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Diana Saenger

Agrees with the Tomatometer 68% of the time.

Biography:: I operate my own syndicate, Saenger Syndicate and online site www.reviewexpress.com and I am the classic film guide at About.com, plus I write for five newspapers - love movies!
Favorites:: "Shawshank Redemption" "Pretty Woman"
Publications:: About.com , Classic Movie Guide , ReelTalk Movie Reviews , ReviewExpress.com
Critics' Group:: San Diego Film Critics Society

Total Reviews:: 432

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
3/5	77%	War Horse (2011)	" Could have been better" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jan 4, 2012
3/5	84%	My Week with Marilyn (2011)	" Williams and a solid cast keep the intrigue coming." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jan 2, 2012
1.5/5	60%	Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)	" I can't help but feel that this movie is a real disservice to Arthur Conan Doyle " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 20, 2011
5/5	94%	Hugo (2011)	" Exquisite - Definitely Oscar Worthy" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 26, 2011
2.5/5	96%	The Muppets (2011)	" Where have they been? Young or old, there's nothing better than spending a few hours with the Muppets." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 25, 2011
.5/5	24%	Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)	" Twilight series dims - non fans stay away" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 25, 2011
2/5	89%	The Descendants (2011)	" I understand Clooney is playing a detached father and husband, but there's no explanation why a financially well-off man basically without a job has no clue about his wife and children. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 18, 2011
2/5	44%	J. Edgar (2011)	" Disappointing and unentertaining" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 9, 2011
3/5	69%	Tower Heist (2011)	" Filled with a great cast, twists and turns at every corner and lots of humor, Tower Heist is thoroughly entertaining." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 7, 2011
3.5/5	36%	In Time (2011)	" Full of action, adventure and the ever popular ticking clock, Niccol's In Time definitely entertains." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 27, 2011
4/5	47%	Anonymous (2011)	" I remained confused about the characters and their stories throughout but enjoyed the production value very much." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 27, 2011
2/5	90%	Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)	" Good Beginning, Bad ending, viewers shouldn't have to write the end of a movie." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 21, 2011
2.5/5	40%	The Big Year (2011)	" It's funny, has a plot and its lack of profanity and violence is a welcome relief." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 16, 2011
2.5/5	29%	Machine Gun Preacher (2011)	" Butler's role here feels forced - Machine Gun Preacher might be better viewed on DVD." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 4, 2011
4/5	95%	Moneyball (2011)	" An inspirational story that brings everyone to the handrail cheering and clapping." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 22, 2011
2.5/5	85%	Contagion (2011)	" Soderbergh's Contagion offers little new about fear and horror but his behind-the-camera ability to be fresh -- along with help from an all-star cast -- elevates his thriller from boredom, if only just slightly. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 11, 2011
4/5	76%	The Debt (2011)	" The real visionary who makes this film haunt and enthrall is cinematographer Ben Davis who creates dark shadows that create a chilling edginess without revealing too much plot. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 31, 2011
4/5	14%	Seven Days In Utopia (2011)	" A great family film." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 31, 2011
4/5	83%	Warrior (2011)	" Warrior sets its sights on something much deeper than fighting." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 25, 2011
3.5	73%	The Whistleblower (2011)	" Not necessarily a great film, but an important story that needs to be viewed, understood and acted upon." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 17, 2011
4/5	76%	The Help (2011)	" The Help has so much heart it's easy to feel both sorrow and enjoyment while watching such an emotional film. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 10, 2011
3.5/5	44%	Cowboys & Aliens (2011)	" Strong performances by the actors helped me buy into this idea hook, line and sinker - it's crazy fun. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 29, 2011
4/5	79%	Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)	" Paramount and Marvel merged their creative juices just right as I found Captain America: The First Avenger very entertaining" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 25, 2011
3.5/5	35%	Larry Crowne (2011)	" Larry Crowne will probably appeal mostly to baby boomers desperately searching for something other than big blow-up movies (Transformers 4) or yet another 3D disaster. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 4, 2011
2/5	38%	Cars 2 (2011)	" It took real willpower to sit through this entire mess, and even my granddaughter (10) said "That was a terrible movie, Grandma; I didn't like it."" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 24, 2011
2.5/5	47%	Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)	" Kids will love the funny antics and parents might enjoy that Carrey is not over the top. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 18, 2011
4/5	81%	Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)	" Kids learn that by staying to true to themselves they can overcome anything." — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 28, 2011
2.5/5	33%	Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)	" Watching this film in 3D is like trying to eat your dinner with a sheet of plastic wrap over it." — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 21, 2011
3.5/5	71%	Hanna (2011)	" Wright paces his action scenes well, and cinematographer Alwin Kuchler captures every scene as if he painted it himself. A mixed bag of genres, Hanna delivers on them all." — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 5, 2011
2.5	61%	Water for Elephants (2011)	" The art decoration and cinematography were superb but the casting of Patterson seemed to miss the boat." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Apr 25, 2011
4.5/5	94%	Win Win (2011)	" Anyone who likes sports, drama and comedy will be happy they went to see it. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Apr 2, 2011
