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David Kaplan

David Kaplan

Agrees with the Tomatometer 74% of the time.

Publications:
Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Critics' Group:
Chicago Film Critics Association
Total Reviews:
594
Total QuickRatings:
84

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46% Parkland (2013) " For those of us who vividly remember those four days in November 1963 as if it were yesterday, "Parkland" is a fascinating retelling of one of the darkest times in America. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Oct 4, 2013
98% Gravity (2013) " "Gravity" is an instant contender for Best Picture at the 2014 Academy Awards. And the buzz around Bullock as a possible Best Actress nominee is legitimate and well-founded. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Oct 4, 2013
83% Don Jon (2013) " Joseph Gordon-Levitt has firmly cemented his place among Hollywood's elite." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Sep 28, 2013
88% Rush (2013) " If you're not a fan of Formula One or any other form of auto tracing --- as I am not --- it doesn't matter. Howard's movie is tense, thrilling and funny, and extremely well acted. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Sep 27, 2013
95% Enough Said (2013) " The late actor's final screen appearance is proof of his versatility in front of the camera." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Sep 26, 2013
34% Salinger (2013) " Whether you have read "The Catcher in the Rye" before, or forgotten what you read years ago, or never picked up the book at all, this documentary may compel you to find a copy." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Sep 23, 2013
80% Prisoners (2013) " Told in explosive, spine-tingling fashion with extraordinary performances from an all-star cast." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Sep 20, 2013
33% The Family (2013) " The Blakes are hardly sympathetic figures, so when their lives are threatened, I began to silently root for their demise, if it promised to hasten the movie's end." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Sep 13, 2013
46% Closed Circuit (2013) " The film will never reach classic status like "All The President's Men" or "The Falcon and the Snowman", but it's well orchestrated by director John Crowley. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 29, 2013
89% The World's End (2013) " "The World's End", albeit borrowing somewhat from past movies, is as original as it is funny." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 23, 2013
30% Kick-Ass 2 (2013) " This film will find its audience, no doubt, but here's hoping the stunts on display find no copycats." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 17, 2013
27% Planes (2013) " This is not an animated film that adults will find very intriguing." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 9, 2013
68% Elysium (2013) " When the best parts of a science fiction film are its set designs, that's not a good thing. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 9, 2013
47% We're The Millers (2013) " It's worth it to suffer through every Adam Sandler clunker if just occasionally a clever script like "We're the Millers" comes along." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 7, 2013
91% Blue Jasmine (2013) " Woody writes and directs, but does not appear in his own movie. Instead, he has imbued Blanchett's character, Jasmine, with all the neurotic, distraught and unstable tendencies that Allen usually reserves for himself." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Aug 4, 2013
69% The Wolverine (2013) " The good in this film only slightly outweighs the tiresome." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jul 26, 2013
99% 20 Feet From Stardom (2013) " It is a total pleasure, a rare treat, to listen and watch old footage of these indispensable performers belt out their melodies and harmonies. They are truly pioneers that helped shape the world of music for generations to come." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jul 13, 2013
8% Grown Ups 2 (2013) " "Grown Ups 2"... will be hard to top as worst film of 2013, and is an instant contender for most worthless movie of the decade." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jul 13, 2013
97% A Hijacking (2013) " "A Hijacking", if eligible, is an early contender for Best Foreign film at the 2014 Academy Awards." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jul 8, 2013
85% The Way Way Back (2013) " Sam Rockwell deserves consideration for a Best Supporting Actor nomination --- he is that good. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jul 7, 2013
31% The Lone Ranger (2013) " A rousing opening sequence, plus the stirring William Tell Overture at the end of "The Lone Ranger", are not enough to compensate for the disappointing middle of the film. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jul 4, 2013
65% The Heat (2013) " Directed by Paul Feig, who helmed "Bridesmaids", "The Heat" plays the tired FBI vs. local authorities card, as in, who has the jurisdiction? Feig cleary struck gold with "Bridesmaids". Unfortunately his magic touch is mostly uninspired here. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 28, 2013
84% Much Ado About Nothing (2013) " Even if thou dost not much care for Will Shakespeare's style, methinks The Bard himself would approve mightily of this paean to his comedic work, "Much Ado About Nothing"." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 21, 2013
