|
9.5/10
|
94%
|
Gone Baby Gone (2007) |
"
If that question were posed to Ben Affleck on whether he should jump ship from acting to directing, the answer is a resounding 'yes!'"
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 9, 2007
|
|
9.5/10
|
61%
|
Death at a Funeral (2007) |
"
Truly only someone like Frank Oz could pull off such delirious and masterful hilarity surrounding a death and a funeral, and still make you smile in the end."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Mar 7, 2007
|
|
9.5/10
|
20%
|
The Good Life (2007) |
"
A profound, immense, and phenomenal small town story and amazing movie ... it's just that damn good."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 23, 2007
|
|
9.5/10
|
93%
|
Children of Men (2006) |
"
Cuaron and Owen together deliver a futuristic action sci-fi with bits of drama, bits of tragedy, and a huge heaping of excellence that you will not soon forget."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 3, 2007
|
|
9.5/10
|
51%
|
The Fountain (2006) |
"
There is perfection in the visual, storytelling, acting, and musical elements, and all of them together make up this masterpiece."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 22, 2006
|
|
9.5/10
|
91%
|
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) |
"
This movie finally puts together endless amounts of comedy intertwined with a coherent and equally-enjoyable plot in the quest for Pamela Anderson."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 3, 2006
|
|
9.5/10
|
26%
|
Saw III (2006) |
"
Completes the trilogy experience and delivers a full-on, dark and horrific film bursting with excitement and energy from its very first scene to its jaw-dropping conclusion."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 28, 2006
|
|
9.5/10
|
76%
|
The Prestige (2006) |
"
Christopher Nolan is one of the only filmmakers in Hollywood that can pull this off with such success and in such a meticulous nature."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 20, 2006
|
|
9.5/10
|
70%
|
The Science of Sleep (2006) |
"
The Science of Sleep is a wonderfully beautiful mix of both unique visuals and imaginative storytelling."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 29, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
69%
|
The Wackness (2008) |
"
It really reminds me of the days of Clerks and Reservoir Dogs at Sundance, where the movies are brave and energetic and yet still have that very independent feeling."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 19, 2008
|
|
9/10
|
77%
|
Cloverfield (2008) |
"
J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves have created a new classic monster movie. It is everything you expect and it's also nothing you expect. This movie feels so real that it's not even a movie, it's an entire incredible experience."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 16, 2008
|
|
9/10
|
75%
|
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) |
"
This is just one part of what makes it such a brilliant film - you get to explore the story, the characters, and the locations in great depth."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 29, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
39%
|
Young People Fucking (Y.P.F.) (2007) |
"
The result is a genuinely laugh-out-loud funny film that hits perfectly on so many notes, whether you've personally experienced one of the situations or not."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 12, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
83%
|
Grindhouse (2007) |
"
Grindhouse is a cinematic experience unlike anything I've ever seen and it will change the way you look at Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, and the movie theater forever."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Apr 6, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
59%
|
300 (2007) |
"
300 is a film that will earn a definitive place in comic book adaptation rankings and still be remembered by many."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Mar 7, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
63%
|
King of California (2007) |
"
There is not a better duo available for these characters than Evan Rachel Wood and Michael Douglas; Douglas is an irreplaceable actor and this film would not at all be what it is without his involvement."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
52%
|
Introducing the Dwights (2007) |
"
Director Cherie Nowlan never takes it too far or too short, it's always right on target in every scene."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 23, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
95%
|
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"
Budgets are not an issue for del Toro - his imagination is nearly endless, which plays out beautifully on screen."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 19, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
57%
|
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) |
"
It's rare I find myself so fascinated at the story and anxiously awaiting every next scene, but Perfume kept that edge-of-the-seat grasp."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 5, 2007
|
|
9/10
|
33%
|
The Good German (2007) |
"
Were it not for the contemporary cast, it would be hard to tell this from a genuine noir film with its gorgeous cinematography and camerawork that help define the tones of black and white."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 23, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
65%
|
Apocalypto (2006) |
"
Set all your pre-conceived Gibson notions aside, as he has fashioned an immensely engrossing and thoroughly incredible filmmaking experience."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 10, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
46%
|
Bobby (2006) |
"
Great comedy, moving emotional moments, a handful of talented actors, heartwarming stories and messages throughout, and best of all, the timeless wisdom of Robert F. Kennedy."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 22, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
69%
|
Babel (2006) |
"
This is a movie where the intriguing stories are crafted perfectly by a master storyteller."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 10, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
97%
|
The Queen (2006) |
"
It's Helen Mirren's undoubtedly genuine acting that makes The Queen as fantastic and enjoyable as it is."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 13, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
12%
|
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) |
"
The Beginning is as gory and appalling as every true horror fan will want it to be."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 6, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
73%
|
Jet Li's Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia) (Legend of a Fighter) (2006) |
"
