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Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Agrees with the Tomatometer 76% of the time.

Publications:
Examiner.com
Total Reviews:
135

Best Reviewed Films

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10/10 92% Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience (2013) " Jurassic Park 3D is like being reunited with an old friend; an old friend that wants to eat you and maul you to death, but still. A classic is reborn in glorious IMAX with a vibrantly stunning use of 3D." — Examiner.com
Posted Apr 5, 2013
10/10 88% Django Unchained (2012) " Django Unchained is pure, nonstop, blood-soaked ecstasy that is satisfying in absolutely every way. " — Examiner.com
Posted Dec 25, 2012
10/10 98% Brazil (1985) " Brazil is this unique amalgamation of ideas straight out of Terry Gilliam's head that results in something so strange and so unique that it's just genius with a conclusion that is undeniably haunting." — Examiner.com
Posted Dec 8, 2012
10/10 86% Wreck-it Ralph (2012) " Wreck-It Ralph makes you think that an animated comedy this humorous, original, and entertaining has to be unhealthy." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 2, 2012
10/10 71% The Game (1997) " Well-written, expertly paced, and undeniably riveting, The Game is perhaps most impressive in the way it strips down the Nicholas Van Orton character. The whole process is very layered and each layer breaks down Nicholas even more than the last." — Examiner.com
Posted Oct 6, 2012
10/10 86% The Master (2012) " This is not a film; it's a mesmerizing experience. Joaquin Phoenix reaches an entirely different level of greatness with his performance, the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, and the score is downright incredible." — Examiner.com
Posted Sep 21, 2012
10/10 77% Killer Joe (2012) " "Killer Joe" is downright hysterical, clever, expertly written, and incredibly unnerving. This is easily a career best performance for Matthew McConaughey." — Examiner.com
Posted Aug 18, 2012
10/10 —— Adventure Time () " "Adventure Time" is extremely random and that's its charm. Its brilliance is in the little songs that Finn and Jake come up with, their amazing made up phrases, and the eccentric characters they encounter along the way."" — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 27, 2012
10/10 94% The Dark Knight (2008) " It is ridiculous how much praise "The Dark Knight" truly deserves. Heath Ledger is this film's crowning jewel. By the time you get to the end credits, you'll immediately want to see it again." — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 22, 2012
10/10 100% The Gold Rush (1925) " "The Gold Rush" is wonderfully charming. The comedic bits are both memorable and humorous, the score is exquisite, and it looks pretty darn great for being as old as it is. It's timeless in the sense that it'll be enjoyable now and 100 years from now. " — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
9.5/10 88% Life of Pi (2012) " Life of Pi is pleasantly satisfying. With a heartfelt message, beautiful visuals, and stunning camera work, Life of Pi is truly a sight to behold and illustrates how essential 3D can be to a film that isn't a summer blockbuster." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 22, 2012
9.5/10 94% The Sessions (2012) " John Hawkes delivers what is perhaps the performance of his career and Helen Hunt is fearless and charming. The Sessions is a heartfelt journey that will leave your emotional spectrum overwhelmed to your heart's content." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 10, 2012
9.5/10 82% Seven Psychopaths (2012) " Nearly every conversation is just absurd though, but it's so absurd that it makes way too much sense. The phrase, "That's just crazy enough to work!" was meant for this film." — Examiner.com
Posted Oct 12, 2012
9.5/10 93% Looper (2012) " Featuring fantastic performances from the entire cast, absorbing cinematography, and one of the most unique concepts for a film in quite some time, Looper is one of the most creative, intelligent, and unpredictable films of the year. " — Examiner.com
Posted Sep 29, 2012
9.5/10 78% Dredd (2012) " Fantastically violent, well-written, and constantly captivating, this is one of the most superb action films of the year. " — Examiner.com
Posted Sep 23, 2012
9.5/10 67% Lawless (2012) " "Lawless" is the intense, bloody, and remarkable reminder that the best films of the year are right around the corner." — Examiner.com
Posted Aug 30, 2012
9/10 78% Iron Man 3 (2013) " Iron Man 3 is innovative, hilarious, and crafted in the same vein of the first film. The closing act is so ridiculously good and gratifying that it'll give you goosebumps. Robert Downey Jr electrifies in the Tony Stark role yet again." — Examiner.com
