|
85%
|
This Is the End (2013)
|
"This is the End is an outrageously crude (and low-brow) raunch-com that lampoons an eclectic mixture and wide range of pop-culture targets, often to very funny effect."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
56%
|
Man of Steel (2013)
|
"A satisfying blockbuster with real-world sensibility and sci-fi fantasy, Man of Steel deserves to be the iconic Superman movie for a new generation. "
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
71%
|
Wish You Were Here (2013)
|
"Wish You Were Here is best enjoyed by fans of the actors involved or "strangers in a strange land" flicks; it'll be less satisfying to those looking for drama/mystery."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
84%
|
Much Ado About Nothing (2013)
|
"Much Ado About Nothing is a faithful, pleasant and enjoyable small-scale production of Shakespeare's tale. If you are in for the experiment, you'll likely be charmed."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
38%
|
The Purge (2013)
|
"Despite some cliched horror characters and tropes, The Purge is recommendable to those who like the short, sweet, and cathartic violent enjoyment of a solid thriller."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
34%
|
The Internship (2013)
|
"The Internship is harmless but fails to deliver laughs worthy of "Googliness." Instead, it's more akin to Yahoo! - a functional Plan B when nothing better is available."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
11%
|
After Earth (2013)
|
"After Earth is an extremely uneven and flawed film, but for moviegoers who are intrigued by the initial premise, it's not the throwaway disaster that some might claim."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
50%
|
Now You See Me (2013)
|
"If you're interested in a suave demonstration of cinematic showmanship (no more, but no less), then you might want to consider giving Now You See Me a look."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
62%
|
Epic (2013)
|
"By-the-numbers kid's movie elements prevent Epic from completely living up to its name; nonetheless, it's still a solid film for the whole family."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
20%
|
The Hangover Part III (2013)
|
"Best enjoyed by loyal fans who want to see the end of the Wolfpack saga - as viewers looking for a bigger (and better) set of laughs might be disappointed."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
71%
|
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
|
"Fast & Furious 6 is a little unwieldy, saddled with a lot of added baggage, but it's still an extremely entertaining ride."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
87%
|
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
|
"Another bold and exciting voyage for the Starship Enterprise - one that will likely wow most moviegoers (even if it irks a few die-hard Trekkies)."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
50%
|
The Great Gatsby (2013)
|
"The Great Gatsby offers a mix of old Hollywood grandeur and new Hollywood edge (for better or worse) that helps expand on themes in Fitzgerald's seminal novel."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
99%
|
Mud (2013)
|
"Mud is a potent and earnest rumination on love and change that gets muddled by moments of overblown as well as scattered storytelling."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
78%
|
Iron Man 3 (2013)
|
"Iron Man 3 is not the best Marvel Studios movie, but it provides plenty of fun and excitement for both Iron Man die-hards and newly acquired Avengers fans. "
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
45%
|
Pain & Gain (2013)
|
"Pain & Gain isn't a bad movie but it is a flat adaptation - only telling the story of the Sun Gym Gang without adding worthwhile insight (or many laughs)."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
7%
|
The Big Wedding (2013)
|
"The Big Wedding is an occasionally charming and, overall, strangely watchable variation in the dysfunctional wedding comedy subgenre."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
55%
|
Oblivion (2013)
|
"'Oblivion' tells a captivating future story with rich visuals and an intriguing leading man."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
77%
|
42 (2013)
|
"Certain storylines and characters are more nuanced than others but, overall, 42 is a multi-faceted blend of exciting baseball scenes and captivating human drama."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
4%
|
Scary Movie 5 (2013)
|
"Scary Movie 5 is a dumbed down and hollow version of the franchise formula - resulting in an idiotic (and unamusing) attempt at parody that is tedious not fun."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
65%
|
Disconnect (2013)
|
"By the end of Disconnect, the destination may not be as satisfying as it could've been (or initially seemed to be), but the journey often is."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
68%
|
Trance (2013)
|
"An overly-preposterous, neo-Noir crime thriller that unravels its central mystery - and then collapses when bringing deeper significance to the proceedings."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
62%
|
Evil Dead (2013)
|
"Remakes don't get much better than Evil Dead - in terms of revitalizing the franchise and servicing both veteran and newcomer viewers."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
92%
|
Jurassic Park (1993)
|
"The tasteful Jurassic Park 3D conversion injects new wonder and excitement into one of the most captivating adventure movies ever made."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
9%
|
The Host (2013)
|
