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For 6,911 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 55% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 57
Highest review score: 100 Fruitvale Station
Lowest review score: 0 The Fourth Kind
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,885 out of 6911
  2. Mixed: 2,801 out of 6911
  3. Negative: 1,225 out of 6911
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neil Young Journeys
    Of course, the music is the thing and the sounds here earn Demme's reverence.
  2. For the Love of Spock
    For the Love of Spock is ultimately as much of a love letter to other Trek fans as much as one to his own.
  3. My Country, My Country
    Hard to watch but important to see.
  4. 7 Days in September
    There's nothing here for commercial reality-TV shows, just history caught on the run, offering a raw and timeless reminder of the day we had our eyes opened to the power of blind hatred.
  5. A Matter of Taste
    A neat little almost-thriller, this witty French diversion manages to mess with your head with little apparent effort.
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  6. Such a Long Journey
    Seth, who played Nehru in the Oscar-winning "Gandhi," gives a subtly layered performance as a complex, tormented and very decent man in crisis.
  7. Shower
    Intimate, deeply affecting family drama.
  8. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
    I'm no psychologist, but it took about half this film's overlong running time to figure out that Metallica's problem is that Ulrich is a major pain in the butt.
  9. Source Code
    The first film in a while to have a decent heart while quickening your pulse.
  10. Joe
    Joe and director David Gordon Green find a middle ground between the old, vulnerable Cage and the one that seemed to eat that other guy. Good to have him back.
  11. Under Fire: Journalists in Combat
    Important and gripping.
  12. State of Fear
    Pamela Yates' unblinking chronicle of recent Peruvian history paints a devastating picture of a people nearly destroyed by their own leaders.
  13. Thor: Ragnarok
    Thor: Ragnarok, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is so delightfully funny that it’s almost a shame when the film reverts to its campy, melodramatic roots. Thankfully, that’s not hammered too hard.
  14. Narco Cultura
    The dissection and discussion, though well-intentioned, winds up lifeless.
  15. Teacher's Pet
    By deftly blending silliness and sophistication, this little movie does its part to stem the technological tide.
  16. U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha
    Riveting update of George Bizet's "Carmen."
  17. Breach
    Ray and his writers found plenty of material to fill Cooper's capable hands. They've turned what must have been a tedious investigation into a sharp cat-and-mouse game between Hanssen and Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe).
  18. 2 or 3 Things I Know About Him
    Some of this is elemental psychology; blood is thicker than water, etc. But the movie also reveals how the privileged class ignored, condoned or denied the reality of the Holocaust.
  19. Les convoyeurs attendent
    Poignant, eccentric comedy.
  20. Tully
    The movie drags in some places and throbs in others, but it looks and feels like a bigger production than it actually is. The largely unknown cast is especially strong - this may be your first chance to discover them, but it won't be the last time you see them.
  21. 28 Days Later...
    [Boyle] shrugs off any intellectual pretense to rollick in a dead-on scare fest. On that level, 28 Days Later is indeed a frightfully good time.
  22. Japanese Story
    Japanese Story could have been a two-character play staged in front of a desert mural. It wouldn't have been as pretty, but it's that tight.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Arna's Children
    The film provides a rare glimpse into the other side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and serves as a chilling reminder that the hostilities aren't about to end anytime soon.
  24. Red Road
    The movie's intense focus skillfully exposes the raw pain just under the skin of a seemingly ordinary citizen.
  25. Into the Wild
    Penn is projecting heroic qualities onto a young guy who simply got in over his head.
  26. A Scanner Darkly
    Scanner is mostly all talk, and the talk is entertaining only when it's coming from Downey. The actor's long history of drug abuse taught him a thing or two about cooked behavior, and he gives some anxious run-on monologues that are very funny.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cropsey
    Disturbing and flavorful, with a real sense of S.I. atmosphere.
  28. Red Cliff
    Overlong but ambitious, Woo proves he's as good at tactical maneuvers as he is at close-quarters combat.
  29. Cool and Crazy
    Every time things start to get dull, you're brought up short by another moment of surprising beauty.
  30. The Limey
    Stamp, whose ability to make Wilson simultaneously coarse and charismatic is irresistibly entertaining.
  31. Behind the Sun
    The story, which was inspired by an Albanian novel and the Greek tragedies of Aeschylus, ends with a literary patness. But it's still a potent tale of fraternal love and the loss of innocence.
  32. My Terrorist
    Gerstel's efforts are a testament to her own humanity and a ray of inspiration for some ultimate peace. But it also speaks to the near futility of individual forgiveness in a continuing tinderbox of hatred.
  33. Show Me Love
    Grainy color stock and tight closeups give the film a realistic feel that's accentuated by natural performances from the able young cast.
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  34. Rust and Bone
    Though Rust and Bone aims for a blasé attitude toward disabled drama - in a far more artificial way than another French film, "The Intouchables," did earlier this year - it's underwritten characters and hoary approach plunk it into mediocrity. As wheelchair-bound Stephanie practices her whale-training motions to Katy Perry's "Firework," it's eye-rollingly obvious.
