|
10/10
|
69%
|
Intouchables (2012) |
"
The funniest comedy in years, and the most touching story of genuine friendship since The Shawshank Redemption. Only a cynic would be able to resist its charms, humor, and humanity."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted May 22, 2012
|
|
10/10
|
98%
|
The Artist (2011) |
"
An invigorating, charming, witty and crowd-pleasing delight that's destined to become a classic while skyrocketing the careers of Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Béjo. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Nov 25, 2011
|
|
9.921/10
|
65%
|
The Music Never Stopped (2011) |
"
Deeply moving, powerful and inspiring. It radiates a rare glow of humor and warmth. J.K. Simmons gives by far the best performance of his career. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Mar 16, 2011
|
|
9.889/10
|
98%
|
Project Nim (2011) |
"
Yet another captivating, heartfelt, provocative and stylishly edited documentary from the brilliant James Marsh. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 8, 2011
|
|
9.89/10
|
91%
|
Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work (2010) |
"
A gut-bustingly funny, endearing and unflinchingly honest documentary that finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them intellectually as well as emotionally."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jun 12, 2010
|
|
9.88/10
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
A groundbreaking, intriguing, exhilarating and brilliant sci-fi thriller that's destined to become a timeless classic. Mark my words: It will be remembered for years to come. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 16, 2010
|
|
9.88/10
|
81%
|
Okuribito (Departures) (2009) |
"
A tremendously moving experience filled with warmth, wisdom, intelligence and tenderness sprinkled with just the right dash of humor to balance the heaviness and keeps you thoroughly enthralled."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted May 29, 2009
|
|
9.865/10
|
85%
|
Easy A (2010) |
"
Such an unconventionally smart, funny and delightful teen comedy that it's like a breath of fresh air. It's this year's Mean Girls."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Sep 17, 2010
|
|
9.85621/10
|
87%
|
Submarine (2011) |
"
Refreshingly funny, poignant and wonderfully perceptive with razor-sharp wit. It's the kind of rare coming-of-age film that's well-acted and abundant in both style and substance. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jun 3, 2011
|
|
9.86/10
|
100%
|
Enemies of the People (2010) |
"
Provocative, unflinchingly honest, harrowing and unforgettable. It's among the most powerful and important documentaries of the year. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 28, 2010
|
|
9.85/10
|
100%
|
Scenes of a Crime (2012) |
"
A riveting docu-thriller that will wake you up and shake you up to the inexcusable failures of the American justice system. You will never look at an interrogation the same way again. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Mar 30, 2012
|
|
9.8521/10
|
93%
|
Of Gods and Men (2011) |
"
Poignant, haunting and profound with thoroughly captivating performances. It's one of the most powerful and unforgettable films of the year. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Feb 25, 2011
|
|
9.85/10
|
96%
|
Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (2009) |
"
A provocative, thrilling, well-edited and thoroughly captivating documentary."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Sep 21, 2009
|
|
9.8/10
|
96%
|
Waltz with Bashir (2008) |
"
A visually stunning, haunting, emotionally enthralling and mesmerizing documentary from start to finish."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jan 31, 2009
|
|
9.75/10
|
95%
|
The Cove (2009) |
"
A bold, captivating, riveting and well-edited documentary that finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them intellectually as well as emotionally."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Aug 2, 2009
|
|
9.74/10
|
86%
|
Buried (2010) |
"
A relentlessly terrifying, pulse-pounding and intelligent thriller. Ryan Reynolds gives his best performance yet. It's the most intense movie-going experience in years. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Sep 24, 2010
|
|
9.66/10
|
100%
|
Waste Land (2010) |
"
Captivating, inspirational and profoundly eye-opening. It's a testament to the true healing power of art. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Oct 31, 2010
|
|
9.649821/10
|
85%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
A mesmerizing experience filled with breathtaking sights and sounds. It's much like life itself: visceral, enigmatic, spiritual, profound and simply complex. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted May 27, 2011
|
|
9.65/10
|
100%
|
Have You Heard from Johannesburg?: Apartheid and the Club of the West (2010) |
"
A well-researched, vital, provocative and inspirational documentary that's equally informative, captivating and moving. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Apr 15, 2010
|
|
9.65/10
|
95%
|
Goodbye Solo (2009) |
"
A profoundly moving, raw, tender and gently uplifting drama that celebrates the importance of unconditional human compassion."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Mar 27, 2009
|
|
9.6421/10
|
80%
|
Made in Dagenham (2010) |
"
Uplifting, delightful and inspirational. Sally Hawkins delivers a radiant, genuinely heartfelt performance."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Nov 19, 2010
|
|
9.62/10
|
38%
|
Beautiful Islands (2010) |
"
Breathtaking, captivating and inspirational. It's a non-preachy, vital wake-up call for all of mankind. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 1, 2010
|
|
9.51/10
|
94%
|
Weekend (2011) |
"
The most powerful, honest and engrossing romantic drama since Before Sunrise ."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Sep 22, 2011
|
|
9.5/10
|
89%
|
Elena (2012) |
"
A somber, heart-wrenching drama as well as a very timely critique of modern society."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted May 16, 2012
|
|
9.5/10
|
——
|
Nameless Gangster (2012) |
"
A well-acted, intelligent and riveting thrill ride that will take your breath away. It's one of the most powerful gangster films in years. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Apr 7, 2012
