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Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Linda Cook.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
North (1994) Linda Cook There is nothing socially redeeming here, despite the cameos of various celebrities.
Posted Jan 23, 2026  Edit critic review
4/4
The American President (1995) Linda Cook It's smart. It's sweet. It's a winner.
Posted Jan 22, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Linda Cook Lord of the Rings will be lord of the box office -- deservedly so -- for some time.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
4/4
A Few Good Men (1992) Linda Cook Cruise and Moore, along with other actors, among them Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollak and Kevin Bacon, are at their finest in this taut adult show that will make you want to stand up and salute.
Posted Jan 08, 2026  Edit critic review
The Princess Bride (1987) Linda Cook It won't have you howling with laughter, but you'll smile and chuckle all the way through it.
Posted Jan 07, 2026  Edit critic review
2/4
Hook (1991) Linda Cook From this filmmaker, you'd expect lots of action, a finely wrought plot a la E.T. and fabulous effects. What you'll see is a so-so plot, muddled crowd scenes and a miscast fairy.
Posted Dec 19, 2025  Edit critic review
Big Top Pee-wee (1988) Linda Cook "Big Top Pee-wee" isn't the greatest show on earth.
Posted Dec 13, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
True Lies (1994) Linda Cook True Lies is more enjoyable than last year's The Last Action Hero. And, even though this is far from a blockbuster, at least you've proven that you still can keep a movie interesting.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Linda Cook It's a tough movie, not for the squeamish or for family viewing. But adults will delight in this sometimes tongue-in-cheek treatment of a frightening future.
Posted Dec 09, 2025  Edit critic review
The Abyss (1989) Linda Cook "The Abyss" has depth. It also has an excellent plot, believable characters and science fiction done with finesse.
Posted Dec 09, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Predator 2 (1990) Linda Cook The plot doesn't hold up to the high-tech special effects. Much of the movie is contrived.
Posted Oct 31, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Casper (1995) Linda Cook Not since "E.T." has a non-existent star been so powerful on the screen, so believable, or so fun to watch.
Posted Oct 03, 2025  Edit critic review
Spider-Man (2002) Linda Cook It's fun, fast-paced, and the special effects alone are worth a second look.
Posted Sep 24, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Boogie Nights (1997) Linda Cook In a mostly dark work about an era remembered for its shallow decadence, Mark Wahlberg shines as a truly stellar actor along with a marvelous cast in this adults-only picture.
Posted Sep 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Night of the Living Dead (1990) Linda Cook The characters have the same names, but their personalities have changed a little, and mostly for the better.
Posted Sep 18, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Darkman (1990) Linda Cook The plot, the pacing, the dialogue -- every moment is superb in its comic-book melodrama.
Posted Aug 26, 2025  Edit critic review
1/4
Mortal Kombat (1995) Linda Cook After a while, it's the same old thing over and over, and it just becomes tedious and boring what with all the flying limbs.
Posted Aug 19, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Mission: Impossible (1996) Linda Cook It's explosive, must-see summer entertainment.
Posted Aug 19, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Linda Cook It's still "Star Wars," and its Force is still with us.
Posted Aug 19, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Babe (1995) Linda Cook "Gordy" is a terrific movie in its own right, but it didn't even attempt the spiffy special effects and depth of plot that help make "Babe" so enjoyable.
Posted Jul 30, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) Linda Cook If you soared with the satiric humor of "Airplane," then you'll get a chuckle out of "The Naked Gun," too.
Posted Jul 24, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991) Linda Cook It's worthwhile, but it isn't as funny as the first one because it isn't as far out. If you didn't care for weirdness of Naked Gun you might find the sequel more suited to your taste.
Posted Jul 22, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
DuckTales, the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) Linda Cook "Duck Tales: The Treasure of the Lost Lamp," will quack up you and your family.
Posted Jul 17, 2025  Edit critic review
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Linda Cook Some of the movie is pretty smarmy, but it's patriotic, and its red, white and blue heart is in the right place.
Posted Jul 02, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Jurassic Park (1993) Linda Cook Director Steven Spielberg really sinks his teeth into Jurassic Park, which hurtles the audience on a riveting journey through a fantastic theme park and sure to hook Spielberg's name back into the halls of glory.
Posted Jul 01, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Linda Cook You literally see these creatures breathe, and the performances are so wonderful that it's hard to believe that the prehistoric brutes really are computer-generated.
Posted Jun 30, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Child's Play (1988) Linda Cook The acting is decent, and the doll puppetry is excellent.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
1/4
Final Destination (2000) Linda Cook How this awful, awful movie made it to the big screen is anyone's guess -- bribery? Blackmail? We'll probably never know.
