|
3.5/4.0
|
77%
|
Melancholia (2011) |
"
Beautiful doom, gloom, and the peaceful certainty of the end of the world. What's not to love?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 25, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
26%
|
Green Lantern (2011) |
"
In an attempt by the script to be both epic and snarky, director Martin Campbell and actor Ryan Reynolds did the best they could with what they were given to work with."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 13, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
36%
|
In Time (2011) |
"
When time really is money, it's hard not to keep looking at your watch. Fortunately, viewing this film won't have you looking at yours."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 9, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
69%
|
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) |
"
Although still not as fun as the original, fans should enjoy this one better than the preachy second installment (more so if they're slightly blitzed)."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 6, 2011
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
84%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
Family fun adventure with an occasional wink to the adults. Who doesn't love Puss in Boots? Even Guillermo del Toro got in on this!"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Oct 29, 2011
|
|
1.0/4.0
|
68%
|
Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) |
"
Bored now. 'Teddy Ruxpin is evil' would have been a more plausible explanation."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Oct 22, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
75%
|
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) |
"
'Can't Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me.' Not just pretty words, thanks to the Chiodo brothers."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 29, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
58%
|
Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (2011) |
"
An intimate ankle biter vs. ankle biters battle of flashbulbs, sharp things, and suspense."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 18, 2011
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
72%
|
Fright Night (2011) |
"
If the remakers of Conan the Barbarian wonder how the remake of Fright Night got it right, here's a hint: it's the writing, you fools."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 4, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
61%
|
Final Destination 5 (2011) |
"
The best all-around installment of the series (since the original) with an opening sequence that just misses rivaling the intro to the #2 freeway pileup."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 31, 2011
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
24%
|
Conan the Barbarian (2011) |
"
Alternate titles may include Conan and the Argonauts, The Seventh Voyage of Conan, or Conan the Scorpion King."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 20, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
The best attempt thus far at bringing Cap off the page and onto screens. Too bad it was hamstrung by 'setupforsequelitis.'"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 8, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
44%
|
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) |
"
Hey, wouldn't a prequel to Independence Day about an advance alien scout ship landing in the Old West be cool? Surprise! It is."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 31, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
While it's not perfect, it's honestly one of the most interesting films that's been out all year and certainly this summer."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 28, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
With nothing left to tell, the grand finale to the Harry Potter saga holds nothing back."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 17, 2011
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
36%
|
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) |
"
Once the film stops trying to endear you to Shia's employment and girlfriend problems, the meaningless destruction and mayhem does have a measure of entertainment value."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 12, 2011
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
39%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
After the serviceable first film... this sequel puts the accelerator to the floor and never looks in the rear-view mirror."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 29, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
87%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
Xavier's mutants go all prequel on John F. Kennedy's presidency."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 13, 2011
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
16%
|
Priest (2011) |
"
That's what churches are for... get in a man's way (especially when he needs to kill a horde of vampires)."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 13, 2011
|
|
0.5/4.0
|
14%
|
Hard Breakers (2011) |
"
Remember those teen sex comedies like Losin' It that started the careers of people like Tom Cruise? This isn't one of them."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 19, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
77%
|
Thor (2011) |
"
The Marvel movie machine puts another second-string superhero on the A-list."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 16, 2011
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
77%
|
Fast Five (2011) |
"
Fifth time's the charm."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 13, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
66%
|
Insidious (2011) |
"
A high-concept horror that oozes atmosphere and unease without relying on computer-generated effects or buckets of gore."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 24, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
11%
|
Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) |
"
... succeeds in creating heroes of the main characters, making the mystery of John Galt... compelling, and setting up the remaining two parts of the trilogy."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 16, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
58%
|
Scream 4 (2011) |
"
