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For 6,911 reviews, this publication has graded:
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  • 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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  1. Red Dragon
    I quibble over a film that has none of the artistic pretensions of "The Silence of the Lambs." This is more of a greatest-hits Hannibal movie, with a thunderingly portentous soundtrack, lots of mugging and autopsy detail, and a bang-up double ending.
  2. The Beaver
    Oddly engrossing, off-kilter drama.
  3. Manic
    Searching for a documentary feel, the camera here is so shaky that you cling to the arms of your chair lest you pitch into the next row.
  4. Calendar Girls
    This is good clean fun, with or without the soap, and one of the most spirited entries of the season.
  5. Gray's Anatomy
    As filmed by Steven Soderbergh with appropriate visuals for a movie about perceptions, Gray's quest for ocular health leads from an Indian sweat lodge to a Filipino psychic surgeon. [19 March 1997, p.39]
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  6. The Iceman
    As Richard Kuklinski, the Garden State guy who sleepwalks into an infamously deadly life he was born for, Shannon hits a whole other level.
  7. Trust
    Trust - a drama about the dangers of teen sexting and online predators - plays as prurient, ham-handed and amateurish.
  8. Happy Here and Now
    A few relevant themes do bubble up from this visually intriguing swamp of self-indulgence, but Arquette's pseudo-philosopher seems to speak for Almereyda when he says, "If there was a point, there wouldn't be a story."
  9. Tap World
    This crowded 72-minute doc “focuses” on at least 13 different dancers in a well-meaning but misguided and ultimately frustrating love letter to tap.
  10. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
    Madagascar 3 can't upgrade its own shtick, becoming a craven example of a fast-buck, no-fun family film.
  11. Unveiled
    The parts are more valuable than the whole in Angelina Maccarone's Unveiled.
  12. Electrick Children
    This material could so easily have tipped over into false sentimentality, but everyone works with a steady hand. Rebecca Thomas makes an assured debut as both writer and director, the gifted Culkin is excellent as always, and Garner finds lovely shades of nuance in Rachel’s innocent faith.
  13. Go for Zucker
    A tiresomely madcap story with extremely faint political (and politically incorrect) overtones.
  14. A/k/a Tommy Chong
    Gilbert blatantly takes Chong's side, so your level of empathy will rise or fall depending on how strongly you connect with his subject's hazy, if enthusiastic, dedication to "the pursuit of righteous happiness."
  15. Gifted
    Comparisons to the classic 1979 Oscar winner "Kramer vs. Kramer" are inevitable. But Gifted stands on its own because it feels more like reality than a Hollywood take on family crisis.
  16. Lone Survivor
    Peter Berg’s ultra-bloody battle film “Lone Survivor” is ultimately more grueling than satisfying. It’s more carnage than cinema.
  17. Bandits
    For sheer escapist fun, the proudly ridiculous Bandits fills the bill.
  18. Treasure Planet
    After a moment's adjustment, it works amazingly well, because the emotions that drive teenagers like Jim to seek their places in the firmament transcend eras, fashion, even animation styles.
  19. Middle Men
    Director George Gallo seems so enamored of Martin Scorsese's Mafia classic, he's borrowed everything from the use of voiceover to the Stones-centric soundtrack to the insistent editing style. What's missing, alas, is the artistry.
  20. Bad Moms
    If you've birthed a tiny human or know someone who has, it's time to find a babysitter, call the girlfriends and get to Bad Moms — the raucous, sexy and crass comedy packed with loads of mother-funny jokes.
  21. Life of Crime
    Ultimately it’s the cast, more than the crime, that gives this story life.
  22. Thin Ice
    So with a wink, a nudge and a heaping portion of Midwestern charm, Thin Ice reels us in. Comparisons to "Fargo" and other convoluted little capers like "House of Games" are fair, but when taken on its own terms, this quirky drama thrums along in a low-blood-pressure way.
