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KEVIN MCCARTHY
PUBLICATION(S)
• BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
• WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)

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Total Reviews: 131
Total QuickRatings: 13

CRITICS GROUP(S)
Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association

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A SAMPLING OF THIS CRITIC'S CINEMATIC TASTE
 
BEST TO WORST SAMPLING
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6/5  The Dark Knight
5/5  Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
4.5/5  Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
3.5/4  Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
4/5  The Life Before Her Eyes
3.5/5  Son of Rambow
3/5  Deception
2.5/5  Made of Honor
2/5  Untraceable
1.5/5  Vantage Point
1/5  First Sunday
0.5/5  One Missed Call
0/5  The Hottie & the Nottie
 
 
BEST REVIEWED
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6/5  The Dark Knight
5/5  Slumdog Millionaire
5/5  Zack and Miri Make a Porno
5/5  Tropic Thunder
5/5  WALL-E
5/5  Wanted
5/5  Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
5/5  Gone Baby Gone
5/5  The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
5/5  Transformers
 more...
 
 
WORST REVIEWED
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0/5  The Hottie & the Nottie
0/5  The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie
0/5  88 Minutes
0/5  10,000 B.C.
0.5/5  The Clone Wars
0.5/5  The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
0.5/5  One Missed Call
1/5  Bangkok Dangerous
1/5  Hell Ride
1/5  Mamma Mia!
 more...
 
This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 64% of the time.

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3/5
 
" While the flick is a disappointment and a pointless continuation of Casino Royale, the hard to watch action scenes still warrant the film one viewing." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 13, 2008
 
Quantum of Solace (2008)66%
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5/5
 
" Slumdog Millionaire is definitely Boyle's best film to date taking the use of cinematography, music and story telling to a new level. One of the best films of the year!" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 12, 2008
 
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)91%
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4.5/5
 
" Kaufman has created, what could be his masterpiece, by messing with time and editing in such a way that you are just blown away mentally." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 7, 2008
 
Synecdoche, New York (2008)64%
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3.5/5
 
" While all of these animated kids flicks are starting to run together, Madagascar 2 actually is a worthy sequel and is saved by the hilarious use of the penguin characters." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 7, 2008
 
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)59%
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3/5
 
" The flick is nothing special but it is a great light for Bernie Mac to go out on. He was able to be as filthy as possible." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 7, 2008
 
Soul Men (2008)44%
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3/5
 
" Role Models seemed like a movie that was so easy to make. Scott and Rudd play the same characters they always play and it is perfectly formulaic. Did I mention that it is pretty hilarious?" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 7, 2008
 
Role Models (2008)76%
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3.5/5
 
" The Boy in the Striped Pajamas may contain the most horrific and unsettling ending in film history but that is what makes the movie so darn good." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Nov 7, 2008
 
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)64%
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4/5
 
" Ritchie has brought back that amazingly gritty, yet extremely funny British crime flick that everyone deserves and loves." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 31, 2008
 
RocknRolla (2008)58%
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5/5
 
" Zack and Miri Make a Porno is definitely Smith's filthiest, funniest and most sentimental film to date. There is a scene where you will laugh for 5 minutes straight." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 31, 2008
 
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)64%
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4.5/5
 
" Right when I thought Eastwood was becoming an "Oscar Mamma's Boy," he brings out this amazingly brutal true story that is filmmaking at its finest." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 24, 2008
 
Changeling (2008)56%
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2.5/5
 
" Pride and Glory is your standard dirty cop movie with Edward Norton pulling off a great performance while Colin Farrell completely over acts." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 24, 2008
 
Pride and Glory (2008)34%
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2.5/5
 
" I am a 24 year old guy who loves action movies and raunchy comedies but even I can admit the songs in this film were catchy. The film is cliched but clearly for kids to stare at Zac Efron." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 24, 2008
 
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)67%
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3.5/5
 
" Surprisingly, the FIFTH installment of the series has a nice flow to it and is still able to dish out newly designed horrific torture scenes." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 24, 2008
 
Saw V (2008)12%
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4/5
 
" Sex Drive is absurdly funny and a perfect example of nice guys always finishing last." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 17, 2008
 
Sex Drive (2008)40%
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3.5/5
 
" The Secret Life of Bees is an unbelievable story that will definitely get you teary eyed and is proof again that Dakota Fanning is one of the best young actresses around." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 17, 2008
 
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)58%
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3.5/5
 
" W. is definitely a sloppy film with a ton of problems but you can't deny how interesting it is to learn about his life and the acting was superb." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 17, 2008
 
W. (2008)58%
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4/5
 
" Though the PG-13 rating of Max Payne limited the amount of violence, the film still succeeds mainly due to the dark, gritty and beautiful cinematography." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 17, 2008
 
Max Payne (2008)18%
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2/5
 
" What is more confusing, the spelling of the word Chihuahua or how a movie this dull has been number one at the box office two weekends in a row?" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 12, 2008
 
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)41%
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4/5
 
" Quarantine is the type of movie that is made to see in a theatre. The film is brutally realistic and shot in such a way that you feel like you are watching real footage." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 12, 2008
 
Quarantine (2008)62%
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3/5
 
" City Of Ember is a fun adventure flick that drags a little in the beginning but picks up and turns into a fun ride." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
City of Ember (2008)48%
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4/5
 
