|
2/5
|
42%
|
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) |
"
Not a good movie but it's definitely a guilty pleasure. Just try not to smile when Johnson battles a giant electric eel. It's that kind of movie. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Feb 9, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
84%
|
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) |
"
I admired the performances and the filmmaking but I never cared about any of these characters, mole or not. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Feb 2, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
97%
|
The Artist (2011) |
"
The approach may be "old fashioned" but you'll be dazzled by how entertaining this is. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Jan 26, 2012
|
|
0/5
|
45%
|
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2012) |
"
The Harriet the Spy meets United 93 approach is just dreadful, as well as distasteful and stupid."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jan 20, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
54%
|
The Iron Lady (2012) |
"
This near-great biopic doesn't quite come together but showcases what could be Streep's greatest performance."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jan 13, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
76%
|
War Horse (2011) |
"
It's a good thing Spielberg is still a wizard at shaping huge, difficult set pieces, since he's dealing with a story that is episodic and hokey"
—
Maui Time
Posted Jan 5, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
90%
|
The Descendants (2011) |
"
one of the absolute best films of the year"
—
Maui Time
Posted Dec 24, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
"
Downey Jr. gives a performance every bit as eccentric, playful and anything goes as the movie around him"
—
Maui Time
Posted Dec 16, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
96%
|
The Muppets (2011) |
"
agreeably silly and occasionally hilarious but best seen with lowered expectations"
—
Maui Time
Posted Dec 7, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) |
"
this is the darkest entry in the series and the shift in tone is refreshing"
—
Maui Time
Posted Dec 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
36%
|
Immortals (2011) |
"
the film is elevated by the go-for-broke grand finale, a huge battle so exciting, epic-sized and insanely violent, it makes 300 look like a Civil War reenactment."
—
Maui Time
Posted Nov 17, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
44%
|
J. Edgar (2011) |
"
more sleep inducing than exhilarating"
—
Maui Time
Posted Nov 11, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
83%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
Banderas and his fuzzy avatar will have you wrapped around his paws like entangled yarn."
—
Maui Time
Posted Nov 3, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
36%
|
The Thing (2011) |
"
An adequate monster movie, though it in no way equals or surpasses Carpenter's 1982 classic."
—
Maui Time
Posted Oct 21, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
39%
|
The Big Year (2011) |
"
This "comedy" about obsessive bird watchers is as lame as it sounds and has no laughs. So cornball and forgettable, the title could have been Larry Crowne II."
—
Maui Time
Posted Oct 13, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
59%
|
Real Steel (2011) |
"
When the metal dukes go up, the movie seriously thrills but the emphasis is on the father and son relationship and that never ceases to be the film's focus. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Oct 7, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
93%
|
50/50 (2011) |
"
What makes this work is how the script and direction always find the right tone for every scene and genuinely defy expectations."
—
Maui Time
Posted Sep 30, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
Unquestionably, this is one of the great baseball movies"
—
Maui Time
Posted Sep 22, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Contagion (2011) |
"
The only way to feel comfortable while watching Contagion is by going to the movie theater dressed in a HAZMAT suit."
—
Maui Time
Posted Sep 15, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
59%
|
Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (2011) |
"
well made, with amusing monsters, a real mean streak and a few good jumps."
—
Maui Time
Posted Aug 25, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
36%
|
One Day (2011) |
"
This is the kind of small, forgettable movie Hathaway and Sturgess do in between the bigger and more established projects."