  23. Lonely Hearts
    Good as she is, the effortlessly magnetic Hayek just can't sell the role of a pathetic soul whose deep insecurities turn her into a sociopath. And if she has too much charisma, Leto, as the smooth Lothario, simply doesn't have enough.
  24. Celeste and Jesse Forever
    Jones co-wrote the uneven script with Will McCormack, and one can't help wishing she'd aimed higher. Acknowledging cineplex clichés isn't enough if you still wind up embracing, rather than subverting, them.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Beyond the Edge
    Though impressively shot, the doc is a weak advertisement for 3-D. Hillary's bees pop out during a background episode, but that's old hat. It's the story of that final ascent is the real stirring stuff.
  26. She's Lost Control
    There’s a lot left unsaid in director Anja Marquardt’s chilly yet intimate and thought-provoking indie drama. But what should be said loud and clear is that actress Brooke Bloom is riveting. Emanating everyday grace and real depth, she plays a sex surrogate handling several needy and emotionally wounded clients.
  27. Fantasia 2000
    Whether it's any good depends on your expectations.
  28. The Perfect Storm
    Petersen's speculative reenactment makes for gripping summer entertainment -- if you don't mind a little corn floating in your brine.
  29. Big Eden
    Director Bezucha's eyes are as starry as Montana's sky, but it's pretty hard to resist such a determinedly utopian vision of love.
  30. The Rundown
    The screenplay is laced with wit and sharp dialogue, and the supporting cast more than makes up for Johnson's inexperience and occasional stiffness.
  31. Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
    Culminating in a high-scoring, exciting game, "Gunnin'" scores.
  32. Beowulf
    As dazzling a feast for the eyes as the hungriest eyes can take.
  33. The Humbling
    With all the talent on tap — including screenwriter Buck Henry, who worked with Michal Zebede to adapt Philip Roth’s 2009 novel — you’d think we’d get something better than this outdated indulgence.
  34. The Last Mimzy
    For many kids, the response to the original story remains delighted awe. The most appropriate response here is a thoroughly baffled "huh?"
  35. Breakfast on Pluto
    Cross-dressing and the Irish Troubles don't mix well in Neil Jordan's cloying, fanciful Breakfast on Pluto.
  36. Spider-Man 3
    With nifty new villains, a revived Green Goblin, plus $300 million worth of aerial special effects, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 is definitely good to go.
  37. Mission: Impossible II
    There's solid chemistry between Cruise and the stunning Newton, a superb actress previously restricted to such ethnic roles as Sally Hemings in "Jefferson in Paris" and the title role in "Beloved."
  38. Disco and Atomic War
    Director Jaak Kilmi's remembrance of growing up under Soviet rule never tries to be anything more than a curiosity.
  39. Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
    A colorful account of the life and art of the recently retired Drew Struzan, whose amazing poster work from the 1970s onward still delights cineastes and casual observers.
  40. Road to Nowhere
    The biggest flaw is the casting: only Shannyn Sossamon delivers a performance of even modest depth.
  41. Mojados: Through the Night
    Modest but memorable.
  42. Unbroken
    When you get through it, though, you can’t help but feel uplifted by this tough-skinned movie that can stand with the best muscular wartime dramas in the American movie canon.
  43. Seducing Doctor Lewis
    The makers of Seducing Doctor Lewis have a cute idea, but they milk it for all they can, sometimes to the point of embarrassment.
  44. The Shallows
    Despite the genre and setting, this is still very much a performance piece, and Lively is more than just a pretty face and bikini bod. She has to do a lot with very little to work with other than a scene-stealing seagull.
  45. The Experiment
    Eventually any serious statement is lost in a sea of sadism, as he forces us to watch scene after scene of gruesome, humiliating torture.
  46. Jin Roh: The Wolf Brigade
    Dubbed for U.S. audiences, the film has suffered in translation.
  47. Waking the Dead
    It's a romantic weepie.
