|
5/5
|
96%
|
The Social Network (2010) |
"
The founding of Facebook has been adapted into a spectacular film that may make you reluctant to log into the site ever again."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Oct 7, 2010
|
|
5/5
|
78%
|
The Hangover (2009) |
"
The humor that fills The Hangover is of the rude, crude, vile, riotous, spit soda through your nose variety."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jun 4, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
Frost/Nixon (2008) |
"
Langella and Sheen reprise their roles from the stage, and it's clear why Howard didn't mess with a good thing."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jan 29, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
Slumdog Millionaire is as close to a cinematic must-see as we've gotten all year."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 21, 2008
|
|
5/5
|
82%
|
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) |
"
Allen's script is like fine wine: dry with a good finish -- and it takes a refined palette to truly enjoy."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
127 Hours (2010) |
"
For all of Boyle's talents, the one who really deserves the credit for making the film work is Franco."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 19, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
79%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010) |
"
The film is so good that waiting another eight months for the final installment seems like a punishment only Dolores Umbridge would dole out. "
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 19, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
91%
|
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) |
"
It may be tough to get your arms around Precious, but it's worth the effort."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 19, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
67%
|
Brüno (Bruno) (2009) |
"
Knowing it's going to be outrageous doesn't take any of the sting out. Brüno still leaves welts."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 10, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
Source Code will remind you of a number of iconic science-fiction stories. But... it solidly deserves to be counted among their ranks as a worthy companion."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Apr 11, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
Avatar is a spectacle that should be seen by all who appreciate movie making at its finest."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Dec 17, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
Invictus (2009) |
"
You know exactly what you're going to get from Eastwood's film: a winner."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Dec 11, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
53%
|
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) |
"
There's a whole lot of eye candy packed into this stocking."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 11, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Zombieland (2009) |
"
Zombieland is just so downright entertaining that it's hard to care about the huge plot holes."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Oct 1, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
77%
|
Venkovskı Ucitel (The Country Teacher) (2008) |
"
The strength and power of The Country Teacher comes from the undeniable natural forces that propel the characters forward."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 2, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
68%
|
Public Enemies (2009) |
"
Public Enemies is a thoughtfully planned caper and thanks to Mann's determination and attention to detail, he gets away with it."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 2, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Drag Me to Hell (2009) |
"
Drag Me to Hell is a devilishly good time."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted May 28, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
In [J.J. Abrams'] hands, it's clear that Star Trek is going to live long and prosper."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted May 7, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"
It's a good thing that Segel and Rudd are so adorable, because there's nothing in the flimsy premise or script to bowl you over."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Mar 19, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
77%
|
Role Models (2008) |
"
If there's one thing that Role Models teaches you, it's how to laugh."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 21, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
65%
|
Quantum of Solace (2008) |
"
Quantum of Solace is good Bond fun and proves that Daniel Craig is one man you can count on to get the job done."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 21, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
65%
|
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) |
"
It's fun, yes, but die-hard Smith fans are going to feel like their favorite convenience store has been bought out by a big corporate chain."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Oct 31, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
54%
|
Choke (2008) |
"
Make no mistake about it, Choke is a dirty, nasty film. All the more reason to see it."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Sep 25, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
62%
|
Hamlet 2 (2008) |
"
Hamlet 2 is blasphemy, pure and simple...and did I mention that it's really frickin' funny?"
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Aug 30, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
The answer is yes. Heath Ledger is that good as The Joker."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 24, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Iron Man (2008) |
"
Downey's portrayal of Stark is so spot-on that it makes you doubt anyone else could have played the part."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted May 31, 2008
|
|
3.5/5
|
68%
|
Youth in Revolt (2010) |
"
Much of the humor is your basic, garden variety sex jokes, but occasionally a line or situation is too frickin' funny not to laugh out loud."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jan 8, 2010
|
|
3.5/5
|
78%
|
The Informant! (2009) |
"
Sometimes the exclamation point just isn't needed."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Sep 17, 2009
|
|
3.5/5
|
84%
|
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"
Unfortunately, Half-Blood Prince only skates by with an Acceptable O.W.L."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 16, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
62%
|
Howl (2010) |
"
While the film strives too hard in its varied presentation of Ginsberg's story, perhaps the thing it does best is inspire one to pick up the poem and read it again."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 19, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
68%
|
Conviction (2010) |
"
Despite the strong performances, the happy ending, and the belief that justice can be found, the film still lacks the one thing that would make it better: conviction."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Oct 23, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
91%
|
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"
It's the type of plot that usually only exists in, well, a country song."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jan 8, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
75%
|
The Road (2009) |
"
Moments of horror and suspense alleviate some of the slow pacing, but at times the audience is just trudging along with the travelers."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Nov 26, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
63%
|
Extract (2009) |
"
While it lacks the charm and indelible characters of Office Space, Extract is still better than your average day of work. Though that's probably not a high bar for most."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Sep 3, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
75%
|
Julie & Julia (2009) |
"
Rather than complement each other like fish and chips, the two stories are like pairing Kobe beef with a side of McDonald's french fries."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Aug 6, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
78%
|
Humpday (2009) |
"
Getting the guys to the "gay for a day" decision is a circuitous, mostly-verbal route that is more convoluted than a Sarah Palin press conference."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 23, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
33%
|
Terminator Salvation (2009) |
"
Big explosions equal big fun in this one."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted May 21, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
25%
|
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) |
"
Director P.J. Hogan has taken a barely stitched-together script and created something that approaches fashionable out of it."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Feb 12, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
58%
|
Taken (2009) |
"
For all the pacing problems that plague the beginning of the film, [director] Morel finds his groove by the end."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jan 29, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
80%
|
Gran Torino (2009) |
"
It's not just Walt who needs saving halfway through the film -- it's the film itself."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jan 9, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
62%
|
Brideshead Revisited (2008) |
"
While [director] Jarrold creates a fine adaptation of Waugh's novel, it is more of a tease than a perfect abridgment."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Aug 7, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
American Teen (2008) |
"
Even if it feels a little processed, this is one trip back to high school I wouldn't mind taking again."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 31, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
54%
|
Mamma Mia! (2008) |
"
Not every song makes you want to transform into a dancing queen, but more do than don't."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 17, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
Wanted (2008) |
"
Wanted is like The Matrix on speed -- and acid. It might be a good time, but you're going to lose some brain cells in the process."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 9, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
40%
|
Hancock (2008) |
"
Like Hancock, the film doesn't really fly in a straight line most of the time, but it does manage to lift off."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 9, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
51%
|
Get Smart (2008) |
"
Get Smart features Carell doing what he does best -- being Steve Carell."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jun 27, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
"
Wait a minute. Didn't they just make The Incredible Hulk into a movie? Why yes, yes they did. The difference with the new version, however, is that it's actually good."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jun 12, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
66%
|
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
"
Director Andrew Adamson has defied conventional wisdom by creating a sequel that outshines the original."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted May 31, 2008
|
|
5/10
|
73%
|
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) |
"
What was once a fun and light-hearted story - at least to my childish mind - has been completely turned around to be a sad, melancholy story of losing innocence and growing up."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Oct 18, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
68%
|
Funny People (2009) |
"
By the final scenes you almost hope for a "Previously on..." recap just to remind you what took places hours ago."
—
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Posted Jul 30, 2009
|
62%
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