Fresh
| Fresh 76%
| Invictus (2009) | "
Another understated gem from director Clint Eastwood." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 11, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Red Cliff (2009) | "
Warring armies clash in third-century China. Epic adventure marks a return to form for director John Woo." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 18, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 21%
| Oh My God (2009) | "
Scattershot documentary about the meaning of God won't win any converts." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 47%
| Ong Bak 2 (2009) | "
Orphaned prince becomes outlaw warrior in a well-mounted showcase for martial arts superstar Tony Jaa." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 19, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 73%
| Where the Wild Things Are (2009) | "
Adaptation of Maurice Sendak's famous children's book expands on his plot while diminishing his effects." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 14, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 50%
| An American Journey (2009) | "
An impressionistic look at The Americans, Robert Frank's groundbreaking book of photographs, including interviews with some of the figures involved." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 29, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 94%
| The Damned United (2009) | "
The rise and fall of Brian Clough, fired after six weeks on the job from England's most successful soccer team. Excellent performances highlight an otherwise tepid biopic." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 16, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 96%
| The Cove (2009) | "
Some ghastly imagery may deter fainthearted moviegoers, but this is a movie that deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 27, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 75%
| The Vanished Empire (2009) | "
Bland look at rebellious teens who experience the last days of the Soviet empire." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 10, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 20%
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | "
Autobots battle Decepticons, with Planet Earth at stake. Thunderous, chaotic sequel actually improves on the original." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 23, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 50%
| Kassim the Dream (2009) | "
Full of obvious good intentions, the film still suffers from a rambling narrative that leaves too many loose ends." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 8, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 50%
| Kassim the Dream (2009) | "
Troubling look at an exiled prizefighter who returns to Uganda to confront his past." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 4, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 96%
| Burma VJ (2009) | "
A chilling look at the 2007 monks' uprising inside Burma." — Film Journal International Posted May 20, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 77%
| Big Man Japan (2009) | "
Goofy sci-fi satire aimed at a narrow audience." — Film Journal International Posted May 15, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 40%
| A Wink and a Smile (2009) | "
Skin-deep look at students in a Seattle school for stripping." — Hollywood Reporter Posted May 1, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 93%
| Summer Hours (2009) | "
Carefully directed generational drama with deep emotional undercurrents." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 84%
| State of Play (2009) | "
Washington newspaper reporters dig into a conspiracy involving U.S. Congressmen. Hard-working cast helps flesh out an overly complicated plot." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
Rival street racers battle a Mexican heroin ring. Hard-hitting, satisfying action fare, with Vin Diesel returning to help restore an ailing franchise." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 2, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 43%
| Race to Witch Mountain (2009) | "
Las Vegas cabbie helps two children thwart an alien invasion. Clever updating of a 1970s Disney franchise, with a good cast and plenty of action." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 13, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 60%
| Valkyrie (2008) | "
Meticulous reconstruction of a real-life plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in the last months of World War II, minus tension or pacing." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 29, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 20%
| The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) | "
Derrickson didn't make any major mistakes, but he also didn't find a way to make The Day the Earth Stood Still meaningful for a modern-day audience." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 12, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 91%
| Frost/Nixon (2008) | "
Battle of wits between talk-show host David Frost and former President Richard Nixon, based on the stage hit. Frank Langella's bravura performance helps make this a dramatic knockout." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 3, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 37%
| Transporter 3 (2008) | "
With a surfeit of plot, Transporter 3 stills ends up defying logic and most of the laws of physics by the time its explosive climax rolls around." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 25, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 64%
| Quantum of Solace (2008) | "
Bond barrels his way through expertly staged set-pieces and brutal action scenes,... a welcome return to the earliest days of the series, before tricks, gags and bad acting took over the films." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 13, 2008 |
Rotten
| Fresh 61%
| Changeling (2008) | "
Despite all this talent, Changeling still comes off as a period version of a movie on Lifetime." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 24, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 28%
| Eagle Eye (2008) | "
