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For 7,947 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1 point lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Autumn Tale
Lowest review score: 0 Argylle
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,229 out of 7947
  2. Mixed: 1,553 out of 7947
  3. Negative: 1,165 out of 7947
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  1. The Room Next Door
    This dramatic two-hander partners one of the cinema’s greatest talkers with one of its best listeners, Julianne Moore.
  2. Babes
    At its heart, this is a film about sisterhood.
  3. Dahomey
    Dahomey packs a lot of introspection and heart into its brisk 68 minutes.
  4. Le Samouraï
    Melville's austere yet sensuous reinvention of the genre's macho honor and trenchcoated, fedora-wearing iconography, coolly projected by Delon's expressionless face, makes "Le Samourai" a pungent and pleasurable experience still. [02 May 1977, p.D7]
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  5. A Nice Indian Boy
    What makes “A Nice Indian Boy” shine are the performances and the sharp writing by Eric Randall.
  6. Zootopia 2
    I couldn’t help but see a parallel between the De’Snakes’s plight and numerous historical atrocities where minorities were slandered, brutalized, and robbed of their rightful property. That Disney somehow manages to deliver this message, Trojan-horse style and without heavy-handedness, in an entertaining feature for all ages, is the true success of “Zootopia 2.”
  7. All We Imagine as Light
    This is a very patient movie, filled with equally patient performances, lyrical camerawork and some stunning images of its characters residing within the frame.
  8. Ladybird Ladybird
    Ladybird, Ladybird is full of heart and compassion, but it's also uncompromising and unconsoling. [10 Mar 1995, p.52]
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  9. The Sheep Detectives
    Like any good murder mystery movie, the real fun lies in watching the performances and taking the overall journey. “The Sheep Detective” scores big on both of those counts. This is one of the most enjoyable movies of the year.
  10. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
    The stakes in the film are high enough for some plot, but low enough to maintain healthy blood pressure. There is a delicious lack of exposition — and plenty of inside jokes for the true fans.
  11. Black Bag
    Soderbergh stages these games of one-upmanship as tight, dialogue-heavy scenes of discomfort and suspense.
  12. I'm Still Here
    Director Walter Salles returns to the political filmmaking he employed in the 2004 Che Guevara film, “The Motorcycle Diaries.” Like that film, this one follows a protagonist who becomes an activist after being jarred by political events.
  13. K-Pops!
    "Adorable" is not an adjective I’ve often applied to a movie, but “K-Pops!” earns it. It will play well on the big screen, and make you forget about your troubles for two hours.
  14. Apocalypse in the Tropics
    “Tropics” is undoubtedly a political movie, but it’s also an assured, poetic work of quietly provocative aesthetics. Costa, a documentarian best known for the Oscar-nominated 2019 film “The Edge of Democracy,” has made an entrancing film-essay with a philosophical bent. And yes, discerning American audiences might find that it has a familiar ring.
  15. Familiar Touch
    Familiar Touch accomplishes a lot in just around 90 minutes. By no means should you expect a wallow in misery. Like its protagonist, the film refuses to go gentle into that good night. Its defiance is tempered with dignity and grace.
  16. Sinners
    If “Sinners” commits one sin (forgive me), it’s a tendency to overexplain itself during the film’s climax. Still, Coogler and his excellent cast have created a sexy, funny, boisterous, and very bloody crowd pleaser, one that features a mid-credits sequence that adds another wrinkle to its intriguing mythology.
  17. Music by John Williams
    Music by John Williams is a fine tribute to the magic of a legendary maestro.
  18. When Fall Is Coming
    By the end of “When Fall Is Coming,” we recognize the film for what it is: a character study elevated by Vincent’s superb performance.
  19. One Of Them Days
    At almost two hours, “One of Them Days” does lag a bit. But even when it gets sluggish, there’s still a sisterly moment to enjoy or a laugh to be had.
  20. Crossing Delancey
    In short, "Crossing Delancey" is a joy of a romantic comedy. It's got warmth, brains, heart and humor. So what's not to like? [18 Sep 1988, p.96]
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  21. The Ballad of Wallis Island
    This is a movie about a relationship that deserves to be nurtured and cherished. The most wonderful feature of “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is that it’s not the relationship you’re expecting.
  22. Kiss of the Spider Woman
    Watching J.Lo make movie magic for the captive audience on both sides of the screen reminded me why I watch movies, and how revisiting my favorite films has kept me sane and happy in this bitter little world.
  23. The Wedding Banquet
    The Wedding Banquet is one of the year's most joyful film discoveries - multiculturally hip, acted and directed with finesse, full of bright surprises, with lots of heart. [27 Aug 1993, p.81]
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  24. Train Dreams
    This is a gorgeous movie to look at, to listen to, and to experience on an emotional level.
  25. André Is an Idiot
    This is a cautionary tale, but it’s also a celebration of a life filled with crazy stories and lots of love.
  26. Blue Moon
    This is a film about a professional divorce, not a romantic one. The fallout is just as painful.
  27. The Story of Louis Pasteur
    The Story of Louis Pasteur dates from the golden age of Hollywood biofilm, marked by conviction and craftsmanship. [13 Dec 1991, p.60]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Going All the Way
    Going All the Way is a familiar story told with daring and unsentimental eloquence. At a time when it is rare for exceptional books to become exceptional films, Pellington's debut arrives as a pleasant and welcome exception. [10 Oct 1997, p.C5]
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  29. The Christophers
    McKellen and Coel give a master class in line readings throughout “The Christophers.” It’s a real pleasure watching two seasoned actors bounce off each other in service to creating their characters. It’s even more delightful to see this in a film made for adults that has plenty to say about human nature, love, and the inspirations that fuel our lives.
  30. Predator: Badlands
    Most franchises use a cookie-cutter approach to their entries, so it’s refreshing when a sequel tells its story in a different tenor than its predecessors. On that note, “Predator: Badlands” is a rousing success.
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