|
B
|
81%
|
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) |
"
The cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World represents the best young talent coming up in Hollywood today."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Apr 12, 2013
|
|
1.5/5
|
68%
|
Trance (2013) |
"
In Trance, it's hard to care about anyone."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Apr 11, 2013
|
|
B
|
53%
|
The Girl (2013) |
"
[Cornish] plays Ashley with a mix of guilt and determination. And the precocious Hernandez brings an equally stubborn quality to Rosa."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Apr 4, 2013
|
|
C+
|
39%
|
The ABCs of Death (2013) |
"
The quality of each segment varies widely."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Mar 22, 2013
|
|
B
|
89%
|
A Place at the Table (2013) |
"
Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush explore the surprisingly difficult obstacles to ending a situation where about 1 child out of 4 faces insecurity over where to get a meal."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Mar 1, 2013
|
|
B-
|
80%
|
Haywire (2012) |
"
A maze that keeps leading to surprising places."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
B
|
89%
|
Compliance (2012) |
"
It's a squirm-in-your-seat kind of experience. But it deserves to be seen."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
82%
|
Goon (2012) |
"
Scott, never known for being choosy about his roles, actually has ended up in a sweet little movie."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
B
|
83%
|
Your Sister's Sister (2012) |
"
It's not rollicking summertime fare, and it won't offer easy answers. But it's an entertaining failure -- just like its characters."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) |
"
The Houston native and University of Texas graduate beautifully blends humor and pathos to create what's bound to be one of the best movies of the year."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jan 4, 2013
|
|
3.5/5
|
96%
|
Argo (2012) |
"
Argo expertly builds tension and makes you wonder whether the mission will succeed."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jan 4, 2013
|
|
B-
|
61%
|
Jack Reacher (2012) |
"
Jack Reacher provides what fans of the books will want to see."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Dec 21, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
44%
|
Bad Kids Go to Hell (2012) |
"
The movie suffers from several implausibilities, and as you can probably tell, it isn't high art. But horror movies usually tap into our secret fears and desires, and Bad Kids Go to Hell does so quite well."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Dec 7, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
64%
|
Anna Karenina (2012) |
"
Director Joe Wright's Anna Karenina is a work of art -- technically brilliant, lavishly filmed and visually stunning."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Nov 30, 2012
|
|
|
65%
|
American Animal (2012) |
"
It's bizarre in countless ways. It's risk-taking. It's brave. It's the work of a young filmmaker who dares to be different. It'll be interesting to see what he does next."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted May 14, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
67%
|
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) |
"
Salmon Fishing is, at its heart, quite sweet and upbeat. And that's not a bad way to spend the evening."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Mar 30, 2012
|
|
A-
|
82%
|
Incendiary: The Willingham Case (2011) |
"
Through the use of visuals and extensive interviews, Mims and Bailey have turned the Willingham case into a gripping saga."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Oct 17, 2011
|
|
|
60%
|
Cherry (2010) |
"
Why's it special? Partly because of the performances. Partly because of the depth of characterization. Partly because of assured direction."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Sep 26, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
71%
|
Friends With Benefits (2011) |
"
Friends With Benefits won't reinvent the romantic comedy, but it gives the genre new life, as did 2009's (500) Days of Summer."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Aug 24, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
9500 Liberty (2010) |
"
The release of the new documentary 9500 Liberty couldn't be more timely."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Jun 7, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
21%
|
Johnny Got His Gun (2008) |
"
Johnny Got His Gun won't break any box-office records. But it should find a small but loyal audience."
