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Bob Blackburn

Bob Blackburn's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Jailhouse Rock (1957) 67% EDIT “The picture has most of the earmarks of a cheap grade B production, but it's still interesting to see how cleverly it exploits the psychology of the Presley fad. ” – Ottawa Citizen Apr 12, 2024 Full Review Sayonara (1957) 82% EDIT “A fine couple of hours of movie-going.” – Ottawa Citizen Mar 2, 2023 Full Review Gigi (1958) 90% EDIT “It is indeed a big bright treat to the eye and ear, and that's that. ” – Ottawa Citizen Mar 23, 2022 Full Review The Apartment (1960) 93% EDIT “It's an extremely funny picture with a lofty moral.” – Ottawa Citizen Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Porgy and Bess (1959) 71% EDIT “The pace is pretty hot and heavy without the reliefs that might make it a less exhausting experience. But these are faults, and it isn't faults that distinguish this picture. It's technically superb, musically delightful, and altogether rewarding.” – Ottawa Citizen Jan 19, 2022 Full Review The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) 96% EDIT “Guinness, who is one of the award nominees, is nothing short of superb in his role, and the movie itself is the finest piece of celluloid entertainment since Around The World In 80 Days.” – Ottawa Citizen Nov 17, 2021 Full Review The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) 83% EDIT “The story Is not told with the convincing logic which makes the most Imaginative science fiction acceptable. Its explanations are full of holes, it lacks form, and It ends without satisfaction.” – Ottawa Citizen Sep 24, 2021 Full Review The Littlest Outlaw (1955) 85% EDIT “This story is just ton infernally cute for words, and the real-life characters are immensely less appealing than their cartoon counterparts who come from the same studios.” – Ottawa Citizen Aug 23, 2021 Full Review North by Northwest (1959) 97% EDIT “North By Northwest can only be described as a rattling good chunk of entertainment.” – Ottawa Citizen Jun 8, 2021 Full Review Rear Window (1954) 99% EDIT “The film is quite colorful, has some intriguing characters, not to mention the patrician Miss Kelly, and by and large is a pretty good bet for these dull days.” – Ottawa Citizen Jun 7, 2021 Full Review The Defiant Ones (1958) 90% EDIT “Curtis and Poitier, carrying most of the acting load, both do well, and in addition, there are some very real minor characters. It's a film with something to say, but apart from a few moments which tend to be talky, it says it with absorbing action.” – Ottawa Citizen Jan 30, 2021 Full Review
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