|
9.5/10
|
51%
|
Lucky Number Slevin (2006) |
"
Bottom line, this is thoroughly entertaining. This is the best role of Hartnett's career and he doesn't disappoint."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Apr 7, 2006
|
|
5.5/10
|
80%
|
Brick (2006) |
"
Assumes that you know film noir and then that you won't mind high-schoolers trampling one of your favorite genres. An admirable attempt that falls short in the end."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Apr 7, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
57%
|
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006) |
"
Better than the original! Scrat the saber-toothed squirrel once again steals the film...love that squirrel!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 30, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
86%
|
Slither (2006) |
"
It's hilarious, gross, and insanely watchable! What would a Troma film look like if they had a decent script and a big budget? Like Slither!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 30, 2006
|
|
5/10
|
7%
|
Basic Instinct 2 (2006) |
"
The question on everyone's mind is 'Does she look good at age 48?' Oh yeah...make no mistake, she does."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 30, 2006
|
|
9/10
|
89%
|
The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) |
"
Daniel Johnson's 'musical genius' is overblown. His only similarity to Brian Wilson is his mental illness, which is the true focus of this fascinating documentary."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 26, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
86%
|
Inside Man (2006) |
"
A great writing debut from Russell Gewirtz that's deftly handled by Lee and the great cast."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 24, 2006
|
|
7.5/10
|
73%
|
V for Vendetta (2006) |
"
Good, but not worth the $20 popcorn and cokes at the theater unless you know who Alan Moore is."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 17, 2006
|
|
10/10
|
86%
|
Thank You For Smoking (2006) |
"
Rob Lowe is genius. That's right, I said it. Genius."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 17, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
43%
|
She's the Man (2006) |
"
Stays in tried, true, safe territory and succeeds. It's a date movie for teens...nothing more, nothing less."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 16, 2006
|
|
10/10
|
90%
|
Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) |
"
...if you're considering waiting to see it on DVD, do yourself a favor and go see it in the theater. It'll be worth every penny."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 3, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
55%
|
16 Blocks (2006) |
"
Mos Def's channelling of Flava Flav is questionable, but entertaining...so is the film."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Mar 3, 2006
|
|
5.5/10
|
40%
|
Running Scared (2006) |
"
Includes scenes that are laughable [gunfight in a 10x10 room] and one that features Vera Farmiga that will go down in history as a classic/fan favorite."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 24, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
72%
|
Eight Below (2006) |
"
What's not to like? These dogs will EASILY win you over."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 17, 2006
|
|
4/10
|
23%
|
Freedomland (2006) |
"
Not a miserable failure, but a failure nonetheless...preachy and unfocused."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 17, 2006
|
|
6/10
|
69%
|
Curious George (2006) |
"
Fun if you're under the age of 6."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 10, 2006
|
|
3.5/10
|
22%
|
The Pink Panther (2006) |
"
Painful...truly awful."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 10, 2006
|
|
9.5/10
|
82%
|
The World's Fastest Indian (2005) |
"
Doesn't attempt to cram a ray of sunshine up your keister and manages to tell a truly inspiring story nonetheless. Hopkins is great."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 3, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
61%
|
Something New (2006) |
"
Beautiful people fall in love with one another despite their differences and women leave the theater with renewed hope...must be near Valentine's day."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Feb 3, 2006
|
|
6/10
|
43%
|
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) |
"
...a few laughs? Yes. But nothing that even borders on insightful in regard to Muslims. Wait for the DVD."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jan 20, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
47%
|
Hoodwinked (2005) |
"
Cory Edwards did a great job with a little seen style of computer animation and clever writing that bounces along for a quick and fun 80 minutes."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jan 13, 2006
|
|
8.5/10
|
55%
|
Glory Road (2006) |
"
Until inspirational sports films stop making us feel good, expect several more. This is a fun ride that will make you smile."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jan 13, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
77%
|
Match Point (2005) |
"
When you get 'lucky' and things go your way, is that always a good thing? Allen explores that notion and has a deliciously clever response. The ending alone makes this worth seeing."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jan 8, 2006
