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For 9,305 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 46% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 63
Highest review score: 100 Mansfield Park
Lowest review score: 0 Speed 2: Cruise Control
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,161 out of 9305
  2. Mixed: 2,658 out of 9305
  3. Negative: 1,486 out of 9305
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  1. Tropic Thunder
    The movie is laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts hilarious.
  2. Elegy
    A richly textured and compelling film.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Beautiful Losers
    True to the loose, funky spirit of the artists and their work.
  4. Hell Ride
    A pile of junk.
  5. What We Do Is Secret
    Grossman does a workmanlike job with the film, but his direction and script don't really offer any great insight into Darby's tortured soul.
  6. Pineapple Express
    It's a funny, mostly harmless and entertaining film with a bad case of dry mouth.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Bottle Shock
    This schlocky period piece doesn't do the pioneering Northern Californians justice. The script is overwritten to the point of parody.
  8. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
    Given the juiciest plotline, Tamblyn goes for it, turning in a hard-boiled performance that's a needed contrast to her co-stars' tendency to go for sweet.
  9. Patti Smith: Dream of Life
    Most audience members will probably want more.
  10. Frozen River
    If we're going to be honest, we need to look inside and ask ourselves: Do we really want to see a listless movie about a woman whose dream is to move into a double-wide trailer?
  11. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
    As for Fraser, his clumsy humanity is endearing, but by now, assuming he has invested wisely, he should have enough money saved so as to not have to waste his talent anymore.
  12. Swing Vote
    The mix of comedy and drama is winning; Costner couldn't be better, and the little girl is a find.
  13. In Search of a Midnight Kiss
    It's a handsome and entertaining small-scale picture with nice acting, some crisp (and some crude) dialogue and effective direction.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    America the Beautiful
    Mostly succeeds in unmasking the flaws of fetishizing skin-deep beauty.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Man on Wire
    Delightful.
  16. The X Files: I Want to Believe
    Knowing nothing about "X-Files" is no impediment to appreciating this for the well-acted, adult piece of work that it is.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Step Brothers
    Essentially a throwaway film.
  18. Baghead
    An amusing bauble.
  19. Brideshead Revisited
    A very noble movie, which makes it interesting at times, but not often enough.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Bustin' Down the Door
    Falls victim to some surfing cliches.
  21. No Regret
    A romantic drama that also offers smart commentary on class and economic differences.
  22. American Teen
    Shows how a documentary can be as moving and suspenseful as the best narrative feature.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    CSNY/Déjà Vu
    The documentary seems equally divisive. Like most of Young's recent work, it's scattered and unsubtle.
  24. Boy A
    Boy A will rivet you while raising issues about forgiveness and just who deserves it.
  25. The Dark Knight
    An action blockbuster extravaganza that's sadder than sad and never pretends otherwise.
  26. Mamma Mia!
    Mamma Mia! is fun, the music's terrific and the cast is appealing.
  27. Transsiberian
    In the riveting Transsiberian, a train of that name adds international intrigue to the mix.
  28. Before I Forget
    A film one can admire, but it is not "likable," per se, nor does its director wish it to be.
  29. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
    The talented fantasy filmmaker and heir to the "Lord of the Rings" throne gets the tone right throughout Hellboy 2, and the hip retro charm alone is enough to merit recommendation.
  30. Journey to the Center of the Earth
    A legit action movie.
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