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Kristian Harloff

Agrees with the Tomatometer 84% of the time.

Publications:: Schmoes Know

Total Reviews:: 125

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
2.4/5	8%	Runner Runner (2013)	" "Runner Runner" comes up short of being a full house at the movies." — Schmoes Know Posted Oct 3, 2013
5/5	98%	Gravity (2013)	" One of the most intense theater-going experiences I've had in years. It is more than just a great movie, it's a giant leap forward for the art of cinema." — Schmoes Know Posted Oct 3, 2013
2.5/5	50%	Thanks For Sharing (2013)	" The film never became more than an actor showcase, the story seemed too dramatic to be believeable and let down what otherwise is an interesting and sobering reminder of the power of addiction." — Schmoes Know Posted Sep 27, 2013
3/5	78%	Metallica Through the Never (2013)	" This is a band who has done everything there is to do in the world of music; they took a bold risk with this new style directed by Nimrod Antal. " — Schmoes Know Posted Sep 27, 2013
3.5/5	83%	Don Jon (2013)	" "Don Jon" proves that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of the best and most versatile actors working today, and shows promise for a future behind the camera as well." — Schmoes Know Posted Sep 27, 2013
2.5/5	59%	Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)	" Kids should be entertained by the visuals, and adults can at least take solace in the fact that they're in a dark theater where no one can catch them snoozing. Just make sure you're not a snorer." — Schmoes Know Posted Sep 27, 2013
3/5	60%	Riddick (2013)	" The clear talent in this cast is Diesel and Sackhoff, but while Vin gets his star due I felt that Sackhoff was underused. The problems in Riddick never subjugate the enjoyment of a sci-fi ride that should help re-energize fans of Pitch Black." — Schmoes Know Posted Sep 4, 2013
3/5	46%	Closed Circuit (2013)	" "Closed Circuit" peters out too early to be truly memorable, but the film is nevertheless an entertaining legal at a time when theaters could use something good to sell." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 30, 2013
1.5/5	3%	Getaway (2013)	" We get it, the cops in Bulgaria need some more on-road training. Pass." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 29, 2013
3/5	75%	You're Next (2013)	" The "Home Alone" of horror movies! Prepare accordingly and you shouldn't be disappointed." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 21, 2013
2.5/5	12%	The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)	" Those familiar with the source material (or looking for a post-Twilight obsession) may enjoy the quick pace of the film and be able to keep up; however for the rest of us "Mortal Instruments" is just another ordinary book adaptation." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 21, 2013
2/5	4%	Paranoia (2013)	" All things considered this is a movie you enjoy on cable and then probably forget about." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 15, 2013
2.5/5	26%	Jobs (2013)	" Didn't this man have a family? Battle cancer? Innovate more than just home computers? " — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 15, 2013
2.5/5	47%	We're The Millers (2013)	" It never shifts into third gear as a great comedy but there are worse places to be stuck than in second with this family." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 8, 2013
1.5/5	38%	Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)	" Didn't we get past this type of CGI in the mid-90's??" — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 8, 2013
3/5	68%	Elysium (2013)	" For all the visual flair and incredible talents of it's director, "Elysium" just wouldn't allow me to get past the message it continues to preach over and over again." — Schmoes Know Posted Aug 5, 2013
4.5/5	94%	Fruitvale Station (2013)	" "Fruitvale Station" will emotionally move you and simultaneously make you appreciate the filmmaking abilities of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan." — Schmoes Know Posted Jul 16, 2013
5/5	86%	The Conjuring (2013)	" I'm not the horror lover in Schmoes Know, but "The Conjuring" isn't just a great horror film, it's a great time at the movies." — Schmoes Know Posted Jul 16, 2013
4/5	72%	Pacific Rim (2013)	" Monsters fighting robots in the wrong hands can be a gigantic let down but with del Toro at the helm, it becomes the quintessential summer movie experience." — Schmoes Know Posted Jul 10, 2013
4.5/5	75%	Despicable Me 2 (2013)	" As a parent it's a welcome addition to a library of movies that both me and my daughter can enjoy; whether she will fully grasp the good vs. evil storyline is one thing. Us both falling out of seats laughing at the minions is the guarantee." — Schmoes Know Posted Jul 2, 2013
1/5	31%	The Lone Ranger (2013)	" James Badge Dale at least makes the most of his little screen time; couldn't we have had him be the lone ranger? " — Schmoes Know Posted Jul 2, 2013
3.4/5	65%	The Heat (2013)	" It's great to see a supporting cast that consists of comedy heavyweights Jane Curtin, Bill Burr and newcomer Adam Ray. " — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 28, 2013
2.5/5	50%	White House Down (2013)	" As long as everyone is aware that this is a silly cable movie not to be taken seriously, you can fun at this White House." — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 26, 2013
3.5/5	67%	World War Z (2013)	" Whether it's due to the presence of a true star like Brad Pitt or the sheer force of the first 2/3 of the story, "World War Z" is a good time at the movies." — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 18, 2013
