Jette Kernion
Jette Kernion's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
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Movies reviews only
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Tokyo Idols (2017) |
Tokyo Idols admirably shows us the complex aspects of idol culture as it fits into contemporary Japanese culture -- this is a billion-dollar industry in a country working its way through an economic recession. - Hammer to Nail
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| Posted Mar 01, 2017
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Split (2016) |
Only James McAvoy's multi-faceted performance saves the movie from complete mediocrity. - indieWire
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| Posted Sep 28, 2016
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El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (2010) |
I enjoyed watching the chefs at work, both researching and preparing a meal with dozens of courses... but afterwards I felt oddly unsatisfied and in need of something a little more filling. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jun 03, 2011
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Tiny Furniture (2010) |
Writer-director Lena Dunham shows us a young female college grad in such a genuine and personal way that it's far more sympathetic than annoying. - Cinematical
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| Posted Nov 12, 2010
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Nine (2009) |
A gorgeous production ... but the story, the songs and the vocal performances don't measure up to the fine trappings of the film. - Cinematical
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| Posted Dec 28, 2009
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Extract (2009) |
Funnier and more fearless than many other "grown-up" comedies I've seen this year. - Cinematical
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| Posted Sep 04, 2009
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Spread (2009) |
More sordid and melodramatic than sweet or sharply comic. - Cinematical
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| Posted Aug 16, 2009
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Julie & Julia (2009) |
A lighthearted comedy that's very easy to like, with some charming performances. - Cinematical
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| Posted Aug 07, 2009
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The Collector (2009) |
Hardcore horror film with a storyline that resembles a particularly nasty Itchy and Scratchy cartoon. - Cinematical
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| Posted Aug 01, 2009
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
A tight suspense film that isn't too scary for kids, with a good dose of humor, Young Love, and charm. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jul 14, 2009
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The Proposal (2009) |
Yet another formulaic romantic comedy, with little to offer except sparkling performances from Bullock and Reynolds. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jun 18, 2009
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My Life in Ruins (2009) |
Women (and men, for that matter) deserve better escapist fare than this feeble attempt at romantic comedy. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jun 05, 2009
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Up (2009) |
If you're old enough to sit quietly through a feature film, go see it. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 29, 2009
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The Soloist (2009) |
Falls into the easy traps of traditional melodrama. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 24, 2009
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17 Again (2009) |
Follows the same tired, well-worn path as other comedies in the same genre, but gets a boost from Zac Efron and Leslie Mann. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2009
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Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) |
Never as good as the movies it tries to imitate. - Cinematical
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| Posted Feb 14, 2009
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Coraline (2009) |
Gorgeously fantastic, in all senses of the word. - Cinematical
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| Posted Feb 06, 2009
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The Uninvited (2009) |
The ending annoyed me so much that it nearly erased my memory of anything worthwhile earlier in the film. - Cinematical
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| Posted Feb 01, 2009
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Hotel for Dogs (2009) |
Grownup audience members may fidget more than their kids. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jan 17, 2009
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Bedtime Stories (2008) |
About as delightful as peeking into your Christmas stocking and finding it empty except for a few lint-covered peppermints. - Cinematical
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| Posted Dec 25, 2008
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The Reader (2008) |
More of a coming-of-age film than historical drama, with strong performances from Winslet and Kross. - Cinematical
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| Posted Dec 13, 2008
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Bolt (2008) |
Not much here for grownups to enjoy ... apart from watching the kids get a kick out of the film. (And the pigeons.) - Cinematical
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| Posted Nov 21, 2008
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My Name Is Bruce (2007) |
A bundle of cheesy B-movie fun, with Bruce Campbell at his lovably jerky best. - Cinematical
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| Posted Nov 03, 2008
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) |
The generic-sounding pop numbers made me nostalgic for "Rock 'n' Roll High School" and The Ramones. - Cinematical
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| Posted Oct 24, 2008
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The Express (2008) |
