|
A
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
It's by now a worn out verdict: Another masterpiece by Disney/Pixar. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jun 28, 2010
|
|
A
|
83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
Rebirths the old fashioned action epic in a era of soulless marketing machines, desensitizing shock pieces, and overrated indie-art imposters. Cameron's vision exceeds the hype."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Feb 1, 2010
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|
A
|
97%
|
The Hurt Locker (2009) |
"
A hardcore depiction of modern war and the brave soldiers who fight, while quietly but assuredly begging the question: War, what is it good for?"
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Sep 8, 2009
|
|
A
|
98%
|
Up (2009) |
"
A must see, in whatever format."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jun 10, 2009
|
|
A
|
92%
|
Frost/Nixon (2008) |
"
Howard takes the political trivia of the interviews between the cunning, disgraced former president and the British showman, turning it into engrossing entertainment."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 13, 2009
|
|
A
|
94%
|
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
Believe the hype. The Dark Knight is, quite simply, the superhero of superhero films."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jul 24, 2008
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Young@Heart (2007) |
"
Evolves into an unforgettably inspirational film filled with joy and disarming honesty."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jul 19, 2008
|
|
A
|
81%
|
Lars and the Real Girl (2007) |
"
Weird on paper, strangely and sweetly affecting onscreen. See it. You won't regret it."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 2, 2008
|
|
A
|
51%
|
Bee Movie (2007) |
"
Anyone smarter than a fifth grader will get a kick out the ingenuity, stellar animation, and relentless higher level humor (what, no poop jokes?) of a film that will reward multiple viewings."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 2, 2008
|
|
A
|
70%
|
I Am Legend (2007) |
"
Scary, thought-provoking, jump-in-your seat suspenseful, it conjures up a 'Cast Away' meets 'Dawn of the Dead' concoction full of simultaneous solitude and nightmares."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 2, 2008
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|
A
|
97%
|
Once (2007) |
"
Captures the rare chemistry and unforced artistry of two people finding musical as well as personal harmony together and we are lucky enough to be there to watch it."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 23, 2007
|
|
A
|
88%
|
3:10 to Yuma (2007) |
"
Westerns may be old fashioned, but as old-school homages go, superb writing and compelling acting will never go out of style."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 22, 2007
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|
A
|
65%
|
Apocalypto (2006) |
"
If any other director had made the spellbinding, visceral Mayan epic 'Apocalypto,' the film would be championed and unquestionably be discussed in Oscar worthy terms."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 8, 2007
|
|
A
|
93%
|
Children of Men (2006) |
"
An apocalyptic thrill ride that is as gritty as it is gripping, with a dark terror outgunned only by its daring humanity."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Mar 31, 2007
|
|
A
|
66%
|
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) |
"
Gardner's fight is everyman's fight... to remain true to his material objectives without sacrificing that which really matters to him-- his trusting little shadow."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 6, 2007
|
|
A
|
78%
|
Dreamgirls (2006) |
"
Conclusive evidence that the Broadway musical is back as a force on the big screen."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 6, 2007
|
|
A
|
74%
|
Cars (2006) |
"
There's sure to be a dud somewhere in its future, but right now, the Disney/Pixar combination is the film industry's only sure-fire, guar-an-teed, git-'er-done hitmaker."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Aug 14, 2006
|
|
A
|
90%
|
New York Doll (2005) |
"
Touching and funny, with an unforgettable ending that could not have been better if it were fiction. One of the best films of the year."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Mar 19, 2006
|
|
A
|
87%
|
Millions (2005) |
"
This wonderfully original must-see film is a small miracle itself."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 24, 2006
|
|
A
|
78%
|
Munich (2005) |
"
Gritty and compelling, the film transports the viewer unlike any other film in recent memory."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 24, 2006
|
|
A
|
82%
|
God's Army 2: States of Grace (2005) |
"
A landmark film.."Crash" for Mormons."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 13, 2005
|
|
A
|
76%
|
Crash (2004) |
"
The film packs a reflective emotional wallop in spite of its contrived coincidences."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jun 7, 2005
|
|
A
|
50%
|
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"
No other film in history has even attempted such a concentrated interpretation of these unimaginable events let alone do so with what I call such reverential explicitness."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Feb 27, 2004
|
|
A
|
85%
|
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) |
"
With its moving exploration of billowy battles and the men that fight them it's an epic film that looks every inch the spectacle it aims to be."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 16, 2003
|
|
A
|
92%
|
School of Rock (2003) |
"
Black's iconic performance here perfectly blends his naturally slovenly persona with his obvious passion for, and knowledge of, rock and roll."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 12, 2003
|
|
A
|
65%
|
Evelyn (2002) |
"
A film for those that rarely go to the movies 'because they don't make movies like they used to.' Well, apparently they do..."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Mar 11, 2003
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Chicago (2002) |
"
The big screen musical is back. Bravo."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 10, 2003
|
|
A+
|
96%
|
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) |
"
'...may go down in history as the only three-hour film that leaves its audience gasping for more.'"