Posted May 22, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Postcards From the Edge (1990) Linda Cook Mostly a comedy, but boasting some touching moments as well, the movie is another tribute to the talent of producer/director Mike Nichols. Postcards ranks right up there with classics, such as Steel Magnolias.
Posted Apr 29, 2024  Edit critic review
Spaceballs (1987) Linda Cook Although the film is "just" a parody, it's a well-done takeoff. Even the camera shots parody the other films it spoofs, and the special effects are excellent. So go space out. And may the farce be with you.
Posted Apr 12, 2024  Edit critic review
4/4
Pulp Fiction (1994) Linda Cook I have seen cinematic perfection, and its name is Pulp Fiction.
Posted Feb 29, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Heat (1995) Linda Cook De Niro and Pacino are scorchers in Heat.
Posted Dec 19, 2023  Edit critic review
Traffic (2000) Linda Cook Director Steven Soderbergh never lectures his audience; instead, he shows viewers the complexities and pensiveness of the illegal drug trade.
Posted Sep 07, 2023  Edit critic review
4/4
Moulin Rouge (2001) Linda Cook It raises the bar on what a musical can be. And, in fact, on what movies can be.
Posted Sep 05, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) Linda Cook Despite its flaws, the show stands as a fairly authentic portrayal of addiction and those whose lives it touches. It's also a testament to Ryan's strength as serious actress.
Posted Sep 01, 2023  Edit critic review
4/4
Magnolia (1999) Linda Cook As much as you may loathe [his] character, you won't be able to take your eyes off Cruise. Macy always is terrific, and Walters is wonderful as the injured woman who lives a far from straight life.
Posted Jul 14, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
The Great Outdoors (1988) Linda Cook This possibly is the first time in cinematic history that raccoon-ese has been translated in subtitles.
Posted Jun 16, 2023  Edit critic review
5/5
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Linda Cook Are two Jones boys twice as much fun as one? You better believe it.
Posted May 01, 2023  Edit critic review
4/4
Boys on the Side (1995) Linda Cook This is for the same audience who loved Friend Green Tomatoes and Thelma and Louise, which also are movies about women banding together for strength.
Posted Mar 15, 2023  Edit critic review
4/4
Thelma & Louise (1991) Linda Cook This for-adults-only show is a rarity -- a buddy film about women. And you'll find it wonderful entertainment regardless of your gender.
Posted Mar 02, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
I Dreamed of Africa (2000) Linda Cook I Dreamed of Africa is a rarity: A true story that isn't nearly as interesting as the fictional shows on neighboring screens. Maybe that's because the story behind the story never emerges.
Posted Nov 01, 2022  Edit critic review
4/4
Gladiator (2000) Linda Cook This is a neatly wrought blend of two classic film categories: The historical drama and the revenge movie. Director Ridley Scott keeps the sequences wound tightly -- there's not a moment that something interesting isn't going on.
Posted Nov 01, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Addams Family Values (1993) Linda Cook To put it bluntly, this is not for the anti-Beavis & Butthead faction. The humor is sicker, more mean-spirited and darker than in the first show... But older kids and adults will cackle fiendishly at the one-Iiners.
Posted Sep 22, 2022  Edit critic review
4/4
Beloved (1998) Linda Cook It's been years since a movie literally gave me nightmares. But Beloved literally haunted me with bad dreams.
Posted Feb 02, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Linda Cook Devil in a Blue Dress is more than just a whodunit in fancy clothes. It's a well-directed, intelligent grownup whydunit, as well as an interesting period drama. And besides, it stars Denzel Washington, who just can't seem to take a bad role.
Posted Oct 27, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
Real Women Have Curves (2002) Linda Cook There is not one moment in this delightful film that isn't believable. And even though you'll find yourself taking sides when the characters disagree, you're bound to like them all.
Posted Sep 10, 2021  Edit critic review
4/4
My Family/Mi Familia (1995) Linda Cook You'll want to shake some sense into some of these characters. Others, you'll want to hug. Still others, you'll just want to spend more time with. They're as memorable as the characters in your own family.
Posted Aug 26, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Waiting for the Barbarians (2019) Linda Cook 'Waiting for the Barbarians' is a grim morality tale.
Posted Aug 08, 2020  Edit critic review
4/4
She Dies Tomorrow (2020) Linda Cook It's a different, effective approach to horror. And it works beautifully.
Posted Aug 08, 2020  Edit critic review
3/4
Legacy of Lies (2020) Linda Cook Scott Adkins latest has heart ... and great fight choreography.
Posted Aug 08, 2020  Edit critic review
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