Movie Releases by Genre

Beautiful Boxer

Beautiful Boxer

January 21, 2005 | Unrated
Based on the true story of Thailand's famed transgender kickboxer, Beautiful Boxer is a poignant action drama that punches straight into the heart and mind of a boy who fights like a man so he can become a woman. (Regent Releasing)
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
Assault on Precinct 13

Assault on Precinct 13

January 19, 2005 | R
To survive the night, cops and criminals alike will have to unite and fight. A classic head-to-head showdown ignites in this all-new update of the 1976 action thriller of the same name. (Rogue Pictures)
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Elektra

Elektra

January 14, 2005 | Unrated
Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra, a lethal synthesis of grace and power with the mystical power known as kimagure: a limited ability to see the future. She has purposefully severed all ties with the world and lives only for her next assignment. Elektra's latest job forces her to make a decision that can take her life in a whole new direction -- or destroy her. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
34
User Score:
4.5
Appleseed

Appleseed

January 14, 2005 | R
Inspired by a manga by the legendary Masamune Shirow, this anime is set in the year 2131, after a non-nuclear war has left the earth barren.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.9
Sky Blue

Sky Blue

December 31, 2004 | Unrated
Set in the year 2140, Sky Blue is a love story set against the forces of destruction, a dystopian vision of Earth's destiny, yet ultimately a reminder of our hope for the future. (Maxmedia)
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.3
Flight of the Phoenix

Flight of the Phoenix

December 17, 2004 | PG-13
This action-adventure features a group of air crash survivors who are stranded in the Mongolian desert with no chance of rescue. Facing a brutal environment, dwindling resources and an attack by desert smugglers, they realize their only hope is doing the "impossible": building a new plane from the wreckage. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.0
Bandido

Bandido

December 10, 2004 | R
When legendary thief Max Cruz is framed by the CIA, he has no choice but to help them with a top-secret mission in the Yucatan.
Metascore:
31
User Score:
tbd
Blade: Trinity

Blade: Trinity

December 8, 2004 | Unrated
Wesley Snipes returns as the iconic vampire hunter Blade in this third installment of the hit film series. (New Line Cinema)
Metascore:
38
User Score:
3.1
House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers

December 3, 2004 | PG-13
The year is 859 AD, and China's once flourishing Tang Dynasty is in decline. Unrest is raging throughout the land, and the corrupt government is locked in battle with rebel armies that are forming in protest. The largest and most prestigious of these rebel groups is the House of Flying Daggers, which is growing ever more powerful under a mysterious new leader. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Alexander

Alexander

November 24, 2004 | Unrated
Based on the true story of one of history's most luminous and influential leaders, Alexander takes a bold, honest look at Alexander's life and his relationships. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.0
National Treasure

National Treasure

November 19, 2004 | PG
Nicholas Cage stars as the brilliant treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates in who discovers a secret from our nation's past that will lead to the greatest adventure in history. (Disney)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.9
After the Sunset

After the Sunset

November 12, 2004 | PG-13
This high-stakes action comedy begins where most great heist movies end - with a pair of master thieves escaping to a tropical paradise to enjoy the spoils of their labor. But when an FBI agent, who has pursued them for seven years, becomes convinced that they are actually plotting to pull off a million-dollar theft from a nearby "diamond cruise," a riveting game of cat and mouse begins. (New Line Cinema)
Metascore:
38
User Score:
7.8
The Incredibles

The Incredibles

November 5, 2004 | PG
Known to the world as superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob Parr and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs to live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. [Disney]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Team America: World Police

Team America: World Police

October 15, 2004 | R
This action adventure from the creators of "South Park" features an all-marionette cast as Team America, an international police force dedicated to maintaining global stability. [Paramount]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Saints and Soldiers

Saints and Soldiers

October 15, 2004 | R
A dramatic, intense and heroic WWII film about members of the Greatest Generation struggling to be both good men and good soldiers. (Excel Entertainment Group)
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

October 8, 2004 | PG-13
A true American story of a group of young athletes, their town and their dreams. (Universal)
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Taxi

Taxi

October 6, 2004 | PG-13
New York's fastest cabbie (Queen Latifah) uses her skills beind the wheel of her souped-up car to help an overeager undercover cop (Fallon) pursue a gand of female bank robbers. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
27
User Score:
4.8
Ladder 49

