Brian Mckay
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Born in Los Angeles, Ca. Raised on the Drive-in and Late-nite cable T.V. Currently living in the San Francisco area. Not gay. Not married either. No kids. No burning desire for any at the time. I guess you could say my reviews are my babies!
Favorites:
So many to choose from. How about:Evil Dead 2Lone Wolf and Cub 1-6Series 7: The ContendersSession 9The ShiningDog SoldiersWonder BoysY Tu Mama Tambien
Location:
Pacifica, CA. (a few minutes from San Francisco).
Official Website:
http://www.efilmcritic.com
Cape Fear (1991)
77%
2/5
EDIT
“Tedious remake of a "thriller" that wasn't that thrilling to begin with” –
eFilmCritic.com
Oct 18, 2017
Full Review
Chaos (2001)
84%
5/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Oct 25, 2011
Full Review
Fear and Trembling (2003)
91%
4/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Jan 20, 2010
Full Review
The Changeling (2007)
5/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Jun 23, 2007
Full Review
Cemetery Man (1994)
63%
4/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Jul 8, 2006
Full Review
Superman Returns (2006)
72%
5/5
EDIT
“by the time those end credits rolled, I had laughed, cried, and cheered far more than I have for any other film in a very long time . . .and isn't that feeling of being both emotionally drained and exhilarated what we go to the movies for?” –
eFilmCritic.com
Jul 4, 2006
Full Review
The Warriors (1979)
88%
5/5
EDIT
“Visually stunning and emotionally gripping, THE WARRIORS is a classic that, after a quarter-century, has finally recieved the loving finishing touches that it so rightly deserves” –
eFilmCritic.com
May 31, 2006
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X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
56%
4/5
EDIT
“Ratner haters and comic book purists should probably stay home - a fun superhero popcorn movie that delivers nearly two hours of solid entertainment” –
eFilmCritic.com
May 31, 2006
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Silent Hill (2006)
34%
3.5/5
EDIT
“the filmmakers may be hedging too many bets, trying to make the film both acceptable to fans and accessible to newcomers. But while SILENT HILL is far from perfect, it is at the very least a valiant effort” –
eFilmCritic.com
Apr 24, 2006
Full Review
The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
44%
5/5
EDIT
“When the Kings and Queens have come and gone, it's all about the Comedians” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
60%
4/5
EDIT
“a near-perfect popcorn movie. See it, love it, then move right along, folks.” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
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King Kong (2005)
84%
4/5
EDIT
“Despite uncessary padding and languid pacing, King Kong is a visually gorgeous spectacle that deserves to be seen on the big screen” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
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Hostel (2005)
60%
4/5
EDIT
“Eli Roth may not be re-defining the horror genre, but he has certainly infused it with a welcome dose of old-school sensibilities and new-school flair” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
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Doom (2005)
18%
3/5
EDIT
“the final act is worth the price of admission for fans of the game. All things considered, though, I'd much rather just be playing the game.” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
Full Review
Waiting ... (2005)
29%
4/5
EDIT
“Despite its flaws, it really is a funny, witty, and suprisingly charming slob comedy” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
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V for Vendetta (2005)
73%
4/5
EDIT
“solidly anchored by a masked Hugo Weaving and a few stunning action sequences. If only there had been more of them . . .” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 27, 2006
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The Hanging Garden (1997)
94%
5/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Mar 11, 2006
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Ten 'til Noon (2005)
70%
4.5/5
EDIT
“In an era of increasingly formulaic and mainstream crime thrillers, Ten 'Til Noon is a clear standout and a welcome change of pace.” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 1, 2006
Full Review
Kûchû teien (Hanging Garden) (2005)
5/5
EDIT
“Toyoda's film is an exploration of the problems that plague a modern Japanese family, giving us a unique view that can be appreciated by those both within and outside of the filmmaker's culture.” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 1, 2006
Full Review
Mad Cowgirl (2006)
33%
3/5
EDIT
“An orgy of red meat and confused filmmaking” –
eFilmCritic.com
Mar 1, 2006
Full Review
Broken (2005)
3/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Dec 31, 2005
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The Arena (2001)
3/5
EDIT
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eFilmCritic.com
Oct 29, 2005
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Serenity (2005)
82%
5/5
EDIT
“A love letter to Firefly fans, an open invitation to everyone else” –
eFilmCritic.com
Oct 1, 2005
Full Review
Transporter 2 (2005)
52%
3.5/5
EDIT
“A vehicle for Statham to drive fast cars and beat the hell out of people, TRANSPORTER 2 provides a much-needed fix for action fans stuck in the late summer doldrums.” –
eFilmCritic.com
Sep 9, 2005
Full Review
The Skeleton Key (2005)
38%
2.5/5
EDIT
“The film's lush atmosphere is a thin smokescreen to hide the fact that its formulaic underpinnings prevent it from approaching anything that is truly scary or unsettling” –
eFilmCritic.com
Sep 9, 2005
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