Fresh
| Fresh 83%
| Humpday (2009) | "
Mumblecore comes of age with this smartly written and well-acted, grown-up version of a "bromantic" comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 10, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 10%
| I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) | "
It made perfect sense to bring Doyle's book to the big screen--unfortunately the humor and emotion got completely lost in translation." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 71%
| Bruno (2009) | "
Brüno is a smarter, savvier and all-around funnier movie than its predecessor." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 66%
| Public Enemies (2009) | "
Even if specific elements disappoint, the movie as a whole lingers in your head long after the credits roll." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 2, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 19%
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | "
When the film finally ends, the audience doesn't feel so much elated as beaten into submission." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 24, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 17%
| Year One (2009) | "
Devoid of any energy or enthusiasm either in front of or behind the camera." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 19, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 50%
| The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) | "
While the original film offers superior thrills, Scott's Pelham functions just fine as diverting entertainment." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 12, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 78%
| The Hangover (2009) | "
It’s hard to think of any truly memorable moments from this creatively challenged outing." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 5, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 97%
| Up (2009) | "
Only Pixar could take a simple adventure story and turn it into a profound statement about life's infinite possibilities." — Giant Magazine Posted May 29, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 8%
| What Goes Up (2009) | "
With its flat-footed script and poor production values, What Goes Up is a movie to be endured rather than enjoyed." — Film Journal International Posted May 27, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 27%
| Dance Flick (2009) | "
It would be easier to recommend the movie if it weren't so inconsistent, sometimes aiming for real wit but more often settling for the lowest common denominator." — Giant Magazine Posted May 22, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 44%
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) | "
Overstuffed with gimmicks, but short on charm and creativity." — Giant Magazine Posted May 21, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 32%
| Terminator Salvation (2009) | "
It's a largely empty moviegoing experience because the characters and story don't demand any emotional investment." — Giant Magazine Posted May 20, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 37%
| Angels & Demons (2009) | "
A glum, by-the-numbers potboiler distinguished only by its admittedly handsome production values." — Giant Magazine Posted May 15, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 18%
| Next Day Air (2009) | "
A messy and unpleasant genre mashup that needed at least two or three rewrites before shooting started." — Giant Magazine Posted May 8, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| Star Trek (2009) | "
The four-decade-old sci-fi franchise boldly goes back onto the big screen as a muscular, action-packed summer blockbuster." — Film Journal International Posted May 5, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 33%
| The Limits of Control (2009) | "
The Limits of Control casts a hypnotic spell that will entrance some viewers--myself included--while leaving others searching for the nearest exit." — Giant Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 36%
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | "
Wolverine is a complete and utter mess." — Giant Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 41%
| Fighting (2009) | "
Wait for DVD or, better yet, cable television, where you can change the channel every time Tatum stops fighting and starts talking." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 55%
| The Soloist (2009) | "
Ironically, it's Foxx's gift for mimicry--the same skill that made him a perfect Ray Charles--that defeats him here." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| Rotten 18%
| Obsessed (2009) | "
Obsessed is best enjoyed as glossy, campy fantasy" — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) | "
An engaging account of the life and times of an obscure Canadian heavy-metal band." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 85%
| State of Play (2009) | "
I'd still encourage viewers to check out the series, but the movie is an above-average Cliffs Notes version." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 57%
| Sleep Dealer (2009) | "
This inventive indie sci-fi movie has plenty of big ideas to make up for its small budget." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 86%
| Tyson (2009) | "
Despite some compelling moments, this one-sided portrait of former boxing superstar Mike Tyson feels like a missed opportunity." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 46%
| Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) | "
As critic-proof as they come, Hannah Montana: The Movie is sure to delight the tweenagers who adore the Disney Channel series." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 10, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 51%
| Observe and Report (2009) | "
Warner Bros. takes a gamble on writer-director Jody Hill's sophomore effort, a pitch-black comedy that's sure to inspire rants and raves in equal measure." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 9, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
