicks don't have to be dumb, shallow or contemporary to be enjoyed."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 7, 2007
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Children of Men (2006) |
"
Director Alfonso Cuarón's stunning big-screen version of the P.D. James novel Children of Men is one of the best pictures of 2006."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
4.5/5
|
97%
|
The Queen (2006) |
"
The Queen rules. It is among the best films of the year. It has humor, pathos, intelligence and intrigue. Fully realized characters engage us from start to finish."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 6, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Atonement (2007) |
"
Atonement is one of the best and most powerful films of 2007 and should be well rewarded come Oscar time."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Dec 7, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
American Gangster (2007) |
"
The movie truly is about an "American Gangster;" it's a business movie about unbridled capitalism that's been dressed up as the highbrow answer to Superfly."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Nov 2, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
57%
|
We Own the Night (2007) |
"
Gray's characters are weighty and dimensional enough to allow the viewer to overlook the generic nature of the story."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 15, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
51%
|
The Kingdom (2007) |
"
. As serious and cerebral as The Kingdom is, it's content with being a "movie" rather than a "film" and proves that a studio production doesn't have to be trite in order to be enjoyable."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 28, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
53%
|
Across the Universe (2007) |
"
It isn't just another movie about the momentous events of the '60s, but rather a valentine to the era's artistic and idealistic spirit as symbolized by the music of The Beatles."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 14, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
Eastern Promises (2007) |
"
Eastern Promises is a compelling drama about the collision of conscience and criminality. Chalk up another win for David Cronenberg."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 10, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
58%
|
Resurrecting the Champ (2007) |
"
Because it focuses on characters and relationships rather than merely the more sensational aspects of the story, Resurrecting the Champ delivers a knock-out."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Aug 24, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) |
"
The fact that it's such a well-made film and wraps up the trilogy's loose ends with such style and fun is icing on the proverbial cake."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Aug 22, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Live Free or Die Hard (2007) |
"
Live Free or Die Hard may be overblown and cartoonish, but it's also a helluva lot of fun and may become the surprise hit of the summer."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 27, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Breach (2007) |
"
General audiences might find the film too cerebral or talky, but it was refreshing to finally see a spy film that wasn't trying to be Bourne again."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
70%
|
Amazing Grace (2007) |
"
Amazing Grace thoughtfully explores the issue of slavery without sermonizing or losing sight of the fact that modern audiences still need to connect with relatable characters no matter how important the subject matter."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
57%
|
The Astronaut Farmer (2006) |
"
While it is far too long, especially in the home stretch, The Astronaut Farmer is a heartwarming and fun story about the tenacity it takes to see a dream through."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
87%
|
The Lookout (2007) |
"
The Lookout makes it a solid and entertaining throwback to the crime thrillers of yesteryear."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
44%
|
Angel-A (2005) |
"
Besson excels at stories about rough characters who are saved through their relationship with a more civilized character (as in The Professional and La Femme Nikita). Angel-A adheres to that paradigm, but it also has more soul, humor and warmth than those"
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 20, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
58%
|
First Snow (2007) |
"
First Snow is a small film that deserves to find a big audience."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Apr 2, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
Cocaine Cowboys (2006) |
"
Through its use of archival news footage and contemporary interviews, Cocaine Cowboys proves to be an intoxicating exploration of Miami, the '80s cocaine trade and those who saw it all happen."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Nov 2, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
48%
|
Driving Lessons (2006) |
"
The first of the young Harry Potter stars to land a leading role outside of the blockbuster franchise, Rupert Grint shows he has what it takes to enjoy an acting career post-Hogwarts in the engaging coming-of-age dramedy Driving Lessons."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 17, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
87%
|
The Last King of Scotland (2006) |
"
The Last King of Scotland belongs to Forest Whitaker. He is the key to making this Faustian bargain work."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 28, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
World Trade Center (2006) |
"
Solid, respectful and moving."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Aug 10, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
47%
|
Miami Vice (2006) |
"
For those seeking an intense, seductive and gritty crime drama, Miami Vice delivers the goods."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jul 28, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
74%
|
Monster House (2006) |
"
Monster House is arguably the best family film so far this summer."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jul 20, 2006
|
|
3.5/5
|
74%
|
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) |
"
