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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. Vincere
    There’s visual poetry here and haunted performances from Mezzogiorno and Timi -- who plays two roles, and is especially gripping as Dalser’s grown son.
  2. Mother
    Though diligently paced and sharp to look at, the mysteries inside Mother are, finally, bloodless.
  3. Green Zone
    The cast is strong, and Damon is a dependable center for all this, a classic American good guy wanting to know what's rotten and why.
  4. The Exploding Girl
    This quietly poetic little gem contains many beautiful things, not least of which is leading lady Zoe Kazan, who lets every scene billow and swirl around her effortlessly.
  5. She's Out of My League
    Would like to think of itself as an extension of its lead character -- gangly, a bit uncouth, but ultimately sweet. Unfortunately, it's more like the best friend in a movie like this -- irritating, unfunny and something that hangs around longer than it should.
  6. Our Family Wedding
    Ferrera and Gross are the most appealing pair I've seen in awhile; their calm confidence is a welcome antidote to the unrealistic couples who've been cluttering our screens way too long.
  7. Remember Me
    Hoping for a little emotional manipulation with your popcorn? Look no further.
  8. Stolen
    No one is able to make much of the disposable script, but Hamm is so limited by the period trappings that it seems as if he simply wandered onto the wrong set.
  9. Severe Clear
    His first-person perspective is unexpectedly frank as he shares some extremely dark moments -- spurred by increasing anger and doubt -- that civilians rarely get to see.
  10. Alice in Wonderland
    It tends to get lost in its own delirium, which will enchant some and drive others bonkers.
  11. Brooklyn's Finest
    Hawke - continuing an evolution toward stronger, more intense acting than anyone might've predicted from him 20 years ago - drives the movie. He makes Sal a jangled, edgy presence, his conscience torn several ways.
  12. Cop Out
    Has its moments, it's also regrettably ordinary.
  13. The Crazies
    Has warmed-over chills and a muddled, zombie-like execution.
  14. A Prophet
    Rahim and Arestrup are both so outstanding that if this were an English-language film, they'd probably be nominated for Oscars, too.
  15. The Art of the Steal
    Argott treats Barnes' story as an intellectual crime thriller, uncovering each new surprise -- and a seemingly endless parade of villains -- with a deadpan flourish.
  16. Formosa Betrayed
    Only viewers wondering if James Van Der Beek has finally outgrown "Dawson's Creek" will be at all satisfied by this dreadful police procedural that contains good history lessons and bad TV-cop-show drama.
  17. The Yellow Handkerchief
    If it were just Hurt's show, it'd be a helluva trip.
  18. Easier with Practice
    Geraghty relies too heavily on facial expressions and mannerisms, but those who appreciate visible effort may be seduced. There's no denying he works hard to keep us on the line.
  19. Shutter Island
    For all the trickiness and bluster, Shutter Island is dead inside.
  20. Blood Done Sign My Name
    Though it can't quite transcend its filmmaker's earnest intentions, this solemn history lesson offers several powerful moments.
  21. The Ghost Writer
    Despite the packed plot adapted by Polanski and Robert Harris from Harris' novel -- the pacing feels oddly slack.
  22. The Good Guy
    With its cash-flashing men and dirty-talking women, the movie already feels dated. But it wouldn't have been much fun five years ago, either.
  23. Happy Tears
    A cringe-inducing, self-consciously kooky indie comedy that's best enjoyed for its taste of Rip Torn.
  24. The Last New Yorker
    Wang tracks his guys like the documentarian he is, and if the movie feels a bit canned thanks to Adam Forgash's unoriginal script, classic NYC spots and a big heart make it feel like home.
  25. Phyllis and Harold
    Engrossing, sad and heartbreaking.
  26. The Wolfman
    If you're going to pick the werewolf as your favorite monster, there's a lot to appreciate in the shaggy, imperfect but still fun new version of The Wolf Man.
  27. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
    You don't even have to be familiar with the first book in Rick Riordan's popular fantasy series to enjoy Chris Columbus' energetic adaptation.
  28. Valentine's Day
    Valentine's Day is sugary, sappy and totally predictable. It's also what a whole lot of women are likely to want.
  29. Videocracy
    Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is an ideal documentary subject, but Erik Gandini's jumbled take on Berlusconi's corrupting influence quickly shifts from good idea to wasted opportunity.
  30. Dear John
    If you're just hoping for a little easy escapism, bring your tissues and leave your high standards at home.
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