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Critics / Christian Toto
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    CHRISTIAN TOTO

    Agrees with the Tomatometer 72% of the time.

    Biography: I'm a contributing film critic/reporter for The Washington Times. I also am the mayor of Movies in Toto, the washingtontimes.com's movie blog. My main blog is WhatWouldTotoWatch.com.
    Favorites: Raising Arizona.

    Publications: Denver Post, Donne Tempo, PajamasMedia, PopMatters, Washington Times, What Would Toto Watch?

    Critics' Group: Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association

    Total Reviews: 360
    Total QuickRatings: 8

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    N/A

    Fresh
    81%

    Humpday (2009)

    " Humpday director Lynn Shelton didn't know until cameras started rolling whether the main characters in her movie, two straight pals, would go all the way." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jul 12, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Fresh
    69%

    Bruno (2009)

    " Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno is shocking, outrageous and uncompromising in its willingness to get a laugh. It's just not very funny." — PajamasMedia

    Posted Jul 10, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    38%

    While She Was Out (2008)

    " Never mess with an Oscar winner reduced to straight to DVD rubbish." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jul 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    77%

    Baghead (2008)

    " Baghead delivers more scares with its paper masked stalker than Jason and Michael Myers combined in their respective reboots." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jul 5, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    46%

    Whatever Works (2009)

    " The working title for Whatever Works should have been 'The Heart Wants What it Wants." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jul 3, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    66%

    Public Enemies (2009)

    " Public Enemies is exactly what summer audiences deserve - a smart, sophisticated action movie. So why does it feel like a letdown?" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jul 2, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    89%

    Lonely Are the Brave (1962)

    " Kirk Douglas remains the epitome of the rugged individual in the classic neo-western Lonely Are the Brave" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 30, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    84%

    Two Lovers (2009)

    " Joaquin Phoenix is bruised, raw ... and miscast in the otherwise compelling Two Lovers" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 26, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Rotten
    19%

    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

    " If the robots in Revenge of the Fallen are so menacing, why can't they outrun Shia LaBeouf?" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 24, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    46%

    The Proposal (2009)

    " The bar for modern rom-coms remains depressingly low, but The Proposal clears it with ease." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 19, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    17%

    Year One (2009)

    " Audiences get clubbed by some pretty old shtick in Year One" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 19, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    N/A

    Killing Ariel (2008)

    " Killing Ariel proves some romances refuse to die." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 15, 2009

    Fresh
    3/5.4

    Fresh
    82%

    The Chaser (2009)

    " It's hard out here for a detective turned pimp in the thrilling import The Chaser" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 15, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Fresh
    66%

    Away We Go (2009)

    " The quirky meter hits red early and often in the disappointing Away We Go" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 12, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    50%

    The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

    " Star chemistry, not director Tony Scott's overheated style, saves The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 from being yet another tired remake." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 12, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Fresh
    66%

    Dead Snow (2009)

    " Dead Snow features a great premise - Nazi zombies! - and literally nothing else for horror hounds to chew on." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 11, 2009

    N/A

    Fresh
    79%

    The Hangover (2009)

    " Never say comic actors, like The Hangover's Ed Helms, don't suffer for their art." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 8, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    11%

    My Life in Ruins (2009)

    " My Life in Ruins is as relentlessly chipper as its star." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 7, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    79%

    The Hangover (2009)

    " It’s a dizzying array of bawdy set pieces buoyed by a eclectic cast." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 5, 2009

    Rotten
    1.5/4

    Rotten
    28%

    Land of the Lost (2009)

    " It lives down to the source material." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 5, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    37%

    Henry Poole Is Here (2008)

    " Good intentions, and a rare attempt to embrace spirituality on screen, aren't enough to make Henry Poole is Here a worthy destination." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 1, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    43%

    Spring Breakdown (2008)

    " Spring Breakdown - Three terrific actresses in one mediocre misfire." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Jun 1, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Fresh
    93%

    Drag Me To Hell (2009)

    " Drag Me to Hell? More like sauntering through purgatory." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 29, 2009

    N/A

    Fresh
    92%

    Every Little Step (2009)

    " Every Little Step co-director Adam Del Deo insists his new film isn't a cinematic version of "American Idol."" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 23, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    44%

    Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

    " The best, and possibly only, reason to watch Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is the enchanting Amy Adams." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 22, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    32%

    Terminator Salvation (2009)

    " Terminator Salvation is a soulless sequel which could have been made by Skynet itself." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 22, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    57%

    Hush (2008)

    " Hush proves you don't need a Jason, Freddy or Michael to create a nasty little horror showcase." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 19, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    82%

    Pontypool (2009)

    " Talk Radio meets 28 Days Later. Somehow Pontypool makes it work - if you don't mind the lack of gore." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 18, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    37%

    Angels & Demons (2009)

    " Tom Hanks! Ron Howard! More dull exposition than a dozen dreary indie films! If that sounds good - run, don't walk - to see Angels & Demons" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 15, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    38%

    Outlander (2009)

    " Outlander is a perfectly acceptable mashup of "Alien," "Predator" and just about every Viking flick you've ever seen." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 13, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    48%

    Chandni Chowk to China (2009)

    " Chandni Chowk to China is a fresh, invigorating mashup of Bollywood and Asian martial arts epics. Then, it stays around a good half hour too long. Way too long." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 10, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    95%

    Star Trek (2009)

    " Star Trek might annoy purists, but everyone else will be glad to see Spock and co. again." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 8, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    92%

    The Black Balloon (2008)

    " The Black Balloon is neither 'Rain Man' nor 'The Other Sister. This Aussie charmer charts its own course." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 3, 2009

    Rotten
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    46%

    Battle for Terra (2009)

    " The spaceships - and the film's ideological bent - jump out at you during the new 3-D film Battle for Terra" — PajamasMedia

    Posted May 2, 2009

    Fresh
    3.5/4

    Fresh
    96%

    Unforgiven (1992)

    " Unforgiven began Clint Eastwood's current apology tour for his cinematic violence." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 1, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    36%

    X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

    " The tortured hero of X-Men Origins: Wolverine can slash through anything - save his film's cluttered story line." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted May 1, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Rotten
    55%

    The Soloist (2009)

    " We expect beautiful music from The Soloist, but we suffer through some blaring false notes along the way." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 24, 2009

    Rotten
    1/4

    Rotten
    15%

    The Informers (2009)

    " Remember the '80s? After sitting through The Informers you may wanna burn your Rubik's Cube and "Where's the Beef" T-shirt." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 24, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    52%

    Martyrs (2008)

    " Martyrs marks new ground in the horror genre - just don't take that as a sign it's worth your time." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 22, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    77%

    Yentl (1983)

    " Yentl is all about, who else? Miss Streisand. But her vast talents turn a gender-bending fable into a winner." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 21, 2009

    N/A

    Fresh
    67%

    The Burrowers (2009)

    " Director J.T. Petty (The Burrowers ) tells WWTW Hollywood doesn't have the courage to start up a new horror franchise." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 21, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    62%

    Crank High Voltage (2009)

    " Better not operate any heavy machinery after an eyeful of Crank: High Voltage" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 19, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    51%

    Observe and Report (2009)

    " Observe and Report is bold, raw and uncompromising. It's also an unqualified mess." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 10, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    89%

    Everlasting Moments (2009)

    " Everlasting Moments skillfully showcases the power of artistic expression." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 6, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    28%

    Fast & Furious (2009)

    " Insert your own car-related gag here for the uninspired Fast & Furious." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 5, 2009

    Fresh
    2.5/4

    Fresh
    63%

    Enlighten Up! (2009)

    " Enlighten Up! tries to answer yoga's burning question - what came first, downward facing dog or spiritual dogma?" — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 3, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    88%

    Adventureland (2009)

    " Adventureland is the comic roller coaster ride of 2009." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 3, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Rotten
    55%

    Shuttle (2009)

    " Hop aboard this Shuttle if you're in the mood for one unsettling ride." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Apr 2, 2009

    Rotten
    2/4

    Rotten
    57%

    Special (2008)

    " Special offers a unique spin on the superhero template but rarely soars beyond its sly premise." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Mar 31, 2009

    Fresh
    3/4

    Fresh
    72%

    Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

    " Monsters vs. Aliens is genetically engineered to appeal to young and old alike. That's not how you make an animated classic, though." — What Would Toto Watch?

    Posted Mar 28, 2009
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