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The Province (Vancouver)

Tomatometer-approved publication.

Rating	Title \| Year	Author	Quote
2/4	RoboCop 2 (1990)	Michael Walsh	Unlike Verhoeven's original, it is both a sequel and a disappointment. Gone is the distinctive wit, anger, intelligence, and yes, compassion that informed that remarkable film. Posted Apr 10, 2026 Edit critic review
	Vanishing Point (1997)	Ray Chatelin	Not so deep, this version loses itself in a four-state chase. Posted Apr 10, 2026 Edit critic review
4/4	Jerry Maguire (1996)	Lee Bacchus	It is a better sports film than most, and it may just be the most satisfying romantic comedy of the year. So give Jerry Maguire four thumbs up. Posted Apr 10, 2026 Edit critic review
3.5/4	James and the Giant Peach (1996)	Lee Bacchus	It's more frenetic than funny at times... But there's a lot here beside a blimp-sized peach to sink your teeth into. Posted Apr 09, 2026 Edit critic review
	Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939)	Stu Keale	Paul Lukas is outstanding as the belligerent, arm-waving Bund leader. It's his best performances in years. Posted Apr 08, 2026 Edit critic review
	Stand by Me (1986)	Alex Grant	Reiner has cast his film with an eye and an ear for the classic types of juvenile fiction. Posted Apr 07, 2026 Edit critic review
	C.H.U.D. (1984)	Michael Walsh	Directed by the aptly named Douglas Cheek, the picture compensates for its overall roughness by emphasizing incidental humor. Posted Apr 07, 2026 Edit critic review
	RoboCop (1987)	Michael Walsh	Combining a science-fictional premise with some superb contemporary comic art ideas, director Paul Verhoeven has come up with a gritty, original action fantasy with considerable satiric depth. Posted Apr 06, 2026 Edit critic review
	The Bad News Bears (1976)	Michael Walsh	The Bad News Bears is good news entertainment. Posted Apr 06, 2026 Edit critic review
4/4	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)	Glen Schaefer	Jackson has recreated and elaborated on the book in a way that goes beyond what I ever could have dreamed. Posted Jan 13, 2026 Edit critic review
A-	Flags of Our Fathers (2006)	Glen Schaefer	The move recounts the 39-day battle itself, the stateside political machinations, and the stories of the three men themselves-- medic "Doc" Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Native American Ira Hayes (Adam Beach, in a career making performance). Posted Nov 10, 2023 Edit critic review
A-	The Departed (2006)	Glen Schaefer	Smart, tough talk, and lots of it, drives The Departed. Posted Jan 25, 2015 Edit critic review
	Down River (2013)	Glen Schaefer	Four stories are woven seamlessly together, and the script finds its teeth in scenes between Markinson and Spence. Posted Jul 28, 2014 Edit critic review
B+	Fido (2006)	Glen Schaefer	Is it too early to start lobbying for Fido Come Home? Posted Jun 13, 2007 Edit critic review