Exciting football games to watch, a lead character we can root for ... I wish it were about 20 minutes shorter, though. - Cinematical
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| Posted Oct 11, 2008
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City of Ember (2008) |
A simple and lovely tale, perfect for a family outing. - Cinematical
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| Posted Oct 10, 2008
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) |
Simply a sweet and satisfying time in the company of characters we like and understand. - Cinematical
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| Posted Aug 06, 2008
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) |
Regardless of whether you've watched the other films, the third Mummy entry is a headache-inducing mess. - Cinematical
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| Posted Aug 01, 2008
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Mamma Mia! (2008) |
So infectiously bubbly overall that it's difficult to carp about voice talent and uneven pacing. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jul 17, 2008
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) |
Imagine one of the Star Trek crews transported to Tolkien's Middle Earth, or Buffy and her Scooby gang whisked away into the heart of Narnia. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jul 10, 2008
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Kung Fu Panda (2008) |
After a summer of films crashing the two-hour barrier, I could give Kung Fu Panda (88 minutes!) a big old bear hug. - Cinematical
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| Posted Jun 05, 2008
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Sex and the City (2008) |
If you don't love to watch fashion shows and Vogue photoshoots and designer wedding planning, "Sex and the City" and its consumer-driven fantasy world may elicit little more than yawns. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 29, 2008
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
Entertaining, but doesn't have the depth and daring of the best fantasy movies. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 16, 2008
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Medicine for Melancholy (2008) |
Deeper, more thoughtful, and more satisfying than many low-budget first features. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 05, 2008
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Made of Honor (2008) |
Rarely rises above the hilarity level of Oh, How Cute. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 02, 2008
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Woodpecker (2008) |
After 10 minutes, you're going to be questioning and second-guessing. That's part of the ass-backwards, off-kilter enjoyment of the film. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 01, 2008
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'Bama Girl (2008) |
An entertaining look at university Homecoming politics with special appeal for women raised in the South. - Cinematical
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| Posted May 01, 2008
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I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) |
Very nearly an entertaining, lightweight comedy, except for one flaw: its message is about as subtle as those in a Disney sports movie. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Diary of the Dead (2007) |
The combination of horror, humor, and mockumentary works well in this movie. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Charlie Bartlett (2007) |
Juno's dorkier, needier cousin, the one who's watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off too many times. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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The Order of Myths (2008) |
Provides a good feel for the fun and exciting parts of Mobile's Mardi Gras as well as the undercurrent of "traditional" racial segregation that still exists today. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Dreams With Sharp Teeth (2007) |
Like dinner with Harlan Ellison: if you already know him, a chance to get to know him better, and if you don't, an evening with an unusual and interesting personality. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Nerdcore Rising (2008) |
None of this is especially new, but the band members are funny enough to keep you interested, especially if you like group Wookie imitations. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Crawford (2008) |
Focuses not on stereotypes but on human beings, who are a lot more complicated than red-and-blue, and the way political strategies touch their lives. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Body of War (2007) |
Half an excellent and touching profile of a young veteran, but unfortunately, half a strident anti-war propaganda film. - Cinematical
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| Posted Apr 17, 2008
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Over Her Dead Body (2008) |
Fitfully amusing, but disappoints when you fork out money in a theater to enjoy the delights of the lead actors. - Cinematical
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| Posted Feb 01, 2008
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) |
Very charming in its dark and twisted way, although not without some flaws and odd choices. - Cinematical
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| Posted Dec 21, 2007
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) |
Aggressively whimsical -- everyone is trying way too hard to be in-your-face quirky. - Cinematical
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| Posted Nov 16, 2007
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Martian Child (2007) |
Not too dull to sit through without some enjoyment, but forgettable within 24 hours of watching the movie. - Cinematical
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| Posted Nov 02, 2007
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Southland Tales (2006) |
Swings from dark comedy to political message film to science fiction, with occasional dips into noir, religion and even a musical number featuring Justin Timberlake. - Cinematical
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| Posted Sep 24, 2007
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