Ladder 49

October 1, 2004 | PG-13
When a firefighter (Phoenix) is trapped in the worst blaze of his career, his life and the things he holds important -- family, dignity, courage -- come into focus. As his fellow firemen of Ladder 49 do all they can to rescue him, Jack's life hangs in the balance. (Touchstone Pictures/Beacon Pictures)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
7.7
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

September 17, 2004 | PG-13
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is set in 2032, when the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Batou, a cyborg detective for the government's covert anti-terrorist unit, is investigating the case of a gynoid - a hyper-realistic female robot created specifically for sexual companionship - who malfunctions and slaughters her owner. [Go Fish Pictures]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

September 17, 2004 | PG
Famous scientists around the world have mysteriously disappeared, and reporter Polly Perkins (Paltrow) along with ace aviator Sky Captain (Law) are on the investigation. Risking their lives as they travel to exotic places around the world, can the fearless duo stop Dr. Totenkopf, the evil mastermind behind a plot to destroy the earth? Aided by Frankie Cook (Jolie), commander of an all-female amphibious squadron, and technical genius Dex (Ribisi), Polly and Sky Captain may be our planet's only hope. (Paramount)
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

September 10, 2004 | R
In this terrifying adventure in survival horror, a deadly virus has been unleashed on the population of Raccoon City. (Sony Pictures)
Metascore:
36
User Score:
6.8
Cellular

Cellular

September 10, 2004 | PG-13
A random wrong number on his cell phone sends a young man into a high-stakes race against time to save a woman's life. [New Line Cinema]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.1
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

September 3, 2004 | R
A story of two brothers set against the backdrop of the Korean War.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Paparazzi

Paparazzi

September 3, 2004 | PG-13
A celebrity plots revenge against a group of paparazzi photographers who caused a car accident involving his wife and son.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
2.2
Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Warriors of Heaven and Earth

September 3, 2004 | R
In the tradition of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, Warriors of Heaven and Earth weaves a thread of battle, comradeship and honor. Set in the ferocious Gobi desert, the story follows two first-class warriors and master swordsmen. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.7
Hero

Hero

August 27, 2004 | PG-13
The time: two thousand years ago. The place: the violent dawn of the Qin dynasty. The story: the soon-to-be First Emperor of China is on the brink of conquering a war-torn land. Three opponents are determined to assassinate him and one loyal subject stands in their way. [Miramax]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid

Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid

August 27, 2004 | PG-13
This horror-thriller, set in a primitive Borneo jungle, involves a group of scientists on a dangerous journey in search of an extremely rare blood orchid that is rumored to be the source of a youth-preserving serum. (Screen Gems)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
5.2
Nicotina

Nicotina

August 20, 2004 | R
A highly stylized caper about the addictive, intoxicating possibility of an easy life. (Arenas Entertainment)
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.5
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie

August 13, 2004 | PG
Based on the trading card and television series phenomenon,Yu-Gi-Oh! is the story of Yugi, a boy captivated by the card game sweeping the nation: Duel Monsters! (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
15
User Score:
5.6
AVP: Alien vs. Predator

AVP: Alien vs. Predator

August 13, 2004 | PG-13
The iconic monsters from two of the scariest film franchises ever battle each other for the first time on film. (Fox)
Metascore:
29
User Score:
6.6
Bang Rajan

Bang Rajan

August 6, 2004 | Unrated
In this heroic war epic, farmers in a small village in Siam stave off an 18th century invasion by Burmese troops.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.0
Stander

Stander

August 6, 2004 | R
The gripping true story of Andre Stander, the youngest Captain in the Johannesburg Police Force and South Africa's most notorious bank robber. (Newmarket Films)
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds

July 30, 2004 | PG
A live action film based on the British television series of the 1960's.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
7.3
The Bourne Supremacy

The Bourne Supremacy

July 23, 2004 | PG-13
The Bourne Supremacy re-enters the shadowy world of expert assassin Jason Bourne (Damon), who continues to find himself plagued by splintered nightmares from his former life. The stakes are now even higher for the agent as he coolly maneuvers through the dangerous waters of international espionage - replete with CIA plots, turncoat agents and ever-shifting covert alliances - all the while hoping to find the truth behind his haunted memories and answers to his own fragmented past. (Universal Studios)
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

