|
6/10
|
91%
|
The Spectacular Now (2013) |
"
Teller and Woodley are good but it is Kyle Chandler who really shines in this young love story."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 25, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
5%
|
Battle of the Year (2013) |
"
Athletic dancing and a patriotic theme make this movie better than it should be."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 25, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
80%
|
Prisoners (2013) |
"
Jackman gives one of his best performances ever in this tense thriller about a parent's worst fears."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 25, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
——
|
Unstoppable (2013) |
"
Like going to church and hearing a one hour sermon from a charismatic young speaker - Kirk Cameron"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
4/10
|
8%
|
Savannah (2013) |
"
The true story of Ward Allen, a man whose life was not interesting enough to be the basis for a film."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
33%
|
The Family (2013) |
"
Talent abounds but the movie can't balance the comedy and drama."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
35%
|
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) |
"
A clumsy and muddled follow up to the original; toomany tricks and not enough treats."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
18%
|
The Ultimate Life (2013) |
"
Drew Waters talent helps make this family film with a moral message entertaining."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 12, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
60%
|
Riddick (2013) |
"
Vin Diesel is hot again thanks to "Fast and Furious 6" and has the physique and force of personality necessary to carry this action film"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 12, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
74%
|
The Grandmaster (2013) |
"
A complete surprise. Not the strictly martial arts action film but also one of compelling beauty and romance."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 3, 2013
|
|
3/10
|
3%
|
Getaway (2013) |
"
You know you are in trouble when Selena Gomez' character is the smartest one in the film."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 3, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
64%
|
One Direction: This Is Us (2013) |
"
A documentary about "One Direction" that is aimed solely at their fans. For anyone else the entertainment lags."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Sep 3, 2013
|
|
3/10
|
89%
|
The World's End (2013) |
"
Simon Pegg is a funny man who can make any movie better with his performance, but not this one."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
75%
|
You're Next (2013) |
"
Better than expected but still nothing to get too excited about."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
4/10
|
12%
|
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) |
"
Murky confusing adaptation of Cassandra Clare's book. No franchise here."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
91%
|
Blue Jasmine (2013) |
"
Woody Allen at his best; Cate Blanchett at her best = good, solid entertainment!"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
4%
|
Paranoia (2013) |
"
How did they take Joseph Finder's good novel and make a lackluster film with a super cast? Go figure!"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
26%
|
Jobs (2013) |
"
Good performance by Kutcher as Steve Jobs but the movie glosses over his life."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
30%
|
Kick-Ass 2 (2013) |
"
The first movie was complete and did not require or deserve a sequel which this new movie proves"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
73%
|
Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) |
"
Good story about a White House butler but too episodic in order to get all Civil Rights events included."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
27%
|
Planes (2013) |
"
Too much of the same old same old here at the end of summer; the plot of this one is too similar to "Turbo" which got there first."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 16, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
47%
|
We're The Millers (2013) |
"
Has humor and heart but it is covered up with rude, crude language and endless streams of profanity."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 16, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
38%
|
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) |
"
Worthy adaptation of the Rick Riordan novel, and should set up the next installment in the series."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 16, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
68%
|
Elysium (2013) |
"
Best to ignore all the political overtones and just enjoy as a straight sci-fi action flick."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 16, 2013
|
|
|
90%
|
Scott Turow's Innocent () |
"
Innocent is an intriguing courtroom drama which will have you guessing up to the very end."
—
Huffington Post
Posted Aug 14, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
85%
|
The Way Way Back (2013) |
"
A small, personal film that hits all the right notes while showing great acting in the process."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 8, 2013
|
|
4/10
|
14%
|
The Smurfs 2 (2013) |
"
Everything that was right with the first one is wrong with the second one."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 8, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
63%
|
2 Guns (2013) |
"
Washington and Wahlberg are two pros who know how to handle a movie of this type."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Aug 8, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
94%
|
Fruitvale Station (2013) |
"
This dramatic story is told in a fair and balanced way, supplemented with excellent acting."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 31, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
69%
|
The Wolverine (2013) |
"
There is plenty of action in this second spin-off of the "X-Men" character. Fans will eat it up while all others will be okay with the excitement."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 31, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
14%
|
R.I.P.D. (2013) |
"
A good action adventure with some comedy thrown in, and Mary Louise Parker steals the show"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 24, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
42%
|
Red 2 (2013) |
"
A good action adventure with some comedy thrown in, and Mary Louise Parker steals the show"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 24, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
65%
|
Turbo (2013) |
"
Good animation plus strong voice talent make this a solid family entertainment film."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 24, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
86%
|
The Conjuring (2013) |
"
A better than average horror movie sparked by excellent performances by the four leads."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 24, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
72%
|
Pacific Rim (2013) |
"
Guillermo del Toro delivers on the special effects but the plot is a little weak."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 18, 2013
|
|
4/10
|
8%
|
Grown Ups 2 (2013) |
"
Adam Sandler has made some warm and funny movies but this one is a mess from start to finish."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 18, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
31%
|
The Lone Ranger (2013) |
"
A fresh look at the Lone Ranger legend with Johnny Depp outstanding as Tonto."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 9, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
75%
|
Despicable Me 2 (2013) |
"
Let's hear it for the minions - they make this movie and are the real stars of the show."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 9, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
63%
|
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013) |
"
Kevin Hart works hard but is only funny with about 50% of his comedy routine."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 9, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
65%
|
The Heat (2013) |
"
Bullock/McCarthy are a great comic combo; with a few tweeks it could have been a better movie"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 5, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
50%
|
White House Down (2013) |
"
A good action flick, if a little over the top; suffers due to "Olympus Has Fallen" being first"
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jul 5, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
67%
|
World War Z (2013) |
"
This zombie movie isn't very scary and Brad Pitt is just ordinary."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 26, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
78%
|
Monsters University (2013) |
"
We've seen and loved the characters before so this wasn't a "must have" prequel, still they do entertain."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 26, 2013
|
|
3/10
|
84%
|
This Is the End (2013) |
"
This is a vanity project full of crude humor. It may or may not appeal to broad audiences."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 21, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
56%
|
Man of Steel (2013) |
"
Cavill makes a super Superman but the film drags a little and could use some humor."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 21, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
50%
|
Now You See Me (2013) |
"
A surprisingly enjoyable look at the world of magicians and what goes on behind the scenes."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 6, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
11%
|
After Earth (2013) |
"
A Will Smith vanity project that never delivers the Will Smith type of entertainment we expect."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted Jun 6, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
64%
|
Epic (2013) |
"
Great animation, good voice talent but something is just a little flat about the storyline."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 28, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
87%
|
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
"
It feels a little "been there, done that" but it still entertains."
—
jackiekcooper.com
Posted May 28, 2013
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