Splat 2/4 |
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
"Neither vintage Spielberg nor classic Kubrick. This hybrid film borrows from the vision of both directors with disappointing results." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Abandon (2002) |
" Perhaps the filmmakers took their title too much to heart. It would appear that they decided to Abandon their film before giving it a proper ending." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
About a Boy (2002) |
"Refreshingly sweet and funny film" |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
About Schmidt (2002) |
"The detailed characterizations are interesting but often depressingly sad and the overall feeling we're left with by the end of the film is one of disappointment." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
Adaptation (2002) |
"The irony will undoubtedly be lost on some, but for those who get the joke, it will be impossible not to appreciate what Kaufman has done." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2.5/4 |
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000) |
"Subtle verbal humor geared towards the
adults is not...effective" |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Aeon Flux (2005) |
"Hardly the train wreck that many predicted it would be." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
Affliction (1997) |
"Nolte lays his character bare before us, showing us an up close and personal insight to a mind gone terribly wrong.
" |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Against the Ropes (2003) |
"This fictionalized tale is less interesting than the real story but tells a decent story of a person beating the odds." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
"A good premise marred by poor judgment on the part of the filmmakers." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Alamo (2004) |
"At times it is an engrossing drama of tragic proportions and at other times it is droning rhetoric." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Alex and Emma (2003) |
"The romantic sparks between the two never quite ignite but [they] are likable enough for us to be rooting for them to get together." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1/4 |
Alexander (2004) |
"A flaw-filled epic treatment that may do more to destroy the conqueror's legend than all the armies he once opposed." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Alfie (2004) |
"By softening this character [Alfie], the director has managed to weaken his movie." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2.5/4 |
Ali (2001) |
"A director's idea of a filmed "rope-a-dope" for it seems to go on forever, lands few punches, and ultimately wears us down." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 0/4 |
All About My Mother (1999) |
"The film provides strong roles for a number of actresses who make full use of them." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1/4 |
All the Pretty Horses (2000) |
"It is pretty ... pretty slow,
pretty dull." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
Almost Famous (2000) |
"A film that casts a wistful and loving eye on the era and the music embraced by so many." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1/4 |
Almost Heroes (1998) |
"The film quickly moves from promising to disappointing to ultimately ridiculous." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Along Came a Spider (2001) |
"A slighly above average potboiler which is disappointing only because the ingredients were present for the film to be so much more." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Along Came Polly (2004) |
"Ben and Jennifer (Stiller and Aniston, not the other ones) are... doing the same shtick we've seen them do many times before." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 4/4 |
Amazing Grace (2007) |
"Not only is it an engaging drama, it is a much needed look at an historical event that may have been forgotten by many." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 4/4 |
America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
"A wonderful, life-affirming film that serves to remind us where the greatness of [America] can best be found." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
America's Sweethearts (2001) |
"There are enough genuine laughs and recognizable character types that make America's Sweethearts an enjoyable diversion." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
American Beauty (1999) |
"There is nothing beautiful in this American Beauty." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
American Experience - Return With Honor (1999) |
"(The filmmakers) have done well to not only bring (the POW's) story to the screen, but to allow them to tell it themselves.
" |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
American Gangster (2007) |
"It is only when [Crowe and Washington] have their one big scene together that we realize what we've been missing all along." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
American History X (1998) |
"(Norton's) characterization is totally believable and frighteningly real.
" |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
American Outlaws (2001) |
"If one isn't too concerned about historical accuracy, there is a modicum of enjoyment to be had in this light and airy summer offering." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1/4 |
American Pie (1999) |
"Sex, sex, sex,
light sprinkling of
insincere moral message,
back for more sex." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
American Pie 2 (2001) |
"More of the same. This sexual coming-of-age story is getting a bit long in the tooth." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3.5/4 |
American Splendor (2003) |
"A tribute or testament to an average guy whose only claim to fame is that he embraces and celebrates his "averageness."" |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
American Wedding (2003) |
"With a "wedding" this crude one can only shudder to think about the reception." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
Amores Perros (2001) |
"Though not for all tastes, including mine, it is nevertheless an impressive piece of artistry coming from a novice filmmaker." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) |
"The film uses a largely unknown cast that screams nicely and appears to be easily digestible." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Analyze That (2002) |
"As Hollywood painfully proves time and time again, box office lightning rarely strikes twice in the same spot." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 4/4 |
Analyze This (1998) |
"Hysterically funny" |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) |
"Will Ferrell milks his pompous, chauvinistic character for all it is worth but the comedy teat quickly runs dry." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (2004) |
"The screen version reminds us of the intense passion to be found in the stage play but it fails to match it.
" |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Angel Eyes (2001) |
"Angel Eyes is at best a hit and miss production." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
Angela's Ashes (1999) |
"It is a delicately crafted film which tells the story of a miserable childhood." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Anger Management (2003) |
"Poorly written, poorly directed, and poorly edited, this film wastes more opportunities for humor than it uses." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Animal (2001) |
"essentially a one-joke movie." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 5/5 |
Animal Crackers (1930) |
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Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
Anna and the King (1999) |
"Where the film fails is in the narrative retelling of the story." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1.5/4 |
Annapolis (2006) |
"Never makes it out of dry dock." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1.5/4 |
The Anniversary Party (2001) |
"When the histrionics begin (and continue), we simply aren't compelled to care enough to follow them down their angst-ridden path of self-discovery." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 1/4 |
Antitrust (2001) |
"If only the script were as intelligent as the characters in it." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 3/4 |
Antwone Fisher (2002) |
"There's an undercurrent of intelligence and humor which helps ground the film and a considerable amount of restraint in dealing with sensitive matters." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato 4/4 |
Antz (1998) |
"Who’d have ever though that Woody Allen’s most effective screen role would be a neurotic worker ant in a computer animated feature film?" |
Michael Elliott |
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