3.5/5	78%	Monsters University (2013)	" It is ultimately a kids movie through and through and one I can't wait to show to my kid." — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 15, 2013
3.5/5	59%	The Bling Ring (2013)	" Quick-witted, well-cast and directed with a deft touch, "The Bling Ring" is Sofia Coppola's best work in years." — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 13, 2013
4/5	56%	Man of Steel (2013)	" This is a fantastic summer movie featuring a superhero that I was so excited to finally see fly back into theaters. "Man of Steel" shows nothing but promise for the future of Superman and DC Comics." — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 12, 2013
4/5	84%	This Is the End (2013)	" It's totally juvenile and sophomoric, and the story is simply a humorous background...but it's just so damn funny. A total inside joke that I felt I was inside of. " — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 5, 2013
2.5/5	35%	The Internship (2013)	" "The Internship" doesn't fail miserably, it just never takes a shot at success. It exists, and as has probably been the fate of many an intern at a huge internet company, it's forgotten about almost immediately." — Schmoes Know Posted Jun 5, 2013
3.5/5	75%	The East (2013)	" The suspense and impressive performances make "The East" a thoughtful political thriller worth the time at the box office." — Schmoes Know Posted May 31, 2013
2.5/5	11%	After Earth (2013)	" All the neat visuals on Earth can't cover up that this is a movie Will Smith is hoping will make Jaden a star." — Schmoes Know Posted May 31, 2013
3/5	64%	Epic (2013)	" Some jokes that should have worked fell flat and the movie never sucked me in on a level like a "Toy Story" or "Finding Nemo" would. But if you have kids and are looking for a safe journey to take them on at the movies, "Epic" will punch your ticket." — Schmoes Know Posted May 24, 2013
2.9/5	19%	The Hangover Part III (2013)	" As a result, Goodman's addition is under-utilized and the film relies too heavily on too few of it's cast. Wait another 6 months to close the book on the Wolfpack when it's available on Netflix." — Schmoes Know Posted May 22, 2013
3.5/5	69%	Fast & Furious 6 (2013)	" Justin Lin takes craziness to new heights and if the audience is willing to suspend disbelief, it's another worthwhile joyride into action-adventure fantasyland." — Schmoes Know Posted May 15, 2013
3/5	49%	The Great Gatsby (2013)	" It looks great, and it's an impressive tale to bring to the big screen, but the lack of interest in telling the story keep "Gatsby" from being a great film." — Schmoes Know Posted May 10, 2013
4.5/5	87%	Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)	" Some of the Kirk vs. Spock scenes I felt were a retread of the first film, but it's a minor bone to pick with an otherwise tremendous sci-fi movie." — Schmoes Know Posted May 8, 2013
.5/5	37%	Aftershock (2013)	" It's boring, overly gory and ridiculously executed. " — Schmoes Know Posted May 8, 2013
4/5	79%	Iron Man 3 (2013)	" A fun summer movie experience, it's a great ride that gets the season off to a hot start." — Schmoes Know Posted Apr 29, 2013
2.3/5	49%	Pain & Gain (2013)	" I didn't hate watching this movie, it held my interest. It's way too long at over two hours, and even if it was a breezy 85 minute joyride, it would still have that fatal flaw: Michael Bay is the guy calling the shots." — Schmoes Know Posted Apr 25, 2013
2.8/5	54%	Oblivion (2013)	" It's a shame the story can't live up to the incredible visuals." — Schmoes Know Posted Apr 19, 2013
.5/5	4%	Scary Movie 5 (2013)	" Even if you chuckle occasionally at this, it's hard to see how anyone would want to pay to see it." — Schmoes Know Posted Apr 12, 2013
3.5/5	79%	42 (2013)	" It's not particularly raw or gritty, rather it's as though Disney got their hands on an unbelievable Hollywood script and made the live-action film. Luckily for sports fans and human beings everywhere, these events actually happened." — Schmoes Know Posted Apr 12, 2013
4/5	62%	Evil Dead (2013)	" It's a credit to the talents of Alvarez that this gore and violence is a feast for the eyes without seeming unnecessary. " — Schmoes Know Posted Apr 3, 2013
3/5	28%	G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)	" "Retaliation" rescues movie-going audiences from another dull bastardization of our childhood. Yo Joe!" — Schmoes Know Posted Mar 27, 2013
4/5	82%	The Place Beyond The Pines (2013)	" You'll definitely feel the 2-plus hours run time, but I was more than happy to do so." — Schmoes Know Posted Mar 21, 2013
2.5	38%	Admission (2013)	" They have their comedic moments for sure, but too often this movie just feels like something we've seen before, and it ends up just being an average time at the movies." — Schmoes Know Posted Mar 21, 2013
3.2/5	66%	Spring Breakers (2013)	" It makes even the innocence of an early Britney Spears tune sound dark, dirty and scary." — Schmoes Know Posted Mar 21, 2013
3.2/5	47%	Olympus Has Fallen (2013)	" Olympus should find an audience with all my fellow action movie-loving fans." — Schmoes Know Posted Mar 21, 2013
2/5	36%	The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)	" Carrey's street magician is funny at times but it feels like he's stuck in a bad Mad TV sketch. Overall, this has all the components of being a great comedy; sadly it just can't pull off the trick." — Schmoes Know Posted Mar 13, 2013

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