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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: 852
Total QuickRatings: 4

Location: Colorado

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Fresh	Fresh 91%	Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)	" Wes Anderson's first animated movie turns out to be one of 2009's best films." Posted Nov 28, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 6%	Old Dogs (2009)	" Travolta and Williams have been around long enough to know that when doing comedy, sometimes 'less is more.'" Posted Nov 28, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 29%	The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)	" For me, nothing in 'New Moon' matches the visual excitement of the vampire baseball game in 'Twilight.'" Posted Nov 24, 2009
N/A	Rotten 37%	2012 (2009)	" '2012' - Fact or Fiction?" MISCELLANEOUS Posted Nov 19, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 46%	The Box (2009)	" Outlandish embellishments serve as annoying distractions to a perfectly good premise in this disappointing thriller." Posted Nov 18, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 37%	2012 (2009)	" Amazing special effects assume the starring role here, but cast members also deserve recognition for adding a humanistic touch to this over-the-top disaster movie." Posted Nov 14, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 53%	The Muse (1999)	" Like the character he plays here, Albert Brooks needed someone or something to re-inspire him while working on this plodding comedy." Posted Oct 30, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 38%	Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)	" John C. Reilly excels in a role I thought couldn't possibly be appropriate for him. It's a nice change of pace for this fine actor." Posted Oct 24, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 19%	Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)	" Helen Mirren's acting stands out in this mean-spirited dark comedy like an original Picasso in a paint-by-numbers art show." Posted Oct 22, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 11%	The Stepfather (2009)	" I didn't think anyone could match Terry O'Quinn's riveting performance in the 1987 film, but Dylan Walsh nails the title role in this remake." Posted Oct 18, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 12%	Couples Retreat (2009)	" The secret to a happy marriage involves falling in love over and over again with the same person. 'Couples Retreat' offers an amusing illustration of that old saying." Posted Oct 10, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 56%	The Invention of Lying (2009)	" Like 'Life of Brian,' 'The Invention of Lying' pokes fun at religious beliefs. Too bad it fails to emphasize the fun." Posted Oct 9, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 89%	Zombieland (2009)	" Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson do a great job playing off each other in 'Zombieland,' one of the funniest zombie movies I've ever seen." Posted Oct 3, 2009
N/A	Fresh 100%	The Wizard of Oz (1939)	" Judy Garland Tribute Show with Lorna Luft" INTERVIEW Posted Sep 30, 2009
N/A	Rotten 36%	Irene in Time (2009)	" Henry Jaglom Interview" INTERVIEW Posted Sep 30, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 28%	Fame (2009)	" To me, this updating of the original 'Fame' beautifully highlights the joys and heartbreaks that come with dedication to the performing arts." Posted Sep 27, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 39%	Surrogates (2009)	" Because it's easy to spot the culprit, suspense gets short shrift here. That's surprising, for Jonathan Mostow delivered uber-suspense in 'Breakdown.'" Posted Sep 26, 2009
N/A	Rotten 28%	Fame (2009)	" Kherington Payne Interview" MISCELLANEOUS Posted Sep 23, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 18%	Love Happens (2009)	" Aaron Eckhart surprised me with the depth of his performance as a self-help guru who needs help himself." Posted Sep 19, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 59%	Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)	" Angela Lansbury shows off her singing, dancing and comic skills -- which I think even overshadow the film's Oscar-winning special effects." Posted Sep 7, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 6%	All About Steve (2009)	" Although I laughed at a couple of slapstick gags, the rest of this comedy didn't seem very funny to me." Posted Sep 5, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 29%	The Final Destination (2009)	" Provides food for thought about fate and our own mortality as well as exciting scenes for viewers who enjoy seeing blood and guts on screen." Posted Aug 30, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 88%	Inglourious Basterds (2009)	" Christoph Waltz delivers one of the most brilliant portrayals of a villain I've seen since Anthony Hopkins transformed himself into Hannibal Lecter." Posted Aug 23, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 38%	The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)	" I can't remember when I've had such a hard time becoming emotionally involved in a love story on film." Posted Aug 15, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 58%	A Perfect Getaway (2009)	" If you enjoyed Timothy Olyphant as the determined sheriff in HBO's 'Deadwood,' you'll be surprised at how good he is playing a very different type of role here." Posted Aug 10, 2009
N/A	Fresh 100%	Singin' in the Rain (1952)	" 'Singin in the Rain' Tribute Show" MISCELLANEOUS Posted Aug 2, 2009
Fresh	Rotten 29%	Aliens in the Attic (2009)	" Robert Hoffman shows off his exceptional ability for physical comedy during hilarious mind-control sequences here. In fact, he's very funny in all his scenes." Posted Aug 1, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 24%	G-Force (2009)	" Most youngsters at the screening I attended were not amused -- not even by the usually giggle-evoking flatulence scenes." Posted Jul 26, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 83%	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)	" The film's marvelous visuals are what I admire most about it -- and I couldn't help going deeper and deeper under the spell of such cinematic wizardry." Posted Jul 18, 2009
Rotten	Rotten 33%	Knowing (2009)	" Among the most troubling elements of 'Knowing' are its dark cinematography, outlandish plot, and a less-than-memorable performance by Nicolas Cage." Posted Jul 11, 2009
Fresh	Fresh 67%	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 84%	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 52%	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	Rotten 36%	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 25%	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 18%	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 36%	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 13%	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 50%	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

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