July 23, 2004 | R
Director Takeshi Kitano takes on Japanese cinematic legend Zatoichi. Kitano stars as the blind wanderer with a distinctive red cane and a shock of platinum blonde hair. Softly-spoken, he makes a living as a masseur and by gambling, but his humble, shuffling facade masks a lightning-fast, deadly swordsman. (Miramax)
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Catwoman

Catwoman

July 23, 2004 | PG-13
Sleek, mysterious, dangerous and sexy, Catwoman has never had any trouble captivating fans...or making enemies. A sometime defender of the underdog, she isn't above breaking the law to achieve her own ends. Free to walk in both the dark and the light, she is superhero and arch-villain all rolled into one. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
27
User Score:
2.8
I, Robot

I, Robot

July 16, 2004 | PG-13
In the year 2035, robots are an everyday household item, and everyone trusts them, except one, slightly paranoid detective (Smith) investigating what he alone believes is a crime perpetrated by a robot. The case leads him to discover a far more frightening threat to the human race. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
King Arthur

King Arthur

July 7, 2004 | PG-13
A spectacular, epic tale of one man's destiny to become a king. [Touchstone Pictures]
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.6
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

June 30, 2004 | PG-13
In the second installment in the Spider-Man series, based on the classic Marvel Comics hero, Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Peter Parker, who is juggling the delicate balance of his dual life as a college student and a superhuman crime fighter. The entertaining adventure escalates and Spider-Man's life becomes even more complicated when he confronts a new nemesis, the brilliant Otto Octavius, (Molina) who has been reincarnated as the maniacal and multi-tentacled "Doc Ock." (Sony)
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Kaena: The Prophecy

Kaena: The Prophecy

June 25, 2004 | PG-13
Axis, the "tree world's" life is in danger. Its sap has almost all run out and its people's efforts to implore the gods are in vain. Kaena, a young girl with the heart of a rebel, has strange visions and she is convinced that Axis is calling for her help. Helped by a mysterious creature from another world, Kaena begins a dangerous journey to Axis's deepest roots, defying her tribe's taboos and the Grand-priest's supreme authority. The frightening truth that Kaena will discover at the end of the quest will profoundly change her forever. (Xilam Films)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.4
Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

June 16, 2004 | PG
Fabulous adventures, hilarious predicaments and exhilarating action await an all-star international cast as three unlikely heroes attempt to settle an outrageous wager in this spectacle based on the novel by Jules Verne. (Walt Disney Pictures)
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.8
The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick

June 11, 2004 | Unrated
Vin Diesel reprises his star-making Pitch Black role of enigmatic anti-hero Richard B. Riddick in this science fiction action-adventure epic. [Universal Pictures]
Metascore:
38
User Score:
7.5
The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow

May 28, 2004 | PG-13
An abrupt climate change has cataclysmic consequences for the entire planet. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.6
The Youth

The Youth

May 21, 2004
3 young men. From 3 strata of society. With 3 entirely different points of view towards life. Their path cross over the Hoogly Bridge on a Thursday morning. Their lives change irreversibly. (Madras Talkies)
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
Troy

Troy

May 14, 2004 | R
Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honor -- and some for love. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
Van Helsing

Van Helsing

May 7, 2004 | PG-13
Gabriel Van Helsing (Jackman) is a man cursed with a past he cannot recall and driven by a mission he cannot deny. Charged by a secret organization to seek out and defeat evil the world over, his efforts to rid the world of its nightmarish creatures have been rewarded with the title that now follows him: murderer. (Universal Pictures)
Metascore:
35
User Score:
6.3
Man on Fire

Man on Fire

April 23, 2004 | R
Denzel Washington stars as a government operative/soldier of fortune who has pretty much given up on life. In Mexico City, he reluctantly agrees to take a job to protect a child (Fanning) whose parents are threatened by a wave of kidnappings. He eventually becomes close to the child and their relationship reawakens and rekindles his spirit. When she is abducted, his fiery rage is unleashed on those he feels responsible, and he stops at nothing to save her. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.5
Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

April 16, 2004 | TV-MA
An epic tale of one woman's quest for justice presented in two installments. (Miramax)
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
The Punisher

The Punisher

April 16, 2004 | Unrated
Marvel's unstoppable vigilante hits the big screen. After losing his family in to mob violence, undercover FBI agent and former Marine Frank Castle (Jane) decides to dedicate himself fully to the eradication of crime from America.
Metascore:
33
User Score:
8.0
Walking Tall

