Tomato B- |
2012 (2009) |
"If they had just put a decent story with these fabulous special effects, this could have really been something special. "2012" could have done without so many of its characters like those two guys on the Love Boat." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
The Box (2009) |
"A Richard Matheson story is a good place to start, but boy did this screenplay lose direction. By the third act, a good story becomes totally laughable, including nose-bleeding zombies. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
The Caller (2009) |
"Painfully obvious where this film is going after just ten minutes. Poorly written, poorly conceived." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Casanova (2005) |
"Gets funny once it enters farce mode. Nothing special by the cast, including Ledger." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
The Chaos Experiment (2009) |
"Got me steaming mad!" |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C |
Cheaper By the Dozen 2 (2005) |
"I was convinced I was going to hate this film. But, it didn't bug me as much as I thought it would." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato A |
The Cove (2009) |
"It won't be a big hit in Japan, but this film is easily one of the best documentaries I've seen in awhile. Okay, it's one-sided, but who really wants to defend the slaughter of dolphins? I think this film will be a major contender in awards season." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat F |
Dead Wood (2007) |
"Makes "The Blair Witch Project" look like "Citizen Kane."" |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C+ |
Defiance (2008) |
"Good story, but loses its way dramatically long before the finish." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C |
Drag Me To Hell (2009) |
"Loved the ending, but very little suspense or horror along the way. A tired, conventional plot. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D- |
Driven to Kill (2009) |
"The worst mumbling by an actor since Colin Ferrell in "The New World." Steven Seagal is indescribably terrible." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
Duplicity (2009) |
"You gotta be flawless to tell a story out of sequence. This ain't no Memento. God, Julia is getting old." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D- |
Ellie Parker (2005) |
"No one doubts Naomi Watts is photogenic, but this effort is very hard to sit through. Nearly impossible." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
Evilution (2009) |
"Nothing original about this zombie/alien horror flick. Seen it all before." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Fast & Furious (2009) |
"A completely disposable action movie." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Frayed (2007) |
"Interesting start with some decent acting. But, ultimately predictable with a script in total confusion." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B+ |
The Girlfriend Experience (2009) |
"A successful experiment. Soderbergh's timing couldn't be better with the economic downturn and celebrity downfalls so much in the news these days. Good job!" |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"A bit long, but overall a great adventure, even for the casual Potter fan. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B- |
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"With a better script, this movie could have been REALLY funny, instead of moderately so. Paul Rudd definitely has a gift for comic acting." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D |
The Informers (2009) |
"bleak, boring and bloated." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B- |
Into the Wild (2007) |
"A long trip, but worth the wait. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B- |
Julia (2008) |
"The plot is over-the-top, but Swinton makes you stay with the film long after the writer/director loses credibility." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B- |
The Killing Room (2009) |
"Going out on a limb to say I like this one. Interesting plot, though highly unlikely...even during the Bush Administration. A fair amount of suspense as well. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
The Last House on the Left (2009) |
"Not quite as bad as I thought it was going to be. The original was downright awful." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C |
Law Abiding Citizen (2009) |
"Entertaining, without making sense. Film tries to say something about the judicial system, but fails badly. Nevertheless, an intriguing idea. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C |
London to Brighton (2008) |
"Compelling at times, but material seems exploitive." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
"Two stripes and you're out!" |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) |
"The screenplay was lacking, the characters not engaging, the story dragged on and no real insights on being a geisha. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Music From the Inside Out (2004) |
"A couple of moments worth watching with some insightful thoughts on what makes musicians tick. But, the overwhelming majority of the film does't inspire or entertain. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
Mutant Chronicles (2009) |
"This movie is lost from the start and never finds its way. Plays like a video game with repetitive special effects and wooden dialogue." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D |
Obsessed (2009) |
"They did this movie a few years ago. It was called "The Temp". So many holes in the plot, I stopped counting. An unintentional laugh riot!" |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B |
Orphan (2009) |
"Nicely down horror flick with a great twist near the end. This is one EVIL child. Well-directed, too." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
Paranormal Activity (2009) |
""Overrated, overhyped and so not scary." Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B+ |
A Perfect Getaway (2009) |
"A movie that more than tips its hat to Hitchcock. "A Perfect Getaway" clues the audience in slowly about what's going on without giving the whole thing away. I can't wait to see this movie again. Wildly entertaining!" |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Pirate Radio (2009) |
"The music rocks, this movie doesn't. Never rises above the sitcom level complete with stock characters you might have seen on shows like WKRP. Too bad, because the classic pop tunes used in the film are among my very favorites. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat F |
Silent Venom |
"Truly terrible film. Don't get bitten. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
State of Play (2009) |
"Just couldn't get enthusiastic about the twists and turns in this story of an investigative reporter on the trail of political bad guys. It just made me long for "All the President's Men."" |
Paul Chambers |
Splat D+ |
The Stepfather (2009) |
"This kind of film needs a "R" rating. Making it "PG-13" leaves even horror fans yawning. And, there's not enough drama or originality to keep anyone glued to this very poor remake. Just leaves you wanting the original. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Surveillance (2009) |
"The pacing is so slow, you just want to yell out at the screen, "get on with it."" |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) |
"Woody, what happened? You stink on toast. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Splat C- |
The Wild Man of the Navidad (2008) |
"Film has some interesting characters, especially the non-actors. But, special effects and suspense just aren't there." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato B |
World's Greatest Dad (2009) |
"Hit-and-miss black comedy about getting your 15 minutes of fame. The first act is so overdone that you want to bail, but it all comes together by the time you reach the very predictable ending. Paul Chambers, CNN." |
Paul Chambers |
Tomato A- |
The Wrestler (2008) |
"Any film that can make you feel the utter loneliness of a character like Mickey Rourke's is one that you can totally endorse. Yes, he's as good as they say." |
Paul Chambers |
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