  48. Boesman and Lena
    Powerful theater.
  49. L'ennui
    Only mildly interesting.
  50. A Home at the End of the World
    Farrell has the toughest role, playing a man who doesn't understand the powerful crosscurrents of his own emotions, the love, guilt and loyalty that become opposing forces and begin to destroy the relationships he covets.
  51. The Best Man Holiday
    The movie ends with a setup for another sequel, which will undoubtedly be embraced by fans. Let’s just hope we don’t have to wait another 14 years to see it.
  52. Copying Beethoven
    There are two reasons to see - and hear - Agnieszka Holland's Copying Beethoven. One is Ed Harris' performance as the nearly deaf and totally egocentric Ludwig van; the other is a cherry-picked 10-minute chunk of the composer's soaring Ninth Symphony.
  53. Advantageous
    This is dark stuff, but a striking humanity shines through.
  54. Tower Heist
    Boasts an unusually strong cast of actors, who boost the slick screenplay into a satisfying popcorn picture.
  55. Sarah's Key
    A dramatic tale of survival and horrific memories struggles against distracting melodrama in Sarah's Key, and unfortunately, melodrama wins.
  56. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
    There’s far too many moments of sabre-rattling, and too much confusion about who is aligned with whom, and why. Those who know and love Tolkien’s texts will have a vested interest. Everyone else may grow restless.
  57. Anywhere But Here
    An actress' dream.
  58. Happenstance
    As slight as it is sweet.
  59. Winter Solstice
    Very little actually happens in the movie. There are no cathartic breakdowns or soul-changing epiphanies. Instead, we're offered a collection of small moments that feel so familiar, they remind us how false most films really are.
  60. Sleep Dealer
    Haunting ideas and efficient storytelling, but director-cowriter Alex Rivera needed to fine-tune a bit more.
  61. Only When I Dance
    A more probing exploration of the subjects' diverse challenges would have been welcome. But your heart connects to these young artists. When they soar - onstage and off - you feel it.
  62. My Afternoons with Margueritte
    If you could also use some time off, try his gentle new comedy.
  63. Champs
    Often it’s the fighters themselves who best sum up the appeal of “the sweet science.”
  64. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
    Cloudy 2 is loud, weird and chaotic — just as kids like it.
  65. Rory O'Shea Was Here
    McAvoy is unerringly charming as Rory, a man who quickly discerns and dismisses well-meaning condescension. So one can't help wondering what he would think of this film, whose sentimentality comes across as smug.
  66. The Ballad of Jack and Rose
    Phenomenal acting, plus intelligent direction and themes, put The Ballad of Jack and Rose above other indie films about loss of innocence. At the same time, there is something garish about watching a father and daughter struggle with the snake of incest in their ill-advised Garden of Eden.
  67. Go for Sisters
    It’s Ross, however, who really makes a lasting impact. Someone should snap her up for a series — and soon.
  68. The Man Who Bought Mustique
    Funny, yet appalling.
  69. The Day Silence Died
    The story is fascinating for its simplicity and its inherent truths about the downside of progress.
  70. Fade to Black
    A loving tribute to one of the most important figures in hip hop. From Jay-Z to himself.
  71. The Contender
    Lurie has made an impressive contribution to the bulging library of political film, and he has showcased some performances sure to get Oscar consideration.
  72. Cape of Good Hope
    The film does deserve credit for juggling difficult racial and class issues - but with a wacky score, cute puppies and silly side stories also jockeying for space, Bamford's best intentions tumble to a heap long before the movie ends.
  73. J. Edgar
    At least Leonardo DiCaprio, grounded and sure, has commitment to spare. His portrayal of Hoover is undeniably terrific.
  74. Mr. Peabody & Sherman
    Burrell doesn’t quite capture the wry deadpan of the original, but then, neither does the movie. That’s okay.
  75. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
    One of the year's most emotionally affecting movies.
