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5/5
|
96%
|
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"
In the British newspaper, Guardian Unlimited, del Toro credited British illustrator Arthur Rackham and the works of Goya...Guillermo del Toro has joins their ranks with this film."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Feb 21, 2007
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|
5/5
|
62%
|
Blood Diamond (2006) |
"
Zwick and Leavitt add the right amount of horror, character development and political activism to make "Blood Diamond" one of most important films to come along in a long time."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
5/5
|
75%
|
Look Both Ways (2006) |
"
Most films about shell-shocked characters coming to grips with their own mortality are either excruciating or forcefully comical. Not so with this mini-masterpiece."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Sep 13, 2006
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|
5/5
|
71%
|
The Science of Sleep (2006) |
"
The Science of Sleep is probably not a film for everyone, but in a perfect world where dreamers and artists were celebrated, it would be."
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eFilmCritic.com
Posted Sep 5, 2006
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5/5
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Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello () |
"
...a stunning synthesis of innovative animation and smart storytelling. In 27 minutes, this film accomplishes more than most feature films dare."
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eFilmCritic.com
Posted Apr 6, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
87%
|
Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
"
Heath Ledger's Ennis is like an old mule that refuses to leave the path in front of him. The destination is tragedy."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Dec 14, 2005
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|
5/5
|
61%
|
Jarhead (2005) |
"
...manages to avoid clichés...and present a side of war never offered before by Hollywood: a side that hundreds of thousands of American troops are experiencing right now."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Nov 3, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
Good Night, And Good Luck (2005) |
"
Seeing the real McCarthy's thinning hair, desperate face, and unsubstantiated pontifications serves as a strong reminder of what unchecked sententiousness looks like."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Oct 18, 2005
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|
5/5
|
96%
|
Sideways (2004) |
"
...a leisurely paced film about introspection, neurosis and finding tranquility."
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www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
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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."
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www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
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5/5
|
86%
|
Garden State (2004) |
"
The film manages to be delightfully offbeat while simultaneously providing weight and depth."
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www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
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5/5
|
64%
|
Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) |
"
...a brilliant examination of the nature of the modern encounter."
—
www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
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5/5
|
95%
|
Before Sunset (2004) |
"
The dialogue captivates without ever feeling forced or cinematic..."
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www.kcactive.com
Posted Jul 25, 2005
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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
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Bridge to Terabithia (2007) |
"
Despite an odd choice to inject computer animated wonder, Bridge to Terabithia is ...a loving tribute to the best and the worst moments of adolescence..."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Mar 3, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
The Descent (2006) |
"
The violence of "The Descent" is brutal, but the smart psychology and multilayered screenplay provide the true satisfaction."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Feb 3, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
65%
|
Apocalypto (2006) |
"
Whether (Mel Gibson's) films are in English, Latin, Aramaic or Yucatec, the real language is that of masculinity personified in the face of emotionless evil."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) |
"
A concept film, but wow, what a concept!"
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
60%
|
The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell (2006) |
"
Imagine the cast of "Repo Man" attempting to cast the one ring into the fires of Mordor"
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Oct 28, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
22%
|
The Pink Panther (2006) |
"
As in his early stand-up routines, we can feel superior to Steve Martin's immature, likable character while adoring him at the same time."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Feb 9, 2006
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|
4/5
|
84%
|
King Kong (2005) |
"
It's clear that like the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Jackson lovingly took his feelings and appreciations and created a film that is mind-numbingly comprehensive."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Dec 13, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
Syriana (2005) |
"
Stephen Gaghan pulls it off by presenting an interesting menagerie of characters, a myriad of locations and a screenplay that overestimates rather than underestimates the audience's intelligence."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Dec 6, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) |
"
In an age where a new Air Bud movie is produced every 72 hours, it's refreshing to see a film so carefully crafted and lovingly brought to the screen."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Oct 8, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Serenity (2005) |
"
While movies like I Robot are aimed at the brainless summer crowd. Serenity is designed for basement dwelling geeks just aching to find meaning in the mythos."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Sep 29, 2005
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|
4/5
|
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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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
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|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
21%
|
Arthur and the Invisibles (Arthur and the Minimoys) (2007) |
"
The Minimoys are teeny-weeny kind folk with a keen fashion sense and a wicked-cool lair. They're just like what the Borrowers would have been like if they had lived in the field behind the Urban Outfitters production factory."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Feb 3, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
47%
|
The Holiday (2006) |
"
Because everyone is rich and in love, you can see the happy ending coming a mile away, but with a film like this, it's the journey that's important and not the destination."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
66%
|
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) |
"
...ideology aside, "The Pursuit of Happyness" works as a film that celebrates people who toil for a better life."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
75%
|
Happy Feet (2006) |
"
despite... shortcomings, "Happy Feet" brings a lot of energy and creativity to a genre that increasingly relies on slapstick and over-stimulation."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
73%
|
Flags of Our Fathers (2006) |
"
Writers William Broyles Jr. and Paul Haggis believe that they are contrasting the men's lives with their heroic image. Sadly, what they present to the viewer is yet another fabricated image, and one that is equally false."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
72%
|
Flushed Away (2006) |
"
...all of these pictures are starting to blend together to form one big, hypertensive splash of motion that threatens to over-stimulate us all!"
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Nov 2, 2006
|
|
3/5
|
31%
|
Pizza (2005) |
"
Pizza will never be the Lou Malnati's deep dish of the independent film world, but its gentle pacing...makes this gem as comforting as mall pizza on a hungry day."
—
eFilmCritic.com
Posted Nov 1, 2006
|
78%
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