Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Red Cliff (2009) | "
A formidable prelude to an epic battle with resplendent effects and action spectacles." Posted Dec 11, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 81%
| Departures (2009) | "
A moving celebration of life through showing reverence for death." Posted Aug 27, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 100%
| Still Walking (2009) | "
A subtly nuanced family drama that resonates long after its hushed ending." Posted Aug 25, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 92%
| Tokyo Sonata (2009) | "
Kurosawa's first domestic drama is music to general audience's ears." Posted Jun 26, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 93%
| Mother (2009) | "
A superb murder mystery, with twists coming thick and fast yet always at the right moments." Posted May 17, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| Thirst (2009) | "
Those who thrive on gore, twisted sexuality and brutish handling of women can drink their fill from this film. More serious arthouse critics, however, may balk at the script's soapy excesses." Posted May 15, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 43%
| Air Doll (2009) | "
The urban fairytale about an inflatable sex doll come to life gradually unfurls as an achingly beautiful meditation on loneliness and longing in the city." Posted May 15, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 43%
| Spring Fever (2009) | "
This film is a considerable improvement as it generates intensity through the extreme intimacy among its minimalist cast." Posted May 15, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 90%
| I've Loved You So Long (2008) | "
A scintillating drama about pain and healing made with intelligence and compassion." Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| The Sparrow (2008) | "
Has a feather-light plot that flies in the face of credibility, but contains all the right components for an entertaining hit, like gracefully choreographed action sequences by martial arts veteran Yuen Biao, and a well-assembled cast." Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 75%
| Tokyo! (2009) | "
The directors lay down strong stamps of personality in their choice of subjects and mise-en-scenes, while employing touches of fantasy that range from teasingly surreal to unsubtly grotesque." Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 40%
| Flash Point (2008) | "
a plot of nail-biting tension" Posted Mar 11, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 49%
| CJ7 (2008) | "
A hyperactive, wishful-thinking special effects fantasy suitable for family outings." Posted Mar 5, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 86%
| Kabei: Our Mother (2009) | "
Hits all the right spots to make you cry like chopping onions." Posted Feb 14, 2008 |
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