Splat |
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
"The problem is that Spielberg's touch lacks the hard "edge" that is needed to truly unsettle an audience and involve us in his "alternate reality."" |
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 |
About a Boy (2002) |
"At the heart of their story is how two people, so different, yet so similar, help each other see their flaws and overcome their weaknesses." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat |
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 |
Absence of Malice (1981) |
"The power levied by the words we speak or write is far stronger than most of us realize." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) |
"People who love money more than anything else will always try to exploit things for personal gain." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
The Abyss (1989) |
"Cameron does a good job of keeping us involved in his film and showing us the significance of what we are seeing." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
Adam's Rib (1949) |
"To cloud an issue with illogical claims and assertions in order to obfuscate the truth of a matter is not the behavior of a wise person." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
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 |
Address Unknown (1996) |
"It is Matt's persistence and willingness to look beyond her tough-girl facade that touches her and gives her the opportunity to change her life." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) |
"There are times when a man must act to correct wrongs being 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 |
The African Queen (1951) |
"During their improbable journey, these two completely different individuals surprise themselves by falling in love." |
Michael Elliott |
- |
The African Queen (1951) |
"Screen Sermon - The African Queen" |
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 |
Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
"It is a shame that the film is a bit too sexy for the audience demographic." |
Michael Elliott |
- |
Air Force One (1997) |
"Screen Sermon - Air Force One" |
Michael Elliott |
- |
The Alamo (1960) |
"Screen Sermon - The Alamo" |
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 |
Alex and Emma (2003) |
"The romantic sparks between the two never quite ignite but both characters 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 |
Ali (2001) |
"What Michael Mann (The Insider) delivers must be 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 |
Tomato |
All About Eve (1950) |
"How we achieve something is just as important, if not more so, as the achievement itself." |
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 |
Tomato |
All the King's Men (1949) |
"All The King's Men gives a moralistic warning to anyone who looks to battle the devil on the devil's own terms." |
Michael Elliott |
- |
All The King's Men (2006) |
"Screen Sermon - All the King's Men" |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
All the President's Men (1976) |
"Truth is a powerful tool. It can topple kings, change worlds, and tip the balance of power in favor of those who wield it." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat |
All the Pretty Horses (2000) |
"Pretty or not, if any horse on the ranch ever appeared this lifeless, it would have to be put down." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
Almost Famous (2000) |
"Casts a wistful and loving eye on the era and the music embraced by so many." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat |
Almost Heroes (1998) |
"Flat and one dimensional." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
Along Came a Spider (2001) |
"A slightly 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 |
- |
Amadeus (1984) |
"Screen Sermon - Amadeus" |
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 |
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 |
American History X (1998) |
"The depiction of the brutal violence and ugliness of racial hatred is unsettling to say the least." |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
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 |
- |
American Splendor (2003) |
"Screen Sermon - American Splendor" |
Michael Elliott |
Tomato |
American Splendor (2003) |
"If you don't know who Harvey Pekar is, American Splendor will introduce him to you. In fact, it introduces you to numerous versions of him." |
Michael Elliott |
Splat 2/4 |
American Wedding (2003) |
"With a "wedding" this crude one can only shudder to think about the reception." |
Michael Elliott |
- |
Amistad (1997) |
"Screen Sermon - Amistad" |
Michael Elliott |
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