Posted May 3, 2013
9/10 71% Naked Lunch (1991) " If you've yet to purchase this incredible mind-trip involving bug powder, Brazilian centipedes, typewriters turning into giant insects, and bumping into Mugwumps in bars then the Blu-ray release is well worth your hard earned money." — Examiner.com
Posted Apr 12, 2013
9/10 82% The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) " The Place Beyond the Pines is both unique and satisfying in the way it comes full circle and is so engrossing thanks to how lugubrious it is in nature." — Examiner.com
Posted Apr 5, 2013
9/10 94% Crime Story (Zhong an zu) (New Police Story) (Police Dragon) (1993) " Crime Story is extremely gritty as the camera work always seems to make you feel like you're taking cover with Jackie or it'll be positioned right where someone's face gets slammed against a wall to make you feel every punch and every kick." — Examiner.com
Posted Jan 18, 2013
9/10 —— Resident Evil: Damnation (2012) " Smart, bloody, well-written, and incredibly creepy, 'Resident Evil: Damnation' more than lives up to the 'Resident Evil' name." — Examiner.com
Posted Sep 24, 2012
9/10 87% ParaNorman (2012) " "ParaNorman" is brilliantly animated with an amazing cast and clever writing. It's the animated film horror fans have been waiting for and the one "Frankenweenie" is probably aiming to be." — Examiner.com
Posted Aug 18, 2012
9/10 85% Batman Begins (2005) " If there is one Batman film anyone should see, this is it. It's a superhero film with a dark tone that's very well-written with nothing but incredible actors involved." — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 21, 2012
9/10 69% Ted (2012) " With its magnificently rich score, flawless use of CG, heartfelt sucker punch neatly tucked away at its core, and endless barrage of references and foul mouthed and vulgar humor, "Ted" gives "21 Jump Street" a run for the funniest R-rated comedy of 2012. " — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
9/10 73% The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) " It's like discovering a new formula to reach a similar result. "The Amazing Spider-Man" is slightly darker in tone and less campy than the "Spider-Man" films. Visually stunning, emotional, and intelligent; "The Amazing Spider-Man" lives up to its name. " — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
8.5/10 98% Mud (2013) " Mud is a captivating drama with well-rounded characters and fantastic performances from its three leads." — Examiner.com
Posted Apr 26, 2013
8.5/10 69% New World (2013) " New World is just an intense crime thriller that is solid from beginning to end no matter how you look at it. " — Examiner.com
Posted Mar 22, 2013
8.5/10 —— Pasuggun (Bleak Night) () " Bleak Night is like South Korea's answer to We Need to Talk About Kevin with shades of Martha Marcy May Marlene in its loins. It's extremely grim with a very impactful message that nearly everyone will find some way to relate to." — Examiner.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
8.5/10 84% Dragon (2012) " Dragon delivers a few swift kicks and a barrage of bone crunching punches to the standard expectations of a remake. Dragon is a stunning display of martial arts action, mesmerizing detective work, and engaging performances." — Examiner.com
Posted Dec 1, 2012
8.5/10 75% Killing Them Softly (2012) " The film is like a lion stalking its prey. It slowly creeps up on you the entire film until it chooses to pounce and show its true colors. Killing Them Softly is a volatile piece of crime cinema that is ferocious and violent as hell." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 29, 2012
8.5/10 92% Silver Linings Playbook (2012) " Laugh out loud funny at times and gut wrenching at others with just the right amount of bleak material to be intriguing and not overly depressing, Silver Linings Playbook is one of the most genuine and human films of the year." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 24, 2012
8.5/10 92% Skyfall (2012) " Skyfall is visually impressive from beginning to end, offers what feels like the closing of one exciting Bond chapter and the opening of another, and features some of the most blood pumping action sequences of the Daniel Craig Bond films." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 9, 2012
8.5/10 78% Flight (2012) " Gripping and sentimental, Flight puts one man's downward spiral on display to show that one broken man's journey can be pure intoxicating entertainment." — Examiner.com
Posted Nov 2, 2012
