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A-
|
92%
|
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006) |
"
This is a concert film with real soul, message and emotion. Its coin is all too rare these days."
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Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 2, 2006
|
|
A-
|
57%
|
SolarMax (2000) |
"
A highly entertaining and educational picture of something to which most of us never give a second thought."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 30, 2004
|
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A-
|
99%
|
Bus 174 (Ônibus 174) (2003) |
"
Interviews, images and events accumulate, driving the story to its sad end with the implacable momentum of a Greek tragedy."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
B+
|
92%
|
Volver (2006) |
"
Volver qualifies as a must-see movie for the director's fans or for those who wish to admire one of the greatest living cinema artists."
—
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Posted Dec 22, 2006
|
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B+
|
63%
|
À cause d'un garçon (You'll Get Over It) (2002) |
"
You can see the emotions of the characters pass through the actors' faces and bodies. Mr. Baumgartner shines brightest, perhaps because his character is the most conflicted."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 30, 2004
|
|
B+
|
76%
|
Bon Voyage (2004) |
"
It melds lush period visuals, winning acting and the presence of some true screen legends into an engagingly watchable film."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 22, 2004
|
|
B+
|
94%
|
Power Trip (2003) |
"
An arresting and fascinating story that's ultimately not only about politics and business, but also about the human condition itself."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 26, 2004
|
|
B+
|
36%
|
The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John (2003) |
"
The heart of The Gospel of John ... is Mr. Cusick's performance."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 25, 2003
|
|
B+
|
89%
|
The Human Body (2001) |
"
Overall, the film is so striking that you hardly notice that you're learning something -- quite an improvement over those old filmstrips."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 9, 2003
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|
|
83%
|
The Legend of Drunken Master (Jui kuen II) (Drunken Fist II) (1994) |
"
The fight scenes are masterpieces of choreography, kineticism at its most sublime."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
B
|
55%
|
Go for Zucker! (Alles auf Zucker!) (2006) |
"
Go for Zucker! cleaned up at this year's German film awards. But why should an American moviegoer see it? If you're looking for a reason, here's one: It might be the first funny German movie you've ever seen."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 8, 2005
|
|
B
|
53%
|
Faster (2004) |
"
A must-see for gearheads and rewarding for the uninitiated."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 7, 2004
|
|
B
|
67%
|
Adrenaline Rush (2006) |
"
Educational as well as thrilling."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 28, 2003
|
|
B
|
92%
|
School of Rock (2003) |
"
Not only is the heart of rock 'n' roll still beating, it's also highly amusing."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 3, 2003
|
|
B
|
74%
|
His Secret Life (Le Fate ignoranti) (2001) |
"
A warm but realistic meditation on friendship, family and affection."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 13, 2003
|
|
B
|
48%
|
Naqoyqatsi (Naqoyqatsi: Life as War) (2002) |
"
If you open yourself up to Mr. Reggio's theory of this imagery as the movie's set ... it can impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 30, 2003
|
|
B
|
92%
|
Alias Betty (Betty Fisher et autres histoires) (Betty Fisher and Other Stories) (2002) |
"
Understated, elegant meditation on motherhood, obligation and coincidence, all wrapped up in the form of an urban thriller."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 13, 2002
|
|
B
|
81%
|
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D (2002) |
"
The action sequences are fun and reminiscent of combat scenes from the Star Wars series."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 14, 2002
|
|
B
|
43%
|
Wasabi (2001) |
"
The film is a contrivance, as artificial as the video games Japanese teens play in a nightclub sequence, but it's an enjoyable one."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 14, 2002
|
|
B
|
69%
|
The Grey Zone (2002) |
"
The film's sense of imagery gives it a terrible strength, but it's propelled by the acting."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 24, 2002
|
|
B-
|
55%
|
Step Brothers (2008) |
"
The engine that drives this flick is the chemistry between Mr. Reilly and Mr. Ferrell. The two obviously delight in each other's company, and it feels good and is funny to watch."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 25, 2008
|
|
B-
|
26%
|
Drillbit Taylor (2008) |
"
The jokes are funny, the acting is good (especially the three freshmen) and the film has an underlying sweetness that harkens back to 2004's Without a Paddle, which was also directed by Mr. Brill."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 21, 2008
|
|
B-
|
83%
|
Grindhouse (2007) |
"
Like the old drive-in speakers that you used to hang on your half-lowered car windows, it may not be the best way to experience the medium. But if your head's in the right place, it can be a heckuva lot of fun."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 9, 2007
|
|
B-
|
26%
|
Ghost Rider (2007) |
"
Neither contemptuous of its audience nor merely stupid, Ghost Rider's nonsensical histrionics are an almost perfect mirror of its comic-book source."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 16, 2007
|
|
B-
|
68%
|
Hard Candy (2006) |
"
Hard Candy is the kind of movie that fairly demands coffee and discussion afterward."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 27, 2006
|
|
B-
|
20%
|
Grand Champion (2002) |
"
Doesn't leave you wishing you could get your money back."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 23, 2004
|
|
B-
|
84%
|
The Seagull's Laughter (Mávahlátur) (2001) |
"
Part character study, part thriller and part coming-of-age drama, it doesn't quite pull these disparate elements completely together but is nonetheless entertaining and darkly funny."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 11, 2004
|
|
B-
|
52%
|
The Hebrew Hammer (2003) |
"
An insubstantial but highly entertaining flick."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 20, 2003
|
|
B-
|
68%
|
La Ley de Herodes (Herod's Law) (2000) |
"
Herod's Law is beautifully photographed, its imagery glazed with a sepia patina that suggests dust and neglect."
