JimmyO

Agrees with the Tomatometer 70% of the time.

Publications:
iamROGUE , JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Total Reviews:
242

Best Reviewed Films

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10/10 94% Die Hard (1988) " DIE HARD is a classic film. Simply put, every single thing works." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Feb 11, 2013
10/10 93% Zero Dark Thirty (2013) " Ethically challenging and smartly crafted with an award worthy performance from Chastain, this is certainly one of the best and most provocative films of 2012. " — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Dec 16, 2012
10/10 96% Argo (2012) " ARGO is a perfect combination of storytelling, smarts and suspense. " — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Oct 10, 2012
5/5 96% The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) DVD Clinic
Posted Apr 25, 2012
10/10 88% Titanic (2012) " As dreadful as another post conversion of a blockbuster may sound, this is as good as it gets" — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Feb 16, 2012
5/5 88% Blue Valentine (2010) " Blue Valentine is like a sad, sad song that you can't get out of your head. You know it'll make you cry and possibly bring up painful memories, but you have to hear it." — iamROGUE
Posted Dec 27, 2010
5/5 96% True Grit (2010) " The story is beautifully articulated through the wonderful performances of Damon, Steinfeld and Bridges, making True Grit one of the best films of the year." — iamROGUE
Posted Dec 16, 2010
5/5 87% Black Swan (2010) " As beautiful as the dancing is, we also get an unnerving and painful look at the hell one goes through for their art." — iamROGUE
Posted Nov 29, 2010
5/5 90% Tangled (2010) " Seeing it once doesn't do this wonderful film justice. Yes, I loved Tangled! Simply put, this is one of the best films of the year! " — iamROGUE
Posted Nov 16, 2010
5/5 43% Mother's Day (2012) " Brutal, intense and easily one of the best thrillers I've seen in the last few years." — iamROGUE
Posted Sep 10, 2010
4/4 —— Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) " "Don't... fall... asleep!" until you finish watching this incredible two disc Nightmare on Elm Street bit of greatness." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted May 15, 2010
10/10 73% Where the Wild Things Are (2009) " WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE is brilliant... it is an absolute classic." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Oct 13, 2009
10/10 98% Up (2009) " This is one of those rare occasions where everything works..." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted May 28, 2009
10/10 76% The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) " As the coward Robert Ford, Casey Affleck is a revelation. Nothing you have seen from him will prepare you for his brilliant work as the childlike young man who goes on to be the downfall of his hero." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Dec 27, 2008
10/10 94% Slumdog Millionaire (2008) " I think something this beautifully orchestrated will find itself tossed around when the Oscar nominations are announced. And if that happens, it will be richly deserved." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Nov 10, 2008
9.5/10 100% Ink (2009) " Absolutely one of the best films of 2009." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Sep 10, 2009
9.5/10 88% Inglourious Basterds (2009) " An accomplished work that can be partially described by its title, Inglourious Basterds is absolutely glorious." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Aug 19, 2009
9.5/10 95% Star Trek (2009) " It is fun, exciting and exuberantly entertaining." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted May 4, 2009
9.5/10 73% The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) " Fate, mortality, life and death, all of this is explored in a beautifully crafted film without seeping into sentimentality." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Dec 25, 2008
9/10 78% Iron Man 3 (2013) " Tony Stark's latest adventure is an enthusiastically exciting ride that never loses its humor or its edge." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Apr 24, 2013
9/10 95% West of Memphis (2012) " [West of Memphis] is a captivating albeit disturbing look at failed justice and the search for the truth... do not miss this film!" — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Dec 26, 2012
9/10 69% Les Misérables (2012) " And then there is Anne Hathaway. Yes, she is every bit as good as you've heard before. This is not only the best performance in the film, but one of the finest performances of the year." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Dec 24, 2012
9/10 74% Rise of the Guardians (2012) " ...a holiday classic in the making." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Nov 15, 2012