8.5/10 61% Tai Chi Zero (2012) " Tai Chi Zero is constantly evolving and changing as a film. It's as if it completely redefines what a dynamic martial arts film can and should be." — Examiner.com
Posted Oct 19, 2012
8.5/10 63% Sinister (2012) " With a magnificent performance from Ethan Hawke, Sinister provides the authentic scares the horror junkie in you has been craving all year long." — Examiner.com
Posted Oct 12, 2012
8.5/10 74% Prometheus (2012) " Spectacular and mesmerizing. Ridley Scott is back in top form, but "Prometheus" suffers from pulling (and relying on) the strings of anticipation a bit too much. " — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
8.5/10 87% The Dark Knight Rises (2012) " "The Dark Knight Rises" is overflowing with action, passionate performances, and is just completely and totally engrossing from beginning to end. Some are calling it a masterpiece, but it doesn't obtain the same level of brilliance its predecessor did. " — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
8/10 88% In the House (2013) " In the House is a structurally solid thriller that is both inventive and absolutely seductive in nature." — Examiner.com
Posted May 10, 2013
8/10 88% Upstream Color (2013) " There's some sort of genius buried within Upstream Color, but it's so enigmatic and obscure that by the time you reach it after digging through its countless layers you'll likely never find your way back again." — Examiner.com
Posted Apr 19, 2013
8/10 —— Suicide Forecast (2011) " The Suicide Forecast is this humorous catastrophe with remarkable performances. The dramatic comedy is well worth seeing for its amusing nature, its tragic moments, and the amazing transition Beong-wu accomplishes. Ryu Seung-beom is outstanding. " — Examiner.com
Posted Mar 20, 2013
8/10 —— The Great Magician (Daai mo seut si) (2013) " The Great Magician is an undeniably charming and whimsical Chinese fantasy that captures your imagination with little effort." — Examiner.com
Posted Mar 19, 2013
8/10 85% Side Effects (2013) " Not revealing everything all at once intertwined with the unexpected twists and turns along the way and the excellent performances of both Rooney Mara and Jude Law is what makes Side Effects so gratifying." — Examiner.com
Posted Feb 8, 2013
8/10 82% De rouille et d'os (Rust and Bone) (2012) " With the exceptional performances from both Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard and the beautiful cinematography, Rust and Bone may have a few flaws but it's still brutal, intense, and surprisingly touching." — Examiner.com
Posted Dec 22, 2012
8/10 87% Frankenweenie (2012) " Amusing from beginning to end, a heartwarming relationship at its core, and its love for classic horror worn on its sleeve, Frankenweenie is one of Tim Burton's best." — Examiner.com
Posted Oct 2, 2012
8/10 89% Compliance (2012) " 'Compliance' takes an extremely unpleasant and nauseating experience for everyone involved and puts this masterful spin on it to make it not only watchable, but a really solid piece of film overall." — Examiner.com
Posted Sep 21, 2012
8/10 79% Ruby Sparks (2012) " With excellent and engaging performances, fantastic writing, and the ability to breathe a lot of life into a concept that may have been really absurd under different circumstances, "Ruby Sparks" is extraordinarily charming and should not be missed. " — Examiner.com
Posted Aug 3, 2012
8/10 99% Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012) " If the wardrobe to Narnia led to a restaurant full of world-class sushi, "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" would be the exquisitely shot documentary that filmed your journey." — Examiner.com
Posted Aug 1, 2012
8/10 48% Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) " "Snow White and the Huntsman" has style dripping from every frame and features incredible imagery. The performances are very entertaining, the score is fairly satisfying, and its special effects are just extremely well done and pure bliss for your eyes. " — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
8/10 72% Shallow Grave (1995) " "Shallow Grave" is a story that goes from bad to worse to nasty during its duration. The performances are solid as you can never get a clear read on anyone's motives right until it's about to be revealed. One of the most solid debuts anyone could ask for." — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
8/10 91% Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) " "Safety Not Guaranteed" is charming, laugh-out-loud funny, and unpredictable; basically all the things a unique indie comedy like this should be. "Safety Not Guaranteed" is just fantastically enjoyable from all sides." — Examiner.com
Posted Jul 20, 2012
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