|
5/5
|
98%
|
The Artist (2011) |
"
Visually stunning, imaginative, and cleverly scored and choreographed, The Artist is quite simply and quietly, the year's finest film."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
The King's Speech (2010) |
"
A British production featuring meticulous period detail, outstanding performances from Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter, and inventive staging and visuals"
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
The Wrestler (2008) |
"
Fluctuating eloquently between hope and sorrow, tenderness and isolation, 'The Wrestler' packs an emotional punch - a deeply personal story of one man's search for truth, love, and life outside of the ring."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Feb 4, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
84%
|
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"
Joyfully uplifting, 'Akeelah and the Bee' is quietly, one of the year's finest."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted May 19, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
82%
|
Walk the Line (2005) |
"
A stirring, straightforward musical masterpiece."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 2, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
76%
|
Crash (2004) |
"
A masterful morality tale with a lot of guts."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted May 22, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
87%
|
Millions (2005) |
"
One of the year's most lovable and family friendly films."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted May 17, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
88%
|
Hoosiers (1989) |
"
One of the greatest sports movies ever made!"
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Apr 12, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
90%
|
Hotel Rwanda (2004) |
"
The most significant event of the year."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Feb 9, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
Million Dollar Baby (2004) |
"
One of the finest character dramas ever made."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 27, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
83%
|
Finding Neverland (2004) |
"
Playfully heartwarming, it features another phenomenal performance by Johnny Depp in the leading role."
—
CineScene.com
Posted Dec 6, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
When it comes to animation, it doesn't get any better than this."
—
Film Threat
Posted Nov 16, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
Not only does 'The Incredibles' advance the art of animation, it takes the genre out of the ballpark."
—
CineScene.com
Posted Nov 5, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Hero (2004) |
"
A masterful tale - a tapestry of extraordinary color."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Sep 5, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
100%
|
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) (1954) |
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
Das Boot (The Boat) (1981) |
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
88%
|
Chicago (2002) |
"
Spectacular, extravagant, and 'all that jazz!'"
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Lost In Translation (2003) |
"
By far, one of the best films of the year."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
90%
|
Whale Rider (2003) |
"
Encapsulates the grace and beauty of international cinema."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
78%
|
A Beautiful Mind (2001) |
"
In every facet, it should have an automatic date with Oscar."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
89%
|
In America (2003) |
"
One the most lovable, moving films I have seen in recent years."
—
CineScene.com
Posted Dec 22, 2003
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
The Avengers is simply marvelous!"
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 1, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
95%
|
Undefeated (2012) |
"
Undefeated may be familiar. But it is an unscripted, unadulterated score. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Feb 16, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
95%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
With razor sharp wit and delivery, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are sensational together, hitting Moneyball clean and out of the park. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011) |
"
An exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
99%
|
A Separation (2011) |
"
Offers a fascinating, impartial view of modern Iran."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
83%
|
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) |
"
A perfectly condensed, carefully calculated game of chess."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 5, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
77%
|
Melancholia (2011) |
"
A deeply meditative film with stunning visuals, Melancholia brilliantly captures the chaos and calm before the storm."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 9, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
83%
|
Warrior (2011) |
"
With great intensity, Warrior is a pleasant surprise, capturing the heart and spirit of a champion. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Sep 6, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
99%
|
The Interrupters (2011) |
"
Demands your attention, all the while demonstrating what great documentary filmmaking is all about - a hopeful vehicle for change."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 24, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
92%
|
Senna (2011) |
"
One of the most fascinating, yet sobering views on the sport of auto racing."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 8, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
81%
|
Life in a Day (2011) |
"
With meticulous editing by Joe Walker, Life in a Day is a wonderfully uplifting account of what it means to be human."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 20, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
An abbreviated, yet exhilarating finale that is equally satisfying as it is bittersweet. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 11, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
85%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
An extraordinary achievement in storytelling that will captivate your inner sense of being. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 6, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
71%
|
Hanna (2011) |
"
Includes a pulsating soundtrack by The Chemical Brothers and tremendous fight and chase choreography that will absolutely, leave you on the edge of your seat. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
92%
|
Incendies (2011) |
"
Flashing backwards and forwards through time, the film includes enough emotional firepower and startling revelations to keep you guessing at every turn."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
78%
|
Doubt (2008) |
"
Mercilessly, it immerses its characters in the depths of certainty and the consequences of blind faith."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 14, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
From simple, childhood glee to teenage trouble and heartache, it's the kind of universal story that will leave you breathless."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 14, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
72%
|
Syriana (2005) |
"
Adept at delivering macro and micro perspectives without moralism or conviction."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Feb 21, 2006
|
|
4.5/5
|
87%
|
Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
"
Lee strips away all the pizzazz for something that is much more pure - a rough and tough emotional journey."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 9, 2006
|
|
4.5/5
|
85%
|
Batman Begins (2005) |
"
Riveting and refreshingly somber, this is the amazing story of the man behind the mask."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jun 22, 2005
|
|
4.5/5
|
80%
|
Cinderella Man (2005) |
"
A humbling and stirring account of an upstanding American hero."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jun 13, 2005
|
|
4.5/5
|
78%
|
Sin City (2005) |
"
For those with a penchant for pulp, Sin City is one guilty pleasure."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Apr 27, 2005
|
|
4.5/5
|
68%
|
Closer (2004) |
"
Dissects modern romance with a plastic spoon."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Dec 8, 2004
|
|
4.5/5
|
81%
|
Ray (2004) |
"
Features the performance of a lifetime by Jamie Foxx."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Nov 18, 2004
|
|
4.5/5
|
71%
|
The Return of the King (1980) |
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Sep 4, 2004
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) |
"
Breaks the mold, harnessing some of the same energy and imagination to create a highly original love story."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
American Splendor (2003) |
"
There are no fireworks nor is there an extravagant send off. It's just plain ordinary and wholesomely bittersweet."
—
Film Threat
Posted Aug 14, 2004
|
|
4.5/5
|
75%
|
House of Sand and Fog (2003) |
"
Devastatingly dark and painfully honest, it paints a different side of the immigrant experience while showcasing two phenomenal performances."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
|
|
4.5/5
|
86%
|
Collateral (2004) |
"
A brilliant example of great characters and conversation."
—
CineScene.com
Posted Aug 13, 2004
|
66%
——
96%