|
|
8/10
|
81%
|
Shadow of the Vampire (2000) |
"
Incredibly entertaining even without knowledge of Nosferatu."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
22%
|
Lucky Numbers (2000) |
"
The ping-pong ball trick was funny...but that was all."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
53%
|
The Family Man (2000) |
"
I voted for the happy ending, thusly, my enjoyment was diminished."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
10/10
|
89%
|
Shrek (2001) |
"
Absolute perfection!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
73%
|
Remember the Titans (2000) |
"
One of the most entertaining films of the year."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
15%
|
Random Hearts (1999) |
"
It's a chick flick, and my chick fell asleep during it."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
47%
|
The Perfect Storm (2000) |
"
The story could've told itself in a compelling way without invented drama."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
80%
|
The Opposite of Sex (1998) |
"
A few poorly cast actors bring this one down a few notches."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
32%
|
Message in a Bottle (1999) |
"
Leaves one feeling empty."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
87%
|
The Matrix (1999) |
"
It's incredible."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
7/10
|
27%
|
Hollow Man (2000) |
"
The violence in this movie is very graphic, so if that isn't your thing...skip it."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
3/10
|
11%
|
Highlander - Endgame (2000) |
"
This is the last one in this long dead franchise...unless they do something stupid."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
1/10
|
21%
|
Ghosts of Mars (2001) |
"
A turd wrapped up in a nice bow is still a turd."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
7/10
|
44%
|
Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (2001) |
"
The story is well written and incredibly smart, but probably a bit too spiritual for western audiences."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
7/10
|
44%
|
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) |
"
...if you plan on having a man watch this film with you, do him a favor...and don't."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
97%
|
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2001) |
"
...my expectations were high, and I wasn't disappointed."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
43%
|
Center Stage (2000) |
"
If I was a 12 year old girl who takes any sort of dance classes, this would be my favorite film of all time...but I'm not."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
45%
|
The Cell (2000) |
"
Visually stunning, but rather pedestrian."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
65%
|
Bandits (2001) |
"
There's good on-screen chemistry, good acting, and an incredibly well written and clever ending."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
38%
|
Anaconda (1997) |
"
If you shut your brain down you'll have some fun."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
3/10
|
32%
|
All the Pretty Horses (2000) |
"
I'm a fan of all involved, but this is a really tough watch."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
2/10
|
20%
|
Practical Magic (1998) |
"
An absolute waste of time."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
61%
|
The New World (2005) |
"
It's the most inaccessable film I've seen in a while, but is not without its merits. Emmanuel Lubezki should win a cinematography Oscar, but won't...Brokeback will."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 23, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
78%
|
Munich (2005) |
"
Not even my favorite Spielberg film of 2005."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 22, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
40%
|
The Ringer (2005) |
"
It's a sweet film that has an 'after school special' feel to it...makes one pine for the days of Dumb & Dumber and Kingpin. Jed Rees steals the film, he's great."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 22, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
85%
|
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2006) |
"
A simple, rugged tale about friendship, loyalty, keeping your word, and the importance of human life. It's also a must see."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 20, 2005
|
|
5.5/10
|
29%
|
Fun With Dick and Jane (2005) |
"
Not a disaster, but not as much 'fun' as the title might suggest either. Wait for the DVD or even cable."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 20, 2005
|
|
7.5/10
|
6%
|
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) |
"
When a film makes $190M at the box office, you have to expect a sequel. This one is just as good as the first...actually a little better."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 20, 2005
|
|
8.5/10
|
87%
|
Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
"
While the message at the core is that love is love, the way the intial sexual encounter is shown will only reinforce the negative views that bigots have of gay culture."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 16, 2005
|
|
5/10
