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Justin Lowe

Agrees with the Tomatometer 72% of the time.

Biography:: Hollywood Reporter film critic.
Publications:: Hollywood Reporter
Critics' Group:: Los Angeles Film Critics Association

Total Reviews:: 97

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
—	——	Saturday Morning Massacre ()	— Hollywood Reporter Posted May 9, 2013
	73%	Dead Man's Burden (2013)	" An intense family drama that plays out as a low-key Western." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 30, 2013
	83%	Graceland (2013)	" The social and economic pitfalls facing the vast urban underclass of Manila's sprawling metropolitan area are depicted with unflinching regard in Ron Morales' observant low-budget Filipino feature, a blend of ruthless crime drama and grim thriller." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 26, 2013
	93%	Sun Don't Shine (2013)	" Although the film may not always be as aesthetically involving as better-budgeted productions, the performances are really the point, so by keeping focused on her actors Seimetz succeeds in making it all work." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 22, 2013
	85%	Electrick Children (2013)	" You needn't be a true believer to appreciate Rebecca Thomas's indie feature rooted in a traditional Mormon community." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 4, 2013
	35%	Dark Skies (2013)	" There's little to fear from this rather tame genre outing." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 25, 2013
	43%	jOBS ()	" A biopic that's perhaps too respectful of the tech icon's innovations still remains frequently engaging." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 26, 2013
	33%	The Necessary Death Of Charlie Countryman ()	" With a scruffy demeanor and wide-eyed enthusiasm, LaBeouf projects a degree of emotional recklessness that's both disarming and disconcerting to watch." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 25, 2013
	——	Big Sur ()	" An intuitive approach to this literary classic yields dividends for both style and performance." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 24, 2013
	——	Blood Brother ()	" Addressing the heartrending issue of children living with HIV and AIDS is enormously complex, but Blood Brother accomplishes the challenge with sufficient grace and empathy to give hope to anyone concerned with this global affliction." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 23, 2013
	——	Pussy Riot- - A Punk Prayer (2013)	" A rough DIY style doesn't obscure the significance of this very timely documentary." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2013
	40%	Emanuel and the Truth about Fishes ()	" Although Gregorini is very clear on where her lead characters are coming from, it's where they're headed that remains entirely vague, an oversight that leaves them unfortunately adrift." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2013
	——	The Crash Reel ()	" This compassionate account of the thrills and risks of extreme sports makes it required viewing for both aspirants and enthusiasts." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2013
	——	The Lifeguard ()	" Not even a checklist of indie film attributes can inject a sense of originality into this familiar narrative." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2013
	100%	The History Of Future Folk ()	" A low-key sci-fi mashup that charms by focusing on character rather than grandiose special effects." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Nov 28, 2012
	77%	Bones Brigade: An Autobiography (2012)	" Peralta's doc is a generous, tasty slice of skateboarding history." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Oct 31, 2012
	86%	Wreck-it Ralph (2012)	" With a mix of retro eye-candy for grown-ups and a thrilling, approachable storyline for the tykes, the film casts a wide and beguiling net." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Oct 26, 2012
	25%	Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)	" This once-innovative series rolls on without much regard for either plot or character development." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Oct 17, 2012
	65%	The Expendables 2 (2012)	" Taut, humorous and attractively packaged, the sequel is both fleet footed and engaging enough to captivate audiences with more than just nonstop action." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Aug 13, 2012
	31%	Total Recall (2012)	" Engaging enough, although not entirely satisfying from either a genre or narrative standpoint, lacking both substance and a degree of imagination." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Aug 2, 2012
	74%	Hope Springs (2012)	" More comedic drama than midlife romantic comedy, rather literally titled Hope Springs holds few surprises but delivers plenty of warmth." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Aug 1, 2012
	42%	Step Up 4: Miami Heat (2012)	" More is not necessarily better, even when it comes to hot bodies and smooth dance moves." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 25, 2012
