Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 57%
| The Invention of Lying (2009) | "
This film is loads of fun and boasts an all star comic cast, featuring Gervais with Jennifer Garner, Tina Fey, Louis C.K., Jonah Hill and Rob Lowe. Their spirited interaction with this clever script is worth the price of admission alone" Posted Sep 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 87%
| A Serious Man (2009) | "
Laugh out loud funny." Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 62%
| The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) | "
Every favorite Gilliam device and trope is employed here to breathtaking effect." Posted Sep 10, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 50%
| Agora (2009) | "
Behind the pomp and circumstance of the film’s spectacle, Amenábar carefully organizes the dramatic details to prove that a marriage between logic and compassion is best. It’s a message that often gets lost in this grand vision but a satisfying one." Posted Sep 10, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 54%
| Intimate Enemies (2009) | "
Truly unforgettable and revelatory, L'Ennemi intime presents a rare glimpse into the realities of war in all its gory detail, tempered with a heartbreaking insight into our inescapably frail human consciousness." Posted Sep 22, 2007 |
Fresh
| Rotten 50%
| Penelope (2008) | "
The most successful films in this genre rely heavily on production design, but unfortunately director Palansky decides to play it fairly straight here. Luckily, the film has an interesting story, for which all credit should go to writer Leslie Caveny." Posted Jan 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 41%
| Bollywood/Hollywood (2003) | "
Mehta expertly fashions a fascinating hybrid that is sure to delight audiences with its good-natured and well-timed humor, and its unabashed refusal to take itself seriously." Posted Dec 16, 2002 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 89%
| My Father and I (2002) | "
Fontaine indulges her signature style, creating a carefully measured film -- the kind whose impact slowly sneaks up on its audience and haunts them long after leaving the theatre." Posted Jul 2, 2002 |
Fresh
| Fresh 60%
| Nijinsky: The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky (2002) | "
A comprehensive and provocative film -- one that pushes the boundaries of biography, and challenges its audience." Posted Feb 1, 2002 |
Fresh
| Fresh 80%
| Maelström (2002) | "
Peppering this urban study with references to Norwegian folktales, Villeneuve creates in Maelstrom a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical." Posted Jan 24, 2002 |
Fresh
| Fresh 84%
| Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) | "
Puts a refreshing and comical spin on the all-too-familiar saga of the contemporary single woman." Posted Jan 10, 2002 |
Fresh
| Fresh 83%
| Pauline and Paulette (2002) | "
A charming yet poignant tale of the irrevocable ties that bind." Posted Oct 24, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 70%
| Waydowntown (2002) | "
A cogent yet hilarious indictment of our soul-destroying urban existence." Posted Jun 7, 2001 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 89%
| Ginger Snaps (2001) | "
On its surface, Ginger Snaps is a werewolf movie, but what's refreshing is the clever satire at its core." Posted Jun 5, 2002 |
Fresh
| Fresh 62%
| Dark Blue World (2001) | "
Svęrák once again affirms his status as a master humanist, elegantly evoking a complex range of emotions." Posted Nov 2, 2001 |
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