|
35%
|
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) |
"
It's an overlong film that looks great, but might leave you feeling a bit nauseous. Wait for it to hit cable."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 16, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
52%
|
The Family Stone (2005) |
"
I don't mind being manipulated as long as it's done well, and writer/director Thomas Bezucha knows how to steer an audience. A great first 'studio' film for Bezucha!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 16, 2005
|
|
10/10
|
67%
|
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2006) |
"
Curious as to why Judi Dench has been nominated for 4 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes, 8 SAG Awards, and 20 BAFTAs? See this film and you'll understand why."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 9, 2005
|
|
10/10
|
72%
|
Syriana (2005) |
"
This is a great film from top to bottom and I can't recommend it more for the thoughtful movie fan. It's a great ensemble piece and a profound reflection of our own scary reality."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 9, 2005
|
|
7.5/10
|
76%
|
Transamerica (2006) |
"
This road trip veers off the road violently at a certain point, and that's too bad because it's a really well made film that loses most of its punch in that one ill-advised scene. Wait to rent it."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 2, 2005
|
|
6.5/10
|
52%
|
First Descent (2005) |
"
Judging from the clips in this film, there are several snowboard videos produced for 1/100th the budget of this film that are far more entertaining. Wait to rent it."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Dec 2, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
42%
|
Just Friends (2005) |
"
Reynolds will make you laugh, but Faris will make you shoot Diet Coke out of your nose."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 23, 2005
|
|
7/10
|
46%
|
The Ice Harvest (2005) |
"
Almost none of it will stay with you...wait to rent it."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 23, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
46%
|
Rent (2005) |
"
RENT continues the excellence that Moulin Rouge and Chicago forged for the rebirth of the cinematic musical."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 23, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
75%
|
Zathura (2005) |
"
Imaginative! Fun! Good times...good times."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 10, 2005
|
|
2/10
|
43%
|
Bee Season (2005) |
"
By the time it's over you've stopped trying to figure out what it's all about and just thank God for the sweet release that is the end credits."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 10, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
85%
|
Pride and Prejudice (2005) |
"
One of the greatest love stories ever written, and at nearly 200 years old it's aged very, very well."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 10, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
36%
|
Chicken Little (2005) |
"
This movie's great! This movie's great! Hurry, tell everyone that it's great! Why are you looking at me like I'm crazy? It really is great!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 3, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
61%
|
Jarhead (2005) |
"
Although it's well made and entertaining enough to recommend, the actual point of the film is...well, hard to find."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 3, 2005
|
|
6.5/10
|
41%
|
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam (2005) |
"
For those who know of Omar Khayyam, make the trip to the theater to see this one. If you're just curious, wait for the DVD."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 3, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
53%
|
The Roost (2005) |
"
The cinematic equivalent of really slow, beyond deliberate, wish-it-was-over-with-already kick to the groin. Would've been stellar as a short though...seriously!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Nov 2, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
36%
|
Saw II (2005) |
"
Just not as clever as the original...wait to rent it."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 27, 2005
|
|
8.5/10
|
26%
|
The Legend of Zorro (2005) |
"
The filmmakers proudly wear their disdain for film critics on thier collective sleeve, and the result...is fun."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 27, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
68%
|
North Country (2005) |
"
A solid film that's worth seeing in the theater, but the Oscar buzz is questionable."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 21, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
64%
|
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005) |
"
Will entertain its target audience with ease. A wonderfully pleasing family safe film."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 21, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
94%
|
The Squid and the Whale (2005) |
"
An outstanding film from writer/director Baumbach that is wickedly funny and honest. Daniels and Eisenberg are fantastic!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 14, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
