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3/4
|
83%
|
Don Jon (2013) |
"
The film manages to be extremely efficient, conveying its points, making the audience laugh, getting viewers invested and even breaking our hearts in just 90 minutes."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 26, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
34%
|
Salinger (2013) |
"
Given the many stories about Salinger and the dearth of images, it would have been more efficient just to skip the documentary altogether."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
|
99%
|
The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
"
The result is quite stunning and a lot less gimmicky than it could have been."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
78%
|
Good Ol' Freda (2013) |
"
While the tales of the band's spectacular rise create a genial mood, the film feels superficial."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 19, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
63%
|
Things Never Said (2013) |
"
When it comes to writing the poetry that Kalindra recites, Murray knows how to do more with less; he needs to apply that lesson to his filmmaking, too."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 12, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
83%
|
The Patience Stone (2013) |
"
Some movies prove both immediately transformative - altering how we view the world as soon as we leave the theater - and long-lasting, demanding days or weeks of reflection."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 12, 2013
|
|
1/4
|
33%
|
The Family (2013) |
"
The Blakes think they're vigilantes, but in most other movies they'd be the bad guys."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 12, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
60%
|
Riddick (2013) |
"
"Riddick" can be cheesy and silly, not to mention excessively violent, but it's also fun."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 5, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
71%
|
Terraferma (2013) |
"
For the most part the multi-faceted story works."
—
Washington Post
Posted Sep 5, 2013
|
|
0.5/4
|
3%
|
Getaway (2013) |
"
"Getaway" could have been an excellent two-minute film."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 29, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
64%
|
One Direction: This Is Us (2013) |
"
For the most part, the movie embraces harmless fun, which can be enjoyable for the audience members, whether they're 1D fans or not."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 29, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
52%
|
Thérèse (2013) |
"
The magnificent nature that surrounds Therese becomes her prison. It's an interesting paradox, but not necessarily an especially satisfying experience."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 29, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
72%
|
The Wall (2013) |
"
Pölsler's film is quietly deliberate without ever feeling slow, thanks to a few handy assets at his disposal."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 23, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
31%
|
Austenland (2013) |
"
No matter how bleak things seem, Austen's characters always manage to find a euphoric and contagious happiness. And that kind of feeling needs to be earned. It can't be replicated with a checklist of plot points."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 22, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
12%
|
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) |
"
The action flick is overly long, complicated and, even by teen romance standards, cringe-worthy in its cheesiness."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 21, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
55%
|
I Give It a Year (2013) |
"
In addition to some trite set pieces, writer-director Dan Mazer serves up nothing more than conspicuous cynicism masquerading as comedy."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 15, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
91%
|
The Spectacular Now (2013) |
"
The movie captures the raw excitement and heartbreak of adolescence so completely that it manages to replace a seen-it-all jaded heart with the butterflies that accompany fresh experiences."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 8, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
78%
|
Europa Report (2013) |
"
There are genuinely chilling moments in "Europa Report," thanks in no small part to a talented cast that will likely look familiar to viewers, even if the actors' names aren't instantly recognizable."
—
Washington Post
Posted Aug 1, 2013
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
Fill the Void (2013) |
"
Beautiful and mysterious, the[se] first glimpses are an ideal primer for the Israeli film, which never rushes to spell out the meanings of its subtle and quiet moments."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 30, 2013
|
|
|
100%
|
The Fruit Hunters (2013) |
"
Hearing the personalities describe the transcendent tastes of different fruits has me wanting to hop the next plane to Hawaii just to taste a water apple."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 25, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
52%
|
The To Do List (2013) |
"
Boys don't need to be the only ones having fun in an ultra-crass comedy."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 25, 2013
|
|
1/4
|
14%
|
R.I.P.D. (2013) |
"
R.I.P.D. is a dud that squanders a decent cast and succeeds neither as the comedy nor the action film it purports to be."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 19, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
42%
|
Red 2 (2013) |
"
Sequels are, for the most part, inherently stale, so it's no shock the luster has faded in "Red 2." The bigger surprise is just how clunky and unsatisfying this follow-up feels."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 18, 2013
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|
|
——
|
Coffee Town (2013) |
"
What starts out as genuinely bright veers into cringe-inducing territory -- at least for someone that isn't a man, ages 18 to 24."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 11, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
86%
|
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) |
"