A B-movie with higher pretensions, Eagle Eye works best when it concentrates on action." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 8, 2008 |
Fresh 87/100
| Fresh 78%
| Ashes of Time Redux (1994) | "
Ashes of Time looked battered and bleached-out; Redux takes place in an alternate universe in which sand is the color of mustard and skin looks like it's ready to ignite." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 8, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 83%
| Mad Detective (2008) | "
A freewheeling narrative that twists around its central themes with manic intensity." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 18, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 89%
| Kung Fu Panda (2008) | "
It may not be the most original animated feature, but it is a solid, well-crafted one." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 5, 2008 |
Rotten
| Fresh 70%
| To the Limit (2008) | "
Danquart chose to omit all maps, charts, graphics and identifying captions, a decision that severely restricts To the Limit's appeal for non-aficionados." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 5, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 86%
| Reprise (2008) | "
Reprise applies beguiling visual and narrative schemes to a well-worn tale of friendly twenty-something rivals forced into awkward choices as they become adults." — Film Journal International Posted May 13, 2008 |
Rotten
| Fresh 68%
| Redbelt (2008) | "
Solemn and high-handed even when its characters are beating each other to a pulp." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 30, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 64%
| The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) | "
A surprisingly well-paced and satisfying kung-fu adventure that honors its stars and treats their story respectfully." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 15, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 40%
| Flash Point (2008) | "
Those with a taste for bone-crushing martial arts executed with real skill and flair are not likely to find anything better on American screens for some time." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 18, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 78%
| Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2008) | "
An outstanding example of what can be accomplished in large-format documentaries." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 18, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 89%
| Fighting for Life (2008) | "
Sanders and his crew are expert at building scenes from whatever shots they could grab, under extremely demanding circumstances." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 7, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Blindsight (2008) | "
An astute, careful director, Walker provides a clear view of events without seeming to take sides." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 6, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 49%
| CJ7 (2008) | "
Chow himself is extremely winning whenever he is on screen, but this is first and foremost a kids' film, not a vehicle for the one of the best comics currently working in movies." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 5, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 24%
| Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) | "
The film gets mired in pointless, drawn-out jokes about bodily functions and sex between pets." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 8, 2008 |
Fresh
| Rotten 59%
| Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2008) | "
While the tour looks like it had an appealingly ragged spontaneity and goofiness, the film itself is a chore to sit through at times." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 7, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 15%
| Over Her Dead Body (2008) | "
Over Her Dead Body will find its best audience on airplane flights, where viewers will be unable to get up and leave without parachutes." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 5, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 4%
| In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2008) | "
Offers scenic locations, some passable special effects, a couple of large-scale battles, and an exceptionally incongruous cast ill-served by feeble scripting and indifferent direction." — Film Journal International Posted Jan 14, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 40%
| 27 Dresses (2008) | "
Heigl deserves a better vehicle." — Film Journal International Posted Jan 14, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 100%
| Taxi to the Dark Side (2008) | "
A devastating account of detainees killed, soldiers corrupted and principles abandoned." — Film Journal International Posted Jan 9, 2008 |
Rotten
| Rotten 31%
| National Treasure 2 : Book of Secrets (2007) | "
The clues here are less interesting than before, and their explanations slow the film down like molasses." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 21, 2007 |
Rotten
| Rotten 15%
| Hitman (2007) | "
Sluggish, humorless and pointlessly graphic, it will appeal to only the most desperate genre junkie." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 20, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 92%
| Enchanted (2007) | "
An expert blend of comedy, romance and adventure, Enchanted will be just as fun for adults as for children." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 20, 2007 |
Rotten
| Rotten 31%
| Midnight Eagle (2007) | "
Less an adventure than a confused message drama about Japanese military preparedness, it will have trouble building even a niche audience." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 20, 2007 |
Rotten
| Rotten 27%
| Lions for Lambs (2007) | "
All three stories ultimately feel too glib and superficial to make any lasting contribution to the debate on Iraq." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 8, 2007 |
Rotten
| Rotten 23%
| Slipstream (2007) | "
Has one trick up its sleeve, and once that trick is revealed, the film collapses in on itself in a manner that will irritate more viewers than it intrigues." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 26, 2007 |
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