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6/10 |
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A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
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"An ambitious drug movie that's much less mind-blowing than it could've been." | |
Jeffrey Chen | |
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
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"One of Spielberg's most thought-provoking efforts." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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A.K.A. Birdseye (2002) |
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"This clever mockumentary pokes fun at performance art, media frenzy, criminal investigation techniques, and celebrity cults -- and I loved every minute of it!" | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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The Abandoned (2007) |
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"'The Abandoned' suffers from a distinct lack of action and a mistaken mindset that confuses characters shuffling around dark rooms with suspense." | |
Adam J. Hakari | |
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Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2007) |
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"Details a Japanese cause célèbre with ramifications for Pacific Rim Asia and, today, for world politics at the highest levels." | |
Donald J. Levit | |
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Acacia (2003) |
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"'Acacia' so overcomplicates the story that it's literally still explaining what happened even as the final credits roll." | |
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Accepted (2006) |
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"Why do studios think characters like the preppy bully, the geeky fat kid, and inhuman campus deans are still fresh and original concepts?
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Adam J. Hakari | |
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Accepted (2006) |
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"I admired Justin Long's low-key, natural performance as Bartleby in 'Accepted' and found Lewis Black hilarious as the foul-mouthed dean." | |
Geoff Roberts | |
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) |
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"Intriguing Old-West-meets-Space-Age atmosphere, but lame attempts at humor mount up and lie there, unappreciated, like a plate of overcooked spaghetti." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D (2005) |
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Adam J. Hakari | |
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Aeon Flux (2005) |
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"Despite impressive sets, a fine cast and some eye-popping special effects, this sci-fi action movie doesn't always work -- mostly because visual gimmicks overcome plot and character development." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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After Dark Horrorfest: 7 Films To Die For Giftset (2006) |
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"'After Dark Horrorfest' boasts '8 films to die for,' but a more accurate description is 'one kinda cool film and seven you can live without.'" | |
Adam J. Hakari | |
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After Image (2001) |
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"Incoherent -- but includes a couple of poetically stunning images." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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After Image (2001) |
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Betty Jo Tucker | |
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After the Hole (2001) |
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Betty Jo Tucker | |
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4/10 |
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After the Sunset (2004) |
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"They got to make a movie on a beautiful island; the film itself might just be an afterthought. It feels like one, anyway." | |
Jeffrey Chen | |
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Against the Ropes (2003) |
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"What makes this movie truly enjoyable is the way it shows how two lost souls join together to fight the good fight." | |
Diana Saenger | |
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Against the Ropes (2003) |
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"Omar Epps: A Reel Contender" | |
Diana Saenger | |
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2.5/4 |
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Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
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Adam J. Hakari | |
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Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) |
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Adam J. Hakari | |
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Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) |
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"Told what to think, the viewer is distanced by film acknowleging its film-ness." | |
Donald J. Levit | |
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
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"Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett are absolutely fabulous in 'Akeelah and the Bee.' And so is this movie." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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The Alamo (2004) |
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Betty Jo Tucker | |
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The Alamo (2004) |
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"It's best to watch the DVD bonus materials before viewing this beautifully photographed but miscast and sometimes disjointed film." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (2006) |
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"Some 'Stormbreaker' chase scenes look well done, but the rest of the movie keeps you chuckling when it should be keeping your pulse pounding instead." | |
Adam J. Hakari | |
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Alexander (2004) |
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"A swollen behemoth of a celluloid monster -- sometimes mildly interesting, but most of the time downright boring." | |
Frank Wilkins | |
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Alexander (2004) |
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"A lavishly turgid toga fest." | |
John P. McCarthy | |
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Alfie (2004) |
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"Jude Law has a ball talking to the audience about Alfie's philosophy and his women." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Ali (2001) |
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"Definitely worth seeing because of exciting scenes with Smith and Voight sparring verbally as Ali and Cossell." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Alice in Wonderland (1951) |
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"The DVD Masterpiece Edition is a treasure chest of entertainment for the whole family." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Alien (1979) |
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"It scares us despite our knowing what is coming." | |
Donald J. Levit | |
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Alien: The Director's Cut (2003) |
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"Terrific filmmaking that plays at the level of instinct and emotion." | |
Donald J. Levit | |
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Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) |
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"'AVP-R' does little more than throw in fake-out scares, rehash tired horror cliches, and have its characters slowly sneak around dark places." | |
Adam J. Hakari | |
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All Aboard Rosie's Family Cruise |
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"With this documentary, director Cookson creates what amounts to a collage -- rather than a full portrait of her subjects." | |
Geoff Roberts | |
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All My Loved Ones (2000) |
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"Vastly moving." | |
Donald J. Levit | |
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All The King's Men (2006) |
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"Please Don't Remake These Movies" | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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All the Pretty Horses (2000) |
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"Those horses are as attractive as promised, but the film's snail-like plot caused me to lose interest early on." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Almost Famous (2000) |
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"In another compelling performance, Billy Crudup projects the charisma of a rock star -- combining egotism with flashes of humanity." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Alone in the Dark (2005) |
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"It's only January, but I can't imagine any upcoming film replacing 'Alone in the Dark' as my leading candidate for Worst Movie of 2005." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Alone With Her (2007) |
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"Filmmaker Eric Nicholas knows precisely how to draw viewers in and tweak the mounting intensity of 'Alone with Her' to keep us absorbed." | |
Adam J. Hakari | |
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Along Came a Spider (2001) |
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"Is it too much to ask for reasonable explanations of human behavior in a psychological thriller?" | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Along Came Polly (2004) |
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"Overdoes embarrassment at the expense of comedy." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Along Came Polly (2004) |
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"Even allowing for toilet humor, long a prerequisite for mainstream comedies, the humor in 'Along Came Polly' doesn't have much texture." | |
John P. McCarthy | |
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Alpha Dog (2007) |
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"Similar to the real kidnapping fictionalized in 'Alpha Dog,' the movie falls apart quicker than you can say Nick Cassavetes, who wrote and directed it." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) |
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"Unfortunately, this movie relies too much on its human actors, who are no match for Alvin, Simon and Theodore." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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Amadeus (1984) |
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"A rewarding pictorial of a fascinating time -- its culture, music and notable people." | |
Diana Saenger | |
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Amandla: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2003) |
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"An Interview with Lee Hirsch" | |
David Haviland | |
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Amandla: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2003) |
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"The power of the subject matter and the wonderfully uplifting music make 'Amandla!' quite an inspiring experiece." | |
David Haviland | |
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America's Sweethearts (2001) |
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"A timely comedy that pokes fun at all things Hollywood." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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American Beauty (1999) |
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"Shrouded in ugliness despite brilliant performances by Bening and Spacey." | |
Betty Jo Tucker | |
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