"The Host is a passable film that could entertain a slim segment of viewers that were turned-off by Twilight - while fully catering to the Twihard crowd."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
81%
|
The Place Beyond The Pines (2013)
|
"Place Beyond the Pines manages to illustrate the ravages of family and legacy almost as effectively as Blue Valentine did the ravages of romantic connection."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
|
"G.I. Joe: Retaliation is bargain-basement blockbuster entertainment but some people will enjoy it for the brainless popcorn entertainment it is."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
38%
|
Admission (2013)
|
"When Admission is over, you're left with the feeling that you've seen something whole, complete, and enjoyable - albeit not all that memorable."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
69%
|
The Croods (2013)
|
"The narrative execution in The Croods isn't the greatest but the experience of the journey is - for the most part - worth the slightly meandering path it takes."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
65%
|
Spring Breakers (2013)
|
"A divisive work of art, Spring Breakers is an audacious, yet enthralling and even transcendent, portrait of maturity sprouting from a place of corruption and avarice."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
47%
|
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
|
"Olympus Has Fallen could underwhelm moviegoers expecting one of Fuqua's riveting character dramas but should provide action fans with plenty of explosions and machismo."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
41%
|
The Call (2013)
|
"The Call is a mix of good and bad elements that still manages to accomplish the primary task: delivering good thrills."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
37%
|
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
|
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is all style and no substance - a stunt illusion with no magic."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
37%
|
Dead Man Down (2013)
|
"Dead Man Down is two-thirds of a film for the arthouse/indie crowd with a third leftover for the mindless action-lover."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
59%
|
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
|
"There are some underdeveloped ideas, but the central story - the making of a great man - invokes the "spirit" of Victor Fleming's classic for an entertaining return to Oz."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
67%
|
Stoker (2013)
|
"Those hoping for a thrilling mystery will find that Stoker is not that at all, as it explicitly reveals its true intentions in ways you're not likely to forget."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
17%
|
The Last Exorcism Part II (2013)
|
"A ridiculous sequel whose hackneyed plot and mundane direction undermine anything even remotely innovative or exciting about the original Last Exorcism."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
52%
|
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
|
"Despite a predictable story and some awkward visuals, Giant Slayer is surprisingly entertaining - thanks to a hefty dose of well-timed humor and energetic performances."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
26%
|
21 And Over (2013)
|
"21 and Over won't go down as generation-defining but its target demographic should find something to laugh at."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
36%
|
Dark Skies (2013)
|
"Dark Skies is a good time but hardcore fans of horror and/or sci-fi are not likely to be satisfied with the half bits the film provides."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
57%
|
Snitch (2013)
|
"Snitch is not the action movie that some viewers might have been expecting but that's not a bad thing - it delivers a surprisingly engaging character drama instead."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
27%
|
Escape From Planet Earth (2013)
|
"Escape from Planet Earth's flaws would be more forgivable if the film offered better fun for younger viewers."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
15%
|
A Good Day To Die Hard (2013)
|
"The title A Good Day to Die Hard is not just a name, it's a proclamation that this series is now ready for the graveyard."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
46%
|
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
|
"For a film about love and witches, Beautiful Creatures is a passionless experience, surprisingly devoid of actual movie magic."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
20%
|
Identity Thief (2013)
|
"Identity Thief is an odd mix of edginess, slapstick, and serious drama that is only occasionally satisfying."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
84%
|
Side Effects (2013)
|
"Side Effects isn't just a clever film, there's beauty in its execution."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
47%
|
Bullet to the Head (2013)
|
"Bullet to the Head fires ahead with its intended mission of mayhem - and you get the feeling it could care less about what you think of it."
|
Kofi Outlaw
|
|
38%
|
Stand Up Guys (2013)
|
"Stand Up Guys gets caught up in stereotypical old-timer laughs but its principal cast shakes them off and ultimately makes the experience fulfilling."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
|
80%
|
Warm Bodies (2013)
|
"Warm Bodies moves at a steady pace and includes enough charming moments to keep the film alive (even if the romance is just undead)."
|
Ben Kendrick
|
|
40%
|
Parker (2013)
|
"Short on standard Statham action, Parker is an unremarkable but (mostly) satisfactory crime tale worth checking out."
|
Sandy Schaefer
|
74%
78%
61%
52%
26%
4%
