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Old School Reviews is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): John A. Nesbit.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
B+
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations (1938) John A. Nesbit Unfairly condemned by many for promoting Nazi ideals, the landmark film breaks new ground with its artistic views of world class athletes.
Posted Apr 09, 2021  Edit critic review
B+
Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938) John A. Nesbit A combination of overhead cameras, telephoto lens, underwater cameras, and slow motion cameras create an unforgettable flourish for the film's finale.
Posted Apr 09, 2021  Edit critic review
C-
Brothers in Arms (2004) John A. Nesbit The talking heads format just doesn't make for compelling film, despite its timeliness.
Posted May 05, 2015  Edit critic review
A-
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) John A. Nesbit it first seduces and then repulses
Posted Dec 29, 2013  Edit critic review
B+
Yossi (2012) John A. Nesbit a very real portrait of a man on the verge of accepting himself
Posted Dec 29, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Wadjda (2012) John A. Nesbit Unveils rarely seen glimpses of Saudi culture
Posted Oct 22, 2013  Edit critic review
C-
Salinger (2013) John A. Nesbit a work that Holden Caufield would describe as a phony piece of crap.
Posted Oct 02, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Fantasia 2000 (1999) John A. Nesbit balance in animation styles
Posted Sep 20, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Una noche (2012) John A. Nesbit unforgettable portrait of Havana--away from the tourist haunts and into its back streets
Posted Sep 20, 2013  Edit critic review
A
Short Term 12 (2013) John A. Nesbit deals honestly with very real issues
Posted Sep 10, 2013  Edit critic review
B+
The Grandmaster (2013) John A. Nesbit emphasizes emotional restraint and understatement
Posted Sep 02, 2013  Edit critic review
B
One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das (2012) John A. Nesbit no one can doubt the sincerity of the filmmaker or subject
Posted Aug 28, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Blackfish (2013) John A. Nesbit likely to never again buy a ticket to a marine theme park again
Posted Aug 26, 2013  Edit critic review
A
Fruitvale Station (2013) John A. Nesbit does something more radical ... humanizes the protagonist
Posted Aug 24, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) John A. Nesbit Instead of rolling out historical content like a mighty stream, it only trickles weakly
Posted Aug 19, 2013  Edit critic review
A
Babette's Feast (1987) John A. Nesbit essentially a fable ... stands the test of time
Posted Aug 14, 2013  Edit critic review
F
Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981) John A. Nesbit worst film ever
Posted Aug 12, 2013  Edit critic review
B-
Valley Girl (1983) John A. Nesbit homage to the 1980s
Posted Aug 07, 2013  Edit critic review
C
U-571 (2000) John A. Nesbit ... more like a Star Trek television episode
Posted Aug 07, 2013  Edit critic review
B
The Straight Story (1999) John A. Nesbit look and feel of a foreign film
Posted Aug 05, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Tommy Boy (1995) John A. Nesbit re-do it as a 10-15 minute motivational tape as a seminar for business and sales people
Posted Aug 05, 2013  Edit critic review
B-
Washington Heights (2002) John A. Nesbit may inspire some to get off at 191st street
Posted Jul 02, 2013  Edit critic review
B-
Walk the Line (2005) John A. Nesbit the acting compensates for the weaknesses in the script
Posted Jul 02, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Man of Steel (2013) John A. Nesbit Re-booting the franchise is fraught with Kryptonite, however. And the filmmakers paralyze the audience with repetitive fight sequences
Posted Jun 23, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Witnesses (2003) John A. Nesbit revisits Kurosawa's Rashoman structure
Posted Jun 09, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Y tu mamá también (2001) John A. Nesbit fresh and alive
Posted Jun 09, 2013  Edit critic review
A-
Slaughterhouse Five (1972) John A. Nesbit provocative
Posted Jun 06, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Stone Reader (2002) John A. Nesbit weakly copies Michael Moore's dogged pursuit and film style
Posted Jun 03, 2013  Edit critic review
C+
Shaft (2000) John A. Nesbit doesn't have the same historical impact as the original .... but entertaining
Posted Jun 03, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Kon-Tiki (2012) John A. Nesbit a credible account
Posted May 25, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Sideways (2004) John A. Nesbit Payne's most enjoyable movie since Election
Posted May 24, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Shadow of the Vampire (2000) John A. Nesbit shines forth as a labor of love
Posted May 24, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Rules of Engagement (2000) John A. Nesbit Something is missing
Posted May 19, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Seabiscuit (2003) John A. Nesbit promises filet mignon, only to deliver oats and hay
Posted May 19, 2013  Edit critic review
B
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012) John A. Nesbit among the most provocative releases of the year
Posted May 14, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Saved! (2004) John A. Nesbit The real value lies with what its audience does afterwards
Posted May 05, 2013  Edit critic review
C+
Scary Movie (2000) John A. Nesbit mindless fun
Posted May 05, 2013  Edit critic review
C
42 (2013) John A. Nesbit a script that touches the well known base paths of Robinson lore without penetrating the man's heart
Posted Apr 29, 2013  Edit critic review
D+
Pollock (2000) John A. Nesbit a plodding glimpse of the latter part of Jackson Pollock's life
Posted Apr 25, 2013  Edit critic review
D
Psycho (1998) John A. Nesbit failed project
Posted Apr 25, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Abu, Son of Adam (2011) John A. Nesbit a graceful, gentle reminder about basic human goodness
Posted Apr 24, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Room 237 (2012) John A. Nesbit Kubrick fans and movie geeks will want to check this film out as soon as possible
Posted Apr 24, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Pink Flamingos (1972) John A. Nesbit Waters demonstrates visual talent and entertains
Posted Feb 09, 2013  Edit critic review
C
The Perfect Son (2000) John A. Nesbit goes through the motions to hit all the politically correct notes
Posted Feb 09, 2013  Edit critic review
C
Side Effects (2013) John A. Nesbit turns out to be a psychological thriller that uses pharmaceuticals as the MacGuffin
Posted Feb 04, 2013  Edit critic review
A-
Mother Teresa (1986) John A. Nesbit ...shows her in action
Posted Feb 04, 2013  Edit critic review
C
The Phantom of the Opera (2004) John A. Nesbit cinematically translated Webber's musical adaptation as well as humanly possible,
Posted Feb 04, 2013  Edit critic review
B+
Pi (1998) John A. Nesbit a real treat
Posted Jan 30, 2013  Edit critic review
B
Black Girl (1966) John A. Nesbit first major feature to surface in Africa
Posted Jan 28, 2013  Edit critic review
A
Paths of Glory (1957) John A. Nesbit profound, poignant, and eloquent
Posted Jan 26, 2013  Edit critic review
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