Walking Tall

April 2, 2004 | PG-13
A retired U.S. Special Forces soldier returns to his hometown to renew old relationships and make a new life for himself. But while he was away, his boyhood town wasted away to a dilapidated, crime-ridden shell of itself. (MGM)
Metascore:
44
User Score:
7.2
Hellboy

Hellboy

April 2, 2004 | PG-13
A supernatural action-adventure based on Mike Mignola's acclaimed Dark Horse Comic series of the same name. [Sony]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly

March 26, 2004 | R
Based on the book by Roberts Drewe, this is the story of Australian gunslinger and outlaw, Ned Kelly and his Kelly Gang, famous for their many robberies from 1878-1880.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.6
Never Die Alone

Never Die Alone

March 26, 2004 | R
A richly literate film noir about King David (DMX), a hard-boiled, stylish criminal who returns to his hometown seeking redemption and finding only violent death. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Metascore:
38
User Score:
7.0
Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

March 26, 2004 | PG
Scooby and the gang lose their cool - and their stellar reputation - when an anonymous masked villain wreaks mayhem on the city of Coolsville with a monster machine that re-creates classic Mystery Inc. foes. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
34
User Score:
5.6
Spartan

Spartan

March 12, 2004 | R
This political thriller stars Val Kilmer as career military officer working in a highly secretive special operations force that uncovers a white slavery ring.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.5
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London

Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London

March 12, 2004 | PG
Frankie Muniz returns as Agent Cody Banks on an undercover mission to recover a stolen min-control device from a rogue CIA agent.
Metascore:
32
User Score:
4.5
Starsky & Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

March 5, 2004 | PG-13
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson star as the buddy-cop team of Starsky and Hutch from the wildly popular 70's television drama.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.3
Hidalgo

Hidalgo

March 5, 2004 | PG-13
Based on the story of long distance rider Frank T. Hopkins, Hidalgo is an epic action-adventure and one man's journey of personal redemption. (Touchstone Pictures)
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.5
Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen

Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen

March 5, 2004 | R
In this dazzling combination of documentary and short film, the death-defying feats performed by the world's greatest stuntmen are profiled through interviews and clips that showcase their work. (Tai Seng Media)
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
Highwaymen

Highwaymen

February 13, 2004 | R
Rennie Cray (Caviezel) embarks on a bloodthirsty rampage to avenge the death of his wife who was struck down by a serial killer - a man who hunts and kills women using his '72 El Dorado.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.8
The Code

The Code

February 13, 2004 | R
Dris (Le Bihan) returns to a quiet life with his devoted fiancé after serving four years in prison. However, when Yanis, a childhood friend, lures him into one more heist, Dris can't refuse. (Sony)
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Catch That Kid

Catch That Kid

February 6, 2004 | PG
They are specialists in their fields: a rock climber, a computer genius, a mechanical whiz. Their task: to rob one of the world's most impenetrable banks to save an ailing father. Their plan is foolproof; their methods are ingenious. And they're not old enough to drive. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
33
User Score:
5.4
Torque

Torque

January 16, 2004
Set in the fast-paced world of motorcycle racing, this action movie shows what happens to biker Cary Ford (Henderson) when he is framed by a long-time rival (Schulze).
Metascore:
41
User Score:
7.8
Paycheck

Paycheck

December 25, 2003 | PG-13
John Woo directs this sci-fi action thriller based on a story written by Philip K. Dick about an engineer who wakes up with his short-term memory erased.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.9
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

December 17, 2003 | PG-13
Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small measure, the fate of Middle-earth rests on his broad shoulders. [New Line Cinema]
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.9
The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai

December 5, 2003 | R
The paths of two warriors converge when the young Emperor of Japan, hires a Civil War veteran (Cruise) to train Japan's first modern, conscript army. As he encounters the Samurai traditions, the troubled American soldier finds himself at the center of a violent and epic struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his sense of honor to guide him. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.0
Timeline

Timeline

November 26, 2003 | PG-13
Students working on an archaeological dig must travel back in time to 14th century France to rescue their professor, an obsessive academician who has become trapped in a vicious feudal war.
Metascore:
29
User Score:
5.0
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

November 14, 2003 | PG-13
Based on author Patrick O'Brian's series of Aubrey/Maturin novels, the film is set during the Napoleonic Wars. Crowe is Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey, renowned as a fighting captain in the British Navy, and Bettany is ship's doctor Stephen Maturin. Their ship, the H.M.S. Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy. With the Surprise badly damaged and much of his crew injured, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans, to intercept and capture his foe. It's a mission that can make his reputation – or destroy Lucky Jack and his crew. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.6
Billabong Odyssey