There are triumphs, both in front of and behind the camera, but they often get overshadowed by a story that tries to do too much."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 11, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
8%
|
Grown Ups 2 (2013) |
"
The fact that some moments are genuinely laugh-out-loud funny almost makes the whole endeavor sadder."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 11, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
75%
|
Despicable Me 2 (2013) |
"
The animation is beguiling, particularly when Lucy drives her car into the ocean, transforming it into a submarine that scoots around sharks and fish."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 2, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
63%
|
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013) |
"
Diminutive and energetic, he exudes comedy with every spirited step and elaborate gesture. He's hilarious, but almost as important, he's self-aware enough to joke about his own shortcomings."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jul 2, 2013
|
|
|
17%
|
Syrup (2013) |
"
The actors are young and beautiful, the soundtrack kicks and the camera zips around with precision. But the script never seems to match the carefully orchestrated mood."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 27, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
84%
|
An Oversimplification Of Her Beauty (2013) |
"
While the movie doesn't paint a clear sense of Nance's emotional side, one thing is certain: He is an artist with creativity to spare. This effort may not have been wholly successful, but it's a promising start to what could be a thrilling career."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 27, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
64%
|
Unfinished Song (2013) |
"
It's worth a watch, if just for Stamp's complex performance. Just don't forget to bring some tissues."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 27, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
25%
|
Copperhead (2013) |
"
The story offers uncommon insights on the endlessly parsed period in history, but its execution sometimes falls short."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 27, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
10%
|
Molly's Theory Of Relativity (2013) |
"
Molly's Theory of Relativity has its fleeting moments. But writer-director Jeff Lipsky's purpose always seems just beyond reach."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 20, 2013
|
|
3.5/4
|
95%
|
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton As Himself (2013) |
"
He was many things, the documentary reveals, but self-serious was not among the late writer's lengthy list of descriptors."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 20, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
22%
|
Violet & Daisy (2013) |
"
The film's subtle visual allure is all but stamped out by the impression that the director tries too hard to be an idiosyncratic auteur in the vein of Quentin Tarantino."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 7, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
72%
|
Wish You Were Here (2013) |
"
The mysteries unravel at a steady pace and the dialogue and acting feel naturalistic, adding up to a taut and progressively tangled portrait of familial relations."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jun 7, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
50%
|
Now You See Me (2013) |
"
The outrageous setup more than suffices, and the film gets a lift from offbeat characters."
—
Washington Post
Posted May 30, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
7%
|
The Big Wedding (2013) |
"
Sadly, superior talent can propel a movie only so far. Bad scripts beget bad movies, even when four Academy Award winners are involved."
—
Washington Post
Posted Apr 26, 2013
|
|
0/4
|
4%
|
Scary Movie 5 (2013) |
"
Scary Movie 5 must be some kind of psychological experiment. Perhaps the filmmakers sat in a lab, rubbing their temples while wondering aloud how awful they could make a movie and still score at the box office."
—
Washington Post
Posted Apr 12, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
100%
|
The Revolutionary Optimists (2013) |
"
Most people could learn a lot from these little activists."
—
Washington Post
Posted Apr 5, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) |
"
People may flock to G.I. Joe: Retaliation despite its inert illogic. But don't say you weren't warned. As a wise man once said, "knowing is half the battle.""
—
Washington Post
Posted Mar 28, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
86%
|
Harvest of Empire (2012) |
"
The stories grow more eye-opening as filmmakers Peter Getzels and Eduardo Lopez paint a recurring picture."
—
Washington Post
Posted Mar 15, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
88%
|
Yossi (2013) |
"
"Yossi" has an air of lightness but never feels insignificant."
—
Washington Post
Posted Mar 8, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
15%
|
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) |
"
A rarely funny spoof that's heavy on bone-crushing and blood-gushing."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jan 25, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
29%
|
Broken City (2013) |
"
You may want to account for low expectations, but the crime drama "Broken City" turns out to be much better -- and funnier and more suspenseful -- than both trailer and release date portend."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jan 18, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
36%
|
LUV (2013) |
"
A sometimes taut and occasionally preposterous day in the life of an 11-year-old accompanying his uncle on business in Baltimore."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jan 18, 2013
|
|
1/4
|
60%
|
The Last Stand (2013) |
"
It persistently tries to drag the audience down to its mindless level."
—
Washington Post
Posted Jan 18, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
100%
|
Burn (2012) |
"
An emotional character study of a group of heroic, yet very human, individuals."
—
Washington Post
Posted Dec 7, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
98%
|
Brooklyn Castle (2012) |
"
Enlightening, inspiring and expertly crafted."
—
Washington Post
Posted Nov 1, 2012
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