	77%	Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)	" A mix of interviews, reality-TV style behind-the-scenes footage and 3D concert scenes, the movie is attractively, if conventionally, assembled." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jul 3, 2012
	35%	Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)	" Genre enthusiasts will lap up the mixture of action and fantasy, while history buffs who don't mind a bit of rewriting will dig into an alternative spin on the Civil War period." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 21, 2012
	21%	That's My Boy (2012)	" Director Sean Anders and screenwriter David Caspe follow the game plan adequately enough, but the movie is overburdened with incidents that prove only mildly amusing." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 14, 2012
	13%	Piranha 3DD (2012)	" With most of the running time devoted to setting up and over-explaining the premise, mayhem gets short shrift." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jun 2, 2012
	26%	L!fe Happens (2012)	" Co-writers Coiro and Ritter fill in the schematic script with some juicy lines and amusing situations but never lock on to a consistent tone or thematic throughline." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 12, 2012
	20%	Mighty Fine (2012)	" Even a clever title can't galvanize this lightweight family drama." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 22, 2012
	0%	That's What She Said (2012)	" Distasteful in almost every respect, this overly weak comedy is destined for a brief shelf-life." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
—	——	Valley Of Saints ()	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
	67%	Price Check (2012)	" A workplace comedy that knows how to mine a substantial vein of situational humor." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
	86%	Ethel (2012)	" This intimate, revealing portrait of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, directed by their youngest daughter, is a unique installment in the cultural history of this storied family." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
	89%	A Place at the Table (2013)	" Impassioned doc examines the reemergence of widespread hunger in U.S." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
—	——	Ctyri slunce (Four Suns) ()	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
—	——	At Ellen's Age (im Alter Von Ellen) ()	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
—	——	About the Pink Sky ()	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
	54%	V/H/S (2012)	" Refreshingly, V/H/S promises no more than it delivers, always a plus with genre fare." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Feb 10, 2012
	20%	Goats (2012)	" A debut feature lacking both finesse and ingenuity." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 26, 2012
	44%	Save The Date (2012)	" You won't be missing much if you can't keep your calendar open for this lightweight comedy." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 26, 2012
	43%	Black Rock (2013)	" Working from a ruthlessly efficient script by husband Mark Duplass, Aselton effortlessly sets up the women's reunion scenario before effectively flipping the action from drama to thriller." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 25, 2012
	69%	Liberal Arts (2012)	" A coming-of-middle-age comedy running on somewhat less than a full tank." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 24, 2012
	66%	For Ellen (2012)	" The scant character development is not enhanced by the film's directorial style..." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 23, 2012
	89%	Compliance (2012)	" Likely to spur discussions about workplace safety, employee rights and broader awareness of sexual predation, Compliance is also a suspenseful psychological drama for viewers prepared to tolerate its extremes." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 23, 2012
	96%	Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)	" An insightful film about the creative talents that have made hip-hop an original, enduring American musical tradition." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2012
	——	1/2 Revolution ()	" Well-lensed hi-def scenes of police and soldiers attacking demonstrators and deploying assault weapons, as well as frequent, pitched street battles, are queasily riveting." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 21, 2012
	96%	Searching for Sugar Man (2012)	" While all the interview subjects are enthusiastic, the overall lack of familiarity with Rodriquez's personal background and career collapse begin to drag." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Jan 20, 2012
	53%	Crazy Wisdom (2011)	" A provocative account of Trungpa's global odyssey, Crazy Wisdom offers a perceptive, if one-sided, perspective on Trungpa's impact on American spirituality and the arts." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Nov 17, 2011
—	53%	Green Zone (2010)	— Hollywood Reporter Posted Nov 15, 2011
	84%	My Afternoons with Margueritte (2011)	" An appealing coming-of-middle-age comedy, My Afternoons With Margueritte exhibits a pleasantly light touch even when dealing with some fairly weighty issues." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Sep 15, 2011

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