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Critical Consensus: "Poseidon" Sinks, "Luck" Is Lacking (13 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, May. 11 2006, 04:53 AM

This week at the movies, we've got capsizing vessels ("Poseidon"), capsizing fortunes ("Just My Luck"), and goooooooooaaaaaals ("Goal!"). Which of these movies will score with critics?

Critical Consensus: "Mission" Accomplished (13 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, May. 04 2006, 04:24 AM

This week at the movies brings spies ("Mission: Impossible III"), spooks ("An American Haunting") and hoots ("Hoot"). What do the critics have to say?

Critical Consensus: "United 93" Is Best-Reviewed Drama of 2006 (19 comments)

by Binh Ngo on Thursday, Apr. 27 2006, 07:48 AM

This week we have "United 93," a somber movie about 9/11. We also have lighter fare in "RV," "Stick It" and "Akeelah." What do the critics have to say?

Critical Consensus: A Weak "Sentinel," So-So "Dreamz" Are Made Of This, "Silent Hill" Not Screened (23 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Apr. 20 2006, 04:35 AM

This week at the movies we've got a Secret Service agent on a mission ("The Sentinel"), an "American Idol"- skewering political satire ("American Dreamz") and a very creepy town ("Silent Hill"). What do the critics have to say?

Critical Consensus: Boring To Be "Wild," And There Is Indeed Another "Scary Movie" (5 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Apr. 13 2006, 04:17 AM

This week's wide releases include a group of zoo creatures that reconnect with their roots ("The Wild") and another installment of the genre-spoofing "Scary Movie" series ("Scary Movie 4"). What do the critics say?

Critical Consensus: Take Or Leave This "Lead,: An Odd "Number," "Benchwarmers" (13 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Apr. 06 2006, 04:50 AM

This week at the movies, we explore the joys of dance ("Take the Lead"), mistaken identity ("Lucky Number Slevin"), our national pastime ("The Benchwarmers"), and the search for love ("Phat Girlz"). What do the critics say?

Critical Consensus: "Slither" Is Certified Fresh, "Ice Age 2" Is Lukewarm, "ATL" Is Hot, And "Basic 2" Is Very, Very Bad (7 comments)

by RT Staff on Thursday, Mar. 30 2006, 04:20 AM

This week at the movies, we've got a pair of sequels that will appeal to widely disparate demographics ("Ice Age 2: The Meltdown," "Basic Instinct 2"), a slimy mix of comedy and horror ("Slither"), and a tale of young ATL-liens coming of age ("ATL"). What do the critics say?

Critical Consensus: "Inside Man" is Certified Fresh, Second Best-Reviewed Wide Release Of (8 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Mar. 23 2006, 04:15 AM

Tension: it's the key to many a film, and this week's wide releases bring three variants on that theme. We've got a hostage situation ("Inside Man"), class conflict ("Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector"), and a video game that becomes real ("Stay Alive"). What will the critics say? Well, for one, "Inside Man" is one of the year's best.

Critical Consensus: "Vendetta" Hits, "Man" Misses (26 comments)

by Jen Yamato on Thursday, Mar. 16 2006, 06:50 AM

This week's wide releases highlight a rarely-tread path in modern cinema, as both pics feature two of America's sweethearts -- every geek's fave, Natalie Portman, and cute little Amanda Bynes -- enduring two very different boyish makeovers, with two very different results. Will "Vendetta" live up to the hype? Can a girly "Man" make teens swoon for Shakespeare? The scribes will tell us!

Critical Consensus: Mangy "Dog," Rom-Com "Failure," Evil "Eye" (6 comments)

by RT Staff on Thursday, Mar. 09 2006, 04:26 AM

This week's wide releases include a pair of remakes for very different demographics ("The Shaggy Dog" and "The Hills Have Eyes"), and a romantic comedy ("Failure to Launch"). What will the critics say?

Critical Consensus: A Swinging "Party," A Sweet and Sour "16" (8 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Mar. 02 2006, 05:50 AM

This week's wide releases will take us on a journey. We'll walk a couple blocks ("16 Blocks," "Dave Chappelle's Block Party"), take a dip in the ocean ("Aquamarine") and feel the rays of the sun ("Ultraviolet"). And the critics will be our guide.

Critical Consensus: "Running" Gets a "Cooler" Reception From Critics (10 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Feb. 23 2006, 04:04 AM

A low-level hood searches desperately for a hot gun ("Running Scared"). A cute pooch battles the forces of evil ("Doogal"). The irrepressible Madea holds a family reunion ("Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion"). It can only mean one thing -- this week's wide releases!

Critical Consensus: "Eight Below" Is Above The Rest (7 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Feb. 16 2006, 07:27 AM

A pack of sled dogs brave the cold ("Eight Below"). A detective works on a case with potentially explosive ramifications ("Freedomland"). A movie parodies other movies ("Date Movie"). It's this week's wide releases!

Critical Consensus: Critics Not Tickled "Pink" (19 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Feb. 09 2006, 04:42 AM

An incompetent French detective ("The Pink Panther"). Eight million ways to die ("Final Destination 3"). Harrison Ford looking frantic, then looking really, really mad ("Firewall"). The Man in the Yellow Hat ("Curious George"). It could only be one thing: this week's wide releases!

Critical Consensus: "Something" Ain't Nothing, "Call" Is Not Screened (12 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Feb. 02 2006, 04:01 AM

This week at the movies brings something new ("Something New") and something remade ("When a Stranger Calls"). What do the critics say?

Critical Consensus: Annapolis and Momma Disappoint, While Nanny Casts an Innocuous Spell (1 comments)

by Binh Ngo on Thursday, Jan. 26 2006, 06:29 AM

Annapolis, the renowned naval military school, is an institution steeped in history; unfortunately, the movie can lay claim to that as well. Starring James Franco as a new recruit who needs to set his priorities straight, the movie's shopworn story and clich�s will remind viewers of "Rocky," "Top Gun," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," movies "Annapolis" can't favorably stand against. Currently at 10% on the Tomatometer, the best encouragement we can give "Annapolis" is better luck tomorrow.

Critical Consensus: "Spear," "New World" Are OK, Not Great (5 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 19 2006, 04:42 AM

This week at the movies brings us three culture clashes: Native Americans and Europeans ("The New World"), the Waodani people of Ecuador and a group of missionaries ("End of the Spear"), and, uh, werewolves and vampires ("Underworld: Evolution"). What will the critics say?

Critical Consensus: A Regal "Holiday," A Well-Trodden "Road," A Tepid "Tristan" (5 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 12 2006, 04:33 AM

This week at the movies brings us films about a risk-averse woman cutting loose ("Last Holiday"), a groundbreaking underdog basketball team ("Glory Road"), and an ancient folktale of grand passion ("Tristan & Isolde"). What do the critics have to say?

Critical Consensus: "Hostel" Worth A Stay, "Casanova" Getting No Love (4 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 05 2006, 04:19 AM

This week at the movies, we've got a bunch of madmen ("Hostel"), a notorious lover ("Casanova"), a dhampir ("BloodRayne"), and a dude who lives with his grandma ("Grandma's Boy"). Which of these movies will score with critics?

Critical Consensus: A Sly "Family Stone," A Towering "Kong" (6 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Dec. 15 2005, 03:46 AM

This week at the movies, we have a giant ape {"King Kong"} and some yuletide dramedy ("The Family Stone"). Will the critics go bananas for these flicks?