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Todd Jorgenson

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

Best Reviewed Films

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Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date
5/5 88% The Graduate (1967) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 17, 2005
5/5 50% Endurance (1999) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 17, 2005
4/5 35% Bartleby (2002) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 29, 2005
4/5 95% Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Apr 25, 2005
4/5 89% The Muppet Movie (1979) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Apr 15, 2005
4/5 84% The War Zone (1999) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 18, 2005
4/5 97% The Princess Bride (1987) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 17, 2005
4/5 81% Barcelona (1994) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 17, 2005
4/5 100% Wuthering Heights (1939) — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 17, 2005
73% Jet Li's Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia) (Legend of a Fighter) (2006) " It's a treat for fans of historical martial arts epics and especially for fans of Jet Li, who won't be the ones to tell the star if he's starting to show his age." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Oct 9, 2006
48% Open Season (2006) " ...a computer-animated tale best suited for the pre-teen demographic, yet there are enough genuine, high-energy laughs to amuse viewers of just about any age." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Oct 9, 2006
93% Lassie (2006) " It's a modest, low-budget effort that will require a tissue or two, especially for dog lovers." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 31, 2006
36% Wassup Rockers (2006) " ...a sharply observed look at juvenile rebellion" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 31, 2006
86% The Heart of the Game (2005) " ...a compelling and insightful glimpse into the convergence of perpetual teenage issues with modern high school athletics, with the entertainment value extending far beyond basketball fans." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 31, 2006
74% Monster House (2006) " ...amid the technical dazzle, the spunky juvenile protagonists give the film an unlikely anchor." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 31, 2006
72% Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) " Consistently subversive and amusing..." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 31, 2006
71% Invincible (2006) " Vince Papale's life story must be pretty amazing. Even when it's subjected to the glossed-over Disney sports biopic formula, it comes off pretty well." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 31, 2006
25% Peaceful Warrior (2006) " ...a powerful tale of enlightenment and redemption that conveys emotional uplift even if it's unlikely to win many spiritual converts." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 26, 2006
81% A Prairie Home Companion (2006) " Aficionados of the radio show, and those who remember the days of programs like it, should be thrilled with this heartfelt tribute to the era of radio gone by." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 14, 2006
57% Kinky Boots (2006) " The cast of eccentrics is endearing, and the lessons of acceptance slide down easily with minimal emotional manipulation." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 12, 2006
71% Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (2005) " ...the film allows 76-year-old Plowright, for years a wonderful character actress in a wide variety of projects, something to call her own." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 12, 2006
86% Inside Man (2006) " ...a clever, stylish and highly entertaining concoction of plot twists and character quirks that elevates itself above similar fare." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 12, 2006
82% Walk the Line (2005) " Phoenix makes himself an immediate Oscar contender by capturing Cash with more than just facial expressions and body language." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
51% The Producers (2005) " Is it better than the stage version? Not necessarily. But this is a faithful rendition that should succeed in bringing a delightful old-fashioned crowd-pleaser to a new audience." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
77% Match Point (2005) " Allen uses the change of scenery to his advantage." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
54% Last Holiday (2006) " [Latifah] shows both comedic and dramatic range, and garners sympathy despite the script's lack of depth. " — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
61% The New World (2005) " ...seamlessly combines lavishly mounted beauty with subtle emotional power." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
89% Cache (Hidden) (2005) " It's a challenging film that nevertheless might be Haneke's most accessible %u2014 and an unfortunate American remake can't be far away." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
82% The World's Fastest Indian (2005) " ...portrays Munro with such an abundance of compassion and charm that it's easier to overlook the film's conventional flaws." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
72% Eight Below (2006) " ...a rousing tale of canines courageous that warms the heart enough to offset the chilly surroundings." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Feb 21, 2006
72% The War Within (Over the Mountains) (2005) " ...a challenging film that builds to a riveting climax and is certain to spark discussion across partisan lines." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Nov 9, 2005
68% North Country (2005) " Theron anchors the film with a complex performance that balances Josey's strength and vulnerability, and successfully portrays her as a reluctant working-class hero." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Nov 9, 2005
36% Chicken Little (2005) " Despite the aspirations of its scrappy hero, it does not stand out among the recent crop of computer-animated features. But it fits in just fine." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Nov 9, 2005
89% Paradise Now (2005) " ...a powerful look at modern-day terrorism with plenty of traditional suspense built in." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Nov 9, 2005
57% The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) " ...assembles an uneven but fairly inspirational package, manipulative in spots but with its heart in the right place." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Nov 9, 2005
56% Just Like Heaven (2005) " ...it balances humor and poignancy in a way that's far from comatose." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Nov 9, 2005
64% Heights (2005) " ...makes some subtle observations about insecurities and preconceptions, and the script unfolds its big twists in a way that's surprising without turning manipulative." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 29, 2005
82% Hustle & Flow (2005) " ...visually rough around the edges, but retains a gritty streetwise quality that fits the subject matter. The script has a subtle sense of humor along with genuine poignancy." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 29, 2005
88% Broken Flowers (2005) " ...a sharply observed and delightfully droll comedy about a Don Juan in a midlife crisis." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Aug 19, 2005
83% Rize (2005) " ...celebrates an innovative dance spectacle that's admirable both for its amazing rhythm and physical dexterity, as well as its effects on self-esteem and community fellowship" — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 24, 2005
74% Land of the Dead (2005) " Romero defiantly shows the young wannabes a thing or two about being provocative and suspenseful, instead of relying on cheap thrills and technical tricks." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 24, 2005
75% Crash (2004) " The film is eager to boil blood and encourage discussion, which it should do, yet never loses sight of its overall obligation to entertain." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 14, 2005
55% Lords of Dogtown (2005) " ...evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and provides an affectionate tribute to its subjects." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 14, 2005
80% Cinderella Man (2005) " ...has the ability to balance formulaic schmaltz with enough genuine emotional uplift, avoiding easy sentimentality, which will leave all but the grouchiest cynics cheering." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Jun 14, 2005
97% Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) " ...the film succeeds most clearly by emphasizing the human resonance in such a story." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted May 9, 2005
90% Kung Fu Hustle (2005) " ...an exhilarating martial-arts extravaganza that barely allows pause for breath." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Apr 25, 2005
43% Guess Who (2005) " ...never loses its focus on providing laughs. And it does that with a surprising consistency that demonstrates an ability to appeal, fittingly, to a wide and diverse audience." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Apr 15, 2005
87% Millions (2005) " It gives its fanciful story some meaty context, and refuses to condescend to its audience." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Apr 15, 2005
53% Melinda and Melinda (2005) " Hardly groundbreaking stuff, but it's a film that his fans will enjoy most; others might find it a pleasant diversion." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Apr 15, 2005
93% Nobody Knows (Dare mo shiranai) (2004) " Compassionate yet heartbreaking, it's a simple story that overflows with genuine humanity." — Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Posted Mar 10, 2005
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