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Critics / Tyler Hanley
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TYLER HANLEY

""okay, so, she's a dog." - Ghostbusters
"Is that what you call an uncomfortable silence?" "I don't know what you call that." - Pulp Fiction
"Keep that guy away from my cocaine!" - Roxanne"

Agrees with the Tomatometer 73% of the time.

Biography: My interest in film began at the age of 8, when my dad would take me and my twin brother to the movie theater regularly. After writing movie reviews for my high-school newspaper, I studied English and creative writing at Foothill College and attended acting school at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. I've co-produced (alongside my brother) and acted in five short films and three feature-length films, and have been writing movie reviews since 2001. I've won several awards from the Peninsula Press Club for various movie reviews. My other interests include martial arts, literature, playing the drums and juggling.
Favorites: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," "American Beauty," "The Princess Bride," "Roxanne," "True Romance," "Groundhog Day," "Chinatown," "Platoon," "To Kill A Mockingbird," "Blade Runner," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Enter the Dragon."

Publications: Palo Alto Weekly

Total Reviews: 253

Location: Palo Alto, California

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Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
71%

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

" Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary sleuth gets a cinematic adrenaline shot for this wildly entertaining and action-packed mystery."

Posted Dec 28, 2009

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
76%

Invictus (2009)

" Inspiring messages about equality, forgiveness and understanding resonate thanks to Clint Eastwood's deft hand and standout performances by Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon."

Posted Dec 11, 2009

Rotten
2.5/4

Rotten
39%

2012 (2009)

" An Oscar-caliber cast and dazzling visual effects can't rescue this formulaic disaster flick from a script flooded with generic dialogue and preposterous plot points."

Posted Nov 19, 2009

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
55%

Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)

" Although Dickens has been translated time and time again, this animated adventure is no humbug."

Posted Nov 6, 2009

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
43%

The Proposal (2009)

" Although The Proposal isn't a sweep-you-off-your-feet affair, Bullock and Reynolds make it a thoroughly charming engagement."

Posted Jun 19, 2009

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
77%

The Hangover (2009)

" Who knew a Hangover could be so much fun?"

Posted Jun 5, 2009

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
98%

Up (2009)

" A thrilling, heartfelt and humorous family film with enough jubilant energy to lift you right off your seat."

Posted May 29, 2009

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
32%

Terminator Salvation (2009)

" Director McG fuels Terminator Salvation with exceptional visual effects and sharp sound, but more shouting and explosions than a Super Bowl in Beirut."

Posted May 22, 2009

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
36%

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

" Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber are so well-cast and are so sharp in their roles that extraneous missteps almost feel excusable."

Posted May 7, 2009

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
86%

Earth (2009)

" This film is for those so buried in gadgets and The Gap that the Earth, at its roots, has become something foreign."

Posted Apr 24, 2009

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
43%

Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

" Dwayne Johnson shines alongside rising star AnnaSophia Robb, but the film's cookie-cutter plot and adolescent script make Witch Mountain hardly worth racing to."

Posted Mar 16, 2009

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
64%

Watchmen (2009)

" Rich with vibrant color, visceral action and dynamic characters, Zack Snyder's ambitious adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel is a visual and psychological feast."

Posted Mar 6, 2009

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
23%

Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)

" Confessions is more cautionary tale than comedy."

Posted Feb 13, 2009

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
60%

Valkyrie (2008)

" The tension that builds throughout Valkyrie is palpable and the plot is incredibly compelling."

Posted Feb 5, 2009

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
88%

Bolt (2008)

" Bolt is fast-paced, funny and beautifully animated -- a charming movie that would have Benji and Lassie howling in jealousy."

Posted Feb 5, 2009

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
56%

Defiance (2008)

" Defiance is an extraordinary story and the production is admirable -- if you have the time and patience to trudge through."

Posted Feb 5, 2009

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
69%

I Am Legend (2007)

" I Am Legend is far from a feel-good film; it's a familiar (for fans of Stephen King's The Stand or Heston's Omega Man) post-apocalyptic adventure rife with chills and hopelessness."

Posted Oct 18, 2008

Rotten
1.5/4

Rotten
19%

The Clone Wars (2008)

" Here are six words that would probably get me tarred and feathered at a comic-book convention: I am sick of Star Wars."

Posted Oct 18, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
51%

Body of Lies (2008)

" Both complicated and compelling, Body of Lies offers an audacious glimpse at the hypocrisy and religious furor fueling a struggle most Americans recognize only as a political catch phrase -- a 'war on terror.'"

Posted Oct 10, 2008

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
85%

Ghost Town (2008)

" Ghost Town is a fantasy charmer, from its tight cast and excellent soundtrack to its complex characters and soulful climax."

Posted Sep 19, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
39%

The House Bunny (2008)

" Revenge of the Nerds gets a feminine twist in this entertaining and uplifting chuckler."

Posted Aug 22, 2008

Rotten
2/4

Fresh
61%

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

" Plot, dialogue and acting are buried beneath a visual barrage that may stimulate children but dizzy adults."

Posted Jul 11, 2008

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
72%

Wanted (2008)

" Simultaneously groundbreaking and breathtaking, Wanted is more than just one of the best films of 2008 -- it's one of the best action movies ever made."

