The Hollywood Reporter's Scores

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For 12,897 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 51% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 45% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 62
Highest review score: 100 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Lowest review score: 0 Dirty Love
Score distribution:
12897 movie reviews
  1. May be too clever for its own good. Essentially, it's the story of weekend scientists who build a time machine in a suburban garage. But this nearly gets lost in a miasma of technical jargon and scientific conjecture.
  2. Should attract Duff's core audience but not much more than that.
  3. Layering soundtrack and visuals in an intricate collage of rich emotional texture, he (Jonathan Caouette) displays an exhilarating talent.
  4. This thoroughly repetitive, ill-conceived and poorly executed effort -- with an emphasis on the word "effort" -- defeats these two talented people more often than not.
  5. What Tying the Knot lacks in finesse it compensates for in making a heartfelt case for the hot-button topic of same-sex marriage.
  6. A clearly partisan effort -- director George Butler is a longtime Kerry friend and supporter -- the film is nonetheless bound to have some political impact, thanks to its powerful depiction of the young Kerry.
  7. Does offer a few deeply felt moments.
  8. An earnest drama about spiritual redemption that is likely to strike quite a chord with certain audiences.
  9. May not be for all tastes, but it's an up close and personal look at a true rock 'n' roll animal.
  10. Comes off as an overly jokey but often quite entertaining spoof that should please families everywhere.
  11. Despite the unique premise and some truly inspired casting, the picture remains stuck in an existential rut of its own.
  12. The film is less of a drama than a tribute -- an ode, even -- to the spirit and tenacity of firefighters. Its makers hardly bother to explore the lives or motives behind their actions.
  13. A sobering yet hysterically funny documentary.
  14. Rather than seeming dated, Chisholm's moxie and commitment is a refreshing antidote to the opportunism and cynicism that rules the political roost today.
  15. After a while, the extremely limited camera movement and languid pacing take an exacting toll, resulting in a viewing experience that is considerably less than idyllic.
  16. A highly awkward blending of gay porn and political satire, this latest effort from cinematic provocateur Bruce LaBruce ("Hustler White," "Skin Flick") is the sort of film John Waters would make if he were more political, less funny and completely willing to shed all aspirations of mainstream respectability.
  17. A bland, formulaic picture where romance and comedy are noticeably absent. A more wooden and uninspired effort from talented people behind and in front of the camera is difficult to imagine.
  18. John Waters has returned to trashy form with what is unquestionably his most outrageous film since those heady "Pink Flamingos" days.
  19. An overly ambitious, overly complex and overly long opus that bites off more than it can chew.
  20. An often funny if slight satire that's never as edgy as it thinks it is or as sharply focused as it needs to be.
  21. Sustains a few icy chills, but a mix of genres muddles the story.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Driven by two great performances surrounded by solid supporting acts, Infernal Affairs is the rare testosterone movie that is also mature and thoughtful.
  22. It's worth sticking around for the coda too as it contains some hilarious and very politically incorrect suggestions as to how zombies might be put to work once they've been tamed.
  23. Despite its copious nudity, it is less likely to incite lust among its viewers than a strong desire for a long hot shower.
  24. A smartly scoped story of great personal growth and transformation. It's not hard to see the personality/political basis for Che's later revolutionary actions.
  25. Actual footage of Afghanistan makes it an interesting experiment, but as a dramatic thriller, the story of an American documaker is not as taut or compelling as it could be; instead, it's often confusing and irritating.
  26. The filmmakers turn what could have been dry subject matter into compelling, inspirational drama.
  27. Manages to be enjoyable despite its contrivances.
  28. Litvack is lazy with his jokes, characterizations, motives, and plotting.
  29. An elegy for the days when Taiwan was a major East Asian film production center.

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