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Critics / Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy

    KEVIN MCCARTHY

    Agrees with the Tomatometer 64% of the time.

    Favorites: True Romance, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Requiem For a Dream, Heat, The Professional, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Good The Bad and The Ugly, Terminator 2

    Publications: BDK Reviews, WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)

    Critics' Group: Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association

    Total Reviews: 270
    Total QuickRatings: 15

    Location: Washington D.C.

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    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    28%

    Ninja Assassin (2009)

    " Turn your brain off and turn up the blood splatter." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 25, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Fresh
    72%

    The Road (2009)

    " The film has pacing issues but it should win an award for casting a brilliant young actor (Smit-McPhee) to carry this heavy drama. He steals the film." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 25, 2009

    Rotten
    1/5

    Rotten
    8%

    Old Dogs (2009)

    " Painful." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 25, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    73%

    The Blind Side (2009)

    " Judging by the awful trailers, I did not think in a million years I would see a wonderful true story that perfectly balanced comedy and drama. Bullock was fantastic." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 20, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    30%

    The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

    " New Moon lacks the chemistry and passion that made Twilight so special. The sequel focuses more on the gratuitous sex appeal of the two lead male stars." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 20, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    91%

    Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009)

    " Mo'Nique's Oscar worthy performance had the same scene stealing effect and relentless evil aura as Heath Ledger's Joker." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 13, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/5

    Rotten
    37%

    2012 (2009)

    " How is it possible that a $250 million film can be less effective on it's audience than the $11,000 Paranormal Activity. The film is laughably bad." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 13, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    94%

    An Education (2009)

    " A love story that simultaneously left me speechless and with a mouth full of words. Mulligan's performance is the best I have seen from an actress in 2009." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 6, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    18%

    The Fourth Kind (2009)

    " There are three scenes in the film where I slowly brought my hand up to my mouth and became teary eyed because I was so frightened." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 6, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    47%

    The Box (2009)

    " The Box is a fantastically made thriller that brilliantly captures the tone of the 70's and makes you ponder in a negative way about humanity." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 6, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    54%

    The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

    " Men Who Stare at Goats is one massively long Star Wars joke that gets annoying quick." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 6, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    55%

    Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)

    " Zemeckis brightens up the screen with beautiful visual effects but had trouble bringing anything new to this already amazing story that we have heard a million times before." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Nov 6, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    80%

    Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)

    " An outstanding documentary that gives you an inside look into one of the greatest performers of all time. The only thing missing was a performance of "Dirty Diana."" — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 28, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    45%

    Saw VI (2009)

    " Michael Moore would have a field day with this latest installment, where the writers tackle the health care system with Jigsaw as an answer." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 26, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    23%

    Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

    " The overall moral focus is lost early on when the film turns into a highly entertaining and far-fetched action adventure. Butler hasn't been this good since 300." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 16, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Fresh
    70%

    Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

    " Jonze's 'Wild Things' is a masterpiece in direction and cinematography but needs work in the pacing department." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 16, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/5

    Rotten
    12%

    Couples Retreat (2009)

    " Vaughn and Favreau sprinkle in a couple of hilarious jokes throughout but that does not save this formulaic, cliché and horribly paced comedy" — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 9, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    86%

    A Serious Man (2009)

    " In one of the best directed films of 2009, the Coen Brothers use techniques that actually fit the frustrating mood of the film as opposed to using them just for a cool shot." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 9, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    83%

    Paranormal Activity (2009)

    " This is one of the the few films that actually lives up to all of the hype. Paranormal Activity is one of the scariest films I have seen since The Exorcist." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 3, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    75%

    Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

    " Even Michael Moore's weakest and most convoluted film is an excellent documentary which will enlighten and scare you." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 2, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    56%

    The Invention of Lying (2009)

    " The film has such a promising and hilarious start but there is nothing worse than feeling the comedy get sucked right out of a film." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 2, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Fresh
    82%

    Whip It (2009)

    " Marcia Gay Harden and Ellen Page shine in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut. Shauna Cross' script is refreshingly original and you will feel great when you leave the theater." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 2, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    89%

    Zombieland (2009)

    " If slow-motion bloody zombie deaths set to Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" does not get you excited, I don't know what will. Zombieland is a great time." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Oct 2, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    89%

    No Impact Man (2009)

    " The film ended and I went downstairs to see seven bags of trash in my kitchen. It was at that point, I felt I needed to change my living habits." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 26, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Fresh
    83%

    Bright Star (2009)

