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BETTY JO TUCKER

Agrees with the Tomatometer 62% of the time.

Biography: "All I know is what I see in the movies," Betty Jo insists. She's the editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and writes film commentary for the C0LORADO SENIOR BEACON. She is a member of the Online Film Critics Society and helped found the San Diego Film Critics Society. CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT, Betty Jo's humorous life-at-the-movies memoir, is available now at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and borders.com. Her latest book, SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE MAVERICK, which received Honorable Mention at the 2007 New York Book Festival, can also be ordered online from amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Betty Jo recently began hosting "Movie Addict Headquarters" on BlogTalkRadio.

Favorites: SINGIN'IN THE RAIN VERTIGO FARGO WAITING FOR GUFFMAN MOULIN ROUGE KOLYA WIZARD OF OZ SHALL WE DANCE? TORTILLA SOUP BLAZING SADDLES THE MYSTIC MASSEUR DON JUAN DEMARCO WITNESS NOT ONE LESS NIGHT OF THE HUNTER LITTLE VOICE GILDA BREAKDOWN HORSEMAN ON THE ROOF MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE

Publications: ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Critics' Group: Online Film Critics Society, San Diego Film Critics Society

Total Reviews: 820
Total QuickRatings: 4

Location: Colorado

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Fresh	Fresh 66%	Public Enemies (2009)	" Another intriguing performance by Johnny Depp is the highlight of 'Public Enemies,' a film not always easy to follow." Posted Jul 4, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 89%	Captain Abu Raed (2008)	" 'Captain Abu Raed' could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship between new filmmaker Amin Matalqa and discerning moviegoers everywhere." Posted Jun 28, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 50%	The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)	" Filled with speeded-up camera work, which makes the movie pratically unwatchable for migraine sufferers like me." Posted Jun 18, 2009
Fresh	N/A	Irene in Time (2009)	" Tanna Frederick's charismatic appeal reaches out from the screen, drawing us deeper into 'Irene's world' with each successive scene." Posted Jun 13, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 28%	Land of the Lost (2009)	" Asks viewers to take off their thinking caps and put on their dunce hats. Comic rewards await for those who agree to do just that." Posted Jun 7, 2009
Fresh	N/A	Wake (2008)	" 'Wake,' a short independent film, touched me more deeply than most big budget mainstream dramas." Posted May 30, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 44%	Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)	" With the exception of Amy Adams' performance and some excellent special effects, this sequel fails to live up to the first 'Night at the Museum' romp." Posted May 30, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 27%	Dance Flick (2009)	" 'Dance Flick' may be offensive to dancers and other living things, but it's also very funny." Posted May 24, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 37%	Angels & Demons (2009)	" Some parts of this movie come across as totally unbelievable, but it contains enough excitement and stunning cinematography to make it worth seeing." Posted May 20, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 10%	Holy Man (1998)	" A thought-provoking but uneven comedy." Posted May 16, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 34%	At First Sight (1998)	" Most love scenes seem forced in 'At First Sight,' and the background music manipulates emotions without a trace of restraint." Posted May 9, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 36%	X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)	" Hugh Jackman displays considerable animal magnetism again in 'Origins,' which includes many great sequences showing him in all his Wolverine glory." Posted May 3, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 55%	The Soloist (2009)	" Blessed with superb performances by Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, 'The Soloist' deserves consideration during this year's awards season." Posted Apr 25, 2009
Fresh	N/A	The Tenement (2003)	" It's gory, campy and scary -- three important elements to fans of this genre." Posted Apr 24, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 51%	Observe and Report (2009)	" 'O & R' focuses on characters instead of plot, which may bother some viewers. However, the movie worked for me because of its excellent performances." Posted Apr 11, 2009
Rotten	Fresh 72%	Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)	" For me, the other characters in 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' fail to measure up to B.O.B.-- who's voiced to amusing perfection by Seth Rogen." Posted Apr 5, 2009
Fresh	N/A	Maurice Jarre - A Tribute to David Lean ()	" 'Maurice Jarre: A Tribute to David Lean' is as much a tribute to its immensely talented composer as it is to the remarkable film director being honored." Posted Mar 30, 2009
N/A	N/A	Courting Condi (2008)	" Radio Interview with Devin Ratray" INTERVIEW Posted Mar 29, 2009
Fresh	N/A	Courting Condi (2008)	" This first-ever musical docu-tragi-comedy is a highly creative piece of filmmaking. Opinionated? Yes, but it's also a lot of fun and quite provocative." Posted Mar 28, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 86%	The Singing Revolution (2007)	" One of the most inspirational and powerful documentaries I've ever seen." Posted Mar 28, 2009