62%
|
The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) |
"
A great underdog film that is absolutely stolen by the 10 year old caddy played by Josh Flitter. If you don't love him, you have no soul."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 7, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
90%
|
Capote (2005) |
"
Was Capote an altruistic artist or a fame-whore? You decide. A brilliant debut from Bennett Miller."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 7, 2005
|
|
10/10
|
93%
|
Good Night, And Good Luck (2005) |
"
Masterfully crafted, wonderfully acted, and an undeniably cutting commentary on fear in the 50s that resonates even louder today."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Oct 7, 2005
|
|
7/10
|
56%
|
Just Like Heaven (2005) |
"
Pretty darn good until the last 90 seconds...and then it drips with cheese."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Sep 16, 2005
|
|
7/10
|
61%
|
Lord of War (2005) |
"
While not shining as brightly as Niccol's other writing work [Gattaca, The Truman Show, The Terminal], Lord of War definitely deserves a look once it hits DVD."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Sep 15, 2005
|
|
2/10
|
51%
|
Transporter 2 (2005) |
"
The 'evil plot' is one of the dumbest ever in an action film...just stupid."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Sep 2, 2005
|
|
5.5/10
|
7%
|
Undiscovered (2005) |
"
Well, at least it doesn't look like a music video...props for that."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Aug 26, 2005
|
|
5.5/10
|
11%
|
The Cave (2005) |
"
Destined to be a favorite...on cable TV."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Aug 26, 2005
|
|
4/10
|
38%
|
The Brothers Grimm (2005) |
"
A colossal disappointment."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Aug 26, 2005
|
|
5.5/10
|
31%
|
Valiant (2005) |
"
So $40M will buy you a film good enough for cable...well, that's depressing."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Aug 18, 2005
|
|
7.5/10
|
37%
|
The Skeleton Key (2005) |
"
Doesn't have your standard 'Hollywood' ending...and that's a good thing."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Aug 12, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
75%
|
Wedding Crashers (2005) |
"
I laughed my a** off! Funny, funny, funny!!!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jul 15, 2005
|
|
10/10
|
82%
|
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) |
"
It's fun, it's weird, it's visually stunning. It's what going to the movies to escape is all about."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jul 15, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
98%
|
Murderball (2005) |
"
You can feel sorry for these guys if you want to...but they'll probably kick your ***."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jul 8, 2005
|
|
5.5/10
|
45%
|
Dark Water (2005) |
"
Ripped directly off from the writer's own work (The Ring 2), this one is a horror film about bad plumbing...wow. I'm scared."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jul 8, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
59%
|
The Hitcher (1986) |
"
This film is the reason Rutger Hauer is still a name that movie fans know."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
74%
|
War of the Worlds (2005) |
"
...inspires the same jaw-dropping awe as Jurassic Park and Close Encounters both did with the same mix of fantasy, horror, and the regular guy."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
9/10
|
64%
|
Heights (2005) |
"
Wonderful debut from director Chris Terrio, can't wait to see more from him."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 17, 2005
|
|
9.5/10
|
85%
|
Batman Begins (2005) |
"
Nolan has outdone both Burton & Schumacher and resurrected the franchise...bless you Christopher Nolan."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 14, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
41%
|
High Tension (Switchblade Romance) (2005) |
"
Is there such a thing as 'art-house gore'? Why yes...there is."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 10, 2005
|
|
6/10
|
20%
|
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (2005) |
"
Barely fresh...and then only for 10 year olds and younger."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 10, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
59%
|
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) |
"
An absolutely ridiculous movie that happens to be ridiculously fun."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 9, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
82%
|
Rock School (2005) |
"
Do you love Dio? Do you love Satan? Check out Rock School."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 3, 2005
|
|
10/10
|
80%
|
Cinderella Man (2005) |
"
Russell Crowe is the new Meryl Streep...all he has to do is be in a movie in any given year and he's a lock for an Oscar nod."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 3, 2005
|
|
8/10
|
55%
|
Lords of Dogtown (2005) |
"
Lots of fun for its target audience; skaters both old school and new, and high schoolers."
—
Supercala.com
Posted Jun 3, 2005
|
|
7.5/10
|
55%
|
Madagascar (2005) |
"
The penguins, lemurs, and chimps absolutely steal the show!"
—
Supercala.com
Posted May 27, 2005
|
76%
48%
100%
85%
45%
40%