Like a souped-up show car, Fast & Furious is all gleaming surfaces and muscular detailing, but there's absolutely nothing going on under the hood." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 3, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Adventureland (2009) | "
Greg Mottola follows up Superbad with another sweet and funny (though far less foul-mouthed) coming-of-age comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 31, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| Goodbye Solo (2009) | "
While Goodbye Solo is an easy film to admire, I have to admit that it never really had me riveted." — Giant Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 72%
| Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) | "
This is an example of a mainstream studio blockbuster done right%u2014it effectively balances humor and action, as well as small character beats with big set-pieces." — Giant Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) | "
An engaging account of the life and times of an obscure Canadian heavy-metal band." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 22, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 74%
| Tokyo! (2009) | "
There has yet to be an anthology film made where all of the shorts are of equal quality and that's certainly the case with Tokyo!." — Giant Magazine Posted Mar 11, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
Unfortunately, Zack Snyder's stylish but substance-challenged adaptation only skims the surface of this groundbreaking book." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 5, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 4%
| Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) | "
If you thought they couldn't possibly make a Street Fighter movie that was worse than the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme camp-fest, you'll be unpleasantly surprised." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 3, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 82%
| I Love You, Man (2009) | "
Paul Rudd cements his status as Hollywood's newest A-list movie star in this light and funny "bromantic" comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 3, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 12%
| Crossing Over (2009) | "
Once the plot mechanics kick into gear, it becomes increasingly difficult to take the movie seriously." — Giant Magazine Posted Mar 1, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 23%
| Fired Up (2009) | "
Gimme a B! Gimme an L! Gimme an A! Gimme an N! Gimme a D! What's that spell? BLAND!" — Film Journal International Posted Feb 24, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 28%
| Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009) | "
Obviously Perry's fanbase will turn out to support his latest morality play, but don't expect Madea Goes to Jail to bring any new converts to the Church of Tyler Perry." — Giant Magazine Posted Feb 20, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 84%
| Two Lovers (2009) | "
Strong performances and the gritty Brooklyn setting make this an above-average romantic drama." — Giant Magazine Posted Feb 13, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 58%
| The International (2009) | "
There are a number of reasons why this thriller fails to thrill, beginning with Eric Warren Singer's script." — Giant Magazine Posted Feb 13, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 26%
| Friday the 13th (2009) | "
What, you were expecting some kind of artistic masterpiece? The Friday the 13th remake is an unapologetically brutal and boneheaded slasher picture. It's also an effective revival of a dormant franchise." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 12, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 88%
| Coraline (2009) | "
On a technical level alone, Coraline is a stunning achievement and may just be the finest example of stop-motion animation yet put onscreen." — Giant Magazine Posted Feb 6, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 22%
| Push (2009) | "
A great premise is marred by disastrous execution in this disappointingly un-heroic take on the comic-book genre." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 5, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 32%
| Fanboys (2009) | "
...a hoary mixture of trite nerd jokes, lame physical comedy and fairly basic Star Wars references that actually condescends to geeks under the guise of celebrating their peculiar culture." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 4, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 57%
| Taken (2009) | "
Taken is an exploitation flick pure and simple, which means it's deliberately preposterous and often morally reprehensible. It's also a damn good time at the movies, provided you don't take any of it too seriously." — Giant Magazine Posted Jan 30, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 31%
| The Uninvited (2009) | "
A generic horror programmer somewhat enlivened by two strong lead performances and a surprising, if preposterous, plot twist." — Film Journal International Posted Jan 30, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 32%
| Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) | "
I wouldn't say that Rise of the Lycans redeems the Underworld franchise, but at least it shows that a solid movie can be made from this material." — Giant Magazine Posted Jan 23, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 59%
| My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) | "
Despite a few creative scares, this 3D enhanced horror film never quite delivers on its central gimmick." — Film Journal International Posted Jan 20, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 50%
| Notorious (2009) | "
The film takes a greatest-hits approach to its subject's life story, condensing his rise to fame, fall from grace and steps towards redemption into an easily digestible narrative that entertains, but rarely enlightens." — Giant Magazine Posted Jan 16, 2009 |
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