Posted Jun 27, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
66%

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

" Fans furious with Ang Lee's artsy 2003 flick about Marvel's green behemoth can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

Posted Jun 13, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
37%

Speed Racer (2008)

" The Wachowski Brothers' big-screen, big-budget adaptation of the popular Speed Racer anime series is like the Willy Wonka of racing movies."

Posted May 9, 2008

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
93%

Iron Man (2008)

" Doubters with their tales of suspense about whether or not Iron Man will fly as a franchise can finally calm down -- and Batman and Spider-Man fans can start to get edgy about sharing the cinematic spotlight."

Posted May 2, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
63%

Baby Mama (2008)

" SNL alumni Tina Fey, Steve Martin, and current mainstay Amy Poehler, all shine in this infectious chuckler."

Posted Apr 28, 2008

Fresh
2.5/4

Fresh
64%

The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

" Seeing Jackie Chan and Jet Li in fist-frenzied combat feels like the kung-fu equivalent of watching Fred Astaire cut the rug with Ginger Rogers."

Posted Apr 18, 2008

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
37%

Street Kings (2008)

" Fans of Keanue Reeves and Forest Whitaker will appreciate Reeves' heavy screen time and Whitaker's performance, but both actors deserve material that doesn't leave the viewer queasy and in need of a long shower."

Posted Apr 11, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
79%

The Bank Job (2008)

" Following three theatrical bombs, British actor Jason Statham hits pay dirt with this compelling picture about the famed 1971 Baker Street bank robbery in London."

Posted Mar 26, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
27%

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

" The screenwriters capably update the 49-year-old critters for socially relevant times, give or take a little suspension of disbelief."

Posted Feb 29, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
50%

Penelope (2008)

" Penelope wiggles its way past a quirky premise with the help of a terrific supporting cast and underlying messages about self-esteem, independence and inner beauty."

Posted Feb 29, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
79%

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

" Spiderwick is The Neverending Story of the new millennium -- a family-friendly fable that kids will applaud but adults may nap through."

Posted Feb 15, 2008

Rotten
2.5/4

Rotten
15%

Over Her Dead Body (2008)

" Ghost gets a romantic-comedy redo with this strained love-triangle tale."

Posted Feb 5, 2008

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
71%

Beowulf (2007)

" The 3-D film isn't just a movie, it's a movie experience that makes you a part of its noble, frightening and fantasy-infused world."

Posted Nov 16, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
27%

Lions for Lambs (2007)

" An arresting political expose unctuated by stellar acting and resonant messages about leadership, sacrifice and responsibility."

Posted Nov 9, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
67%

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

" Infused with rich writing, strong performances and symbolic undertones, Darjeeling explores how people behave when living in the moment but out of the comfort zone."

Posted Oct 12, 2007

Rotten
2.5/4

Rotten
30%

The Heartbreak Kid (2007)

" Although the edgy humor provides plenty of side-splitting moments, Heartbreak ultimately cracks beneath a lackluster storyline."

Posted Oct 5, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
41%

Feast of Love (2007)

" Although Feast is sometimes depressing, a natural side effect when touching on issues such as infidelity and death, it is also uplifting and tender."

Posted Sep 28, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
29%

Next (2007)

" Despite a distracting hairdo, Nicolas Cage delivers a solid performance in this fast-paced actioner."

Posted Sep 22, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Fresh
67%

Shoot 'Em Up (2007)

" The term "suspending disbelief" hasn't been this apropos since Democrats watched President Bush take the oath of office."

Posted Sep 15, 2007

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
67%

The 11th Hour (2007)

" The 11th Hour presents its argument clearly: Disregarding the planetary repercussions of human behavior, or rather misbehavior, holds tragic consequences."

Posted Aug 31, 2007

Rotten
2.5/4

Rotten
19%

The Invasion (2007)

" The latest cinematic space invaders tale is more of a commentary on modern America than a sci-fi screamer."

Posted Aug 17, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
13%

I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (2007)

" Despite some hearty humor from Adam Sandler, co-star Kevin James and a handful of well-cast character actors, the film's contrived plot and discriminatory jabs ultimately make Chuck and Larry a tactless engagement."

Posted Jul 20, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Fresh
78%

1408 (2007)

" Although 1408 lacks the dramatic power of either Misery or The Shining, John Cusack's riveting performance rivals that of James Caan and Jack Nicholson."

Posted Jul 13, 2007

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
77%

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

" Harry's cinematic leap to manhood is not unlike the wizard himself -- spellbinding."

Posted Jul 13, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
57%

Transformers (2007)

" As a fan of the 1980s Saturday morning cartoon and Hasbro toys the film is based on, I was saddened to see characters I grew up with transformed into a corporate ad tool."

Posted Jul 6, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
81%

Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

" Bruce Willis is back in action to remind moviegoers that spandex-clad superheroes and swashbuckling pirates are no more heroic than a hardened cop."

Posted Jun 29, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
24%

Evan Almighty (2007)

" The movie comes across as Sunday school meets Greenpeace meets Ace Ventura -- laughter, religion and environmentalism make strange bedfellows."

Posted Jun 22, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
37%

The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

" Rise is exactly what a superhero movie should be: an entertaining, family-friendly popcorn flick with even doses of humor, heroism and heart."

Posted Jun 15, 2007
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