—
Austin American-Statesman
Posted Dec 5, 2008
|
|
C-
|
51%
|
Manderlay (2006) |
"
Some will see Manderlay as thought-provoking and representative of the way the rest of the world sees us. If that's the case, then we're really in trouble."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 16, 2006
|
|
C
|
16%
|
Eating Out (2004) |
"
Eating Out is a sometimes-enjoyable trifle. But make no mistake. It's a trifle."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 28, 2005
|
|
B
|
38%
|
Virgin (2004) |
"
As a religious-themed movie, Virgin is as unconventional as they come."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 21, 2004
|
|
A
|
92%
|
Tarnation (2004) |
"
It transcends the recent trend of self-revelatory documentaries and becomes something rare: art."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 21, 2004
|
|
C+
|
11%
|
Celsius 41.11 (2004) |
"
As a film exercise, Celsius 41.11 is routine."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 21, 2004
|
|
A-
|
83%
|
Red Lights (Feux Rouges) (2004) |
"
Subtle and stylish, Red Lights will remind moviegoers not only of Ms. [Flannery] O'Connor but also of Alfred Hitchcock."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 14, 2004
|
|
C+
|
77%
|
Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004) |
"
Packs a powerful punch if you're ready for a lesson in foreign policy."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 7, 2004
|
|
C
|
15%
|
Head in the Clouds (2004) |
"
Head in the Clouds may be beautiful, but it has little soul."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 30, 2004
|
|
D
|
43%
|
The Brown Bunny (2004) |
"
Narcissisistic, self-indulgent, solipsistic claptrap is still narcissistic, self-indulgent, solipsistic claptrap, no matter how long or short."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 16, 2004
|
|
B
|
44%
|
Evergreen (2004) |
"
A sensitive film."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 9, 2004
|
|
C-
|
55%
|
Danny Deckchair (2003) |
"
Such sentiments are fine, of course, but they're not the ingredients of groundbreaking filmmaking. We've been over this territory ad nauseum."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 2, 2004
|
|
B
|
41%
|
Zhou Yu's Train (2004) |
"
A dreamy ride worth taking."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 12, 2004
|
|
B+
|
64%
|
Facing Windows (2004) |
"
A quiet, lovely, thoughtful Italian movie."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 8, 2004
|
|
A-
|
99%
|
The Twilight Samurai (Tasogare Seibei) (2004) |
"
As Iguchi, Mr. Sanada epitomizes the kind of man who can still dream and be true to himself amid the daily grind and turmoil. That's a welcome role model in any age."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 1, 2004
|
|
B+
|
53%
|
Bulgarian Lovers (2003) |
"
Shows that Mr. De la Iglesia's long absence hasn't dulled his sense of stylish, cinematic storytelling."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 10, 2004
|
|
B
|
25%
|
Off the Lip (2004) |
"
Ms. Moreau is unquestionably the film's star, combining intelligence with sexuality and humor."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted May 6, 2004
|
|
B-
|
87%
|
Noi the Albino (Nói albínói) (2003) |
"
As a drama, Nòi seems as cold as the icy land in which it takes place. But it still offers a glimpse into a rarely seen world, and more adventurous moviegoers will find it eye-opening."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 29, 2004
|
|
B-
|
73%
|
Showboy (2002) |
"
Showboy is enjoyable if you're comfortable with the mix of fact and fiction and don't care what's true and what's not."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 15, 2004
|
|
B+
|
85%
|
Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran (Monsieur Ibrahim) (2003) |
"
A joyful ode to life."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 11, 2004
|
|
B
|
43%
|
Latter Days (2004) |
"
Despite the inherent clichés, Latter Days manages to rise above its formulaic plot, mainly because of the assured performance by Mr. Sandvoss."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 26, 2004
|
|
B-
|
88%
|
Yossi and Jagger (2003) |
"
If Yossi & Jagger is any indication, Mr. Fox has a bright future."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 22, 2004
|
|
B-
|
42%
|
The Event (2003) |
"
The performances of Olympia Dukakis as Matt's mother and Sarah Polley as his sister elevate The Event from melodramatic claptrap to sensitive drama."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 25, 2003
|
|
C-
|
58%
|
Girls Will Be Girls (2003) |
"
Girls Will Be Girls is gross-out camp, much like the movies of John Waters."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 30, 2003
|
|
B+
|
64%
|
Die Mommie Die! (2003) |
"
An expertly crafted, loving homage to women's movies of the 1940s and '50s."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 30, 2003
|
|
B+
|
79%
|
Bubba Ho-Tep (2003) |
"
Bubba Ho-tep may sound bizarre, but it's a lot of fun."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 30, 2003
|
|
C
|
29%
|
O Fantasma (2001) |
"
It's clear that director Rodrigues has a future as a provocateur. But you may want to decide whether to spend an evening being provoked -- and possibly perplexed. Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 23, 2003
|
|
B
|
53%
|
Km. 0 (Kilometer Zero) (2001) |
"
Offers a liberating glimpse at a society that's full of hope."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 16, 2003
|
|
C
|
39%
|
The Trip (2003) |
"
The screenplay has huge holes, character motivations are inexplicable, the tone switches from serious to loopy and back to serious, and the editing is choppy and uneven."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 21, 2003
|
42%
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