|
A
|
96%
|
The Muppets (2011) |
"
It's funny, moving, quick-witted, and way better than anything your kids are watching on TV these days."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 22, 2011
|
|
A
|
87%
|
Black Swan (2010) |
"
Black Swan is a true suspense experience, and it's a welcome one."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 13, 2010
|
|
A
|
93%
|
127 Hours (2010) |
"
...a film that is undeniably grueling, but also full of hope, oddball humor, and a reminder that no matter how bad you think things are, they can always be worse."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 13, 2010
|
|
A
|
96%
|
The Social Network (2010) |
"
The Social Network is a film for now, even if in the realm of computer time 2003 seems like a lifetime ago. It's riveting entertainment, and a must-see."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 30, 2010
|
|
A+
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
...one of Pixar's top-three finest works and, if the Academy does what is right, a surefire Best Picture candidate."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 17, 2010
|
|
A
|
90%
|
Zombieland (2009) |
"
Director Ruben Fleischer and his team have crafted one of the most enjoyable black comedies of the year."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 1, 2009
|
|
A
|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
This is premier summer entertainment."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted May 7, 2009
|
|
A+
|
94%
|
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
This is the kind of movie going experience that people tell their grand kids about."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 17, 2008
|
|
A
|
94%
|
Iron Man (2008) |
"
We may not see a better movie this summer."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted May 2, 2008
|
|
A
|
71%
|
Definitely, Maybe (2008) |
"
How is this for a proposition? From now on, Working Title Films is the only production company that is allowed to make films in this genre."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Feb 13, 2008
|
|
A
|
95%
|
No Country for Old Men (2007) |
"
This is intense, provocative filmmaking on every level that is sure to be one of the best American films of the year."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 15, 2007
|
|
A
|
79%
|
American Gangster (2007) |
"
American Gangster is good old-fashioned knuckles-to-the-jaw entertainment."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 1, 2007
|
|
A
|
94%
|
Gone Baby Gone (2007) |
"
Gone Baby Gone is a sterling thriller, the kind of raw cinematic power that you tell your friends about as if you've just been put through the spin cycle."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 18, 2007
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Superbad (2007) |
"
As much as it may scare a lot of parents out there, anyone who has been through the rigors and craziness of contemporary high school will find something to identify with."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 16, 2007
|
|
A
|
96%
|
Ratatouille (2007) |
"
Ratatouille is just the delicacy the customer ordered -- and one of the best films of the year."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 28, 2007
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Waitress (2007) |
"
It's the kind of sly, witty independent gem that rolls through every few years, lighting up crowds and forcing men to admit they were wrong when they thought they were being dragged to another chick flick."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Apr 26, 2007
|
|
A
|
78%
|
Dreamgirls (2006) |
"
Invigorating, emotional, and visually spectacular, Dreamgirls is one of the finest motion pictures of the year."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 14, 2006
|
|
A
|
73%
|
Flags of Our Fathers (2006) |
"
...a thought-provoking take not so much on the battle of Iwo Jima itself, but on the effect a single photo can have on a nation -- both good and bad -- and the perception of war in the eyes of the average citizen."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 19, 2006
|
|
A
|
68%
|
Snakes on a Plane (2006) |
"
Does the film deliver? Undeniably yes. Snakes On A Plane may, in fact, be in the top three most supremely entertaining films I have ever seen."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 17, 2006
|
|
A
|
74%
|
Monster House (2006) |
"
Monster House is the most pleasant surprise of the year and will undoubtedly wind up on a certain list of mine at the end of the year."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 21, 2006
|
|
A
|
90%
|
Speed (1994) |
"
A taut, endlessly entertaining action spectacle. They really don't make them like this anymore."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted May 26, 2006
|
|
A
|
82%
|
The World's Fastest Indian (2005) |
"
This is Donaldson's best film to date and yet another demonstration of the sheer brilliance of Anthony Hopkins."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Feb 16, 2006
|
|
A
|
69%
|
Commando (1985) |
"
The greatest guilty pleasure in the history of cinema."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 9, 2006
|
|
A
|
87%
