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 |