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Todd Jorgenson

Agrees with the Tomatometer 81% of the time.

Publications:: Cinemalogue.com , Denton Record Chronicle (TX) , Rotten Tomatoes
Critics' Group:: Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association

Total Reviews:: 677
Total QuickRatings:: 44

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T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
98%	Gravity (2013)	" Perhaps the most remarkable thing is how the film makes the infinite vastness of outer space feel so intimate." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
8%	Runner Runner (2013)	" The eye rolls are plentiful during this far-fetched thriller that provides little insight into corruption in the high-stakes world of online gambling." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
46%	Parkland (2013)	" It's only mildly successful in its attempt to recapture the chaotic events of that day, in part because the film itself is so chaotic in terms of its structure and focus." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
57%	Pulling Strings (2013)	" Subtlety and surprise are thrown out the window in this far-fetched Mexican romantic comedy." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
74%	Concussion (2013)	" Weigert's performance resonates with authenticity, even if the plot mechanics become frustrating." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
68%	Bad Milo! (2013)	" The concept runs out of gas well before the end despite the best efforts of Marino and an eclectic supporting cast." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
42%	All Is Bright (2013)	" It's certainly missing some holiday cheer." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Oct 6, 2013
88%	Rush (2013)	" Morgan knows his stuff behind the wheel, but also is smart enough to realize the more compelling drama comes off the track." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
83%	Don Jon (2013)	" The screenplay is generally predictable in its story of redemption, and it doesn't have an ounce of subtlety." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
16%	Baggage Claim (2013)	" The film is aggressively shallow and superficial in its attitude toward contemporary romance, and it hardly presents a realistic portrayal of the plight of single women. But at least it's equally insulting to members of both genders." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
85%	We Are What We Are (2013)	" This deliberately paced remake of the superior 2010 Mexican film of the same name has some stylish atmospheric touches, although it could use more of the twisted sense of humor it only flashes in spurts." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
93%	Muscle Shoals (2013)	" The film mixes an impressive array of interviews with plentiful archival footage." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
90%	Inequality For All (2013)	" The film makes no secret of its liberal political leanings and activist goals, which means it likely will only preach to the converted." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
80%	Prisoners (2013)	" It remains gripping because of the realistic grounding of its characters and the raw vulnerability in the performances." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
5%	Battle of the Year (2013)	" Like those it imitates, the film includes some energetic dance sequences and formulaic plotting that culminate in the obligatory final competition." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
50%	Thanks For Sharing (2013)	" The film settles into a more predictable pattern in the second half, when each of its three stories plays out an inevitable conflict that causes their demons to manifest themselves in melodramatic ways before allowing for a chance at redemption." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
42%	Zaytoun (2013)	" ... never strikes the right balance of comedy and melodrama, and winds up trivializing the plight of his characters in the process." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
51%	A Single Shot (2013)	" A fascinating lead character can't overcome the familiarity of this atmospheric low-budget thriller." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
60%	+1 (2013)	" This bizarre attempt to mix elements of a teen sex comedy with a supernatural thriller really doesn't succeed at either one, despite some amusing moments." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
71%	C.O.G. (2013)	" The sardonic humor hits the mark more often than not, and Groff brings sympathy to an otherwise smug and pretentious character." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
35%	Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)	" It relies on cheap thrills and fails to generate consistent suspense, while lacking the sharp sense of humor that kept the first film from bogging down." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
86%	Blue Caprice (2013)	" It smartly avoids trying to make some grand political statement, while also not turning the perpetrators into victims. It's more concerned with the psychology leading up to the crime than the physical violence." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
83%	The Patience Stone (2013)	" Farahani's central performance radiates with authenticity." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
31%	Austenland (2013)	" It's generally lacking the wit and charm that Austen herself likely would have brought to the same material." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
81%	Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013)	" The well-acted film is rich in visual texture and subtle details, and its deliberate pace rewards viewer patience." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 30, 2013
45%	And While We Were Here (2013)	" The scenery is more captivating than the drama." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
33%	The Family (2013)	" It runs out of gas before transitioning awkwardly into a revenge drama in the final act, brought about by a series of eye-rolling twists." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
92%	Sample This (2013)	" The film is nearly as fun as the song." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
71%	Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve (2013)	" It's generally compelling, even if the film seems to target the financially savvy more than the working-class folks who are most affected by the events it chronicles." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
33%	Jayne Mansfield's Car (2013)	" The inconsistent tone and melodramatic tendencies unfortunately cancel out strong portrayals." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
34%	Salinger (2013)	" Instead of providing answers about the author's influences and creative process, there is only speculation." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
15%	Winnie Mandela (2013)	" The audacity and determination of its subject doesn't find its way into this shallow and superficial biopic." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
34%	Touchy Feely (2013)	" A sharp ensemble cast cannot rescue this woefully contrived drama about a family struggling with connections and commitment." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
75%	Populaire (2013)	" There's a breezy throwback quality that adds a modest level of amusement and visual flair to this otherwise predictable French romantic comedy." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
91%	Our Nixon (2013)	" ... offers an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse into the White House during tumultuous times, especially the foolish chain of events that led to Nixon's downfall." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Sep 13, 2013
3%	Getaway (2013)	" The main concern for viewers will be whether the car survives all the mayhem, or at least whether insurance will cover all the damages." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
34%	Passion (2013)	" ... doesn't improve on its predecessor, and ultimately experiences some of the same pitfalls." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
13%	The Lifeguard (2013)	" The film strains to be hip and edgy in its exploration of catharsis through starting over, and its central relationship feels more contrived than authentic." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
53%	Instructions Not Included (2013)	" It doesn't transition smoothly between comedy and drama, and the constant mugging of Derbez becomes as tiresome as his character's lack of common sense." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
69%	I Declare War (2013)	" ... feels more like a sociological experiment than compelling drama." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
59%	Afternoon Delight (2013)	" It's not exactly a manual on responsible parenting, but hardly the tribute to female empowerment it aspires to be, either." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
46%	Closed Circuit (2013)	" Provocative yet muddled, it's a character-driven thriller with more talk than action." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
89%	The World's End (2013)	" Pegg's character is obnoxious yet strangely charming, sort of like the movie, which ultimately provides more smiles than big laughs." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
74%	The Grandmaster (2013)	" The attention to period detail supplements the unique perspective, and should allow aficionados to gain a greater respect and appreciation for the origins of martial arts through the story of a legend." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
75%	You're Next (2013)	" ... not especially original or complex, but it might deliver the goods for genre aficionados." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
99%	Short Term 12 (2013)	" ... sidesteps cheap sentimentality to create a bittersweet yet heartwarming tale without any clear-cut heroes or villains." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
62%	Scenic Route (2013)	" Just because moviegoers begin to know these characters intimately doesn't mean they like them, or care whether they perish in the harsh conditions." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
8%	Savannah (2013)	" Despite some fine performances, the film has difficulty finding a consistent tone, and the well-intentioned script emphasizes melodrama and sentimentality." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013
80%	Drinking Buddies (2013)	" A capable cast helps bolster this otherwise slight drama about sexual tension and wandering eyes." — Cinemalogue.com Posted Aug 30, 2013

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