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Justin Lowe

Justin Lowe

Agrees with the Tomatometer 65% of the time.

Biography:
Hollywood Reporter film critic.
Publications:
Hollywood Reporter
Critics' Group:
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Total Reviews:
71

Best Reviewed Films

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Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date
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
93% 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
90% The Messenger (2009) " A penetrating assessment of post-war readjustment." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Oct 26, 2009
83% 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
80% 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
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
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
67% King of Ping Pong (Ping-Pongkingen) (2008) " suitably understated" — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Mar 10, 2008
33% Máncora (2008) " A taut, stylish drama...represents a noteworthy sophomore feature from the Peruvian director." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 24, 2008
35% Finishing the Game (2007) " Good-naturedly confront issues of racism and the stereotyping of Asian-American actors to question whether the bad old days are really so far in the past." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Feb 6, 2007
39% Dark Matter (2008) " Challenging subject matter best suited to discerning audiences." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Feb 2, 2007
63% King of California (2007) " A sweet-natured exploration of a father and daughter seeking elusive harmony." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 27, 2007
49% Holy Rollers (2010) " Intriguing setting can't overcome conventional storytelling." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 27, 2010
89% Sin Nombre (2009) " Intense Spanish-language feature debut intrigues but doesn't quite gel." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Apr 17, 2009
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
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
10% Hell Ride (2008) " Even on its own terms, Hell Ride lacks sufficient substance to be of more than quickly passing interest for all but the most devoted fans." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Feb 26, 2008
71% American Teen (2008) " Fun and facile in much the same way reality TV is. You may have a good time, but you'll hate yourself in the morning." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 31, 2008
82% Absurdistan (2008) " An attempt at comic allegory that stretches a thin premise to feature length." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 30, 2008
35% August (2008) " The actors are not well supported by Howard A. Rodman's self-satisfied script, which would rather tell than show, relying at several points on long, smug speeches that bring the narrative to a grinding halt." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 30, 2008
38% Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008) " A supersized problem gets the superficial treatment." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 28, 2008
89% Sanxia Haoren (Still Life) (2006) " The film lacks sufficient individuatism or narrative drive to compellingly propel Jia's script (co-written with Sun Jianmin and Guan Na), making its title all too true." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Dec 18, 2007
88% Hear and Now (2007) " Missing is any meaningful context about either the medical procedure or its significance among the deaf." — Hollywood Reporter
Posted Feb 2, 2007
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