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Kevin Lally

Agrees with the Tomatometer 78% of the time.

Publications:: Film Journal International , Hollywood Reporter

Total Reviews:: 287

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87%	Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)	" The post-conversion 3D is disappointing, but the newest Star Trek adventure remains exciting summer entertainment with a most appealing ensemble cast." — Film Journal International Posted May 16, 2013
49%	At Any Price (2013)	" Tale of conflict between an Iowa farmer and his rebellious racecar-driver son goes to darker places than the usual heartland drama." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 22, 2013
82%	The Place Beyond The Pines (2013)	" The opening chapter with a compelling Ryan Gosling as a motorcycle-daredevil bank robber is the strongest element of this three-part drama about fathers, sons and fate." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 26, 2013
69%	The Croods (2013)	" Fast-paced, inventive animated comic adventure of a Stone Age family gets an extra boost from the lively vocal performances of stars Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Mar 22, 2013
69%	Not Fade Away (2012)	" "Sopranos" creator David Chase's feature debut is an engaging time capsule of an era when rock music profoundly impacted American culture." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 19, 2012
63%	Hitchcock (2012)	" A diverting movie nostalgia trip full of Hollywood period atmosphere." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 21, 2012
92%	Silver Linings Playbook (2012)	" A delightful romantic comedy with unusually dark underpinnings." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 13, 2012
96%	Argo (2012)	" Suspenseful, astounding true story of an improbable rescue mission during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Ben Affleck has directed one of the year's best films." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 12, 2012
82%	Seven Psychopaths (2012)	" Seven Psychopaths is an alternately hilarious and horrifying comedy from the poison pen of Martin McDonagh." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 9, 2012
87%	Frankenweenie (2012)	" Tim Burton's black-and-white, stop-motion expansion of his 1984 short about another young Frankenstein and his reanimated canine has initial charm but suffers from overkill in the final act." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 4, 2012
93%	Looper (2012)	" An outlandish vision of the near-future which may defy credibility but is bracingly entertaining." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 17, 2012
22%	The Words (2012)	" Multi-layered drama about a literary masterpiece and its dubious authorship is well-crafted but hardly as deep as it pretends to be." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 6, 2012
87%	ParaNorman (2012)	" New supernatural tale from the stop-motion studio behind Coraline is a rollicking good time until its jarringly somber and earnest final act." — Film Journal International Posted Aug 15, 2012
89%	Compliance (2012)	" Gripping indie drama unsettles the audience with its study of human behavior manipulated by a bogus authority figure." — Film Journal International Posted Aug 15, 2012
65%	The Campaign (2012)	" Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis milk some laughs at the expense of our political process as madcap election rivals, but The Campaign is more low comedy than brainy satire." — Film Journal International Posted Aug 8, 2012
43%	To Rome with Love (2012)	" Thinly conceived segments set in Rome represent a comedown for Woody Allen after the huge success of last year's Midnight in Paris." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 21, 2012
55%	Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)	" A feel-good/feel-bad sensibility may limit its audience appeal, but moviegoers who don't mind a little astringency in their romantic comedies will be glad they made the journey." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 19, 2012
74%	Prometheus (2012)	" Dazzling sort-of prequel to Ridley Scott's landmark 1979 sci-fi chiller Alien delivers both remarkable visuals and truly horrific set-pieces." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 7, 2012
94%	Moonrise Kingdom (2012)	" Wes Anderson's fanciful, heartfelt tale of two 12-year-old runaways will delight his fans and may even win some converts among those who've resisted his hermetic style." — Film Journal International Posted May 23, 2012
92%	Headhunters (2012)	" Darkly comic thriller from Norway in which a corporate headhunter who moonlights as an art thief gets a terrifying comeuppance." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 26, 2012
44%	American Reunion (2012)	" A generally morose comedy that recruits the original cast but fails to capture the cheeky high spirits of their 1999 debut." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 6, 2012
44%	Casa de mi padre (2012)	" If the idea of Will Ferrell speaking Spanish seems like enough to sustain an entire feature, this eccentric but flat comedy is for you." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 14, 2012
67%	Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)	" Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor make an appealing duo in this offbeat romantic comedy which unfortunately changes midstream into something darker and far less engaging." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 7, 2012
74%	Big Miracle (2012)	" Fictional treatment of the 1988 effort to rescue three whales trapped under Alaskan ice features a wide-ranging cast of characters and offers solid family entertainment." — Film Journal International Posted Feb 1, 2012
77%	War Horse (2011)	" Impeccably crafted, epic tale of a boy and his horse, and the terrible war that separates them. Animal lovers and younger viewers should be entranced." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 21, 2011
