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Justin Lowe

Agrees with the Tomatometer 66% of the time.

Biography:: Hollywood Reporter film critic.
Publications:: Hollywood Reporter
Critics' Group:: Los Angeles Film Critics Association

Total Reviews:: 60

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
	0%	Goats ()	" A debut feature lacking both finesse and ingenuity." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 26, 2012
	——	Save The Date ()	" You won't be missing much if you can't keep your calendar open for this lightweight comedy." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 26, 2012
	20%	Black Rock ()	" Working from a ruthlessly efficient script by husband Mark Duplass, Aselton effortlessly sets up the women's reunion scenario before effectively flipping the action from drama to thriller." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 25, 2012
	——	Liberal Arts ()	" A coming-of-middle-age comedy running on somewhat less than a full tank." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 24, 2012
	——	For Ellen ()	" The scant character development is not enhanced by the film's directorial style..." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 23, 2012
	100%	Compliance ()	" Likely to spur discussions about workplace safety, employee rights and broader awareness of sexual predation, Compliance is also a suspenseful psychological drama for viewers prepared to tolerate its extremes." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 23, 2012
	——	Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap ()	" An insightful film about the creative talents that have made hip-hop an original, enduring American musical tradition." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2012
	——	1/2 Revolution ()	" Well-lensed hi-def scenes of police and soldiers attacking demonstrators and deploying assault weapons, as well as frequent, pitched street battles, are queasily riveting." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 21, 2012
	86%	Searching for Sugar Man ()	" While all the interview subjects are enthusiastic, the overall lack of familiarity with Rodriquez's personal background and career collapse begin to drag." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 20, 2012
	58%	Crazy Wisdom (2011)	" A provocative account of Trungpa's global odyssey, Crazy Wisdom offers a perceptive, if one-sided, perspective on Trungpa's impact on American spirituality and the arts." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Nov 17, 2011
—	52%	Green Zone (2010)	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Nov 15, 2011
	84%	My Afternoons with Marguerite (2011)	" An appealing coming-of-middle-age comedy, My Afternoons With Margueritte exhibits a pleasantly light touch even when dealing with some fairly weighty issues." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 15, 2011
	80%	Happy, Happy (2011)	" Kittelsen's performance is the linchpin of the film -- her open, emotive face reveals as much about her thoughts as her poor impulse control." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 13, 2011
	41%	The Perfect Host (2011)	" Tomnay skillfully shifts the film's initial tone from suspense to dark comedy so that the transition never feels forced." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 20, 2011
	62%	True Legend (2011)	" Diverting but unmemorable martial arts feature unlikely to become a classic." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 17, 2011
	75%	Stake Land (2011)	" A gritty, low-key hybrid of horror film and road movie that aptly demonstrates the stylistic flexibility of this undying genre." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 18, 2011
	68%	Rubber (2011)	" Nobody's safe -- least of all moviegoers -- with a killer tire on the loose." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 30, 2011
—	90%	Carmen and Geoffrey (2009)	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 7, 2011
	17%	Flypaper (2011)	" Although tempting enough to initially attract audiences, this caper comedy may have trouble getting them to stick around, despite a starry cast." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 8, 2011
	100%	How To Die In Oregon (2012)	" An affecting profile of the patient aid-in-dying debate." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 8, 2011
	94%	Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)	" Profile of exceptional performer charms with unexpected delights." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 8, 2011
	87%	If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011)	" A trenchant examination of radical environmentalism and the implications of domestic terrorism laws." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 8, 2011
	56%	Septien (2011)	" An erratic narrative pastiche lacking stylistic coherence." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 8, 2011
—	——	Miss Representation (2012)	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 4, 2011
	65%	Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles (2011)	" Doc about an urban art enigma strains to maintain suspense." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 27, 2011
	50%	Cool It (2010)	" Climate change doc overreaches its attempt at relevance." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Nov 11, 2010
	85%	Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2011)	" Typical expectations are upended in the horror-comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, Eli Craig's feature directorial debut and an endearingly cheeky tribute to suspense and slasher classics." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 6, 2010
	86%	Bhutto (2010)	" As much a history of modern Pakistan as a portrait of the political dynasty that periodically led the country over two decades, Bhutto offers a complex and sometimes confounding perspective on its titular family. " — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 6, 2010
	88%	Neil Young Trunk Show (2010)	" A legendary musician keeps on rocking in this enjoyable slice of live performance." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 19, 2010
	92%	The Tillman Story (2010)	" An incisive account of how intentional military distortions skewed public perception of a brave soldier and respected pro athlete." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 8, 2010
	——	Benazir Bhutto: Daughter of Power (2008)	" While skirting the overtly hagiographic, Bhutto is a clearly favorable treatment of the Pakistani leader's mixed legacy that should enthrall supporters, but may frustrate more incisive viewers." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 1, 2010
	93%	The Kids Are All Right (2010)	" This love letter to gay-marriage supporters is respectably entertaining filmmaking." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 27, 2010
	49%	Holy Rollers (2010)	" Intriguing setting can't overcome conventional storytelling." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 27, 2010
	90%	The Messenger (2009)	" A penetrating assessment of post-war readjustment." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Oct 26, 2009
	84%	The September Issue (2009)	" An insider's view of high fashion's ultimate tastemakers proves it's not just for aficionados." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 18, 2009
	58%	Paper Heart (2009)	" A "hybrid documentary" that bemusedly blurs the line between fact and fiction." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Aug 5, 2009
	95%	The Cove (2009)	" A suspenseful, compelling indictment of Japan's deadly dolphin-exploitation industry." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 29, 2009
	79%	It Might Get Loud (2009)	" Mortals will tremble as guitar gods assemble for this remarkable rock 'n roll film." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 2, 2009
	88%	Sin Nombre (2009)	" Intense Spanish-language feature debut intrigues but doesn't quite gel." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 17, 2009
	74%	Cold Souls (2009)	" This smartly crafted feature debut appealingly capitalizes on its star's well-worn persona." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 8, 2009
	98%	Let the Right One In (2008)	" An imaginative, sympathetic spin on a classic horror theme." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Oct 24, 2008
	88%	Spirit of the Marathon (2007)	" A docu that makes pounding the pavement appear utterly uplifting." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 15, 2008
	66%	Ping Pong Playa (2007)	" A winning comedy that entertainingly elevates a low-profile sport." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 3, 2008
	32%	The X-Files: I Want to Believe (The X Files 2) (2008)	" A fairly routine crime procedural more suitable to the small screen than the wide screen." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 24, 2008
	85%	Planet B-Boy (2007)	" Planet B-Boy pays fitting homage to both breakers' impressive dance skills and the roots of hip-hop culture. Agile camerawork propels the narrative at a brisk pace, and crisp editing synchs rhythmically with the score's propulsive beat." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 26, 2008
	79%	Flow: For Love of Water (2008)	" Along with this sobering information, filmmaker Irena Salina's docu includes a distinct note of optimism that should help the film flow smoothly through the festival pipeline before eventually settling on DVD." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 10, 2008
	——	Chronic Town ()	" With biting humor and refreshing humanism, [director Tom] Hines takes a cold-eyed look at credible individuals struggling with addiction and dysfunction." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 10, 2008
	75%	Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2008)	" Although the film's strength is clearly its definitive point of view, this perspective sometimes comes at the expense of a more rigorously objective treatment." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 10, 2008
	67%	King of Ping Pong (Ping-Pongkingen) (2008)	" suitably understated" — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 10, 2008

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