2.5/5	83%	The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)	" Works a bit of humor into a crime story." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Mar 18, 2011
2.5/5	20%	Beastly (2011)	" Definitely appealing to teen girls, anyone else will only accompany them if they have true inner beauty." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Mar 11, 2011
3/5	73%	The Adjustment Bureau (2011)	" With its different genres and better than most movies in the theater at present it probably will not disappoint." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Mar 11, 2011
3.5/5	56%	Unknown (2011)	" Sure, it's a clichéd plot yet still intriguing and intense because of the fast pace and keen cinematography." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Feb 19, 2011
.5	30%	Sanctum (2011)	" The actors lack believability and smart moviegoers could write each scene before it happens." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Feb 4, 2011
2.5/5	22%	Country Strong (2011)	" The engaging cast in Country Strong helps us almost forget about Shana Feste's disappointing script and irrational ending. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jan 10, 2011
5/5	96%	True Grit (2010)	" Brilliantly Done!" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 23, 2010
5/5	90%	The Fighter (2010)	" A seamless story where every moment in the ring, in romantic scenes, and in the depiction of family struggles feels real." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 21, 2010
3/5	49%	The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)	" Adventure and fun for the entire family with an easy to follow story." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 21, 2010
2/5	87%	Black Swan (2010)	" Creepy & Tedious" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 3, 2010
2.5/5	93%	127 Hours (2010)	" The chaotic scenes with the frenzied, irritating and loud music did nothing to allow us to know Ralston. That's the movie I wish I'd seen. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 21, 2010
4/5	52%	The Next Three Days (2010)	" Terrific performances plus clever and suspenseful twists you never see coming." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 18, 2010
3/5	86%	Unstoppable (2010)	" Imagine an edge-of-your-seat drama with no villain, no drug wars or bloody murder scenes." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 15, 2010
2.5/5	55%	Morning Glory (2010)	" Saved By McAdams" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 11, 2010
2.5/5	47%	Hereafter (2010)	" Along with a plodding script, the key character knows what he wants but takes no bold steps to get it. Even Damon appears confused in the movie." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 25, 2010
5/5	96%	The Social Network (2010)	" Multifaceted and Brilliant " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 1, 2010
2.5/5	55%	Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)	" While the movie is nothing to rave about, the cast makes it a worthwhile viewing experience." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 28, 2010
1/5	50%	Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)	" Legends is like a violent video game and the mention of Happy Feet is an obvious misdirection. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 26, 2010
4/5	94%	The Town (2010)	" There's rarely a moment in the film when we don't feel Doug's pain and uncertainty." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 17, 2010
0/5	52%	I'm Still Here (2010)	" Real documentary or hoax it's pathetic; there are definitely only losers here, in the film, behind the camera, and in the audience. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 13, 2010
1.5/5	52%	Going the Distance (2010)	" Whoever thought they could mix gross toilet-humor and endless vulgarity with romance has done a big injustice to these otherwise likeable lead stars." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 4, 2010
2/5	66%	The American (2010)	" Even Clooney can't give this bore a heartbeat." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 1, 2010
2.5	51%	The Switch (2010)	" Bateman shines in tired plot" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 26, 2010
3/5	60%	Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2010)	" A well-done story that reveals more about Hefner than most of us knew. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 16, 2010
2.5/5	37%	Eat Pray Love (2010)	" Fans of the memoir might enjoy this film; others will be checking their watches more than once. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 16, 2010
3/5	62%	Salt (2010)	" Salt proves Jolie has what it takes to stand in the spotlight as a prominent female action star." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 24, 2010
2/5	86%	Inception (2010)	" Inception becomes its own nightmare by trying to be "too" smart. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 15, 2010
4/5	81%	Despicable Me (2010)	" It's the delightful characters that enchant in this first-rate production" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 12, 2010
2.4/5	49%	The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)	" Fans will certainly not be disappointed." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 1, 2010
4/5	99%	Toy Story 3 (2010)	" The storytelling and animation are delightfully engaging." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 20, 2010
4.5/5	66%	The Karate Kid (2010)	" Best movie this year and Jaden Smith is part of the reason." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 13, 2010
1/5	74%	Splice (2010)	" Clive and Elsa won't be the only ones feeling the pierce of Dren's deadly tail or tale...so will viewers." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 3, 2010
2.5/5	35%	Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)	" Too busy for a plot." — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 28, 2010
3.5/5	43%	Robin Hood (2010)	" The production reins over the story." — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 14, 2010
4/5	73%	Iron Man 2 (2010)	" Whether playing Charlie Chaplin or a billionaire with superhero armor; Downy will pull us in every time. " — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 8, 2010
3/5	69%	Babies (2010)	" Interesting concept and the babies are precious." — ReviewExpress.com Posted May 7, 2010
2/5	35%	The Wolfman (2010)	" Hopkins is clearly Hopkins here, and the extension of his role in the story kept me asking why." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Mar 17, 2010
2/5	51%	Alice in Wonderland (2010)	" Great visuals, but lacking in story." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Mar 9, 2010
