Mark Sells

Mark Sells

""I gave her my heart. She gave me a pen.""

Agrees with the Tomatometer 85% of the time.

Biography:
Mark has been writing film criticism for The Oregon Herald, The Denver Herald, The New York Daily Times, The Boston Sun, The California Herald, Film Threat, and many more for the last five years under the moniker, "The Reel Deal." And this year, he was selected as one of the top ten critics in the country by the Critic Doctor. Mark is an active member of the Denver Film Society, the Rotten Tomatoes community, the Online Film and Television Association, and the Internet Entertainment Writers Association. An avid writer and film fanatic, Mark has written multiple screen and teleplays for the large and small screen. He has also worked on the set of numerous films while running his own multimedia company. The company, HFMedia, specializes in film production, copy writing, promotions, and screenwriting and recently produced its first short film entitled "Forever". Prior to working in film, his background includes writing promotional copy for radio and television.
Favorites:
Almost Famous, Rudy, Hoosiers, Star Wars, Road to Perdition, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Jerry Maguire, Back to the Future, Million Dollar Baby, and many many more!
Publications:
CineScene.com , Film Threat , Oregon Herald , The Reel Deal
Total Reviews:
285
Total QuickRatings:
37

Best Reviewed Films

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5/5 93% Zero Dark Thirty (2013) " Powerfully provocative, Zero Dark Thirty is Kathryn Bigelow's finest hour. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 17, 2012
5/5 88% Life of Pi (2012) " An absolute wonder to behold." — The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 7, 2012
5/5 96% Argo (2012) " A testament to Affleck's uncanny storytelling ability, making mission impossible possible. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 12, 2012
5/5 98% The Artist (2011) " Visually stunning, imaginative, and cleverly scored and choreographed, The Artist is quite simply and quietly, the year's finest film." — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
5/5 94% The King's Speech (2010) " A British production featuring meticulous period detail, outstanding performances from Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter, and inventive staging and visuals" — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
5/5 98% The Wrestler (2008) " Fluctuating eloquently between hope and sorrow, tenderness and isolation, 'The Wrestler' packs an emotional punch - a deeply personal story of one man's search for truth, love, and life outside of the ring." — Oregon Herald
Posted Feb 4, 2009
5/5 84% Akeelah and the Bee (2006) " Joyfully uplifting, 'Akeelah and the Bee' is quietly, one of the year's finest." — Oregon Herald
Posted May 19, 2006
5/5 82% Walk the Line (2005) " A stirring, straightforward musical masterpiece." — Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 2, 2006
5/5 75% Crash (2004) " A masterful morality tale with a lot of guts." — Oregon Herald
Posted May 22, 2005
5/5 87% Millions (2005) " One of the year's most lovable and family friendly films." — Oregon Herald
Posted May 17, 2005
5/5 88% Hoosiers (1989) " One of the greatest sports movies ever made!" — Oregon Herald
Posted Apr 12, 2005
5/5 90% Hotel Rwanda (2004) " The most significant event of the year." — Oregon Herald
Posted Feb 9, 2005
5/5 91% Million Dollar Baby (2004) " One of the finest character dramas ever made." — Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 27, 2005
5/5 83% Finding Neverland (2004) " Playfully heartwarming, it features another phenomenal performance by Johnny Depp in the leading role." — CineScene.com
Posted Dec 6, 2004
5/5 97% The Incredibles (2004) " When it comes to animation, it doesn't get any better than this." — Film Threat
Posted Nov 16, 2004
5/5 97% The Incredibles (2004) " Not only does 'The Incredibles' advance the art of animation, it takes the genre out of the ballpark." — CineScene.com
Posted Nov 5, 2004
5/5 95% Hero (2004) " A masterful tale - a tapestry of extraordinary color." — Oregon Herald
Posted Sep 5, 2004
5/5 100% Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) (1954) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
5/5 98% Das Boot (The Boat) (1981) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
5/5 87% Chicago (2002) " Spectacular, extravagant, and 'all that jazz!'" — Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
5/5 95% Lost In Translation (2003) " By far, one of the best films of the year." — Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
5/5 90% Whale Rider (2003) " Encapsulates the grace and beauty of international cinema." — Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