—
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Posted Oct 2, 2003
|
|
B-
|
92%
|
Standing In The Shadows of Motown (2002) |
"
The sheer joy and pride they took in their work -- and in each other -- shines through every frame."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 21, 2002
|
|
C+
|
34%
|
Must Love Dogs (2005) |
"
The latest installment in film's ongoing habit of hooking itself up, Iditarod-like, to man's best friend for a little uplift in the adorability department."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 28, 2005
|
|
C+
|
59%
|
Mind the Gap (2005) |
"
The coincidences are almost all supremely transparent and the characters gratingly quirky, two faults that committed acting almost redeems. But not quite."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 16, 2004
|
|
C+
|
13%
|
L.A. Twister (2004) |
"
Fun and entertaining but ends up lending an air of contrivance that keeps you from taking it too much to heart."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 2, 2004
|
|
C+
|
14%
|
Without A Paddle (2004) |
"
The movie does have funny moments, and there's a sweetness unusual in your standard stupid summer comedy."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 19, 2004
|
|
C+
|
18%
|
Soul Plane (2004) |
"
It might be pushing it to recommend this movie for full admission, but it's probably worth a matinee or rental."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted May 27, 2004
|
|
C+
|
78%
|
Tupac - Resurrection (2003) |
"
It's a tale told well, but from a definite perspective."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 13, 2003
|
|
C+
|
69%
|
Dude Where's the Party (2003) |
"
Town mouse/country mouse isn't exactly the freshest conceit, but the poignancy of the identity issues and the freshness of the cultural glimpses push this film through the occasional slow and/or stale parts."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 6, 2003
|
|
C+
|
62%
|
Small Voices (2007) |
"
Small Voices is a trip to another culture that is enjoyable, even inspiring, in spite of its faults."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 30, 2003
|
|
C+
|
92%
|
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003) |
"
This ensemble stand-up movie does have its moments."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 27, 2003
|
|
C+
|
24%
|
God Is Great, and I'm Not (Dieu est grand, je suis toute petite) (2002) |
"
Although God Is Great addresses interesting matters of identity and heritage, it's hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 20, 2003
|
|
C+
|
67%
|
Horses: The Story of Equus (2001) |
"
Enjoyment of Horses will be proportional to how in touch we are with that teenage girl inside, delightedly reading My Friend Flicka for the umpteenth time."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 9, 2003
|
|
C+
|
81%
|
Tully (2002) |
"
If you can push on through the slow spots, you'll be rewarded with some fine acting."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 29, 2002
|
|
C
|
19%
|
Just Go with It (2011) |
"
Once again the hoary and apparently ineffable question comes up: Why won't Hollywood remake movies that actually need redoing?"
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 11, 2011
|
|
C
|
20%
|
The Hitcher (2007) |
"
Ultimately, this is a bit of trash that will most comfortably line the cages of those who have no memory or attachment to the original. This in itself is an idea more terrifying than anything portrayed in The Hitcher."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 19, 2007
|
|
C
|
37%
|
Scary Movie 4 (2006) |
"
Like the gags, many of the cameos don't pack a whole lot of punch, but enough succeed so that the viewer leaves with a mildly favorable impression. Regrettably, this is probably more a function of human psychology than moviemaking skill."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 13, 2006
|
|
C
|
32%
|
Imagine Me & You (2006) |
"
The characterizations are wooden, the interaction maudlin and the plot totally predictable."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 2, 2006
|
|
C
|
11%
|
In the Face of Evil: Reagan's War in Word and Deed (2004) |
"
A rousing sermon for the choir."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 12, 2004
|
|
C
|
77%
|
The Mudge Boy (2003) |
"
Condescending tone ... contrivance ... and cliché."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 22, 2004
|
|
C
|
16%
|
You Got Served (2004) |
"
The movie dances when it should be developing, say, characters or story line."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 4, 2004
|
|
C
|
17%
|
The Perfect Score (2004) |
"
The acting isn't that great, despite good performances from Ms. Johansson and Mr. Nam."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 29, 2004
|
67%
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