|
Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
"
...a courageous, transcendent film that may prove to be a landmark down the line in the Hollywood landscape."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 9, 2006
|
|
A
|
84%
|
King Kong (2005) |
"
There are lots of reasons we go to the movies, and King Kong celebrates and showcases all of them."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 13, 2005
|
|
A
|
89%
|
Paradise Now (2005) |
"
The most suspenseful film of the year in its own subtle way."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 16, 2005
|
|
A+
|
75%
|
Caddyshack (1980) |
"
One of those rare comedies where everything clicks. A true classic."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 28, 2005
|
|
A+
|
99%
|
Apocalypse Now (1979) |
"
One of cinema's finest hours...Brando, in his limited screen time, makes an everlasting impression."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 28, 2005
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Almost Famous (2000) |
"
An endearing, inspiring film that truly has something to offer for everyone."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 28, 2005
|
|
A+
|
98%
|
Airplane! (1980) |
"
It may run 90 minutes, but it takes me 120 minutes to watch it after rewinding through the jokes I missed because I was laughing too hard at the joke prior to it."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 28, 2005
|
|
A
|
91%
|
Adaptation (2002) |
"
Kaufman once again pens a brilliant mind bender chock full of originality."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 28, 2005
|
|
A
|
90%
|
A Simple Plan (1998) |
"
A pre-Spiderman Sam Raimi delivers a stunningly powerful film about the consequences of greed."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 27, 2005
|
|
A
|
95%
|
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) |
"
This is the most enjoyable animated film I have seen all year, and that's a tall order to fill."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 6, 2005
|
|
A
|
60%
|
Oliver Twist (2005) |
"
Polanski and company have proven that, once again, great stories never go out of style."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 29, 2005
|
|
A+
|
89%
|
The Naked Gun - From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) |
"
A comedy classic."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 24, 2005
|
|
A+
|
100%
|
Criss Cross (1949) |
"
A truly classic film noir."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 15, 2005
|
|
A
|
82%
|
Screen Door Jesus (2005) |
"
When a film comes along that confronts tough issues and manages to keep everything real without dividing its audience, it deserves massive praise."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 22, 2005
|
|
A
|
89%
|
Scarface (2003) |
"
What's left to say?"
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 15, 2005
|
|
A
|
64%
|
Spartan (2004) |
"
A clinic for how this genre should be done."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 26, 2005
|
|
A
|
92%
|
School of Rock (2003) |
"
One of the best comedies in years...the film never sells out to itself."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 26, 2005
|
|
A
|
61%
|
Saved! (2004) |
"
I sat through this film with a perma-smile, and just thinking about it still makes me laugh."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 26, 2005
|
|
A
|
50%
|
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"
One of the best films of this middle-aged decade."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 26, 2005
|
|
A
|
87%
|
Mystic River (2003) |
"
This is one of the finer dramas to come down the pike in some time."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 21, 2005
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Metallica - Some Kind of Monster (2004) |
"
Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster is a masterpiece of rock 'n roll documentary filmmaking, and has set the bar high for those who attempt it in the future."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 21, 2005
|
|
A
|
75%
|
House of Sand and Fog (2003) |
"
An intense drama with a brilliant performance by Ben Kingsley."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 20, 2005
|
|
A
|
95%
|
Hero (2004) |
"
Hero is a visual, emotional, and poetic masterpiece."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 20, 2005
|
|
A
|
70%
|
Elephant (2003) |
"
A film without any easy answers, or answers at all."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 20, 2005
|
|
A
|
85%
|
Batman Begins (2005) |
"
Batman Begins is an overwhelming success that will please fanboys foremost and average, patient moviegoers second."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 20, 2005
|
|
A+
|
88%
|
Field of Dreams (1989) |
"
The best baseball film of all time."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 18, 2005
|
|
A
|
91%
|
How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass (Baadasssss!) (2003) |
"
It is so refreshing to see a film with not one wasted second, beautiful acting, and a total understanding of its source material."
—
FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 17, 2005
|
68%
——
98%