Billabong Odyssey

November 7, 2003 | PG
This documentary follows the dramatic life-or-death adventures of a team of surfer/explorers who search the seven seas on the quest to find and ride the biggest wave on the planet.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.7
The Matrix Revolutions

The Matrix Revolutions

November 5, 2003 | R
Neo, Morpheus and Trinity battle to defend Zion, the last real-world city, against the onslaught of the machines that have enslaved the human race. And, now as Neo learns more about his heroic powers--including the ability to see the codes of things and the people, he faces the consequences of the choice made in The Matrix Reloaded.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.0
Returner

Returner

October 17, 2003
The year is 2084 and the human race is fighting an alien militia to save the last remnant of civilization. A young heroine name Milly (Suzuki) escapes the war and jumps back in time to present-day Japan in an attempt to change history and prevent the demise of her people. (Destination Films)
Metascore:
36
User Score:
6.8
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

October 10, 2003 | TV-MA
An epic tale of one woman's quest for justice presented in two installments. (Miramax)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
House of the Dead

House of the Dead

October 10, 2003 | R
Based on the best selling video game from Sega, House of the Dead tells the story of a group of college students who go to a rave on a mysterious island and get more than they bargained for when they find themselves stalked by killer zombies and terrifying creatures intent on feasting on the flesh of the living. (Artisan Entertainment)
Metascore:
15
User Score:
1.5
The Rundown

The Rundown

September 26, 2003 | PG-13
A contemporary action-comedy set against the raw, untamed landscape of the Amazon. (Universal)
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Underworld

Underworld

September 19, 2003 | Not Rated
Underworld reimagines Vampires as a secretive clan of modern aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. (Screen Gems)
Metascore:
42
User Score:
8.6
Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

September 12, 2003 | R
The saga of the mythic guitar-slinging hero, El Mariachi (Banderas), continues in Robert Rodriguez's bold, non-stop action epic.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
So Close

So Close

September 12, 2003 | R
The fast and furious action tale of two stunningly beautiful sisters who happen to be assassins -- and the brilliant female cop on a mission to catch them. (Strand Releasing)
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.0
The Order

The Order

September 5, 2003 | R
For centuries, a secret Order has existed within the Church. Following a series of unexplained murders, a renegade priest (Ledger) begins an investigation that hurls him into a maelstrom of unimaginable evil and, ultimately, murder and the knowledge that there is a fate worse than death. (Fox)
Metascore:
21
User Score:
1.2
Grisbi (re-release)

Grisbi (re-release)

September 5, 2003
The granddaddy of the modern Gallic gangster movie, Touchez Pas Au Grisbi (translation: "Don't touch the loot!") immediately created a market for offspring like Dassin's "Rififi" and Melville's "Bob Le Flambeur." Adapted from the seminal 1952 "Série Noire" novel by Albert Simonin, Grisbi took the gangster saga to new heights of realism by portraying the criminal class as a larcenous subbourgeoisie and introducing authentic underworld slang to screen dialogue. (Film Forum)
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
The Medallion

The Medallion

August 22, 2003 | PG-13
Combining the martial arts prowess of international action superstar Jackie Chan with state-of-the-art special effects, this action comedy stars Chan as Eddie Yang, a resolute Hong Kong cop who suffers a near fatal accident while investigating a case involving a mysterious medallion. (Sony Pictures)
Metascore:
38
User Score:
3.8
The Adventures of Robin Hood (re-release)

The Adventures of Robin Hood (re-release)

August 22, 2003 | TV-G
The great Hollywood swashbuckler and the very definition of classic Technicolor design. Warners has used digital technology to perfectly register Robin Hood's original Technicolor negatives, restoring its vibrant color: the reddest reds, the bluest blues, and of course, the greenest greens. (Film Forum)
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.9
Shaolin Soccer

Shaolin Soccer

August 15, 2003 | Unrated
At Kung Fu, they're masters. But when it comes to soccer, they're total disasters. Now, the only way to win...is to believe in Shaolin. [Miramax Films]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason

August 15, 2003 | R
Get ready for the ultimate showdown! Freddy Krueger, the psychopath from the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series resurrects Jason Voorhees, the equally iconic madman from the "Friday the 13th" film series. With a terrified town in the middle, the two titans of terror enter into a horrifying showdown of epic proportions, alternating between the world of dreams and the harsh reality of the living world. Who will win and who will lose in this battle to end all battles? (New Line Cinema)
Metascore:
37
User Score:
8.2
S.W.A.T.