... does what Scream 3 failed to do: further the franchise while keeping it fresh... certainly a better conclusion than where the previous installment left off."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 16, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
10%
|
Red Riding Hood (2011) |
"
Best trip to Grandma's House ever."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 12, 2011
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
27%
|
Your Highness (2011) |
"
Like someone bringing pot brownies to a Dungeons and Dragons game..."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 9, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
92%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
'Quantum Leap' meets Groundhog's Day by way of The Matrix... aside from a few predictabilities, Source Code succeeds."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 8, 2011
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
23%
|
Sucker Punch (2011) |
"
... Snyder's effort to be creative works against his narrative and distracts from his female empowerment storyline to become the very thing the story claims that it isn't..."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 29, 2011
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
35%
|
Battle: Los Angeles (2011) |
"
A pro-war movie masquerading as a disaster film? This is the anti Hurt Locker."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 13, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
72%
|
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) |
"
Your preconception of this existential romantic thriller's entertainment value is about to be adjusted."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 9, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
88%
|
Rango (2011) |
"
The Western isn't dead. It's just become more animated... literally."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 9, 2011
|
|
1.5/4.0
|
28%
|
Take Me Home Tonight (2011) |
"
A well-acted but forgettable 'Hot Tub Time Machine' clone for the post-college set (and without the time travel.)"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 6, 2011
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
45%
|
Drive Angry (2011) |
"
William Fichtner steals his scenes, Nic Cage goes nuts, and Amber Heard remains hot. Okay, at least it's better than Ghost Rider, right?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Feb 27, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
33%
|
I Am Number Four (2011) |
"
'Roswell' meets Critters (and a dozen other ideas)... decidedly more 'Aliens' ass kicking than 'Twilight' tweening."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Feb 27, 2011
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
39%
|
The Eagle (2011) |
"
The combination of battle tactics, subterfuge, and mystery solving while master and slave become friends and equals makes for an enjoyable story."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Feb 16, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
21%
|
The Rite (2011) |
"
What do you call an Exorcist-inspired film free of projectile pea soup and set in Rome? Not too bad, actually."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 30, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
43%
|
The Green Hornet (2011) |
"
Fun, full of action, and just serious enough to work without becoming ridiculous."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 17, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
78%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010) |
"
No more professors, no more books; no more Potter's defiant looks."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 17, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
90%
|
Tangled (2010) |
"
... may well be the first in a new line of animated films infusing Disney fairytale storytelling with Pixar know-how (yes, it's that good.)"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 15, 2011
|
|
1.5/4.0
|
53%
|
I'm Still Here (2010) |
"
If what's happening in the film is honest and real, it's more spectacle than introspection. If it's all fake, only the filmmakers are laughing."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 15, 2011
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
91%
|
The Fighter (2010) |
"
... so one-sided, you almost forget Wahlberg is even part of the production when Bale is on screen."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 15, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
72%
|
Monsters (2010) |
"
While the plot appears to meander, the impact is undeniable."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 14, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
89%
|
Waiting for Superman (2010) |
"
... a close look at the current (US education) system is all it takes to consider making a real change."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 14, 2011
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
52%
|
Devil (2010) |
"
An effective locked-in-the-box thriller."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jan 14, 2011
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
87%
|
Black Swan (2010) |
"
Who knew "Swan Lake" was rife with thrills, chills, and kills?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Dec 30, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
Audiences should be so lucky if all remakes were this good (and this isn't even a remake.)"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Dec 29, 2010
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
52%
|
Tron Legacy (2010) |
"
... it would have been nice to see a tighter, more action-oriented sequel... comes dangerously close to drowning itself in back story and narrative."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Dec 19, 2010
|
|
1.5/4.0
|
23%
|
Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) |
"
Wasn't all this going someplace at one time? The mind boggles at all of the incredible things these two women could be doing in wet, dirty clothes."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Dec 8, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
59%
|
Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) |
"
Revealing more of the mystery reduces the scare factor but ups the intrigue."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Dec 8, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
89%
|
Let Me In (2010) |
"