9/10 92% Skyfall (2012) " With stunning cinematography from Roger Deakins, a stirring music score by Thomas Newman and another charismatic villain from Bardem, SKYFALL ranks as one of the best Bonds yet." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Nov 6, 2012
9/10 67% Lawless (2012) " This gorgeously directed feature includes a number of terrific performances and a soundtrack that resonates long after the movie ends." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Aug 28, 2012
9/10 87% The Dark Knight Rises (2012) " From the towering shots of Gotham City to the exhilarating action set pieces, Nolan has crafted a worthy adversary when it comes to award season." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Jul 18, 2012
9/10 93% Marvel's The Avengers (2012) " It is easy to get swept away in what may very well be the most engaging and exhilarating summer blockbuster this year" — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Apr 30, 2012
4.5/5 100% Crawford (2008) DVD Clinic
Posted Apr 25, 2012
4.5/5 91% Hot Fuzz (2007) DVD Clinic
Posted Apr 25, 2012
9/10 95% Marley (2012) " Fans of Bob Marley's music have plenty to celebrate with MARLEY as well as fans of great music in general." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Apr 18, 2012
9/10 53% Being Flynn (2012) " Dano and De Niro are phenomenal together. This is certainly a career best for each of these fine actors, which is especially impressive considering De Niro's resume." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Feb 26, 2012
9/10 79% The Grey (2012) " The Grey is a bold and intense thriller that features another commanding performance from Liam Neeson. Hopefully Academy voters will remember this come next year. " — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Jan 26, 2012
9/10 93% Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) " This action-packed roller coaster of a movie seamlessly pulls you in and doesn't let go. On the rare occasion it slows down, it quickly sends your heart pounding and pulse racing again." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Dec 14, 2011
9/10 96% The Muppets (2011) " ...one of the most awesomely entertaining movies of the year! " — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Nov 23, 2011
9/10 67% Pearl Jam Twenty (2011) " For the biggest fans, it may be the single best movie going experience you will have this year" — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Sep 21, 2011
9/10 93% Drive (2011) " There is a dreamy, haunting quality that weaves its way through Drive that is unlike other heist movies. It is a sense of beauty that carefully tucks in the violence and horror that is lurking just around the corner." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Sep 1, 2011
9/10 84% The Tree of Life (2011) " Malick's TREE OF LIFE is a modern day masterpiece." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Jun 10, 2011
9/10 82% Super 8 (2011) " Super 8 is a fun-filled tribute to creature features, mayhem and finding your way in the world. " — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Jun 1, 2011
9/10 82% Into the Wild (2007) " Every once in awhile, a movie will come outta nowhere and blow your socks off." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Apr 5, 2011
4.5/5 51% Tron Legacy (2010) " Tron: Legacy is an exciting and beautiful film that I can guarantee will be considered a classic, just like the first." — iamROGUE
Posted Dec 3, 2010
4.5/5 94% The King's Speech (2010) " There is much to like here and it truly succeeds at what it sets out to do, and that is inspire, enlighten and entertain." — iamROGUE
Posted Nov 28, 2010
4.5/5 81% Four Lions (2010) " 'Four Lions' truly is one of the best and most original comedies of the year." — iamROGUE
Posted Nov 1, 2010
4.5/5 78% Red Hill (2010) " If only all thrillers were this rich, stylish and intelligent." — iamROGUE
Posted Oct 27, 2010
4.5/5 59% Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) " PA2 is an absolute success that is smarter and scarier than the original." — iamROGUE
Posted Oct 20, 2010
4.5/5 72% Red (2010) " ... a star-studded, action-packed, loaded-with-laughs, great time!" — iamROGUE
Posted Oct 13, 2010
4.5/5 94% March of the Penguins (2005) DVD Clinic
Posted Oct 7, 2010
4.5/5 79% Nowhere Boy (2010) " 'Nowhere Boy' is one of the best films of the year." — iamROGUE
Posted Oct 4, 2010
4.5/5 81% Catfish (2010) " Catfish is heartbreaking, funny and not necessarily what you'd expect." — iamROGUE
Posted Sep 13, 2010
9/10 51% Alice in Wonderland (2010) " ...it is The Red Queen, played by Bonham Carter that shines the brightest. Her childlike villain is brilliantly played in all its giant head glory" — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Mar 2, 2010
9/10 83% The Ghost Writer (2010) " ...a smart and satisfying mystery that relies just as much on substance as it does style." — JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Posted Feb 22, 2010
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