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Critics / Pete Hammond / Movies
Pete Hammond

    PETE HAMMOND

    Agrees with the Tomatometer 64% of the time.

    Publications: Back Stage, Boxoffice Magazine, Hollywood.com, Maxim

    Total Reviews: 547

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    Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date (default)

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    49%

    It's Complicated (2009)

    " A smart, sophisticated and downright hilarious comedy." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Dec 18, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    37%

    Nine (2009)

    " Nine is simply sensational and is indeed a worthy successor to his Best Picture winner, Chicago in every way." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Dec 4, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    46%

    Everybody's Fine (2009)

    " Americanized remakes of foreign hits often miss what made those properties work in the first place, but Jones, DeNiro and company know less is more in this instance and deliver a work that’s very fine indeed." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 29, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    6%

    Old Dogs (2009)

    " An often riotously funny slapstick farce that ought to appeal to moviegoers of all ages." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 25, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    83%

    The Princess and the Frog (2009)

    " Pure holiday entertainment, a wonderful, toe-tapping musical gift everyone is likely to love." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 25, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    57%

    Brothers (2009)

    " This intense story of family conflict is powerful and gripping, an absolutely mesmerizing motion picture experience." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 24, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Fresh
    77%

    That Evening Sun (2009)

    " The 84 year old Hal Holbrook shows how it is done in this Oscar worthy tour-de-force performance." — Back Stage

    Posted Nov 21, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    N/A

    London River (2009)

    " An engrossing and engaging drama with two fine performances by two veteran actors." — Back Stage

    Posted Nov 21, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    92%

    Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009)

    " A vitally honest and emotionally compelling film that hits you in the gut." — Back Stage

    Posted Nov 21, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    83%

    Me and Orson Welles (2009)

    " A must-see for movie lovers and theater aficionados of every stripe." — Back Stage

    Posted Nov 21, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    72%

    The Blind Side (2009)

    " Bullock may have found her Erin Brockovich in Tuohy, commanding the screen with grit and determination in an Oscar-worthy role if ever there was one." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 16, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    39%

    2012 (2009)

    " Roland Emmerich has thrown everything imaginable at the screen in this mother (nature) of all destruction flicks." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 10, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    55%

    Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)

    " The director has brought this Charles Dickens classic to such vivid life that in some ways you feel like you are experiencing it for the first time" — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Nov 3, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    69%

    (Untitled) (2009)

    " A simply terrific ensemble cast is the main attraction in this probably too-clever-for-its-own-good satire on the world of modern art." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Oct 23, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    21%

    Amelia (2009)

    " Critics may balk but Amelia is old fashioned in the best sense and soars as a big, beautiful and sweeping motion picture biography about a true American legend." — Back Stage

    Posted Oct 23, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    41%

    New York, I Love You (2009)

    " If this New York love letter follow-up to 'Paris j'taime' is successful expect another sequel. 'Cleveland, I Love You', anyone?" — Back Stage

    Posted Oct 17, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Fresh
    73%

    Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

    " Spike Jonze is an original cinematic voice but in the end you just wish he left this on the bookshelf where it belongs." — Back Stage

    Posted Oct 17, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    55%

    The Little Traitor (2007)

    " Shooting on locations in Jerusalem, the film feels real and authentic with Roth getting the most out of the local atmosphere but it’s her fine screenplay and keen eye for casting that makes The Little Traitor stand out from the pack." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Oct 16, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    93%

    Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

    " Fantastic Mr. Fox is indeed fantastic in every way." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Oct 16, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    56%

    Trucker (2009)

    " With the sad state of the indie business Trucker may make a fast exit to Netflix, but thanks to Michelle Monaghan it's a trip worth taking wherever you may find it." — Back Stage

    Posted Oct 9, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    40%

    Surrogates (2009)

    " Entertaining, suspenseful and wildly original. See it for yourself but leave your surrogate at home." — Back Stage

    Posted Sep 26, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Rotten
    27%

    Fame (2009)

    " As a group this cast probably wouldn't even make it past Hollywood week on "American Idol"." — Back Stage

    Posted Sep 25, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    18%

    Love Happens (2009)

    " Love Happens—but not much else in this heartfelt but dull romantic dirge." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 18, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    85%

    Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

    " It’s raining big food and big laughs in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a hysterically funny and wildly clever new ‘toon that could just turn out to be the most purely entertaining and inventive animated comedy of the year." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 17, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    72%

    The Boys Are Back (2009)

    " A richly emotional and heartfelt drama that should strike a strong chord with discerning movie audiences around the world." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 17, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    83%

    Whip It (2009)

    " Barrymore has made a highly promising debut behind the camera and created a first-rate, funny, heart-filled and totally winning entertainment that not only rolls, it rocks." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 17, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    72%

    The Road (2009)

    " Very moving." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 14, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    85%

    Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)

    " A vividly acted and directed movie that stretches the boundaries of its genre and keeps you in its ever-unpredictable grip throughout." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 10, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    89%

    Up in the Air (2009)

    " It deserves it and should stand up as one of 2009’s best pictures." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    76%

    Earth (1999)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    63%

    Hamlet 2 (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    72%

    Julia (2008)

    " Tilda Swinton is electrifying in this riveting, knock-your-socks-off crime thriller that is just about as intense as movies get." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    68%

    Cadillac Records (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    27%

    Seven Pounds (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Rotten
    18%

    Dance Flick (2009)

    " This intermittently funny spoof on dance movies has more Wayans in it than actual laughs." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    91%

    Frost/Nixon (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    22%

    Next Day Air (2009)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    88%

    Frozen River (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    11%

    What Goes Up (2009)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    62%

    The Reader (2008)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    73%

    Rudo and Cursi (2009)

    Click here to read article — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    51%

    Easy Virtue (2009)

    " This British drawing-room comedy feels awfully familiar but is redeemed by some tart performances." — Hollywood.com

    Posted Sep 4, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    57%

    9 (2009)

    " A brilliantly animated and welcome treat for moviegoers searching for adventure, inspiration and complete originality." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Aug 21, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Fresh
    70%

    My One and Only (2009)

    " Aimed directly at the older audiences who remember when movies effortlessly mixed hilarity, family drama and sentiment without blinking an eye, My One and Only is that rare kind of comedy that doesn't come around very often anymore." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Aug 14, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    38%

    The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

    " Combining elements of sweepingly romantic time travel movies like Somewhere In Time and the supernatural swoon of Ghost, this first-rate and spellbinding drama is out to prove true love can overcome any obstacle—in this world or the next." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Aug 10, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    91%

    Ponyo (2009)

    " With a starry, first-rate voice cast and the shortened name, this Disney-fied version remains a magnificent animation wonder and a pure delight." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Aug 10, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Rotten
    29%

    Aliens in the Attic (2009)

    " There’s nothing remotely original or inventive about this Sci-fi comedy in which Aliens bent on destroying the human race invade the Maine vacation home of an upper class suburban family, but the 8 year olds at which it’s aimed will lap it up." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Jul 31, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    55%

    Orphan (2009)

    " Has enough kinky Grand Guignol moments and scenes of sheer terror to make a quick killing at the box office—even though it borrows from just about every other Bad Seed flick Hollywood has ever unleashed." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Jul 24, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    24%

    G-Force (2009)

    " For pure family fun in the middle of summer the often hilarious G-Force has it all: action, laughs and heart." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Jul 24, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    31%

    The Answer Man (2009)

    " For those seeking smart, sharp, witty, indie filmmaking here's your answer." — Boxoffice Magazine

    Posted Jul 15, 2009
     
     
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