How to care and feed your very own vampire, or how to ensnare and manipulate your very own human?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 18, 2010
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
15%
|
Skyline (2010) |
"
Skyline is pure eye candy, but it's mighty tasty."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 16, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
73%
|
Megamind (2010) |
"
... DreamWorks Animation is carving itself out a niche for consistent high-concept zaniness."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 16, 2010
|
|
1.5/4.0
|
10%
|
Saw 3D (2010) |
"
Aside from the clever engineering of the traps (and perhaps one two-timing trollop that had it coming), the story is formulaic at best."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Nov 2, 2010
|
|
1.0/4.0
|
9%
|
My Soul to Take (2010) |
"
With either too much or too little happening on screen and a script juggling too many red herrings at once, My Soul to Take feels like Purgatory... in 3D."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Oct 27, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
81%
|
Despicable Me (2010) |
"
With no other performance coming close to being as layered as Carell's, the rest... is played for laughs to such an extent that it never reaches Pixar-plotted heights."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Oct 27, 2010
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
72%
|
Machete (2010) |
"
Machete don't text, but he will hack your limbs off."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 30, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
49%
|
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2010) |
"
There is a tradition among mad scientists who exhibit creativity with their victims that comes down to three little words: some assembly required."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 28, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
41%
|
The Expendables (2010) |
"
How many actions stars does it take to get audiences into theaters? THIS many."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 4, 2010
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
41%
|
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) |
"
"Almost" and "wants to be" should never precede the word "epic" ... (feels like) the coolest stuff is being saved for later (sequels.)"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 1, 2010
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
73%
|
Piranha 3-D (2010) |
"
Even if the rest is immediately forgettable, the massacre scene isn't."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Sep 1, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
73%
|
The Last Exorcism (2010) |
"
Superior storytelling mixed with masterful misdirection. The devil is (quite literally) in the details."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 29, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
81%
|
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) |
"
The level-up, super fun, dance-dance, pop culture, max-combo, rock-n-roll romance video game film of, well, forever. "
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 22, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
64%
|
Predators (2010) |
"
After two poor Alien vs. Predator showings, Predators returns to the tried, true, and successful formula off setting 'em up and knocking 'em down."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 5, 2010
|
|
|
——
|
The Dungeon Masters (2008) |
"
In the end, the qualities that make a Dungeon Master also make for an interesting individual."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 4, 2010
|
|
|
——
|
The Dead Matter () |
"
... you can't help enjoy a movie that gets so much of the genre right (when so many get it wrong)... a love letter to horror devotees as well as to Midnight Syndicate fans..."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Aug 3, 2010
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
10%
|
Grown Ups (2010) |
"
Would you believe this is a remake of The Big Chill but with all the parts played by Adam Sandler's famous and/or infamous friends?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 25, 2010
|
|
1.5/4.0
|
52%
|
Knight & Day (2010) |
"
For every female who's ever been infatuated with Tom Cruise... here's your love letter. Did this go wrong in the editing room, or was it always this bad of an idea?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 25, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
62%
|
Salt (2010) |
"
Angelina Jolie again steps up to the action star plate and easily hits a triple."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 25, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
This is the kind of film studios need to green light more often... all orchestrated by the crafting hand of a director who knows what he wants and makes it happen."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 18, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
49%
|
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) |
"
A little levity, self-awareness, and long-overdue back stories make the latest Twilight installment not only watchable but (dare I say it?) actually enjoyable."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jul 5, 2010
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
To call this film critic-proof is an understatement, but here's a fact: there really isn't any way to improve upon Pixar's pitch perfect ending to their Toy Story saga."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 30, 2010
|
|
0.5/4.0
|
12%
|
Jonah Hex (2010) |
"
When making a feature film based on a Western horror comic, (don't) remove it from the Old West, sanitize the horrific bits, and mistake the term "comic" for the funny kind."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 27, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
66%
|
The Karate Kid (2010) |
"
The biggest cinematic sin committed here is the misnamed title (keeping karate instead of using the correct kung fu), but Jaden Smith (is) Will Smith's heir apparent."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 14, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
47%
|
The A-Team (2010) |
"
Finally, a not-so mindless summer action flick that's both respectful of the material that inspired it and rewarding to fans of the same."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 13, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
35%