S.W.A.T.

August 8, 2003 | PG-13
Based on the 70's television series of the same name, this film focuses on the Los Angeles Police Department's S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) unit.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.8
The Princess Blade

The Princess Blade

August 8, 2003 | R
In this hard-boiled action film, Yumiko Shaku stars as the beautiful princess Yuki of the House of Takemikazuchi, a band of assassins formerly employed as the guard of the Mikado elite. (ADV Films)
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

July 25, 2003 | TV-G
Using the very latest digital technology to weave 3-D images directly into the Spy Kids' trademark espionage action, Game Over invites audience of all ages to become a part of the larger-than-life excitement on the screen. (Dimension Films)
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.5
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

July 25, 2003 | PG-13
Demonstrating her physical prowess and revealing her courage as never before, Lara Croft proves that she will stop at nothing in her search for an infamous site know as "The Cradle of Life" -- especially when it means she could save the world from the most unspeakable evil ever known. (Paramount)
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.5
Johnny English

Johnny English

July 18, 2003 | PG
Enter Johnny English -- an office-bound junior intelligence worker suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the Crown Jewels are stolen from the Tower of London and a plot is uncovered that threatens world security. [Universal Studios]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.9
Bad Boys II

Bad Boys II

July 18, 2003 | R
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back -- and oh so bad -- on the streets of Miami in Bad Boys II, reuniting them with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay. (Sony Pictures)
Metascore:
38
User Score:
4.1
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

July 11, 2003 | PG-13
Incredible technology wielded by a mind of infinite evil is threatening the safety of the entire world. To fight the unthinkable, the British government will have to mobilize the extraordinary. This team -- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen -- is the only thing standing between the future and total destruction. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
30
User Score:
5.7
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

July 9, 2003 | PG-13
For the roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp), the crystalline waters if the Caribbean present a vast playground where adventure and mystery abound. But Jack's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the Governor's (Pryce) beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Knightley). (Disney)
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

July 2, 2003 | R
The highly anticipated third installment in one of Hollywood's most innovative and celebrated franchises, which was originated with the 1984 release of "The Terminator." Melding riveting suspense, trademark humor and explosive action, Terminator 3 pays homage to its predecessors and adds an electrifying new chapter to the series' sophisticated mythology. [T3 Productions]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

June 27, 2003 | Unrated
In the Angels' new adventure, the captivating trio once again demonstrates their expertise as masters of espionage, martial arts, and disguise. [Sony]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.4
28 Days Later...

28 Days Later...

June 27, 2003 | R
When a group of animal rights activists frees primates from a research facility, a deadly virus which causes murderous behavior is unleashed.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Hulk

Hulk

June 20, 2003 | PG-13
Acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee turns his masterful eye to adapting the classic Marvel Comics character for the big screen. (Universal Pictures)
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.3
Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai

Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai

June 20, 2003 | R
A story of intrigue, romance and war ser in a dramatic period of Thailand's history, The Legend of Suriyothai is based on actual events in 16th century Thailand. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.4
Pistol Opera

Pistol Opera

June 13, 2003
In this belated sequel to director Seijun Suzuki's 1967 film "Branded to Kill," a female assassin rises in the criminal underworld.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hollywood Homicide

Hollywood Homicide

June 13, 2003 | PG-13
Veteran detective Joe Gavilan (Ford) is on the biggest case of his career and saddled with a new partner, K.C. Calden (Hartnett), who can't quite decide between being a cop or an aspiring actor. (Sony)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.2
2 Fast 2 Furious

2 Fast 2 Furious

June 6, 2003 | PG-13
Former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) teams up with his ex-con pal Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) to transport a shipment of "dirty" money for a shady Miami-based import/export dealer (Cole Hauser), while actually working with an undercover agent (Eva Mendes) to bring the dealer down. [Universal Pictures]
Metascore:
38
User Score:
7.4
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

May 30, 2003 | PG-13
In this is a remake of the 1969 British caper comedy, Mark Whalberg stars as Charlie Croker, the leader of a band of thieves planning the ultimate heist.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
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