|
|
9.5/10
|
90%
|
October Country (2009) |
"
An enlightening, well-edited, haunting, thoroughly compelling and unflinchingly honest documentary that's essential viewing for every family, whether dysfunctional or not."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Feb 13, 2010
|
|
9.5/10
|
63%
|
Wherever You Are (Lifelines) (2008) |
"
A refreshingly honest, intelligent and captivating drama brimming with warmth, tenderness and razor-sharp humor."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Apr 2, 2009
|
|
9.5/10
|
——
|
Blinders () |
"
A heartbreaking, profoundly illuminating and vital documentary. It will open your eyes, make you feel outraged and inspire you to demand immediate reform."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Mar 25, 2009
|
|
9.5/10
|
86%
|
Medicine for Melancholy (2008) |
"
A genuinely heartwarming, tender and wise slice-of-life that makes for a terrific, engrossing and refreshingly unpretentious date movie."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jan 31, 2009
|
|
9.5/10
|
93%
|
Aanrijding in Moscou (Moscow, Belgium) (2008) |
"
Masterfully blends romance and comedy in a refreshing, endearing, life-affirming and unHollywood way without feeling contrived, corny or convoluted."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jan 30, 2009
|
|
9.48/10
|
96%
|
Restrepo (2010) |
"
Genuinely engrossing, harrowing and unflinching. It's one of the most important, timely and provocative documentaries of the year. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jun 25, 2010
|
|
9.46/10
|
82%
|
Life, Above All (2011) |
"
Profoundly moving, unflinching, inspirational and eye-opening. It boasts a brave, genuinely heartfelt performance by newcomer Khomotso Manyaka. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 15, 2011
|
|
9.45/10
|
90%
|
Easier with Practice (2009) |
"
Endearing and wise with a captivating and emotionally raw, brave and honest performance by Brian Geraghty. It's one of the most refreshing, heartfelt and unforgettable American films of the year."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Feb 27, 2010
|
|
9.45/10
|
100%
|
Flooding With Love for the Kid (2010) |
"
Engrossing, riveting, amusing and filled with panache and a wickedly offbeat sense of humor. It's an incredible feat of filmmaking that must be seen to be believed."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jan 9, 2010
|
|
9.45/10
|
91%
|
Up in the Air (2009) |
"
Smart, honest, quietly moving and funny with charismatic, lively performances and a witty screenplay."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Dec 4, 2009
|
|
9.45/10
|
——
|
Tapped (2009) |
"
Illuminating, well-researched and vital. Documentaries like Tapped come along every once in a while to raise awareness, to inform the public and to clear the fog of propaganda."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Aug 7, 2009
|
|
9.45/10
|
77%
|
The Garden (2008) |
"
A compelling, inspirational, provocative and thoroughly engrossing documentary."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted May 10, 2009
|
|
9.38/10
|
91%
|
Into The Abyss (2011) |
"
Powerful and profoundly moving. You'll never look at the death penalty the same way again."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Nov 11, 2011
|
|
9.35/10
|
100%
|
This Is Not a Film (2012) |
"
A brave, provocative, thoroughly compelling feat. You won't forget it anytime soon."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Feb 28, 2012
|
|
9.35/10
|
——
|
Why Us? Left Behind and Dying () |
"
A thoroughly captivating, well-researched and illuminating documentary."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Sep 17, 2009
|
|
9.35/10
|
76%
|
Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) |
"
A 90-minute tour de force of suspense and intrigue with outstanding, powerhouse performances by James Nesbitt and Liam Neeson. It's one of the most rousing and provocative thrillers of the year."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Aug 23, 2009
|
|
9.35/10
|
100%
|
Heart of Stone () |
"
A captivating, poignant and inspirational documentary that finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them intellectually."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 20, 2009
|
|
9.33/10
|
97%
|
Burma VJ: Reporter i et Lukket Land (Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country) (2008) |
"
Suspenseful and captivating...[It] finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them intellectually as well as emotionally, without a dull moment from start to finish."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted May 21, 2009
|
|
9.30/10
|
82%
|
Return (2012) |
"
A quietly devastating, powerful and poignant drama boasting an unflinchingly honest and well-nuanced performance by Linda Cardellini."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Feb 9, 2012
|
|
9.26/10
|
82%
|
The Salt of Life (2012) |
"
The experience of watching this delightful film is like sipping a refreshing glass of lemonade (spiked with a hint of booze) on a hot summer day. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Mar 1, 2012
|
|
9.26/10
|
87%
|
Neshoba (2010) |
"
Provocative, well-balanced, unflinchingly honest and profoundly moving with just the right amount of comic relief and non-preachy, inspirational messages. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Aug 13, 2010
|
|
9.25/10
|
72%
|
The Future (2011) |
"
A daring, brilliant, profound and visionary modern masterpiece. It will go down as a classic. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Jul 28, 2011
|
|
9.25/10
|
61%
|
The Kids Grow Up (2010) |
"
A poignant, honest and voyeuristic quest filled with insight and humor. "
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Oct 29, 2010
|
|
9.25/10
|
95%
|
Mother (Madeo) (2010) |
"
A riveting, intelligent and engrossing murder-mystery boasting an unforgettably brave and captivating performance by Kim Hye-ja."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Mar 14, 2010
|
|
9.25/10
|
85%
|
The White Ribbon (Das weisse Band) (2009) |
"
Engrossing, suspenseful and quietly haunting with exquisite cinematography and meticulous attention to detail."
—
NYC Movie Guru
Posted Dec 31, 2009
|
67%
——
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