|
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) |
"
Disney trades in the Caribbean for all of Persia with mixed results... seems to be holding back and overshooting all at the same time."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Jun 3, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
57%
|
Shrek Forever After (2010) |
"
After the original spoof of fairy tales and Disney fare, it's taken three sequels to finally get one right. Now please stop."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 23, 2010
|
|
0.5/4.0
|
47%
|
MacGruber (2010) |
"
... everything here that doesn't feel ripped off from other spoofs plays like a middle school playground reenactment."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 23, 2010
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
43%
|
Robin Hood (2010) |
"
... dares to suggest that "the best" (is) behind (Robin Hood), but it simply doesn't wash for a legendary hero to be without greater adventures to look forward to."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 16, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
73%
|
Iron Man 2 (2010) |
"
... there's no doubt that Robert Downey Jr. continues to own and entertain in the part he's spent a lifetime preparing for."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted May 9, 2010
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
15%
|
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) |
"
By focusing on the monster instead of teen iniquities and daring to move past innuendo into fact, this Nightmare surpasses its predecessors to out-menace them all."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 30, 2010
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
49%
|
The Losers (2010) |
"
With an unfinished story all over the place, watching The Losers interact with one another is as much fun as the actors appear to have had making the actual film itself."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 29, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
33%
|
Terminator Salvation (2009) |
"
An entertaining new entry into the Terminator saga (with the exception of either the biggest continuity error of the series or holding back critical information..."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 28, 2010
|
|
4.0/4.0
|
100%
|
The Godfather (1972) |
"
With all due respect to this 1972 classic, Vizzini was right: Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 21, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
77%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
Orgazmo (minus the Mormons and pornography) meets Shoot 'Em Up. Fun, not as plausible as you might like, and very, very dark."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 17, 2010
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
27%
|
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) |
"
For pity's sake, direct-to-video cheerleading competition films have more genuine intrigue than this."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 12, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
90%
|
Up in the Air (2009) |
"
Life happens... live it one day at a time and connect to whomever you can, even if it's the person losing their job sitting right across from you."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 12, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
87%
|
500 Days of Summer (2009) |
"
This is the movie The Breakup was advertised to be."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 12, 2010
|
|
2.5/4.0
|
88%
|
Bolt (2008) |
"
Wait... an all-star voice cast for a computer-animated story we've never heard of before, and it's watchable, too?"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 8, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
79%
|
The Hangover (2009) |
"
Bachelor Party meets Dude, Where's My Car (and about as entertaining as the two of them averaged together.)"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 7, 2010
|
|
0.0/4.0
|
74%
|
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) |
"
Never having read the book, it must be better than this."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 7, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
63%
|
Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) |
"
Witness an absurdest buddy comedy throwback with a paper-thin premise and no justifiable reason why it should succeed at all (which is exactly what it does.)"
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 5, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
98%
|
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) |
"
While not quite up to the bar set with Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Animation again proves that Pixar no longer stands alone at the top of CG animated storytelling."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 5, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
84%
|
The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
"
When you wish upon a star (in New Orleans), you can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you might find (wait for it) you get what you need."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 4, 2010
|
|
3.0/4.0
|
58%
|
She's Out of My League (2010) |
"
If John Hughes has made Clerks 2, it might have went something like this."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 4, 2010
|
|
2.0/4.0
|
28%
|
Clash of the Titans (2010) |
"
Inexplicably less godly and less epic than Percy Jackson and the Olympians, this new clash between titans mostly makes you want to go back and watch the original again."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Apr 3, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
66%
|
The Blind Side (2009) |
"
With far less potential than Precious, superior production values and the willingness to tell the story in a straightforward way prove to be the right formula."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 19, 2010
|
|
1.0/4.0
|
11%
|
The Unborn (2009) |
"
Smoking-hot heroine. Clever paranormal premise. Painfully clueless conclusion."
—
MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 18, 2010
|
|
3.5/4.0
|
51%
|
Alice in Wonderland (2010) |
"
This may be the most fantastic, wondrous, and sinister realization of Alice's wonderland to date."
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MovieCrypt.com
Posted Mar 17, 2010
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