2.5/5	18%	Valentine's Day (2010)	" A good date movie with more stars than script appeal." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Feb 14, 2010
3.5/5	48%	The Book of Eli (2010)	" The film's somewhat religious plot appears creative and intriguing as does the mysterious man who carries the book." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jan 18, 2010
3.5/4	91%	Crazy Heart (2009)	" In Bridges' protrayal Bad is like a floating candle in a jar of gasoline %u2013 always ready to ignite. Through Jean he learns to hang on with a hope to glow once again." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jan 8, 2010
4/5	64%	The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)	" Troyer's idiosyncratic character, enhanced by his small size, is hilarious, and he's one of my picks for this year's Best Supporting Actor." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 29, 2009
3.5/5	70%	Sherlock Holmes (2009)	" Sherlock Holmes is certainly entertaining but the Jerry Bruckheimer-type action is too constant, and I didn't feel a consistent flow in the movie." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 27, 2009
3.5/5	37%	Nine (2009)	" Fergie steals the show" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 25, 2009
3.5/5	91%	Up in the Air (2009)	" A fresh, somewhat humorous and entertaining movie perfect for this time in our lives." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 19, 2009
5/5	83%	Avatar (2009)	" A Well-Deserved 5 Stars - you can't stop thinking about it." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 17, 2009
3/5	76%	Invictus (2009)	" Everyone loves a David and Goliath tale or one where the underdog gets a real chance; Invictus is such a story." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 13, 2009
4/5	62%	Brothers (2009)	" Brothers helps us understand how deep pain can branch out like tree roots and poison everything in its path." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 4, 2009
2.5/5	46%	Everybody's Fine (2009)	" Frank's joy about his children's successes is held captive in the man's small suitcase." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Dec 4, 2009
2.5/5	91%	Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)	" After the first fantasy pop-up scene, each one that followed pulled me away from the emotional impact of the film." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 21, 2009
3/5	66%	The Blind Side (2009)	" Bullock is back - when she tells Coach Cotton how to play Michael, she's like a clove of garlic in an onion bag." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 18, 2009
1.5/5	54%	Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)	" Seeming spawned from some ghoulish dream I felt nothing warm or symbolic of a tradition from this film." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Nov 7, 2009
4/5	81%	Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)	" I believe This Is It brings the "Man In The Mirror" full circle. We may not have realized what a true musical genius Michael Jackson was, but now we'll always have this terrific reminder." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 30, 2009
2.5/5	21%	Amelia (2009)	" What could be more exciting than a biopic with Hilary Swank playing a world famous aviatrix? Perhaps a movie filled with more passion for dreaming than a screenplay that seems written from Earhart's history-making timelines." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 24, 2009
3.5/5	25%	Law Abiding Citizen (2009)	" Director F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job) heightens a sense of anticipation with his deft direction, and Butler delivers an excellent performance as a brainiac who can outthink a horde of law officials." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 21, 2009
2/5	73%	Where the Wild Things Are (2009)	" With a rebellious youth and angry behavior by sinister characters there is nothing uplifting for kids or adults." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 15, 2009
3.5/5	75%	Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)	" I can't help smiling at Moore's response to the question concerning what he hopes audiences will take away from this film "Popcorn and pitchforks."" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Oct 5, 2009
4.5/5	83%	Bright Star (2009)	" Bright Star is one of those rare films that critics wait for and moviegoers can't wait to tell their friends about. Oscar nominations may be on their way at last." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 28, 2009
3/5	27%	Play The Game (2009)	" Although occasionally slow Play the Game receives a boost from its capable cast. It's fun to see an old dog learn new tricks." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 6, 2009
.5/5	6%	All About Steve (2009)	" Putting a marshmallow on top of a pile of cooked spinach, is still not a dessert. All About Steve is no comedy, and just might be the worst film of 2009." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Sep 4, 2009
3.5/5	88%	Inglourious Basterds (2009)	" What I like most about Inglourious Basterds is its unpredictability." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 19, 2009
5/5	96%	Sling Blade (1996)	" An exceptional film with superb acting and great direction made even more enjoyable with this Blu-Ray release." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 9, 2009
3/5	75%	Julie & Julia (2009)	" Meryl Streep and Amy Adams cook up a treat in Julie & Julia." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Aug 7, 2009
3/5	84%	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)	" This Harry Potter cinematic adventure is what fans in the 1930s and 40s called "a movie."" — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 15, 2009
3/5	68%	Public Enemies (2009)	" In a film that somewhat disapoints, casting is top rate." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jul 6, 2009
3.5/5	51%	Chéri (2009)	" While Chéri occasionally plods along, Pfeiffer and Friend make up for those flaws by creating a passionate sexual chemistry on screen." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 28, 2009
3.5/5	51%	The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)	" The middle is cliché and the ending somewhat predictable, but the capable lead cast make it somewhat enjoyable." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 12, 2009
3/5	79%	The Hangover (2009)	" The juxtaposition of the characters is ingenious. This is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time." — ReviewExpress.com Posted Jun 6, 2009

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