Rotten	Fresh 66%	Duplicity (2009)	" This thriller's flashback scenes interrupted the story's flow too much for me. But Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are fun to watch." Posted Mar 26, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 23%	Fired Up (2009)	" Sarah Roemer stands out in 'Fired Up!' I found her to be the only cast member who comes across as a real human being." Posted Mar 6, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 94%	Slumdog Millionaire (2008)	" 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a unique and memorable film -- one that's practically impossible to resist." Posted Feb 28, 2009
N/A	Fresh 96%	WALL-E (2008)	" Fred Willard Radio Interview" INTERVIEW Posted Feb 28, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 96%	Ran (1985)	" Visually exciting, includes outstanding acting by a fine cast, and tells a compelling tale about ambition, betrayal and revenge." Posted Feb 26, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 58%	The International (2009)	" Boasts great location shots and an incredible gunfight at the Guggenheim Museum, but it's Clive Owen who earmed my most rapt attention here." Posted Feb 14, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 22%	Push (2009)	" 'Push' suffers from a baffling script, but Dakota Fanning delivers a very watchable performance in this sci-fi thriller." Posted Feb 7, 2009
N/A	N/A	Plan 9 From Syracuse (2007)	" Radio Interview with Ryan Dacko" INTERVIEW Posted Feb 4, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 18%	New in Town (2009)	" Mostly because of a lead character as unbelievable as Renee Zellweger's ambitious Lucy Hill, it's not easy to warm up to this romantic comedy." Posted Jan 31, 2009
Fresh	N/A	4th and Long (2008)	" This low-budget comedy shines because of its impressive character-driven plot. It�s not Remember the Titans or Friday Night Lights, but it boasts humorous performances and some almost hysterically funny scenes." Posted Jan 30, 2009
Rotten	Fresh 63%	Che (2008)	" I found this four-hours-plus movie sheer torture to watch during most of its long running time. 'Che' seems more like a guerilla handbook than a film." Posted Jan 25, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 39%	Inkheart (2009)	" I understand this is the first offering in an 'Inkheart' trilogy. If so, color me hooked." Posted Jan 25, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 46%	Hotel for Dogs (2009)	" Canine charmers fill the screen in 'Hotel for Dogs,' but the heartwarming relationship between a brother and sister gives this movie its greatest appeal" Posted Jan 17, 2009
N/A	Fresh 95%	The Birds (1963)	" Tippi Hedren Speaks Out" INTERVIEW Posted Jan 14, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 79%	Gran Torino (2008)	" Clint Eastwood delivers a stunning performance as an angry old man who begins to question his negative opinion about his Hmong neighbors." Posted Jan 9, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 61%	Marley & Me (2008)	" Most viewers who love dogs will probably sob their hearts out while watching 'Marley & Me.' I know I did." Posted Jan 2, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 23%	Bedtime Stories (2008)	" Boasts a great idea about bedtime stories that come to life the next day, so it's a shame this film fails to be enjoyable for all age groups." Posted Dec 28, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 70%	Last Chance Harvey (2008)	" Falling in love can happen at any age. 'Last Chance Harvey' emphasizes this romantic theme while having a bit of fun doing it." Posted Dec 25, 2008
Rotten	Fresh 72%	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)	" Don't expect this movie to make you feel cheerful. It's definitely a downer. I get gloomy just thinking about it." Posted Dec 25, 2008
Fresh	Rotten 43%	Yes Man (2008)	" 'Yes Man' serves as a showcase for Jim Carrey's comedy skills. It's designed strictly for laughs -- and there are plenty of them here." Posted Dec 20, 2008
Rotten	Fresh 78%	Doubt (2008)	" I'm still shaking my head over the implausible way this film ends." Posted Dec 13, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 84%	Wendy and Lucy (2008)	" 'Wendy and Lucy' is the best feel-bad movie of the year." Posted Dec 6, 2008
Fresh	Rotten 54%	Australia (2008)	" 'Australia' runs out of steam along its lengthy journey, but it boasts gorgeous cinematography, a passionate romance, and more than a few thrilling scenes." Posted Nov 30, 2008
Fresh	Rotten 49%	Twilight (2008)	" With its fascinating combination of forbidden love and a seductive vampire theme, 'Twilight" may be the beginning of a very successful film franchise." Posted Nov 24, 2008
Rotten	Fresh 65%	Quantum of Solace (2008)	" Blurred, not stirred." Posted Nov 22, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 94%	Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)	" An emotional roller-coaster of a movie, one that touches your heart and brings you to tears in some scenes, then enrages you in others." Posted Nov 10, 2008
Rotten	Fresh 64%	Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)	" Although the animated characters are sometimes fun to watch here, they're not given much of a story to work with. Musical numbers would've helped." Posted Nov 8, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 86%	Tinker Bell (2008)	" A totally charming story enhanced by beautiful CG animation." Posted Nov 8, 2008
Rotten	Rotten 3%	The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008)	" 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley' left me as disappointed as a youngster who receives a box of raisins at every house on his/her trick-or-treat route." Posted Nov 1, 2008
Fresh	Fresh 66%	High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)	" Director/choreographer Kenny Ortega takes advantage of the big screen by filling it with eye-popping colors and highly entertaining dance routines." Posted Oct 25, 2008

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