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For 4,670 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 36% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Fruitvale Station
Lowest review score: 0 Amos & Andrew
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,963 out of 4670
  2. Mixed: 1,021 out of 4670
  3. Negative: 686 out of 4670
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  1. Trolls
    Like a bag of Skittles come to life, there’s more sugar and style to Trolls than substance — with the exception of a “Find your own happiness” theme — but you’d be hard-pressed to keep from smiling throughout the trippy dance sequences and clever banter in this feel-good confection.
  2. Gran Torino
    Earnest and understated, Gran Torino is an unflinching examination of themes that have fascinated Eastwood in most of his recent films: family, war, loss, faith and unexpected human connection.
  3. Belfast
    Boldly filmed in black-and-white, Branagh wrings a heartfelt narrative from a superb cast, though the story stumbles somewhat when it strays from its youthful focal point.
  4. Curse of the Golden Flower
    The Curse of the Golden Flower is the year's most operatic and visually lavish film.
  5. Kingsman: The Secret Service
    Mashing up satire, subtle social commentary, clever gadgetry, keen wit and high-octane style, this spy saga — based on the comic book series The Secret Service — is bolstered by a terrific cast.
  6. The Long Walk Home
    The Long Walk Home sounds as if it's going to be one of those primers in contemporary social history with made-for-TV written all over it. This is much, much better - even worthy of the big screen. [21 Dec 1990, p.5D]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Last Cruise
    Though the documentary painted a story and highlighted onboard emotions of anxiety, frustration and fear, something was missing: input from health and industry officials.
  8. Free Fire
    Hyperviolent, highly watchable action comedy.
  9. Black Widow
    Marvel’s Black Widow is a strong solo superhero effort that feels both timely and also way too late.
  10. Cold in July
    July is solid throwback storytelling, a crime yarn that may not blow you away but can cut to the bone.
  11. Last Days
    The glacial pacing may put some people off, but it also has a hypnotic quality. And some viewers might find it fascinating to be a voyeur into someone's tortured psyche.
  12. Nanny McPhee
    The film's look, fashioned by production designer Michael Howells, is noteworthy for its vibrant colors and fantastical feel.
  13. O
    Artful and emotionally compelling.
  14. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
    The movie cleverly spoofs the 24-hour TV news cycle, as well as sexism and racism in the workplace. Not every scene is equally funny, of course, but most of the comic antics generate laughs.
  15. The Voices
    The quirky film is simultaneously bizarre, humorous, disturbing and suspenseful.
  16. Total Recall
    Both female roles are unexpectedly meaty, so much so that the film loses something once the far more lively Stone is dispatched. Hour one (more satirical) is better all around, though the falloff isn't fatal. [1 June 1990, Life, p.2D]
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  17. Year of the Dog
    An engaging tragicomedy, exploring the consequences of single-minded fervor in a humorous and humane fashion.
  18. Iron Monkey
    A long-on-video 1993 release now restored to its original Cantonese with different music and more audio pop.
  19. The Woman in Black
    As opposed to modern horror flicks like the "Saw" movies, where gruesome violence can almost blunt fears, The Woman in Black is a tasteful, old-school frightener, emphasizing suspense and foreboding over blood and guts.
  20. Mission: Impossible
    Stylish, brisk but lacking in human dimension despite an attractive cast. [22 May 1996, p. D1]
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  21. Alpha Dog
    Don't be fooled by the presence of some pretty-boy actors: Alpha Dog is a gritty, gut-wrenching and disturbing film.
  22. Grindhouse
    Though it could probably use an intermission, Grindhouse is three hours of mostly campy fun.
  23. Hackers
    Recalls the pumped-up energy of "Pump Up the Volume," as well as its casting prowess.
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  24. This Film Is Not Yet Rated
    There is no question that the organization is a riveting subject for a film.
  25. Colossal
    Colossal is as refreshingly different a monster movie as it is a clever, timely take on bullying, domestic abuse and toxic masculinity.
  26. The Hunger Games
    The action is brisk, the acting is solid, and barring an unlikely failure at the box office, a franchise is born. Let the games begin.
  27. Thor
    Though he looks every inch a brawny Norse god, Hemsworth is not just a hunk. His charisma and charming grin go a long way toward making Thor engaging.
  28. Downton Abbey: A New Era
    Directed by Simon Curtis and written by series creator Julian Fellowes, the sequel is a charming and soapy new chapter filled with enjoyably dry humor (mostly courtesy of the fantastic Maggie Smith), some heartbreak, a dash of mystery and a history lesson from old-school Hollywood.
  29. Top Five
    The result is raunchy, energetic, sharp-eyed and a bit rambling.
  30. Mad Hot Ballroom
    Charming and inspiring.
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