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 27, 2002
|
|
A
|
89%
|
Spider-Man (2002) |
"
Spiderman ROCKS"
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 25, 2002
|
|
A
|
65%
|
Possession (2002) |
"
Gorgeously shot, impeccably written...it understands the beauty of its own subtlety."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 17, 2002
|
|
5/5
|
90%
|
Serpico (1973) |
"
The first classic police corruption movie"
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 7, 2002
|
|
A
|
74%
|
Signs (2002) |
"
If you can, take your eyes off the screen for a moment and look around. You'll see scared people."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Aug 9, 2002
|
|
A+
|
92%
|
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) |
"
It's obvious that the editors were hard pressed to leave any of this splendid film on the cutting room floor. Lucky for us."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jul 24, 2002
|
|
A
|
92%
|
Minority Report (2002) |
"
Where George Lucas' characters are geeky, Spielberg's are freaky, where Lucas offers fantasy, Spielberg offers flesh, where Lucas makes you wonder, Spielberg makes you ponder."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jun 29, 2002
|
|
A-
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Whedon's biggest accomplishment may be making the superhero movie once again super entertainment."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 4, 2012
|
|
A-
|
88%
|
Titanic (in 3D) (2012) |
"
Yes, it is time to return to the chilly North Atlantic to appreciate again James Cameron's glorious epic, for its scope, underappreciated script and perfect casting. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 16, 2012
|
|
A-
|
89%
|
The Descendants (2011) |
"
There's some pretty tricky material for Payne and crew to navigate, but anchored by a terrific cast it's a journey of hurt and healing that lingers."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 16, 2012
|
|
A-
|
75%
|
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) |
"
Along with the wondrous visuals, a rollicking adventure that careens at a breakneck speed from one death and gravity defying adventure to the next. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
|
|
A-
|
77%
|
War Horse (2011) |
"
Spielberg has fashioned a timeless classic out of a horse's journey that powerfully and memorably becomes our journey as well."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
|
|
A-
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011) |
"
Who knew? The director who put the rage in Raging Bull the fear in Cape Fear and the mean in Mean Streets could make a family-friendly, dazzling 3D film. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
|
|
A-
|
92%
|
Take Shelter (2011) |
"
Quietly spellbinding until the film's astonishing final 20 minutes which make it one of the year's best."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
|
|
A-
|
——
|
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away (2012) |
"
By honestly telling her story country western star Chely Wright has made a powerful, unforgettable coming out story stripped of melodrama yet unexpectedly heartbreaking."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 23, 2011
|
|
A-
|
93%
|
Midnight in Paris (2011) |
"
So light and breezy you might not recognize this Paris postcard comes by way of the ever-relevant Woody Allen, who mixes time travel and nostalgia to delightful effect..."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
A-
|
95%
|
The King's Speech (2010) |
"
Can't be defined by its 'R' rating or by the 'period piece' label. It may be about a king, but it speaks to the royalty in all of us. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Mar 4, 2011
|
|
A-
|
91%
|
The Fighter (2010) |
"
Takes on a whole different level of realism with Bale, pathetically gaunt yet heroically charismatic, nailing Dicky's double edged nature."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 28, 2010
|
|
A-
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
Stands on its' own as an instant classic to which even 'The Duke' himself would tip his hat."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 27, 2010
|
|
A-
|
90%
|
Tangled (2010) |
"
Adds to the bounty of this year's high quality animated films, and will make the coming awards season jam-packed with difficult choices."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 27, 2010
|
|
A-
|
96%
|
The Social Network (2010) |
"
An intellectual property battle ripped from today's headlines that feels like a cyber-thriller, yet it never once turns into a heavy-handed message movie."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 27, 2010
|
|
A-
|
89%
|
Waiting for Superman (2010) |
"
Has the power to surprise, enrage, and even delight the most cynical of educators and education bashers."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 27, 2010
|
|
A-
|
81%
|
Oceans (Disneynature's Oceans) (2010) |
"
Stunning images of some of the most breathtaking and fascinatingly odd creatures of the sea. No cute story added, or needed."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jun 28, 2010
|
68%
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98%
