ROTTEN TOMATOES: James Mottram

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1/5	"The sort of film that real too-cool-for-school teens wouldn't be seen dead watching, Wild Child is aimed at those younger than its protagonists. Loud and obnoxious, like its lead character, it deserves to be expelled." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 15, 2008	Wild Child (2008)	20%
4/5	With its fast action, cute critters and schoolyard antics, children and fans of Kung Fu Hustle should enjoy Stephen Chow's CJ7, which further cements his reputation as a commercially gifted director. -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 8, 2008	CJ7 (2008)	51%
3.5/5	"Stiller gives one of his broadest and best performances to date, and the jokes ping around the screen as fast as the balls on the court." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 5, 2008	Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)	70%
2.5/5	"A bit of a lightweight." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 1, 2008	Girlfight (2000)	88%
	"Turteltaub manages to stitch it all together well enough so that the ludicrous nature of the characters' quest doesn't hit you until the final credits roll." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jul 23, 2008	National Treasure (2004)	43%
	"As low-budget as the film looks, Stillman overcomes financial limitations by providing a learned script and eliciting polished performances." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jul 18, 2008	Metropolitan (1990)	92%
4/5	"An epic retelling of the Pocahontas story that, despite its flaws, leaves you slack-jawed with wonder at times." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Apr 28, 2008	The New World (2005)	60%
3/5	"Distancing Stop-Loss from other Iraq films by highlighting an American military tactic that has been little talked about, Peirce has crafted a credible but hardly outstanding effort that may disappoint those expecting another Boys Don't Cry." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Apr 25, 2008	Stop-Loss (2008)	65%
	"Awash with sentimentality, this meandering tale falls way short of Crowe's usual standards." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Apr 22, 2008	Elizabethtown (2005)	28%
3/5	"An uneven drama that uneasily mixes Hollywood satire and coming-of-age tale, Flashbacks Of A Fool is hampered by its adventurous attempt to link the two. Much like its central character, Walsh's film is stylish but empty." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Apr 18, 2008	Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)	45%
4/5	"Minimalist, moody and morose, Lonesome Jim is a minor gem." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Apr 11, 2008	Lonesome Jim (2006)	59%
	"A damning indictment of the Catholic Church that lingers in the mind long after if ends. Angry, compassionate but never hysterical, this a true cinematic achievement." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Mar 11, 2008	The Magdalene Sisters (2003)	90%
	"After the somewhat hysterical Mystic River - a flawed work dominated by a powerhouse performance from Sean Penn - this is a far more balanced piece, anchored by three terrific turns and some lean direction from Eastwood." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Feb 20, 2008	Million Dollar Baby (2004)	91%
4/5	"Gruesomely satisfying, fans of both Burton and Sondheim are equally liable to be pleased with this marvelous meeting of minds. If the film sags a little at times, its technical prowess and superlative cast ensure we don't dwell on this for too long." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jan 24, 2008	Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)	86%
3/5	"Not quite the British Magnolia it wants to be, Chromophobia's melting pot plot is too often little more than overheated melodrama. But aided by Damian Lewis's strong turn, it still manages some unexpectedly poignant moments." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Dec 14, 2007	Chromophobia (2005)	31%
4/5	"A film that deserves attention, if not your full respect." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Nov 15, 2007	American Gangster (2007)	79%
2/5	"A problematic period movie, Silk is anything but finely spun. Unaided by lacklusture performances from the leads, director Francois Girard seems more interested in crafting a beautiful travelogue than he does a moving melodrama." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Nov 9, 2007	Silk (2007)	8%
4/5	"Snappy exchanges, smart acting and slick directing go to make up a wickedly entertaining work that's hugely enjoyable. A deft story about modern-day celebrity culture, it also proves what a talent Buscemi is as a director." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Nov 2, 2007	Interview (2007)	57%