Fearless is a near masterpiece of martial arts and storytelling."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 21, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
61%
|
Crank (2006) |
"
Statham kicks some *** in more ways than one and delivers a non-stop fueled feature, one of his best performances next to Snatch."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 2, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
91%
|
Up in the Air (2009) |
"
Jason Reitman knocked this one out of the park, his best film yet."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 8, 2009
|
|
8.5/10
|
93%
|
Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) (2007) |
"
It's hard to consider laughing at such a sad story, but pulling that off as well as it did shows Julian Schnabel's immense capability as a filmmaker."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 13, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
68%
|
Disturbia (2007) |
"
The trio of Shia LaBeouf, Aaron Yoo, and Sarah Roemer are a vibrant and wonderful combination on screen, and its these young actors that really make Disturbia such a fantastic movie to kick off this summer."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Apr 12, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
89%
|
Zodiac (2007) |
"
Zodiac has all the makings of a great film, including better filmmaking and technical aspects than most movies, but its unconstrained story and lengthy structure bring about a collapse by the end."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Mar 7, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
73%
|
Son of Rambow (2007) |
"
Throw in a classic culture clash of French exchange students at the school and Will and Lee Carter's secretive desire to film their own Rambo film to enter a television competition, and you've got the makings of one most exciting films at Sundance."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 30, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
40%
|
The Go-Getter (2008) |
"
On top of the story, The Go-Getter has an amazingly well-defined gritty visual style, some of the best cinematography in any film at Sundance."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 30, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
44%
|
Angel-A (2005) |
"
The film features brilliant lines of spoken dialogue that elicit beauty as grand as Angela herself, whether heard in French or read in American as subtitles."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
88%
|
Waitress (2007) |
"
Although a number of always wonderful romances come out every year, Waitress sticks out above the rest..."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 23, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
80%
|
Little Children (2006) |
"
Give or take a few minor negatives, director and screenwriter Todd Field has put together an astounding film led by charismatic performances from Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, and Noah Emmerich."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 5, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
78%
|
Dreamgirls (2006) |
"
It is an energetic, electrifying, and incredible cinematic experience that wraps you up in its glowing warmth and shows you the way to your dreams."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 3, 2007
|
|
8.5/10
|
91%
|
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) |
"
Eastwood's full telling of Iwo Jima begs to be seen again, as the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 26, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
30%
|
Unaccompanied Minors (2006) |
"
Paul Feig takes on his second feature film and pulls together an incredibly fun, delightfully enjoyable, and hilarious family comedy."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 8, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
54%
|
Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny (2006) |
"
With some of the greatest rock songs ever heard and genuinely hilarious moments, The Pick of Destiny lives up to much of its hype."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 22, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
94%
|
Casino Royale (2006) |
"
It does provide a jolt of energy in what was a franchise near death, and it introduces a fantastic new twist on Bond with Daniel Craig."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 18, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
13%
|
Haven (2006) |
"
I can provide nothing but continual praise for Haven and its achievements in acting, directing, and writing, due largely to Frank E. Flowers and Orlando Bloom."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 26, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
74%
|
The Illusionist (2006) |
"
The Illusionist went far beyond and presented a feature that, in addition, is highly entertaining, from the magic tricks and the visual effects to the directing and acting."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 4, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
48%
|
Antichrist (2009) |
"
Antichrist is fucked up. In a good way? Or in a bad way? Even I don't know the answer to that question (or maybe that's something you'll decide for yourself), but I can tell you it's one hell of an exhilarating experience watching this."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted May 18, 2009
|
|
8/10
|
72%
|
Lust, Caution (2007) |
"
Ang Lee is definitely a master of his craft and Lust, Caution truly shines with his brilliance in a few moments - at least for part of the film, not every last minute of its 157 minutes."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 12, 2007
|
|
8/10
|
69%
|
Ira and Abby (2006) |
"
I really enjoyed Ira and Abby and am glad I found this hidden gem. Jennifer Westfeldt wrote the screenplay as well, defining her character that is so incredibly original I'm surprised she hasn't already made it big time with these creations."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jul 9, 2007
|
|
8/10
|
34%
|
TMNT (2007) |
"
A very well made and visually extraordinary, entirely fun, true-to-its-roots film for which writer, director, and Turtles fan Kevin Munroe deserves a lot of credit."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Mar 23, 2007
|
|
8/10
|
92%
|
The Host (Gwoemul) (2007) |
"
Bong Joon-ho's vision and storytelling combined with fantastic performances, great CGI, and beautiful imagery deliver one of the most enjoyable films of 2007."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Mar 7, 2007
|
|
8/10
|
89%
|
The Savages (2007) |
"
Although the subject matter is very sad, director and writer Tamara Jenkins is able to define what is a very comedic and enjoyable film that is not at all depressing."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 30, 2007
|
|
8/10
|
70%
|
Fido (2007) |
"
Fido is ruthlessly zombietic and timelessly entertaining."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
|
62%
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