|
4/5
|
——
|
Harvie Krumpet (2004) |
"
...a wonderfully irreverent animated film that follows an odd immigrant from birth to the final chapter in his life."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
0/5
|
5%
|
Yu-Gi-Oh! - The Movie (Yûgiô: Gekijô-ban) (2004) |
"
Yu-Gi-Oh translates from the Japanese into 'Intense migraine in elders.'"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
61%
|
Wimbledon (2004) |
"
Do we really need to see another film where a gorgeous, talented and desired American woman is whisked away by a stammering insecure British man with an inner monologue?"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
22%
|
Van Helsing (2004) |
"
Writer and director Stephen Sommers is less interested in developing the characters and more interested in smashing them into things."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
54%
|
Troy (2004) |
"
Troy condenses Homer's ten-year war into a couple of months."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
20%
|
Thunderbirds (2004) |
"
The acting is (pardon the pun) wooden."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
The Terminal (2004) |
"
The Terminal's conclusion was as awkward and aloof as O'Hare Airport in December."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
77%
|
Team America - World Police (2004) |
"
So what if the political satire is as thin as wax paper?...In the end, the gleeful action, absurd silliness and crude pleasures outweigh the film's weaknesses."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
68%
|
The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (2004) |
"
...asks the audience to endure three times as much frenetic potty humor, repetitive jokes and screechy voice acting as they are used to. The result is exhausting. "
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
15%
|
Sleepover (2004) |
"
How many 14-year-old girls do you know who would set up a blind date with a grown-up over the Internet? (Yeah, I found this creepy too.)"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) |
"
...takes the audience to the Shangra La of Lost Horizons, the undersea world of... 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and straight to King Kong's Skull Island."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
96%
|
Sideways (2004) |
"
...a leisurely paced film about introspection, neurosis and finding tranquility."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Shaolin Soccer (2004) |
"
...as logical and giddy as a second grade classroom."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) |
"
...recognizes that it's okay to present scariness, gloominess and sadness, as long as you present strong, pure hearted children whose inherent cleverness cuts through it all."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
48%
|
Saw (2004) |
"
If the film had contained more scenes of intensity and less action, gore, twists and shocks, maybe it could have been a classic of the genre."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
56%
|
The Polar Express (2004) |
"
How many kids do you know who would find comfort in a homeless ghost who drinks his own sock juice?"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
55%
|
Ocean's Twelve (2004) |
"
...the only way [Bernie Mac and Eddie Izzard's] talent could have been less showcased is if they had been assigned to carpentry duty."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
0/5
|
52%
|
The Notebook (2004) |
"
... one gets the sense that director Nick Cassevetes and writer Jan Sardi would spray the audience with teargas if they could."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
96%
|
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) |
"
...targets...religious zealots who take Jesus' simple messages of peace and love and use them...as cries for war and persecution."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
40%
|
Ladder 49 (2004) |
"
...has about the same amount of depth as an article from 'Boy's Life.'"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
58%
|
I, Robot (2004) |
"
If you are looking for proof that Hollywood has completely run out of ideas, check out I, Robot."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
...the real secret to Pixar's greatness lies not in the animation, but in their wonderful choice of stories that appeal to both children and parents."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
74%
|
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) |
"
...this film is dreadful! Horrible! Terrible! Aaaarrggghhh!"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
15%
|
Garfield - The Movie (2004) |
"
The strongest messages for adults are that we should purchase and consume...Pepperidge Farm Goldfish and dash off to Petco for all of our kitty's litter and chow needs."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
86%
|
Garden State (2004) |
"
The film manages to be delightfully offbeat while simultaneously providing weight and depth."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
Friday Night Lights (2004) |
"
Friday Night Lights is a film about football, but it shares more in common with films from the horror genre than with its predecessors."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
31%
|
The Forgotten (2004) |
"
Not since Star Trek V: The Final Frontier has there been such a stupid omnipotent force."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
0/5
|
11%
|
Exorcist - The Beginning (2004) |
"
One would think studios would shy away from this dead horse; I guess the power of crap compels them."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
The Door in the Floor (2004) |
"
[Jeff Bridges] struts around like a peacock trapped in a burning house..."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
70%
|
Criminal (2004) |
"
Like Richard Widmark, [John C. Reilly] is an excellent character actor who can convey both likeability and pathetical desperation simultaneously."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Collateral (2004) |
"
How does director Michael Mann capture urban twilight so well?"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
64%
|
Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) |
"
...a brilliant examination of the nature of the modern encounter."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
68%
|
Closer (2004) |
"
...directors like Peter Greenaway and Mike Leigh have examined sexual politics and cruelty with results that are significantly more profound."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
54%
|
Cellular (2004) |
"
...a great way to release some urban angst."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
The Bourne Supremacy (2004) |
"
At times, it's a bit too much like watching the Zapruder film, but... it keeps the audience sharp by forcing them to search for clues and stay focused on the action."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
31%
|
Breakin' All the Rules (2004) |
"
...may be fluff, but it is patient, character-driven fluff."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
The Big Animal (2006) |
