The Mechanic
“A high-energy popcorn flick that feels like it was pulled straight out of the 70s.”
The Rite
“Dull philosophical dialogue and a cast of characters devoid of any real insight.”
No Strings Attached
“Unfortunate…a rom-com that mistakes a little fun between the sheets with edge.”
The Green Hornet
“Only able to muster the usual fanfare that makes some action movies so ordinary.”
The Dilemma
“Has a major identity crisis…impossible to remedy with such a misguided script.”
Made in Dagenham
“Needs to be nudged away from the melodramatic elements it uses as a crutch.”
Rabbit Hole
“Captures a mother’s anguish and also fleshes out sensitivity, bitterness, and humor.”
Blue Valentine
“Emphasizes the dysfunctional interaction between its emotionally depleted characters.”
Season of the Witch
“Takes a broad approach to religion in favor of supernatural mumbo jumbo.”
The King’s Speech
“Colin Firth is mesmerizing…brings to life this fascinating footnote in British history.”
True Grit
“Coen brothers give own version of dusty, old-fashioned western with such craftsmanship.”
Black Swan
“A hypnotic, psycho-sexual thriller that plays like high-art horror.”