  35. Eye in the Sky
    As the colonel, Mirren is terrific — a fierce warrior willing to bend as many rules of engagement as it takes. As her commanding officer, the late Alan Rickman is just as dedicated but a little tired of bloodshed.
  36. All About Lily Chou-Chou
    Although way too long at 146 minutes and extremely confusing in structure, the story of a lonely, picked-on eighth-grader (Hayato Ichihara) who finds refuge in the ethereal music of a Bjork-like pop singer packs a solid punch.
  37. Wordplay
    In this documentary, I learn there are people who can solve a Monday New York Times puzzle in less than three minutes - without looking words up! I don't necessarily want to know these people, but they put on a good show at the annual crossword championship in Stamford, Ct., which is the centerpiece of this affectionate, smartly-done promo for puzzling.
  38. Like Father, Like Son
    The child performances are stellar, though most striking is how the film’s sympathies spread to everyone.
  39. Queen of Katwe
    Although the script is a little flat — just because the story is true doesn't mean it should feel so predictable — Nair gives the film tons of energy and joy.
  40. I'm Not There.
    Some of it is brilliant, some is tedious and some is just plain incoherent.
  41. Derrida
    The sort of film one should probably see either a half-dozen times or not at all. It's a complex, highly ambitious documentary that aptly reflects its subject, contemporary French philosopher Jacques Derrida.
  42. The Son's Room
    A stately and deeply affecting look at the human condition, told in something like a series of snapshots.
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  43. Himalaya
    The plot is woven from minutely observed details that beautifully evoke a rarely seen world.
  44. The Man Who Wasn't There
    Has all the tense crackle of film noir and the molasses drip of irony that is the trademark of movie-making brothers Joel and Ethan Coen.
  45. The Bourne Supremacy
    The movie is mostly a series of frenetic clashes, dubious near misses and car chases. It lacks the human interest and snowy splendor of the first movie, directed by Doug Liman.
  46. The Proposition
    Despite all the violence that ensues, The Proposition is a psychological Western more in the mold of Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" than the John Ford films its stark cinematography resembles. It's about a good man, Stanley, who does bad things, and a bad man, Charlie, fighting his conscience.
  47. Les Destinées
    As befits a production of impeccable French pedigree, the acting, set design and lush cinematography are all outstanding. But the story is told so slowly.
    • New York Daily News
  48. 1971
    This is a terrific time capsule with a resonant message.
  49. A Most Wanted Man
    Whether you call Anton Corbijn’s adaptation of John le Carré’s 2008 novel “deliberately paced” or “so slow I can feel my hair growing,” there’s no denying the power behind the central performance.
  50. Arbitrage
    Though it teeters at times on the edge between potboiler and melodrama, Arbitrage benefits from a notable lack of sympathy for Gere's Gordon Gekko-like Miller. Rather than seeming pat, Jarecki's straightforward cynicism is pointed and purposeful.
  51. Somersault
    Shortland's script takes some unnecessary turns, mostly with Joe's drinking and sexual insecurities. But as long as it's focused on Heidi's predicament, it is riveting drama.
  52. The Princess and the Frog
    Part of the problem with "P&F" is that Tiana and Naveen's connection feels superficial.
  53. Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
    It's hard to imagine what Akin left unexplored - but here's hoping he'll share his discoveries if he ever returns.
  54. The Two Escobars
    The Zimbalists have unearthed a trove of footage, which they effectively blend with a full range of surprisingly honest interviews. As a result, the story of two individuals expands into a portrait of an entire country, in almost unthinkable distress.
  55. Urbania
    Smart, psychologically complex film is an offbeat and effective tale.
  56. Lola
    Jacques Demy showed up with the lightest touch with his 1960 Lola, a movie that has been called a musical without music.
  57. The Execution of Wanda Jean
    Ultimately, the film is so determinedly evenhanded, it probably won't change anybody's mind. But no matter where you stand, it's likely to leave a lasting impression.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case
    China’s government can’t handle dissident artist Ai Weiwei. He turns every move to suppress him into brilliant conceptual art.
  59. Black Cat, White Cat
    The slapstick is broad to the point of overkill.
  60. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man is an almost-perfect extension of the experience of reading comic-book adventures.
    • New York Daily News
  61. The Raid: Redemption
    The special effects here are wiry martial artists grunting their way through fight after fight. It's exhausting but exhilarating.
  62. The Cave of the Yellow Dog
    It's the perfect antidote to overprocessed entertainment, for moviegoers of any age.
  63. The Memory of a Killer
    Absorbing, operatic.
  64. 'Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris
    The film serves him well, replaying a few surviving recordings that make clear what a beautifully melodious voice he had and what a talent went wasted.
  65. Meet the Parents
    What makes it work so well is superb chemistry and a light touch. The spray-painted cat scene doesn't hurt, either.
  66. Beyond the Lights
    This unusually intelligent crowd-pleaser is welcome proof that quality filmmaking needn’t be limited by subject, audience or budget.
  67. The Matrix
    A dazzlingly original visual adventure.
  68. The Impossible
    The most memorable turn, however, comes from young Holland. There is not a moment in which Lucas' fear, or unexpected courage, feels less than real.