  76. The Railway Man
    Admirable without being fully engaging. It’s too intelligent to dismiss, but not emotional enough to inspire lasting passion.
  77. Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye
    The subtitle of this interview/documentary about the late, great French photojournalist should be "For Collectors Only." There is no theme, no point, no history, no illuminating insights - it's just Bresson talking about his individual photos and early sketches.
  78. Sing
    This is the kind of movie "Trolls" set out to be and with this kind of innovation in animation, it succeeds on far more levels as well. There are just so many laughs to be had but there's also plenty of warmth with a lot of focus put on each contestant's family.
  79. Deja Vu
    It takes chutzpah to title this movie Déjà Vu; every scene in it rings a bell. Certainly, I had just seen the same affable-righteous performance from Washington in Spike Lee's "Inside Man."
  80. Cocaine Cowboys
    If "The Godfather" movies were based on real gangsters and some of them were still around to talk about the good old days, they might be as fascinating as the characters in Billy Corben's documentary about the cocaine import business in 1970s Miami.
  81. Heartbreaker
    Paradis - Johnny Depp's real-life love - is as blank as she is beautiful. But Duris is so gung-ho that he turns each ridiculous premise into a masterpiece of comic mayhem.
  82. Run All Night
    Fatigue is all we get from Run All Night.
  83. We Own the Night
    When it goes wrong, specifically when Bobby is given a badge like an angry Earp brother in "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral," the story turns into something barely at the level of a TV cop show.
  84. I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal
    The scourge of the 20th century has become a sage and hero to a new generation of haters.
  85. Ice Age: The Meltdown
    A good-natured, gag-filled sequel.
  86. Lakeboat
    Students of acting will appreciate the relish with which the characters bite off juicy chunks of dialogue.
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  87. Nico and Dani
    Director Gay deals so honestly with the boys' emotions, it's almost a revelation when compared to Hollywood fabrications.
  88. Signs
    Shyamalan has learned from his idol (Spielberg) how to manipulate audience emotion through the intimacy of an ordinary family that is "contacted." But he is even more shameless about it.
  89. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
    Turns out to be less than the sum of its wonderfully silly and bizarre parts.
  90. Langrishe Go Down
    Watching these pros in a dance of things unsaid is breathtaking, but it's a lugubrious, claustrophobic tale.
  91. Intact
    First-time feature director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's dark, complex allegory about luck, chance and fate is one of the year's most morbidly fascinating foreign films.
  92. The Front Line
    While its tone and humanity offset the futility of each side's need for one crucial hill, much of this intense, honorable film is too drawn-out.
  93. Bridget Jones's Baby
    This somewhat predictable and trend-obsessed comedy about what happens when a woman of a certain age ends up expecting, and unsure of the parentage, is pregnant with comedy gold.
  94. A Very British Gangster
    Charismatic and complicated, Noonan tries to run the movie the way he runs his town. But while the director sometimes appears to be glorifying Noonan's choices, reminders of uncomfortable reality intrude regularly.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Elvis & Nixon
    Johnson’s film is filled with tedium instead of delirium.
  96. Legally Blonde
    Like all blond jokes, Legally Blonde is basically meanspirited, and that's when it's funniest.
  97. Cars 3
    There’s a new “Cars” pulling into theaters, but the series is out of gas.
  98. Moonlight Mile
    Jake Gyllenhaal is 21 and looks as though he's going on 16. This is not a problem for films like "Lovely & Amazing" and "The Good Girl"-- It is a problem in Moonlight Mile, where he plays a grown man recovering from the murder of his fiancée.
  99. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
    As a full-length film this fashion industry over-the-top farce about two hot messes behaving badly — and boozily — is both too much and too little.
  100. The Dead Lands
    National Geographic meets the WWE in this brutal, brawling revenge tale set in pre-Colonial New Zealand, mixing insight into indigenous Maori culture with barked dialogue and vicious arterial sprays, making for a simple but exciting adventure.
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