5/5 77% A Beautiful Mind (2001) " In every facet, it should have an automatic date with Oscar." — Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 13, 2004
5/5 89% In America (2003) " One the most lovable, moving films I have seen in recent years." — CineScene.com
Posted Dec 22, 2003
4.5/5 86% Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) " Beasts of the Southern Wild is the reason we go to movies." — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 18, 2013
4.5/5 93% Amour (2012) " Amour is as heartbreaking and real as it gets. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 17, 2013
4.5/5 88% Django Unchained (2012) " A revenge film best served cold. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 10, 2013
4.5/5 92% Silver Linings Playbook (2012) " A razor sharp, unfiltered exploration of recovery and reconciliation. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 14, 2012
4.5/5 92% Skyfall (2012) " Skyfall is as satisfying as a great martini." — The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 8, 2012
4.5/5 94% The Sessions (2012) " A very elegant and charming film about the simple need for human affection." — The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 18, 2012
4.5/5 93% Looper (2012) " A very fulfilling sci-fi adventure that certainly knows how to close the loop." — The Reel Deal
Posted Sep 27, 2012
4.5/5 95% The Imposter (2012) " A crime thriller so real, it's hard to believe. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 12, 2012
4.5/5 94% Moonrise Kingdom (2012) " A whimsical tale about a different kind of storm - adolescence before adulthood." — The Reel Deal
Posted May 24, 2012
4.5/5 93% Marvel's The Avengers (2012) " The Avengers is simply marvelous!" — The Reel Deal
Posted May 1, 2012
4.5/5 96% Undefeated (2012) " Undefeated may be familiar. But it is an unscripted, unadulterated score. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Feb 16, 2012
4.5/5 95% Moneyball (2011) " With razor sharp wit and delivery, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are sensational together, hitting Moneyball clean and out of the park. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
4.5/5 94% Hugo (2011) " An exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
4.5/5 99% A Separation (2011) " Offers a fascinating, impartial view of modern Iran." — The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
4.5/5 83% Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) " A perfectly condensed, carefully calculated game of chess." — The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 5, 2011
4.5/5 77% Melancholia (2011) " A deeply meditative film with stunning visuals, Melancholia brilliantly captures the chaos and calm before the storm." — The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 9, 2011
4.5/5 83% Warrior (2011) " With great intensity, Warrior is a pleasant surprise, capturing the heart and spirit of a champion. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Sep 6, 2011
4.5/5 100% The Interrupters (2011) " Demands your attention, all the while demonstrating what great documentary filmmaking is all about - a hopeful vehicle for change." — The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 24, 2011
4.5/5 92% Senna (2011) " One of the most fascinating, yet sobering views on the sport of auto racing." — The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 8, 2011
4.5/5 80% Life in a Day (2011) " With meticulous editing by Joe Walker, Life in a Day is a wonderfully uplifting account of what it means to be human." — The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 20, 2011
4.5/5 96% Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) " An abbreviated, yet exhilarating finale that is equally satisfying as it is bittersweet. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 11, 2011
4.5/5 84% The Tree of Life (2011) " An extraordinary achievement in storytelling that will captivate your inner sense of being. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 6, 2011
4.5/5 71% Hanna (2011) " Includes a pulsating soundtrack by The Chemical Brothers and tremendous fight and chase choreography that will absolutely, leave you on the edge of your seat. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4.5/5 92% Incendies (2011) " Flashing backwards and forwards through time, the film includes enough emotional firepower and startling revelations to keep you guessing at every turn." — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4.5/5 78% Doubt (2008) " Mercilessly, it immerses its characters in the depths of certainty and the consequences of blind faith." — Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 14, 2009
4.5/5 94% Slumdog Millionaire (2008) " From simple, childhood glee to teenage trouble and heartache, it's the kind of universal story that will leave you breathless." — Oregon Herald
Posted Jan 14, 2009
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