4/5	"Led by Jodie Foster, The Brave One is an adult Hollywood thriller a notch above most vigilante movies. Powerful and provocative, it will keep you thinking long after you've left the cinema." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 28, 2007	The Brave One (2007)	43%
3/5	"Compared to the likes of Election and Rushmore, Blitz's film is hardly top-of-the-class, but nonetheless in Hal Hefner - partly thanks to Thompson's fine work - he has crafted an enduring cult figure who deserves a sequel all of his own." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 28, 2007	Rocket Science (2007)	84%
3/5	"If Winterbottom struggles to shoehorn his documentary style into the form of a thriller, Jolie has no problems in bringing Mariane to life with a vibrant and vital turn. This honourable film is worth seeing for her alone." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 21, 2007	A Mighty Heart (2007)	77%
4/5	"Revolving around two very different but equally impressive performances from its leads, James Mangold's remake is everything you want from a western: stunning vistas, gripping shoot-outs and a morally complex core that is compelling to the end." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 14, 2007	3:10 to Yuma (2007)	89%
4/5	"An early contender for the 2008 Oscars." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 7, 2007	Atonement (2007)	83%
4/5	"As you would expect from a writer like Mike White, Year Of The Dog is a smartly scripted, darkly funny work. But from Molly Shannon's performance to White's own ability as a director of actors, there are plenty of pleasant surprises here." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 31, 2007	Year of the Dog (2007)	70%
4/5	"Unhurried in its pacing, Ferran's film is gentle in its nature, allowing the narrative to unfold as gradually as the feelings between Constance Chatterley and her lover. An intimate expression of love and sexuality, it's a triumphant piece of work." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 24, 2007	Lady Chatterley (2006)	74%
4/5	"Encouraging the audience to draw their own conclusions, this moody masterpiece is up there with David Fincher's best." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 8, 2007	Zodiac (2007)	89%
2/5	"A film of two halves, while the first is original, bleak and psychologically disturbing, the second couldn't be more conventional if it tried. By the end, we're the ones feeling like we've been drugged and duped - into watching this nonsense." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jun 22, 2007	Captivity (2007)	7%
3/5	"While fans of Eric Bana may get a kick out of his meaty, manly performance, Drew Barrymore is a huge mistake." -- Time Out Posted Jun 22, 2007	Lucky You (2007)	28%
3/5	"The type of film that will be looked back on as a notable starting point for its young star, Like Minds is a perfect showcase for his talent, but less so for writer-director Read, who allows the script to career out of control in the second half." -- Channel 4 Film Posted May 11, 2007	Murderous Intent (2006)	38%
3/5	"While Steven Shainberg and his collaborators should be congratulated for eschewing the traditional biopic route, Fur is a noble experiment that goes awry. Sad to say but this is not a film for anyone wishing to learn about Diane Arbus." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Mar 16, 2007	Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)	30%
1/5	"Incoherent, pretentious and boring, Aronofsky's film appears as terminally stricken as its female lead. While a re-edit is unlikely to help, it may be better served on DVD, where its jigsaw-like structure can be more fully appreciated." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jan 26, 2007	The Fountain (2006)	51%
3/5	"Not robust enough to deliver on its early promise." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jan 26, 2007	Blood Diamond (2006)	63%
4/5	"Bonding convincingly (as you might expect) with his own son on screen, Smith delivers his most compelling performance since Ali." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Jan 14, 2007	The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)	66%
	"A stunning drama." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 16, 2003	Cold Mountain (2003)	71%
4/5	"Bertolucci's best film for a long time." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Sep 9, 2003	The Dreamers (2004)	61%
	"Slick romantic comedy from Joel and Ethan Coen." -- Channel 4 Film Posted Aug 19, 2003	Intolerable Cruelty (2003)	75%
4/5	"An important film for Wenders and New German Cinema, Alice In The Cities is compulsive viewing for any fan of the director. A freewheeling look at friendship, loneliness and life, the only thing black and white about it is the film stock." -- Channel 4 Film Posted May 24, 2003	Alice in the Cities ()	100%
	"Stone should be justifiably proud, for he has crafted a compulsive piece of cinema." -- Channel 4 Film Posted May 24, 2003	Comandante (2003)	58%

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