Fresh
| Fresh 92%
| Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) | "
Delightfully witty and surprisingly thoughtful, Wes Anderson's animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel is, in a word, fantastic." — Film Journal International Posted Nov 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 80%
| Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) | "
This is It provides a valuable service-it allows a gifted musician to deliver the career-capping performance he wanted the world to see, but never got the chance." — Giant Magazine Posted Oct 27, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 100%
| Rembrandt's J'accuse (2009) | "
Peter Greenaway's probing doc proves that a single picture really is worth a thousand words%u2026or an 86-minute film." — Film Journal International Posted Oct 22, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 84%
| Paranormal Activity (2009) | "
A very clever, very compelling and very creepy haunted house tale." — Giant Magazine Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 88%
| Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire (2009) | "
More than anything though, Precious is a remarkable showcase for its all-female ensemble cast." — Giant Magazine Posted Oct 2, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 85%
| A Serious Man (2009) | "
Those wacky Coen Brothers revisit their childhoods to craft their most personal--and one of their very best--films to date." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 28, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 45%
| Jennifer's Body (2009) | "
A horror comedy that's neither very scary nor very funny." — Giant Magazine Posted Sep 17, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 6%
| Whiteout (2009) | "
You'd think that a movie that opens with a gratuitous Kate Beckinsale shower scene couldn't be all bad. But you'd be wrong." — Giant Magazine Posted Sep 13, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Fresh 62%
| Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) | "
If Perry continues to surround himself with great talent like this, maybe it'll force him to step up his own game and make a movie that departs from his increasingly tired formula." — Giant Magazine Posted Sep 13, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 56%
| 9 (2009) | "
Neophyte director Shane Acker creates a visually dazzling, highly imaginative sci-fi animated feature that's marred only by a bland script." — Film Journal International Posted Sep 1, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 29%
| The Final Destination (2009) | "
The biggest sin of The Final Destination is its general lack of imagination." — Giant Magazine Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 100%
| Passing Strange (2010) | "
If you passed up the opportunity to catch this Tony-award winning rock musical during its Broadway run, don't make the same mistake with Spike Lee's vibrant film adaptation." — Giant Magazine Posted Aug 21, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 88%
| Inglourious Basterds (2009) | "
Inglorious Basterds is a meatier movie mash-up than his recent run of flicks, but it's still first and foremost a platform for Tarantino to indulge his very particular whims." — Giant Magazine Posted Aug 21, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 31%
| Deadgirl (2008) | "
Screenwriter Trent Haaga takes the premise to some dark, disturbing places. Unfortunately, the film itself doesn't do full justice to Haaga's script" — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 24, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 15%
| The Ugly Truth (2009) | "
A movie without a single memorable scene or quotable line." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 24, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 0%
| Homecoming (2009) | "
Homecoming is Exhibit A in how casting can make--or in this case, break--a genre picture." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 16, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 64%
| Off Jackson Avenue (2009) | "
This indie drama deserves points for effort, but the movie's micro-budget is often difficult to ignore." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 83%
| Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) | "
Filled with a number of crowd-pleasing moments that are sure to have the franchise's legion of fans clapping and cheering delightedly." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 15, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 77%
| Humpday (2009) | "
Mumblecore comes of age with this smartly written and well-acted, grown-up version of a "bromantic" comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Jul 10, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 14%
| I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) | "
It made perfect sense to bring Doyle's book to the big screen--unfortunately the humor and emotion got completely lost in translation." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 67%
| Brüno (2009) | "
Brüno is a smarter, savvier and all-around funnier movie than its predecessor." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 67%
| Public Enemies (2009) | "
Even if specific elements disappoint, the movie as a whole lingers in your head long after the credits roll." — Giant Magazine Posted Jul 2, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 19%
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | "
When the film finally ends, the audience doesn't feel so much elated as beaten into submission." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 24, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 15%
| Year One (2009) | "
Devoid of any energy or enthusiasm either in front of or behind the camera." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 19, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 52%
