Rod Granger

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

T-Meter Title | Year
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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 6, 2003
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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Apr 22, 2003
57% The Guru (2002) All of this makes for some very entertaining if lightweight goings-on. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Feb 1, 2003
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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 25, 2003
72% Lawn Dogs (1998) An evocative character study which mows down much of its indie competition. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
65% Telling Lies in America (1997) It's only rock 'n' roll, but you'll like it. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
34% 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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
65% Deja Vu (1998) A romance that is not particularly romantic. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
91% Buena Vista Social Club (1999) A joyous tribute to a group of humble but true artists. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
82% 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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
32% Switchback (1997) Switchback plays as entertaining, if not quite classic, dramatic fare. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
28% 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 EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
28% Lost in Space (1998) A hodgepodge of influences and devices without its own look or effective narrative structure. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
63% Ride With the Devil (1999) Lenthy and zigzagging narrative. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000
16% Money Talks (1997) Mainly a showcase for the talented Tucker, and unfortunately doesn't add up to much else. - Film Journal International EDIT
Read More | Posted Jan 1, 2000