59% The Bling Ring (2013) " I can recommend the movie not because it's a great film, but because it realistically documents the arrogance and audacity of a group of misguided, selfish and spoiled teenagers." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 21, 2013
67% World War Z (2013) " This apocalyptic take on Max Brooks' novel is mesmerizing, scary, thoughtful, stylish and beautifully conceived." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 21, 2013
78% Monsters University (2013) " With the collaboration of writer/director Dan Scanlon, executive producer John Lasseter, and music by Randy Newman --- nominated an astounding 20 times for an Oscar --- how can "Monsters University" possibly fail? " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 21, 2013
56% Man of Steel (2013) " Rest easy, Christopher Reeve fans. He's still the best Superman ever, and Margot Kidder is still the number one Lois Lane. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 15, 2013
84% This Is the End (2013) " I'm predicting a sequel of this movie to be entitled "This Is The End, Really"." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 11, 2013
75% The East (2013) " Given that the film paints The East as a mostly sympathetic movement, made up of likeable individuals, makes the movie an ambiguous quandary for moviegoers. But as a political thriller "The East" hits on all cylinders." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 7, 2013
38% The Purge (2013) " The promising premise of "The Purge" quickly turns into "Straw Dogs" meets "Panic Room". It's never tense, is quite predictable, and features a silly ending." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 7, 2013
35% The Internship (2013) " The first two thirds of the movie are rather tiresome, but the final third, although crammed with cliches, salvages the project enough to warrant your viewing --- at home." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 7, 2013
98% Before Midnight (2013) " They could probably do a fourth film, call it "Before 3:15 A.M.", and still be more entertaining than most of the movies available today." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Jun 2, 2013
11% After Earth (2013) " At least people won't be shelling out extra cash for 3-D glasses for this 2-dimensional bomb. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 31, 2013
93% Frances Ha (2013) " "Frances Ha"? More like Frances Bah! " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 26, 2013
88% What Maisie Knew (2013) " The adult actors are all terrific, yet it is the remarkable Onata Aprile who is the glue that holds this little gem together. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 24, 2013
19% The Hangover Part III (2013) " Granted, the Wolfpack guys are engaging and likeable, but they aren't given enough funny stuff, period." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 23, 2013
67% The Iceman (2013) " This is not a pretty film to watch, but Shannon's devastating turn is well worth it." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 16, 2013
87% Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) " Call me old-fashioned -- or any other name that comes to mind --- but give me the old TV "Star Trek" any time. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 16, 2013
49% The Great Gatsby (2013) " A lavish production that features a typically intense performance by Leonardo DiCaprio." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 10, 2013
79% Iron Man 3 (2013) " "Iron Man 3" is rollicking, frenetic and whimsical, mostly because Downey, Jr. is given many comic lines to recite. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted May 3, 2013
7% The Big Wedding (2013) " Outside of a chuckle here and there, I didn't laugh. Neither will you." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 26, 2013
98% Mud (2013) " "Mud" is a terrific American film that is destined to be a classic. McConaughey is selecting superior roles as he matures into one of our finest actors. Now that's something no critic would have written 10 years ago. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 26, 2013
49% Pain & Gain (2013) " It's violent, gory, sexist, homophobic and politically incorrect --- and also very, very funny. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 26, 2013
77% No Place On Earth (2013) " The final piece of the documentary may be the most startling of all. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 21, 2013
44% To The Wonder (2013) " Malick's films are more self-indulgent than other filmmakers. He is enamored with his own camera work, and whether or not his subject matter is germane to the story is largely up to the viewer." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 19, 2013
54% Oblivion (2013) " For an IMAX movie with all the technical advances at its disposal, this movie was annoyingly dull. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 19, 2013
55% The Company You Keep (2013) " It feels like we're watching a bunch of aged hippies who once had the common thread of a life-changing obsession. But now they're just surviving in the work-a-day world they once eschewed." — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 12, 2013
69% Trance (2013) " "Trance" is deliciously psychological, constantly blurring the line between fantasy and reality. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 12, 2013
82% The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) " Other than a somewhat vanilla ending, and a question or two that goes unanswered, "The Place Beyond the Pines" grabs hold and never lets up. " — Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Posted Apr 10, 2013
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