—
Maui Time
Posted Aug 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
76%
|
The Help (2011) |
"
The Help is less than great but has enough good performances and strong scenes to recommend it"
—
Maui Time
Posted Aug 12, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
The Change-Up (2011) |
"
No holds barred is one thing, but how far do you go before it stops being funny? "
—
Maui Time
Posted Aug 6, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
While uneven and containing some missteps, I was touched by it and the performances."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jul 29, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
84%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
The Tree of Life is a gigantic masterpiece. You'll feel this movie as much as the characters do. Love it or hate it, you will not forget it. For the price of admission, it's the best ride of the summer."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jul 21, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
35%
|
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) |
"
too stupid and obnoxious for many adults and far too profane, scary and sleazy for children, the film's supposed audience."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jul 8, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
34%
|
Larry Crowne (2011) |
"
so syrupy, cutesy-poo and corny that it makes That Thing You Do! look like The Doors."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jul 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
39%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
The animation is vivid and lively, even as the story and jokes come off like clunky lug nuts."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jun 24, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
93%
|
Midnight in Paris (2011) |
"
Owen Wilson underplays his laid-back stoner persona and gives a fine, keenly observed performance."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jun 16, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Win Win (2011) |
"
a little comedy with a big heart"
—
Maui Time
Posted Jun 9, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
The ending is a big disappointment, as the last 30 minutes are clunky, poorly written and oozing with forced sentimentality."
—
Maui Time
Posted Jun 9, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
35%
|
The Hangover Part II (2011) |
"
nothing here is as nutty or inventively funny as the footage of Tyson's tiger being abducted in the first movie"
—
Maui Time
Posted Jun 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
34%
|
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) |
"
Die-hard fans may find a bit of buried treasure, but for the rest of us it's yo-so-so"
—
Maui Time
Posted May 19, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
33%
|
Prom (2011) |
"
a gentler, more idyllic but every bit as entertaining cousin to Pretty in Pink"
—
Maui Time
Posted May 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
58%
|
Scream 4 (2011) |
"
Kevin Williamson's screenplay pokes fun at horror movie remakes, a ripe target, but avoids sticking a knife where it counts: namely, needless sequels that feed off nostalgia."
—
Maui Time
Posted May 1, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
65%
|
Be Kind Rewind (2008) |
"
the year's sweetest, most casually brilliant film."
—
Maui Time
Posted May 1, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
67%
|
Public Enemies (2009) |
"
The Best Film of 2009. This is why we go to the movies."
—
Maui Time
Posted May 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
53%
|
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) |
"
Sorry to be a buzzkill, but the movie is sometimes uproariously funny, but also dumb and obvious."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 8, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
66%
|
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
"
No offense to fantasy film lovers everywhere, but if I have to sit through another movie about a group of kids who are the last hope for a world only they know about, I'm gonna puke fairy dust."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 8, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
66%
|
The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
"
The first hour, particularly the exciting and inventive portion set in Brazil, is great. The inevitable finale, on the other hand, is a seen-it-before monster mash."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 8, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
78%
|
Burn After Reading (2008) |
"
This mixed bag comes off as an excuse for the cast and filmmakers to goof around and have fun. Yet despite some real laughs and enjoyable plot complications, it doesn't come together."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 8, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
70%
|
Religulous (2008) |
"
Charles's film falls apart at the end, when the lighthearted tone is abruptly replaced by a ridiculously heavy-handed epilogue that derails the entire movie. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
53%
|
City of Ember (2008) |
"
Duprau's novel is complex, poetic and thrilling, whereas the movie is awesome but empty."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
65%
|
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) |
"
When the leads kiss, Smith cranks up a soaring ballad by LIVE on the soundtrack, but his blatant attempt at audience manipulation fails; it's the song that gives you goose bumps, not the scene."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Bolt (2008) |
"
Children will savor it while adults will be impressed by how exciting and uproariously funny it is."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
0/5
|
26%
|
Punisher: War Zone (2008) |
"
the spurting blood and exploding heads have all the artfulness of a kid playing with ketchup packets at McDonald's. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
57%
|
Defiance (2009) |
"
There are powerful moments but, because many of the key characters are portrayed in such limited, one-note ways, it feels like something is missing."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
90%
|
Coraline (2009) |
"
the film's technique and design are so terrific, I was willing to go almost anywhere the story wanted to take me."
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Friday the 13th (2009) |
"
This intense, not-bad slash-fest never tops it's lean, shocking and funny pre-credits sequence, which delivers everything you'd want from this movie in 10 minutes flat. "
—
Maui Time
Posted Apr 7, 2011
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