"
Kieslowski has written a film about how people, when confronting something new, often react with anger and even vengeance."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Before Sunset (2004) |
"
The dialogue captivates without ever feeling forced or cinematic..."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
31%
|
Around the World in 80 Days (2004) |
"
It's ironic that this film is less about traveling and more about beating the crap out of people all over the world."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
29%
|
Around the Bend (2004) |
"
...in many ways the softer scenes have more punch to them than any of the emotional confrontations or dramatic revelations"
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
66%
|
Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (2004) |
"
...somehow Will Farrell manages to hold the whole mess together."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
26%
|
Anacondas - The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) |
"
The character development is as thin as shed snakeskin."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
49%
|
Alfie (2004) |
"
...what we have here is a good old-fashioned exploitation flick disguised as high art."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
46%
|
Bad News Bears (2005) |
"
...Bad News Bears pitifully attempts to draw laughter from its audience by parading cussing and sassy children in front of the screen like obscene little parrots."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jul 22, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
26%
|
Fantastic Four (2005) |
"
Poor Ben Grimm suffers the most tragic fate. He is transformed from the charismatic, brilliant actor Michael Chiklis into a giant prosthetic goofy suit that fools no one."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jul 7, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
74%
|
War of the Worlds (2005) |
"
The title of the film is misleading. This is not a film about war. This is a movie about extermination."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 29, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
38%
|
Meet The Fockers (2004) |
"
[Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand] seem to have been waiting their whole careers to do unrestrained comedy, and they step into their roles with unparalleled enthusiasm."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
78%
|
A Very Long Engagement (2004) |
"
...light entertainment, but offers only a shallow insight into war."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
9%
|
White Noise (2005) |
"
White Noise is a lifeless affair that strives to take our money while aggravating and annoying us, a niche already filled by the Rainforest Café."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
13%
|
Hide and Seek (2005) |
"
The 'surprise' ending in Hide and Seek is not only unreasonable, but also downright unoriginal."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
69%
|
Hitch (2005) |
"
...Hitch asserts that men are simple-minded, oafish, accident-prone, not nearly as smart as women, and freaking adorable!"
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
46%
|
Constantine (2005) |
"
Despite all the bad acting jokes made at poor Reeves' expense, his slightly wooden, straightforward delivery has a powerful charm backing it."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
20%
|
The Pacifier (2005) |
"
Children under the age of 12 and teenagers who never set foot in a library might get some cheap thrills out of this refuse."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
64%
|
Robots (2005) |
"
If only they had taken another year to create a story worthy of the design!"
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
59%
|
Steamboy (2005) |
"
...techno-fetishism at it's worst."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
90%
|
Kung Fu Hustle (2005) |
"
...it's so refreshing to see a movie willing to be spontaneous and uninhibited."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
23%
|
The Amityville Horror (2005) |
"
The prime victims are children who are shot, threatened, tortured and killed without any hesitation or reason other than to provide quick thrills."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
1/5
|
16%
|
xXx: State of the Union (2005) |
"
The only similarity that Cube and Diesel share is that they both appear to have ditched their birth names and pulled their new ones out of a hat."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
60%
|
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) |
"
...character interactions and relationships have been jettisoned in favor of wild gesticulations, frantic emoting and a heap of commotion."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
House of Wax (2005) |
"
The film's storyline has more in common with Manos, The Hands of Fate than the original House of Wax."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
42%
|
Kicking & Screaming (2005) |
"
Iron Mike is phenomenal! Kicking and Screaming is not."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
80%
|
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 3D (2013) |
"
This is the film we yearned for as we sat passively through the shoddy merchandise-oriented Phantom Menace and the dull romantic scenes of Attack of the Clones."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
55%
|
Madagascar (2005) |
"
The painted backgrounds, basic characters, and distinctive locations all give Madagascar the feel of a Caldecott award-winning book."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
2/5
|
59%
|
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) |
"
If violence is truly the only way to resurrect matrimonial bliss then perhaps we should seriously consider a constitutional amendment banning heterosexual marriage."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Batman Begins (2005) |
"
Instead of filling time with meaningless action, Batman Begins sets its sights on developing fearful moments."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 28, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) |
"
Hopefully Mad Hot Ballroom will inspire more people with passionate hearts to enter the teaching profession."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jun 13, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Neko no Ongaeshi (The Cat Returns) (2002) |
"
While the cats in this film are sentient, their attitude and egocentric behavior is strictly feline."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Apr 2, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Porco Rosso (Kurenai no buta) (2003) |
"
The action sequences in Porco Rosso are reminiscent of Herge's Tintin comics."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Mar 7, 2005
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) |
"
...does do a nice job of creating action without empty effects and choreographed fights."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 24, 2005
|
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