| The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) | "
While the original film offers superior thrills, Scott's Pelham functions just fine as diverting entertainment." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 12, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 78%
| The Hangover (2009) | "
It’s hard to think of any truly memorable moments from this creatively challenged outing." — Giant Magazine Posted Jun 5, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 98%
| Up (2009) | "
Only Pixar could take a simple adventure story and turn it into a profound statement about life's infinite possibilities." — Giant Magazine Posted May 29, 2009 |
Rotten
| Rotten 11%
| What Goes Up (2009) | "
With its flat-footed script and poor production values, What Goes Up is a movie to be endured rather than enjoyed." — Film Journal International Posted May 27, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 18%
| Dance Flick (2009) | "
It would be easier to recommend the movie if it weren't so inconsistent, sometimes aiming for real wit but more often settling for the lowest common denominator." — Giant Magazine Posted May 22, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 44%
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) | "
Overstuffed with gimmicks, but short on charm and creativity." — Giant Magazine Posted May 21, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 32%
| Terminator Salvation (2009) | "
It's a largely empty moviegoing experience because the characters and story don't demand any emotional investment." — Giant Magazine Posted May 20, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 36%
| Angels & Demons (2009) | "
A glum, by-the-numbers potboiler distinguished only by its admittedly handsome production values." — Giant Magazine Posted May 15, 2009 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Rotten 21%
| Next Day Air (2009) | "
A messy and unpleasant genre mashup that needed at least two or three rewrites before shooting started." — Giant Magazine Posted May 8, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 95%
| Star Trek (2009) | "
The four-decade-old sci-fi franchise boldly goes back onto the big screen as a muscular, action-packed summer blockbuster." — Film Journal International Posted May 5, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 40%
| The Limits of Control (2009) | "
The Limits of Control casts a hypnotic spell that will entrance some viewers--myself included--while leaving others searching for the nearest exit." — Giant Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 36%
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | "
Wolverine is a complete and utter mess." — Giant Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 41%
| Fighting (2009) | "
Wait for DVD or, better yet, cable television, where you can change the channel every time Tatum stops fighting and starts talking." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 55%
| The Soloist (2009) | "
Ironically, it's Foxx's gift for mimicry--the same skill that made him a perfect Ray Charles--that defeats him here." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| Rotten 19%
| Obsessed (2009) | "
Obsessed is best enjoyed as glossy, campy fantasy" — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) | "
An engaging account of the life and times of an obscure Canadian heavy-metal band." — Hollywood Reporter Posted Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 84%
| State of Play (2009) | "
I'd still encourage viewers to check out the series, but the movie is an above-average Cliffs Notes version." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 59%
| Sleep Dealer (2009) | "
This inventive indie sci-fi movie has plenty of big ideas to make up for its small budget." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Rotten
| Fresh 86%
| Tyson (2009) | "
Despite some compelling moments, this one-sided portrait of former boxing superstar Mike Tyson feels like a missed opportunity." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 16, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 44%
| Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) | "
As critic-proof as they come, Hannah Montana: The Movie is sure to delight the tweenagers who adore the Disney Channel series." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 10, 2009 |
Fresh
| Rotten 50%
| Observe and Report (2009) | "
Warner Bros. takes a gamble on writer-director Jody Hill's sophomore effort, a pitch-black comedy that's sure to inspire rants and raves in equal measure." — Film Journal International Posted Apr 9, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 28%
| Fast & Furious (2009) | "
Like a souped-up show car, Fast & Furious is all gleaming surfaces and muscular detailing, but there's absolutely nothing going on under the hood." — Giant Magazine Posted Apr 3, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 89%
| Adventureland (2009) | "
Greg Mottola follows up Superbad with another sweet and funny (though far less foul-mouthed) coming-of-age comedy." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 31, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| Goodbye Solo (2009) | "
While Goodbye Solo is an easy film to admire, I have to admit that it never really had me riveted." — Giant Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 72%
| Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) | "
This is an example of a mainstream studio blockbuster done right%u2014it effectively balances humor and action, as well as small character beats with big set-pieces." — Giant Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 98%
| Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) | "
An engaging account of the life and times of an obscure Canadian heavy-metal band." — Film Journal International Posted Mar 22, 2009 |
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