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Ted Murphy

Agrees with the Tomatometer 72% of the time.

Biography:: Raised in New England. Graduated from Boston University; for one year worked as a theater and filmcritic for student newspaper. Got sidetracked into working as an archivist specializing in theater and film before heading to NYC. Worked for a time as assistant to former screenwriter Helen Deutsch, then spent years working with writer Helen Rayburn on an unsold biography of the Astaire family. Spent nine years toiling in electronic publishing before serving another seven at Baseline as editor of the BIOS and REVIEWS databases. Am now freelancing and overseeing my own website.
Favorites:: My taste is rather eclectic. Everything from screwball comedies (My Man Godfrey, The Awful Truth) to sweeping epics (Out of Africa, The English Patient) to the standard great films (Citizen Kane, All About Eve). Among my guilty pleasures are The Big Chill, Gallipoli and Babe.
Publications:: Baseline.Hollywood.com , Hollywood.com , Murphy's Movie Reviews

Total Reviews:: 395

Location:: Massachusetts

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
5/5	85%	Billy Elliot (2000)	— Hollywood.com Posted Sep 8, 2009
A	100%	La R�gle du Jeu (The Rules of the Game) (1950)	" The digitally restored print showing in theaters is worth seeing. If it doesn't come to your town, then look for it to show up on IFC in its tribute to Janus Films or buy or rent the Criterion Collection DVD. However you see this masterpiece, you absol" — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 11, 2007
5/5	90%	Am�lie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Am�lie Poulain) (2001)	" Is it possible to describe to another what pure, unadulterated joy feels like? Because that the expression one leaves the theater with after seeing Amelie ..." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
A-	98%	All About My Mother (Todo Sobre Mi Madre) (1999)	" This film is as close to a masterpiece as the director has ever produced." — Hollywood.com Posted Dec 13, 2009
A-	91%	Hairspray (2007)	" One of the best movie musicals in recent times and it only gets better on repeated viewings." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 18, 2007
A-	88%	The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2007)	" Laverty's screenplay is not a simple-minded exercise, although there is a schematic aspect to it. He and Loach want to be fair to both sides of the Irish debate ..." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
A-	79%	Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)	" The whole feature film is one giant ride -- which considering its origins is perhaps to be expected. ... Depp gives his loosest and looniest performance yet -- and it is spectacular." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 31, 2007
A-	61%	Dans Paris (Inside Paris) (2007)	" a pleasant surprise and a major leap forward for Honor� as a filmmaker." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
A-	56%	Civic Duty (2006)	" Andrew Joiner's clever and layered screenplay just may be one of the best of the year, particularly as it requires thought and may even spark debate." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
A-	97%	Once (2007)	" ONCE isn't a perfect film, it begins a little wobbly but once its leading lady makes her entrance, the movie soars and turns into a haunting love story that is set to gorgeous music." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
A-	87%	The Proposition (2005)	" Cave's screenplay is masterful in taking the trappings of the western genre and transposing them to the Australian Outback. There's an ebb and flow to his writing and there's also the sense that tragedy is inevitable. He also manages to work in the dep" — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 12, 2007
A-	91%	United 93 (2006)	" Greengrass recreates the attacks on the World Trade Center utilizing existing news footage and it still retains the horror of that day. Despite knowing the ultimate outcome of this film, UNITED 93 is a harrowing and important film." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 12, 2007
A-	87%	Affliction (1997)	" Schrader has skillfully turned Banks' novel into a compelling character study." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 11, 2007
A-	91%	Water (2005)	" Surprisingly, not much has changed in the last 70 years. The tradition of sequestering widows continues in India. Mehta deserves praise for spotlighting this situation. WATER is one of the year's best films." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 11, 2007
A-	97%	L'Arm�e des ombres (Army in the Shadows) (1969)	" ARMY OF SHADOWS is a remarkable and superb film, and American audiences should be rejoicing that is finally (if belatedly) has reached theaters." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 11, 2007
A-	97%	The Queen (2006)	" THE QUEEN is one of the most entertaining and well madefeature films to come along in a while. It showcases a brilliant performance by its leading lady, Helen Mirren, and features sublime supporting performances ..." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jan 10, 2007
A-	76%	The Prestige (2006)	" I'm sure that multiple viewings of the movie will bring out the richness and the details, but even on first viewing, I was completely and totally engrossed." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Oct 17, 2006
A-	73%	Twelve and Holding (12 and Holding) (2006)	" Cuesta proves a master with his young cast, coaxing memorable performances from Weizenbaum, Camacho and Donovan" — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jun 7, 2006
A-	85%	Donnie Darko (2001)	" As with any film of this kind, multiple viewings are in order so that one can sort out the plot strands, admire the craftsmanship, and fully grasp what the writer-director's intentions were. When the film opened in the wake of the events of September 11th" — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	57%	From Hell (2001)	" Part detective story, part thriller, part romance, From Hell manages to juggle each aspect with aplomb." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	95%	Monsters, Inc. (2001)	" ... will undoubtedly takes its place as a classic for future generations." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	70%	Liam (2001)	" Frears approaches the material in a humanistic and gentle manner and coaxes astonishingly assured performances from his young actors as well as the more veteran players." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	81%	Lumumba (2001)	" Lumumba overcomes some minor shortcomings and becomes an important and gripping feature." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	92%	Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)	" Not since Bob Fosse tackled and rethought "Cabaret" in 1972 has there been such an artistically successful stage-to-screen transfer." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	53%	The Golden Bowl (2000)	" This roundelay of relationships makes up the heart of the film and allows each of the four principals to offer sterling performances. " — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 21, 2001