" I always ask myself why they keep making these inspirational movies, but for some reason, The Express worked perfectly." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
The Express (2008)62%
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4.5/5
 
" It's a film directed by one of the best directors in Hollywood, written by one of the best writers and has two of the best actors around. How could you go wrong?" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
Body of Lies (2008)49%
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4/5
 
" Religulous will offend you, make you laugh extremely hard and then scare the living hell out of you. No pun intended." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Religulous (2008)71%
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3/5
 
" This is the type of film that you dislike one minute and then think it is totally genius the next. The latter was what I felt more often but only by a little." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Blindness (2008)42%
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4.5/5
 
" The flick is filled with a ton of laughs, a ton of heart and Simon Pegg is funnier than ever. HILARIOUS!" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)38%
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3.5/5
 
" Even the simplest films can be the most effective and make you laugh non-stop." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)72%
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4/5
 
" The film made me want to be a better person and shows you that life is sometimes about honor and not money." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Flash of Genius (2008)57%
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1.5/5
 
" With a cast and director like this, you would expect greatness. What you really should expect is a cup of coffee so you can stay awake." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Appaloosa (2008)76%
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2.5/5
 
" I was waiting for Will Smith to pop up in this sequel to Enemy of The State, which was extremely far-fetched but still deliver pretty decent entertainment." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Eagle Eye (2008)27%
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2.5/5
 
" What could have been Spike Lee's best film since Do the Right Thing, Miracle turns out to be a confusing mess that is topped off with an annoying child." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Miracle at St. Anna (2008)33%
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2.5/5
 
" Imagine picking up a book, reading a couple of pages and then skipping ahead a couple of chapters. The connection between these two characters came out of nowhere." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Nights in Rodanthe (2008)31%
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4/5
 
" Towelhead is one of the more disturbing films to come out in years and to this day, a month after seeing it, there is one particular scene that still shakes me up." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Towelhead (2008)48%
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2.5/5
 
" Samuel L. Jackson pulls off an extremely terrifying performance in this formulaic thriller which looses all of its sizzle with an AWFUL ending." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Lakeview Terrace (2008)44%
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3.5/5
 
" Ghost Town had the exact feel as every other flick where a dead person talks to the living but what sets it apart is Ricky Gervais' hilarious performance." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Ghost Town (2008)84%
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4.5/5
 
" Another Coen Brother's classic. The point of Burn After Reading is that there is no point and that is the entire point." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 11, 2008
 
Burn After Reading (2008)78%
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3.5/5
 
" The flick is nowhere near the level of Heat because of the predictability but it does deliver great performances and hilariously awkward dialogue." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 11, 2008
 
Righteous Kill (2008)22%
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1/5
 
" Instead of killing people, Nicolas Cage's character should have been more worried about getting a haircut." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 5, 2008
 
Bangkok Dangerous (2008)9%
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2/5
 
" College is exactly like every other film you have seen in the genre. You definitely shouldn't waste your money to see it theatres but it is worth a cable viewing." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
College (2008)6%
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2/5
 
" The trailers for the film are WAY cooler than the actual movie itself. The acting was so bad that I honestly felt like I was watching a FIRST reading of the script." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
Babylon A.D. (2008)7%
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4.5/5
 
" Traitor is an amazing flick that perfectly balances out the reality of terrorism and keeps the audience guessing and entertained throughout." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 26, 2008
 
Traitor (2008)56%
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3/5
 
" Director Fred Durst, yes you are reading that correctly, made a very noticeable debut with this true story that is full of cliches but a ton of heart." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
The Longshots (2008)38%
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4.5/5
 
" With all of the unoriginal garbage in Hollywood recently, Hamlet 2 gives us hope that there is still talent left in the world." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
Hamlet 2 (2008)62%
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4.5/5
 
" The flick is mindless fun. Any guy who wears Chuck Taylors, kills people in amazing ways and just spouts off amazing dialogue is totally cool in my book." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
Death Race (2008)41%
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3.5/5
 
" This is one of those flicks that you almost feel bad liking as a critic but I could not help laughing throughout this entire film." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
The House Bunny (2008)40%
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3.5/5
 
" While The Rocker may be completely unoriginal and campy at times, the film still exceeds well with great laughs and a couple of one-liners I will be adding to my collection." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 20, 2008
 
The Rocker (2008)39%
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4/5
 
" The genius behind Woody Allen is clearly seen in this film, which contains a very simple story line but it is riddled with clever dialogue and a unique narration." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)81%
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2.5/5
 
" Henry Poole Is Here is the subject of a great concept which is executed well in the acting and writing department but suffers from its awful music choices." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Henry Poole Is Here (2008)34%
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0.5/5
 
" Again, we have to experience the George Lucas formula post Jedi; great visuals with an AWFUL SCRIPT that felt like it was written by a 3 year old. This time around, Lucas delves into the BABY TALK world." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
The Clone Wars (2008)19%
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5/5
 
" Tropic Thunder hits the nail on the head with politically incorrect humor in a good way. It just hammers it right in until it's poking out of the other side." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 13, 2008
 
Tropic Thunder (2008)83%
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" I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Hans Zimmer regarding his masterful score for the film. Click to check it out!" -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 10, 2008
 
The Dark Knight (2008)94%

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