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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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  1. Queen to Play
    Kline, who has done a lot of chewy character roles after several stage ­triumphs, is as sly and leonine as ever. His performance here obliterates that phony accent he used in "French Kiss."
  2. Save the Green Planet!
    Will thrill those who prefer their violence graphic and their comedy surreal.
  3. Rampart
    Harrelson though, is in every scene, and seeing him burn up Rampart is positively arresting.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Your Friends & Neighbors
    Offers a brilliant raw look at sexual heeling. [19 August 1998, p. 35]
    • New York Daily News
  5. Sacco and Vanzetti
    Miller's film shows how quickly Americans facing perceived foreign threats are willing to ignore basic liberties. Sound familiar?
  6. Ginger Snaps
    It makes sly sense to link female hormonal bursts with the lunar cycle of the werewolf, but the movie's final act is the usual matted-fur chase.
  7. A Town Called Panic
    This little gem is best saved for those -- both young and old -- who prefer to find surprises under the tree.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Cimarron
    We can't describe the grandeur and the punch and the appeal of Cimarron. This is one picture you cannot afford to miss. It is 1931's first great contribution to the screen. We loved every minute of it!
  9. Contagion
    There's a sense of dread in Contagion, but it never spreads to us. When Day 1 is finally shown, it makes you want to eat better, which isn't the same as saying this is a great movie.
  10. Fido
    It's definitely the most fun you'll have with the undead this week.
  11. Adanggaman
    This one uses sweeping compositions of nearly solitary figures as a reminder of what individuals stood to lose, and an auction scene is horrifying -- some livestock and a basket of everyday items are exchanged for a man's future.
  12. Pieces of April
    As pat as some of its conclusions may seem, this low-budget effort has charm, fine acting and one of the few realistic screen depictions of the awkward dynamics of a family trying to circle its wagons.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Faults
    Mind control is a topic that should be fascinating, but it’s utterly forgettable in this disappointing, low-budget indie.
  14. Bad Santa
    "Ghost World" director Terry Zwigoff, working with a depraved script by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, has fashioned the sickest -- and funniest -- black comedy in years.
  15. Waking Sleeping Beauty
    Watch for a cameo by young animator Tim Burton.
  16. It Might Get Loud
    Few of the parts harmonize ­properly, leaving us with provocative fragments rather than an electrifying whole.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Killing Them Safely
    This feels like a documentary about legal cases against TASER, not a documentary on the Taser.
  18. District B13
    Besson takes a few clumsy stabs at political relevance, but it's clear that grand themes are not his priority. That's okay: His charismatic leads are martial-arts masters, and their breathtaking stunts smoothly lift the movie every time it stumbles.
  19. Warlords
    The scope of director Peter Chan's military drama is impressive, though this sometimes-rousing depiction of strategy and loyalty in mid-1800s China pales next to recent, similar historical epics like "Red Cliff" and "Mongol."
  20. Fearless
    Li's performance is stronger here than it has been in previous films.
  21. Louder Than Bombs
    A quiet, restrained drama, Louder Than Bombs works a little like a photographer itself, changing its focus, showcasing scenes from different points of view, rearranging the order of the images.
  22. Cedar Rapids
    Its appeal comes almost entirely from the cast members, who appear genuinely excited to invite us to their party.
  23. At the Edge of the World
    A documentary with too much dead time between the arduous tasks at hand, never grabs a viewer because -- sad to say -- it's too dull.
  24. Who Gets to Call It Art?
    The film's appeal is for the eyes. Because Henry got to call it art, it's on display once again.
  25. Happy Christmas
    Each viewer is likely to connect with a different character initially, but don’t be surprised if you switch allegiances several times before the story ends.
  26. Strayed
    Beautifully shot, and graced with another winning performance from the lovely Beart, Strayed nevertheless fails because the relationship between Odile and Yvan never makes us feel the sexual passion it implies.
  27. Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie
    As a look at how we got from there to here, “Evocateur” is one for the time capsule.
  28. Chalk
    If Chalk had been made by Christopher Guest - an obvious influence - it would get the attention it deserves. Packed with sly jokes, hilarious performances and sad truths, the movie will probably become a cult classic among educators.
  29. Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
    Maintains a light, dainty tone despite the heavy-handed metaphor, but in crossing the Pacific to the U.S., it is bound to leave most viewers dry.
  30. Lars and the Real Girl
    Working with a doll can't be easy, but Gosling actually makes it feel emotionally real. A scene where he shares an imaginary dance with Bianca, with his eyes closed and a beatific smile on his face, is by itself worth the price of admission.
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