80%	Young Adult (2011)	" Charlize Theron proves her comic chops as a narcissistic writer out to break up her old boyfriend's marriage in this entertaining new collaboration between Juno writer Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 8, 2011
98%	The Artist (2011)	" This immensely entertaining black-and-white silent feature from France is one of the best and most original films of the year." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 23, 2011
94%	Hugo (2011)	" Visually dazzling fantasy is both a 3D landmark and a warm personal tribute by Martin Scorsese to early movie pioneer Georges Méliès." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 22, 2011
89%	The Descendants (2011)	" A family tragedy brings a high-powered lawyer closer to his two young daughters in this affecting and often funny comedy-drama featuring a deft star performance by George Clooney." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 14, 2011
44%	J. Edgar (2011)	" Leonardo DiCaprio's committed performance is the main reason to see this wordy, speculative account of the life of imperious, obsessive FBI director J. Edgar Hoover." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 8, 2011
93%	Take Shelter (2011)	" Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain give compelling performances in this eerie drama about an Ohio father beset by premonitions of doom." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 27, 2011
68%	Our Idiot Brother (2011)	" Paul Rudd and a strong ensemble enliven this comic tale of a homeless hippie who disrupts the more conventional lives of his three New York City sisters." — Film Journal International Posted Aug 25, 2011
78%	Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)	" Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore all shine in this multi-generational comedy full of romantic complications. " — Film Journal International Posted Jul 28, 2011
52%	The Devil's Double (2011)	" Dominic Cooper is sensational as the psychotic Uday Hussein and his reluctant double in this factually murky but riveting tale of a power-crazed Iraq regime." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 26, 2011
95%	The Guard (2011)	" John Michael McDonagh's droll debut feature makes an ideal vehicle for Brendan Gleeson as an eccentric cop battling drug dealers in the west of Ireland." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 26, 2011
71%	Friends With Benefits (2011)	" Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis make an attractive couple, but that's the best that can be said for this rom-com that's just as superficial as the clichés it ridicules." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 21, 2011
35%	Larry Crowne (2011)	" "Uneven, conventional comedy about a suddenly unemployed store manager who turns his life around will find its strongest support from diehard fans of Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts."" — Film Journal International Posted Jun 30, 2011
38%	Cars 2 (2011)	" Globe-spanning sequel to Pixar's 2006 automative adventure is a visual treat, but has less to offer mature viewers than the studio's recent top-of-the-line models." — Film Journal International Posted Jun 24, 2011
34%	The Hangover Part II (2011)	" Less a sequel than a remake, The Hangover Part II brings the wedding smashers to Bangkok with more outrageousness but diminishing returns. Still, initial grosses will be explosive." — Film Journal International Posted May 25, 2011
90%	Bridesmaids (2011)	" "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kristen Wiig makes a successful bid for big-screen stardom in this bawdy, hilarious comedy about the downward spiral of an insecure maid of honor." — Film Journal International Posted May 10, 2011
26%	Arthur (2011)	" Russell Brand fails to capture the appeal of Dudley Moore's mischievous drunken billionaire in this unnecessary remake of the 1981 comedy classic." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 7, 2011
94%	Win Win (2011)	" Low-key but disarming comedy-drama stars Paul Giamatti as a beleaguered small-town lawyer and wrestling coach." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 18, 2011
94%	The King's Speech (2010)	" Altogether satisfying, compelling true story of King George VI's speech impediment and the unconventional therapist who treated him. Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush give two of 2010's outstanding performances." — Film Journal International Posted Dec 1, 2010
39%	Due Date (2010)	" Disappointing follow-up to Todd Phillips' blockbuster comedy The Hangover is an often unpleasant road trip with Robert Downey, Jr. and Zach Galifianakis." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 3, 2010
93%	127 Hours (2010)	" Gripping and surprisingly lively account of rock-climber Aron Ralston's ordeal while trapped in a Utah canyon. James Franco excels in this virtual one-man show." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 25, 2010
68%	Conviction (2010)	" The movie itself is less remarkable than the story behind it, but it benefits from Tony Goldwyn's low-key direction and a very solid supporting cast." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 14, 2010
58%	It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)	" A depressed teenage boy checks himself into a psych ward in this modest but good-hearted comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 1, 2010
45%	You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)	" A lively and funny ensemble comedy with yet another intriguing mix of stars and lesser-known talents playing deeply flawed human beings in search of love and fulfillment." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 22, 2010
94%	The Town (2010)	" Well-acted, atmospheric crime drama is a solid sophomore directing effort from Ben Affleck." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 17, 2010

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