    " It was so refreshing to see a story told about true love that contained honest chemistry. Ben Wishaw should be nominated for Oscar right now." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 26, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    39%

    Surrogates (2009)

    " While the film will make you contemplate the effects of technology on human interaction, the script is dull and one dimensional. The worst part is that it could have been great." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 26, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    22%

    I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (2009)

    " If you are a fan of the book, you are bound to be pleased; no pun intended. The film takes bathroom humor to the next level and will bring you to tears from laughter." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 26, 2009

    Rotten
    3/5

    Rotten
    18%

    Love Happens (2009)

    " The film was a winner right up until the last ten minutes, when it preceded to punch me in the face with every cliché possible." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 18, 2009

    Fresh
    4.5/5

    Fresh
    85%

    Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

    " Any movie that has gummi bears fighting to the death will immediately win anyone over. The best animated movie since since Wall-E and easily the best of 2009." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 18, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    76%

    The Informant! (2009)

    " This is easily Soderbergh's best film in years with a fantastically convoluted plot and a great performance from Damon. For the first time in a film, I enjoyed being confused." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 18, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    45%

    Jennifer's Body (2009)

    " Cody's script is delightfully disturbing with well-written dialogue and pretty decent scares." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 18, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    56%

    9 (2009)

    " Go home, turn your computer on and go to the 9 official website. Watch the trailer and then you will have seen the best parts of the film." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 11, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    23%

    Sorority Row (2009)

    " It embarrasses me to say that Sorority Row entertained me considering its lack of scares and originality." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 11, 2009

    Rotten
    2/5

    Fresh
    63%

    Extract (2009)

    " To keep it simple, the film is very dull and dry." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 5, 2009

    Rotten
    0.5/5

    Rotten
    6%

    All About Steve (2009)

    " All About Steve is painful, unfunny and easily one of the worst films of 2009." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 5, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    29%

    The Final Destination (2009)

    " The film is worth every penny of your money to see in theaters but please be aware that the acting and script are both horrendous." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Sep 2, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Rotten
    49%

    Taking Woodstock (2009)

    " While the film starts off slow, Lee's story develops into an amazing trip; no pun intended." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 28, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    21%

    Halloween II (2009)

    " While the film is not as good as Zombie's first, the violence is relentlessly brutal and you will definitely be jumping out of your seat." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 28, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    45%

    Shorts (2009)

    " Rodriguez's latest flick is fun, immature and very imaginative. Sometimes, it feels good to just sit back and not have to think." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 22, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    88%

    Inglourious Basterds (2009)

    " Tarantino perfectly balances brilliantly written dialogue with completely insane violence. I was pumping my fist in the air the entire time." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 21, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    38%

    The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

    " Fascinating would be the best word to describe The Time Traveler's Wife." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 14, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Fresh
    80%

    Bandslam (2009)

    " What appeared to be another High School Musical, Bandslam delivers a well written script and an in depth story with sprinkles of cliches throughout." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 14, 2009

    Fresh
    5/5

    Fresh
    90%

    District 9 (2009)

    " I know this word gets thrown around a lot and it should be used sparingly, but this film is very close to being a masterpiece in science fiction cinema." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 14, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    75%

    Julie & Julia (2009)

    " Aesthetically, the film is phenomenal. Streep and Adams deliver fantastic performances and the parallels between the characters were fascinating." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 7, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/5

    Rotten
    58%

    A Perfect Getaway (2009)

    " A Perfect Getaway is not an Oscar worthy film, but it sure passes the time and packs a great punch at the end." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 7, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    36%

    G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

    " The G.I. Joe script may be the worst of all time, but the action scenes are so exhilarating that it is worth seeing." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Aug 7, 2009

    Fresh
    4/5

    Fresh
    68%

    Funny People (2009)

    " While the film drags a little bit, Apatow and the cast still deliver that perfect formula of hardcore raunchy laughs along with sweet emotions." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Jul 31, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5

    Rotten
    15%

    The Ugly Truth (2009)

    " What appeared to be another cliché romantic comedy, The Ugly Truth adds the raunchy angle and delivers some very decent laughs with your expected ending." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Jul 24, 2009

    Rotten
    1/5

    Rotten
    24%

    G-Force (2009)

    " G-Force is painfully bad and completely unfunny." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Jul 24, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/5

    Rotten
    55%

    Orphan (2009)

    " Orphan contains one of the most terrifying and intense horror endings I have seen in years but the rest of the film was just laughably bad." — BDK Reviews

    Posted Jul 24, 2009
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