Rod Granger
Rod Granger's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Film Journal International
Publications:
Film Journal International
Movie Reviews Only
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| 75% | Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films (2003) |
How effective were the highway safety films in stopping accidents? Opinions differ. How effective is Hell's Highway in curing you of ever wanting to see another one? Completely. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Aug 6, 2003
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| 25% | Samehada otoko to momojiri onna (Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl ) (2003) |
Most of the film relies on music-video velocity that can be a bit too jarring, even for a live-action cartoon. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Apr 22, 2003
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| 57% | The Guru (2002) |
All of this makes for some very entertaining if lightweight goings-on. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Feb 1, 2003
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| 37% | Spun (2003) |
It doesn't ever decide if it's a comedy or an edgy morality tale, and ultimately misfires in all directions. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 25, 2003
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| 72% | Lawn Dogs (1998) |
An evocative character study which mows down much of its indie competition. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 58% | Permanent Midnight (1998) |
This well-told and solidly acted story of his rise and fall is not a pretty sight, but, as with a car wreck, it is riveting nevertheless. It is almost impossible to look away. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 61% | Telling Lies in America (1997) |
It's only rock 'n' roll, but you'll like it. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 35% | Final Destination (2000) |
Pedestrian direction, clichd writing and bland acting all contribute to make Final Destination a flight that probably should have been cancelled. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 43% | Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane (1998) |
A fast-paced and smart thriller that is a lot more fun than most of its pricier Hollywood counterparts. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 65% | Deja Vu (1998) |
A romance that is not particularly romantic. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 92% | Buena Vista Social Club (1999) |
A joyous tribute to a group of humble but true artists. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 83% | Love and Basketball (2000) |
Epps and Lathan are terrifically appealing, each giving a complex performance that benefits greatly from the chemistry between them. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 7% | I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) |
Some thrills and chills are provided, but as audiences realize they've lived this Summer before, early, strong b.o. returns are also likely to die. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 32% | Switchback (1997) |
Switchback plays as entertaining, if not quite classic, dramatic fare. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 26% | The Story of Us (1999) |
The Story of Us does convey the joys and sorrows involved in staying together, but ultimately seems to do so with more shtick than truth. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 28% | Lost in Space (1998) |
A hodgepodge of influences and devices without its own look or effective narrative structure. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 64% | Ride With the Devil (1999) |
Lenthy and zigzagging narrative. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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| 16% | Money Talks (1997) |
Mainly a showcase for the talented Tucker, and unfortunately doesn't add up to much else. - Film Journal International
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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