Alex Keen

Tomatometer-approved critic

Publications: JoBlo's Movie Emporium, Trades

Official Websites: the-trades.com

Movie Reviews Only

Movies

	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Review
8/10	78%	Cold Weather (2011)	Well worth the trip. - JoBlo's Movie Emporium EDIT Read More \| Posted Feb 4, 2011
B-	33%	Seed of Chucky (2004)	No one rents or buys a movie like this for its Oscar moments. This is a fun romp of a flick that's going to be fun with a group of friends and a keg. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jul 29, 2005
	88%	Shrek (2001)	A solid second outing by DreamWorks/PDI, with truly biting entertaining moments scattered throughout the film. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jun 12, 2004
C+	14%	Gothika (2003)	- Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 23, 2003
C+	91%	School of Rock (2003)	Instead of the freshness of About a Boy, it presents the tried-and-true of a watered down The Goonies. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 28, 2003
A	84%	Narc (2002)	The opening tests the limits of an R-rating, as a drug fueled cop chases down a criminal that has no regard for civilians or human life... - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Dec 7, 2002
C-	85%	About Schmidt (2002)	Alexander Payne's follow-up to his critically praised debut, Election, struggles throughout to convey a purpose and vision. While the humor is evident in the premise, it fails consistently to execute successfully. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Dec 7, 2002
A	79%	Antwone Fisher (2002)	This film is easily one of the year's best because it never hides its intentions, but still carries a heavy impact. Antwone Fisher's strength relies on simplicity, charm, and craftsmanship - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Dec 7, 2002
A-	95%	Bowling for Columbine (2002)	Here lies the charm of Michael Moore's style, he uses guerilla style journalism to ask the questions no one seems to be asking, of the people no one seems to have the balls to ask. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Oct 1, 2002
B	88%	Far From Heaven (2003)	Haysbert's performance here shines as a perfect example of an African-American actor that is left behind in Hollywood, not because he can't act, but because there are too few roles written for him. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 27, 2002
C	61%	K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)	It fails to create an emotional link to the true story it is based on because it allows empty dialogue and over-indulgent action to overwhelm the horror of the true sailor's reality. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jun 28, 2002
A+	80%	Road to Perdition (2002)	Mendes takes an extensive look at a cold-blooded man whose love for his family challenges his livelihood and his past, and delivers a film that seems unmired by the studio corruption that many young director's despise. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jun 28, 2002
B-	22%	Mr. Deeds (2002)	Overall, 'Deeds' proves that Sandler's comedy is showing it's age. While not as horrid as 'Little Nicky,' 'Deeds' remains outside of Sandler's circle of great comedies. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jun 14, 2002
B+	65%	Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)	While the film is clearly a step up from Menace, it still has its weak points. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted May 7, 2002
A	92%	Insomnia (2002)	An engrossing and inventive thriller. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted May 2, 2002
A-	93%	About a Boy (2002)	To be completely honest, Grant may have the best performance of his career in Boy. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Apr 9, 2002
	19%	National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)	Spends too much time and effort on weak gross-out gags, and sprints past romantic moments between Van and Gwen. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Feb 4, 2002
	33%	Charlotte Gray (2002)	A weak film that will disappear from the cinema radar in near record time. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Dec 18, 2001
	74%	A Beautiful Mind (2001)	Crowe reaches within and recreates himself once again, as he did in The Insider. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Dec 11, 2001
	80%	The Business of Strangers (2001)	Settles for a mockery of a discussion on rape. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 20, 2001
7/10	61%	The Patriot (2000)	...an honest depiction of warfare that focuses on characters and symbols. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 3, 2001
9/10	97%	Chicken Run (2000)	Chicken Run Movie Review - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 3, 2001
7/10	73%	A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)	A.I. Artificial Intelligence Movie Review - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 3, 2001
6/10	57%	Hamlet (2000)	A disappointment because it failed to peak my interest like Baz Luhrman's Romeo & Juliet did. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 3, 2001
5/10	11%	Boys and Girls (2000)	Sleepless in Seattle this ain't. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 3, 2001
9/10	81%	X-Men (2000)	Overall I was impressed by Singer's attention to detail. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Nov 3, 2001
	50%	Shallow Hal (2001)	As long as the concept does not offend you, Shallow Hal should successfully entertain and charm you. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Oct 31, 2001
	77%	Tape (2001)	Has Grade A moments stuck within a B- movie. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Oct 29, 2001
	96%	Monsters, Inc. (2001)	Assuredly the funniest and most creative animated film this year. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Oct 17, 2001
	80%	Waking Life (2001)	A tripped-out look at the life or dreams of a dreamer. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Oct 15, 2001
	81%	The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)	The characters lack the spark that is required in a Noir. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 24, 2001
	72%	Training Day (2001)	With a cast of Washington and Hawke in such an interesting premise, this film had great potential. Too bad something went wrong. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Sep 7, 2001
	43%	Rat Race (2001)	Fragmented and varying in quality. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Aug 15, 2001
	64%	O (2001)	It took the mature teenagers of Dawson's Creek and added the intense tragedy and drama of Shakespeare -- and makes it an Oscar Worthy film. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Aug 15, 2001
	71%	Made (2001)	It was an enjoyable experience, but one that will not reap instant rewards. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jul 31, 2001
	51%	Lost and Delirious (2001)	While I applaud the effort to get such an interesting story to the screen, it failed to convince me that this story was entertaining. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jul 31, 2001
	92%	Ghost World (2001)	It was just not as funny or as cynical as it could have been. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jul 31, 2001
	63%	Session 9 (2001)	This is the kind of film responsible for making adults cry. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jul 31, 2001
	55%	Blow (2001)	Depp does an amazing job of portraying such a complex man. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Apr 2, 2001
	42%	Someone Like You (2001)	Succeeds because the chemistry is genuine. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Mar 21, 2001
	74%	Finding Forrester (2000)	It takes the standard cliché of a mentor relationship, and makes it real. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Dec 19, 2000
	43%	The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)	All involved bring such potential and talent, that only a poorly chosen script can be blamed for this pathetic little film. - Trades EDIT Read More \| Posted Jan 1, 2000