Anna Smith

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Empire, Time Out, Time Out London
For 194 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 44% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 53% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 5.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Anna Smith's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 60
Highest review score: 100 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Lowest review score: 20 Leap Year
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 194
  2. Mixed: 137 out of 194
  3. Negative: 6 out of 194
194 movie reviews
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Showing Up
    From Certain Women to First Cow, Reichardt has delivered some deep and powerful storytelling, and seeing her commit more fully to her lighter side is both refreshing and slightly frustrating by comparison. Still, Showing Up is an amiable watch that has something to say about power dynamics, the art world and our relationship with animals – who are used for all their symbolic worth.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    The Cat Returns (2002)
    There's little tension or opportunity for emotional involvement in the brief story, and despite competent animation the cats are rarely anthropomorphised to good comic effect. One for anime - and animal - lovers only.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Last Chance Harvey
    Undemanding, observant and beautifully performed, this is Richard Curtis-lite with added reassurance: no challenging questions here.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    The Namesake
    This Indian immigrant family saga is a pleasant watch, but given the emotive source novel, it’s surprisingly superficial.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Beginners
    With good performances and characters, Beginners is an enjoyable, amusing and occasionally poignant watch. Indie film fans will want to catch it, but it falls short of being a must-see.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Wendy and Lucy
    Slow, ponderous, meticulously rendered realism that will appeal to specific audiences of slow, ponderous, meticulously rendered realism, with a heart.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Everlasting Moments
    Superficially interesting in many ways but this doesn't really engage on a deeper level.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Deep Water
    A sad story, but well told, with respect for its subject and an eye for the Shakespearian tragedy in the tale.
    • 25 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
    Kid-friendly with some neat visuals. Adults will appreciate the dulcet tones of Frasier as the Tin Man.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Miss Bala
    That innocuous title disguises a Mexican thriller with genuine bite, though the hokey ending doesn't quite live up to the edgy plotting and Sigman's classy turn as a tough heroine in an impossible situation.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Las Acacias
    A moving drama set against beautiful Latin American backdrops - just don't expect fireworks.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Alice, Darling
    It’s a believable portrayal of the impact of gaslighting and brainwashing: Alice’s conviction that she’s at fault will resonate with many audiences.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Dark Horse
    It's hard not to be seduced by this folky yarn.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Tomboy
    A tender, sensitive French drama rich in hazy atmosphere.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    A Woman's Life
    Don’t expect Austen-style humour, though: ultimately, you may be frustrated by a narrative that punishes its pleasant protagonist so thoroughly. But credit to Brizé and crew for an impressive piece of filmmaking with a refreshingly contemporary approach.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Appropriate Behavior
    Not all of it works but it does breeze along, thanks to its likable characters and dry wit.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    New York Doll
    A fascinating portrait of a broken rock star picking up the pieces, this misses a few tricks but still entertains.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Akeelah and the Bee
    There's charm in this simple underdog tale, but clunky plotting and characterisation mean it has 'telemovie' written all over it.
    • 21 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Geostorm
    Geostorm is a watery blend of Armageddon and 24, with enough action to entertain on a basic level. It’ll probably be most appealing to scientists looking for a good laugh.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Ethel & Ernest
    A charming animation with funny — if samey — moments and a quality voice cast.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    The Water Horse
    Likeable stuff despite being slow paced and rather sentimental.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Emma.
    If this energetic, fitfully funny version introduces the story to a new generation, heck, bring on a new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ too.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Florence Foster Jenkins
    A fizzy, funny, period dramedy with top-notch performances, Florence Foster Jenkins doesn't take many risks but it's a very entertaining experience. And yes, she was that bad.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    The United States of Leland
    It's poetic, hypnotic and well-performed, but fails to either draw out its characters with conviction or fully draw its audience in.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Benjamin
    It is an unusual mix of intense, angsty character-driven drama and laugh-out-loud jokes about the film industry. It’ll be best enjoyed by those who live in the milieu it depicts, along with fans of Amstell’s bittersweet wit – and there’s probably overlap between the two.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
    Touches on some interesting philosophical ideas, but it's poorly-produced and unclear in tone.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Peepli Live
    While the tone may shift from satire to farce at times, this is a highly assured debut by Rizvi.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Bastards
    An impassioned, fly-on-the-wall look at a serious social issue.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Ginger & Rosa
    Despite some strong moments, Ginger and Rosa fails to really convince.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Potiche
    Like a Gallic "Nine To Five," Ozon's comedy is a uniquely French skew on the gender politics of the home and the workplace. It's mostly funny, fast and fondly made although it drags a little towards the end.
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