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story may have its share of flat spots, but it's also a very canny send-up of the tried-and-true genre of showbiz biopics."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Dec 21, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
36%
|
Reservation Road (2007) |
"
A thoughtful and often compelling drama about grief, anger and revenge..."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 19, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
51%
|
30 Days of Night (2007) |
"
Director Slade has fashioned a horror film that, for all its narrative shortcomings, succeeds at what it set out to do: make vampires scary again and terrify audiences doing it."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 19, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
36%
|
Sleuth (2007) |
"
Sleuth succeeds as a gripping, character-driven thriller."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 14, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
65%
|
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007) |
"
As involving and heartwarming as The Jane Austen Book Club is, it's also far too much of a gimmick for its own good."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 10, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
57%
|
Becoming Jane (2007) |
"
Becoming Jane may fudge the facts, but it finds the more compelling emotional truth."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Aug 22, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
88%
|
Superbad (2007) |
"
Although Superbad often runs the risk of being a one-note joke, there's still enough heart to the story and appealing characters to highly recommend it. Superbad certainly isn't on par with other recent Apatow productions such as Knocked Up and The 40 Yea"
—
IGN Movies
Posted Aug 22, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
28%
|
Smokin' Aces (2007) |
"
Smokin' Aces isn't the most original endeavor, but it has enough wit, action and dramatic weight to carve out its own rightful place of honor in the crime film genre."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
92%
|
The Host (Gwoemul) (2007) |
"
The Host is a decent little monster movie that fans of the genre should enjoy."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
63%
|
Reign Over Me (2007) |
"
Performances by Sandler and Cheadle give the film enough of what it needs in order to recommend it."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
45%
|
Pride (2007) |
"
Despite its shortcomings, Pride proves to be an effective feel-good sports drama."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 25, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
86%
|
Paris Je T'aime (2007) |
"
Paris Je T'aime is a poignant and ultimately rewarding experience. It offers something for everyone, and provides an insightful, multi-cultural look at the City of Lights."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 22, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
71%
|
28 Weeks Later... (2007) |
"
Thanks to its direction, cast and political subtext, 28 Weeks Later is a horror sequel that's actually worth seeing and improves upon (in some areas) its predecessor."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 22, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
61%
|
Bug (2006) |
"
Bug is more cerebral than visceral so those expecting a more traditional chiller may be disappointed. But for those interested in a creepy character study, this Bug has bite."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 22, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
77%
|
Surf's Up (2007) |
"
The humor is sophisticated enough for adults to enjoy and, while there's plenty of cool and cute stuff for the kids, we are thankfully spared any juvenile, obnoxious musical sequences with wisecracking animals bursting into song."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 20, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
37%
|
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) |
"
Far more entertaining and ambitious than its predecessor, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a surprisingly effective summer movie and a huge improvement over the lackluster 2005 original."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jun 20, 2007
|
|
3.5/5
|
——
|
Infamous () |
"
Its choppy pacing, thumbnail characterizations and overall smallness makes Infamous feel more like a very good HBO telepic rather than a big-screen endeavor."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 17, 2006
|
|
3.5/5
|
69%
|
Hollywoodland (2006) |
"
Hollywoodland was clearly a labor of love, and it succeeds in making people not only remember who George Reeves was but to see him as something more than an actor in a cape."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 8, 2006
|
|
3.5/5
|
61%
|
Crank (2006) |
"
What elevates Crank above other high-concept action fare, though, is its politically incorrect sense of humor and overall bent sensibility."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 1, 2006
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
Honeydripper (2007) |
"
Honeydripper is a decent but lesser entry in the unique and praiseworthy oeuvre of John Sayles, a maverick filmmaker who has done more to showcase America, its pros and cons, and diversity than any other filmmaker alive."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Jan 8, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
89%
|
The Savages (2007) |
"
Although The Savages is a better film for not being a cloying, schmaltzy tear-jerker, that doesn't mean that it's a movie you will necessarily enjoy."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Nov 30, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
35%
|
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) |
"
If you like your history lessons loud and garish, bombastic and bloody, then Elizabeth: The Golden Age is for you."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Oct 15, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
75%
|
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) |
"
Of all the many films about Jesse James, Andrew Dominik's epic may not end up ranking as the most popular or the best film on the subject but it will certainly, flaws and all, be regarded as the most intriguing and ambitious take on the man and his myth."
—
IGN Movies
Posted Sep 10, 2007
|
60%
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