4.5/5	93%	The Circle (Dayereh) (2001)	" The surprising conclusion leaves one breathless and depressed." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Dec 4, 2001
4.5/5	92%	Amores Perros (2001)	" It may not have won the Oscar, but this is ... an ambitious and thrilling work. " — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted May 6, 2001
4.5/5	88%	The Widow of Saint-Pierre (The Widow of St. Pierre) (La veuve de Saint-Pierre) (2000)	" The Widow of Saint Pierre is a visually attractive, well-acted tale." — Baseline.Hollywood.com Posted Apr 2, 2001
A-	92%	Memento (2000)	" MEMENTO is that rare motion picture that offers a bevy of riches to the audience. It is also the kind of movie that deepens on closer inspection, while multiple viewings are almost required to fully appreciate all it has to offer." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Apr 2, 2001
3.5/4	71%	The Cider House Rules (1999)	" Engaging and entertaining." — Hollywood.com Posted Jan 1, 2000
B+	93%	Ne le Dis � Personne (Tell No One) (2006)	" ... a superb and entertaining thriller." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jun 28, 2008
B+	70%	The Valet (La Doublure) (2007)	" Except for a slightly misguided final scene, LA DOUBLURE (THE VALET) is a great dessert movie: a brisk and breezy romp that will leave audiences smiling." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	96%	Triad Election (Hak se wui yi wo wai kwai) (2007)	" tackles big ideas like the preservation of tradition and the overall reach of destiny, but also slyly suggests that the Triad of the 21st Century has evolved into something like a giant corporation." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	78%	Private Fears in Public Places (Coeurs) (2007)	" Resnais and his superb cast have poured their hearts into this film adaptation and anyone seeking mature entertainment should search for this gem." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	83%	Paprika (2006)	" PAPRIKA adds quite a dash of spice to the anime genre and offers a fun ride." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	95%	Offside (2006)	" a gem that should not be missed." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	55%	Marie Antoinette (2006)	" Coppola successfully has made a period film that doesn't feel like a museum piece." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	96%	The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)	" Not unlike the sleeper hit Little Miss Sunshine, this breezy and engaging documentary has a great deal to say about the American fixation on winning and losing." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	62%	Joshua (Joshua: The Devil's Child) (2007)	" I'm reluctant to give away too much about this terrifically tidy thriller as I think an audience should be able to watch a film without knowing the twists and surprises that the filmmakers intend." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	25%	The Conrad Boys (2006)	" For a first feature, THE CONRAD BOYS is well-made andengrossing." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	90%	Rescue Dawn (2007)	" RESCUE DAWN, despite some flaws, is a damn near great movie." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	82%	Talk to Me (2007)	" Veering from comedy to moving tragedy to a bittersweet ending, TALK TO ME captures the spirit of a man and the times in which he lived. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's pretty damned close." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted Jul 14, 2007
B+	45%	Brooklyn Rules (2007)	" This is an enjoyable, well-written, finely acted and strongly directed movie." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 14, 2007
B+	88%	ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007)	" This is a film that will appeal to anyone who is an aficionado of the theater or of show music." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 10, 2007
B+	65%	Jindabyne (2006)	" There are no easy answers in the film and it provides a welcome relief from the horror and action films that are filling the multiplexes. Jindabyne tackles adult topics in a subtle and intriguing manner." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
B+	69%	L'Iceberg (2005)	" Admittedly, some of the humor doesn't translate well, and the performers tend to carry on too long in some scenes. Once the action shifts to the boat, there's only so much that can be done, given the confines of space. L'ICEBERG delivers laughs, though, a" — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
B+	85%	The Hoax (2007)	" THE HOAX is an enjoyable romp that features one of Richard Gere's best screen performances. Not everything on screen may be true -- but then look at the title. Maybe this is really a case of truth in advertising." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
B+	81%	Great World of Sound (2007)	" This is a small film that was clearly made on a shoestring budget, but in many ways that works in its favor. The screenplay does bog down a little into a somewhat repetitive manner in the middle section. Still, Zobel and his actors try to find variations" — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
B+	78%	The Page Turner (La Tourneuse de pages) (2006)	" this taut little film is a psychological thriller about revenge. If the Japanese horror adaptation hadn't already used the title THE GRUDGE, that might have served as a more appropriate title for this drama." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007
B+	93%	Blame It on Fidel (La Faute a Fidel) (2006)	" The film beautifully captures the interplay between self-involved parents who expect their children to embrace their beliefs and the free-thinking young girl with a mind of her own." — Murphy's Movie Reviews Posted May 7, 2007

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