  69. Divorce Iranian Style
    The tone is attentive and responsible.
  70. After the Life
    We're treated to two smashing performances from Morel and Blanc, and all of the mysteries raised before are satisfyingly resolved.
  71. Big Animal
    This black-and-white movie features an enduring image: an ordinary couple at the dinner table with the giant, Dr. Seuss-like head of the camel ­filling their window ominously, ridiculously, like another dinner guest -- or like the proverbial elephant in the room that no one will address.
  72. I'm Not Scared
    A plague of child kidnappings in Italy during the '70s provides the background for this chilling, deceptively simple tale of a rural boy who unearths terrible family secrets and rises to the moral challenge they present.
  73. Super Size Me
    Super Size Me produces more laughs than a man's gastrointestinal distress should.
  74. Last Life in the Universe
    The mildly surreal drama doesn't always make sense, but it sure does look great.
  75. Woman on the Beach
    The two-part film focuses on Jung-rae's one-night stand with the protégée of a colleague he invites to his seaside retreat, and then with a second woman who merely reminds him how much he liked the first. The scenery's great and the performances adequate, but wake me when it's over.
  76. Heading South
    Among the creepiest adult monologues you'll hear in a regular theater this year comes from Karen Young in Heading South, a well-acted but misguided tale of displaced sexual longing on the beaches of Baby Doc Duvalier's 1970s Haiti.
  77. Le Week-End
    A smart, ardent, profound movie.
  78. Exiled
    The Macao settings are beautifully rendered, and the dark humor is often very funny. But it is noisy.
  79. Cold Mountain
    Minghella has certainly mounted a gorgeous movie and the battle scenes are brutally spectacular. But overall, "Cold Mountain" is like a fine piece of hand-crafted leather, where the stitching shows its quality. That looks good on a handbag, not so good on the big screen.
  80. I'm Glad My Mother Is Alive
    Based on a true story, co-writer/director Claude Miller ("A Secret") gets points for using a bit of narrative sketchiness to good effect.
  81. Me and Orson Welles
    Surprisingly conventional by director Richard Linklater's standards, this pleasant, low-key dramedy is most memorable for the discovery of co-star Christian McKay.
  82. Rocket Science
    A quirky comedy-drama that gets the bulk of its humor from the well-placed non sequitur. It never seems to be going where you think it is, and that includes its oddly endearing dialogue.
  83. American Sniper
    The best movies are ever-shifting, intelligent and open-hearted enough to expand alongside an audience. American Sniper, Clint Eastwood’s harrowing meditation on war, is built on this foundation of uncommon compassion.
  84. The Pirates! Band of Misfits
    The claymation visuals are charming, and an enthusiastic, if somewhat underused, cast works hard to sell the better jokes (though the funniest gag is a silent monkey butler).
  85. The Price of Sugar
    The film is unabashedly supportive of Father Hartley, presenting him as a stubborn saint, and depicts the wealthy owners as soulless villains. Presumably they have a different story to tell, but we wouldn't know: When the camera's on, none can be found.
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  86. The Forgiveness of Blood
    There is so much to admire in Joshua Marston's The Forgiveness of Blood that it's easy to overlook the miracle at its center: Marston's artistic idealism.
  87. Declaration of War
    This isn't a therapy session on film; it's a visually stark, lively, organically engrossing movie with a very real handle on the mental processes, and interpersonal demands, that come with issues of life and death.
  88. Beyond the Mat
    Doesn't flinch from the serious stuff.
  89. Titanic Town
    She (Walters) may be working with old news, but she shores up this shaky film with a heart the size of an ocean liner.
  90. Our Lady of the Assassins
    The intimate love story is overwhelmed by the carnage. It may be an accurate picture of life in Medellin, but it's not convincing.
  91. Not One Less
    It's an uplifting movie about the rewards of perseverance and community.
  92. Space Cowboys
    The joy of Space Cowboys is in spending quality time with some favorite old actors who obviously enjoy working together.
  93. L.I.E.
    Dano is a real find in this daunting role about a teenager's identity crisis. The subject of the movie is dicey but ultimately deeply rewarding.
  94. The Corporation
    An informative, amusing and unnerving overview of the history and consequences of corporations.
  95. Spider-Man: Homecoming
    No, this web-slinging crime fighter isn’t quite of world-saving, world-weary Avenger caliber yet. But that’s OK. In fact it’s better, because he’s something we’ve really been missing for a long time. Our old friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man.
  96. The Grandmaster
    Wong’s visual grandeur is, as ever, all-encompassing.
  97. The Scandal
    Through a subplot dealing with Catholic missionaries, an underlying theme of Western encroachment on ancient Korean culture permeates this lushly filmed tale.
  98. Gran Torino
    Eastwood's performance is the movie's centerpiece, and as you might expect, it's just tough enough to hold everything together.
  99. Cars
    Whether the movie will make you believe a shocking-orange stock car has a future with a lavender Carrera, it's more fun to follow than a televised freeway chase.
  100. Erin Brockovich
    Roberts carries the film in the best sense, by taking us on a human journey of genuine discovery and growth.
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