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Father of the Bride
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
See Spencer Tracy in the original instead.
2/5
5
2
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5
1
1,717
Blown Away
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
No one will be blown away by this formula thriller.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,717
Popiól i diament (Ashes and Diamonds)
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Cybulski, called the Polish James Dean, gives a broodingly intense performance.
5/5
5
5
5
false
4
5
1
1,717
Beverly Hills Cop II
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Been there and done that better.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
5
1
1,717
Boys Town
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
A classic with Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney squaring off magnificently.
5/5
5
5
5
false
4
5
1
1,717
Carmen Jones
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Worth seeing for Danridge's sultry, sweet performance.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,717
The Dead Pool
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Tired formula with Eastwood making an unispired return as Dirty Harry Callahan. patrica Clarkson is a welcome presence.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,717
Duck Soup
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Comic anarchy at its very best. This one just keeps getting better.
5/5
5
5
5
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4
5
1
1,717
Kikujiro
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Not Kitano's best but still displays a deadpan visual cleverness that's uniquely his own.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,717
Kaidan (Kwaidan) (Ghost Stories)
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
A classic.
5/5
5
5
5
false
4
5
1
1,717
The Lady Eve
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Screwball comedy at its finest and one of Preston Sturges' best. This deliciously funny battle of the sexes has Barbara Stanwyck as a smart, sexy con artist who wraps a bewildered Henry Fonda around her little finger. There's also a great supporting cast.
5/5
5
5
5
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4
5
1
1,717
The Last Detail
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
A classic Jack performance.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,717
MacKenna's Gold
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Weak formula western.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,717
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Gore galore but not much more.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,717
The Sand Pebbles
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Steve McQueen is great, and Candace Bergen is breathtakingly beautiful.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,717
Serpico
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
An uneven film about a real life N.Y. cop who fought corruption. Al Pacino's passionate performace makes it worth watching.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,717
Single White Female
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
A waste of the talented Jennifer Jason Leigh and director Schroder
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,717
Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
See Richard Lester's one instead of this bland adaptation of the Dumas classic.
2/5
5
2
5
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1
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1
1,717
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari)
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
A classic. Visually stunning and more experimental than anything coming out today.
5/5
5
5
5
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4
5
1
1,717
The Cat o' Nine Tails (Il gatto a nove code)
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Italian 'giallo' thriller by horrormeister Dario Argento.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,717
Time Bandits
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
From the moment a white horse leaps out of a boy's closet and into his bedroom, this Terry Gilliam fantasy has you hooked. Breathtakingly original and with a surprisingly touching cameo by Sean Connery.
5/5
5
5
5
false
4
5
1
1,717
Trafic (Traffic)
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Not Tati's best but still has magical moments.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,717
Booksmart
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Booksmart is a funny, smart and sweet-natured comedy.
B+
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18
1
1,718
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
KQED (San Francisco)
Jeffrey Edalatpour
It's the lack of one other ingredient -- saccharine -- that makes the emotional life of a film about a faded movie star feel true and real.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,719
All Day and a Night
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Good intentions live in All Day and a Night, but a powerful film is never reached. It's not a time waste by any means, but I wouldn't urge you to rush to view it.
C
long_letter
null
null
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10
18
1
1,720
Bad Boys for Life
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
The true MVP here is the screenplay from Chris Bremner, Peter Craig, and Joe Carnahan that elevates this latest guilty pleasure delight far above retreat territory.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
Becky
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
When you should be terrified of Domenick, James doesn't allow it. He's a distraction here; a risk gone wrong. A bold idea that simply doesn't compel.
D+
long_letter
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null
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8
18
1
1,720
Bill & Ted Face the Music
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
After the first 15-20 minutes, the film tires quickly and the stars can't hold it up. When the funniest scene is in the post-credits, that's not a good thing.
C
long_letter
null
null
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10
18
1
1,720
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Cathy Yan's film is an intoxicating fun-filled cinematic experience. It'll leave you needing a cigarette and craving a perfectly made breakfast sandwich afterwards.
A-
long_letter
null
null
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15
18
1
1,720
Bloodshot
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
You may not need a past to have a future, but you need a movie with some life to create a good time in a theater. This film is just a bad idea gone wrong.
F
long_letter
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null
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1
18
1
1,720
Capone
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Tom Hardy is the reason to watch here. That's it. He holds your attention long enough to invest in Capone's final days, even if the rest of the movie is way behind him.
B
long_letter
null
null
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13
18
1
1,720
Dangerous Lies (Windfall)
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Lesson learned here is that some movies were made for Netflix. They aren't worth the theater price and can be consumed and forgotten about shortly after the credits roll.
D
long_letter
null
null
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7
18
1
1,720
Dolittle
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Often hard to understand and easy to laugh at, Downey Jr.'s Dolittle interpretation doesn't just fail to lift up a poor film; he helps it sink instead.
F
long_letter
null
null
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1
18
1
1,720
Extraction
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Hemsworth is a true man of action. He elevates everything here: the story, action, and lasting impact of the film. There's plenty of life after Thor for this fella.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
How to Build a Girl
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
This is easily Feldstein's breakout role. She's terrific and owns the screen. While she's been endearing in other roles, this movie sits entirely on her shoulders.
A-
long_letter
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15
18
1
1,720
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
This would be the kind of documentary that makes itself-but Harvey, Scorgie, and company add a level of truth to the tale that makes it punch harder.
A
long_letter
null
null
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16
18
1
1,720
Irresistible
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Carell is terrific here, injecting all of his physical comedy gifts and timing to help us love and despise Gary at each willing moment. He makes the film work.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
Like a Boss
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Everything else comes off as generic and factory-made, a movie that should escape from your mind the minute you check your phone after the credits begin.
D
long_letter
null
null
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7
18
1
1,720
Made in Italy
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
The two leads give performances that offer D'Arcy's film a level of depth. The real life juice no doubt gives the cinematic aesthetic some extra firepower here.
B
long_letter
null
null
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13
18
1
1,720
Never Rarely Sometimes Always
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
The emotional impact of the film is deceptively powerful. A conversation about Autumn's medical history gathers steam and strength with every dialogue exchange.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
Onward
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
I wouldn't say Onward is a mediocre to poor film, but I wouldn't label it as an instant classic either. It's a pleasant and most of the time enjoyable romp.
B
long_letter
null
null
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13
18
1
1,720
Resistance
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Schweighofer stands out here. With perfect hair and imperfect skin that has some scar stretch to it, he strikes a cord as a cold-blooded killer who had a family at home.
B-
long_letter
null
null
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12
18
1
1,720
Sonic the Hedgehog
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Adults, even an aged millennial, should get a kick out of seeing Carrey actually have fun in a role for the first time in years. He taps into all his old manic energy here.
B
long_letter
null
null
false
13
18
1
1,720
The Gentlemen
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Guy Ritchie is back in his wheelhouse, spinning tales about flawed yet addicting criminals trying to outwit the next bad guy on the block. The cast is perfectly assembled.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
The High Note
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Dakota Johnson, who was so good in The Peanut Butter Falcon, is an anchor here-and not in a good way. There's nothing memorable about her performance.
C
long_letter
null
null
false
10
18
1
1,720
The Hunt
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
The Hunt is a wild, untamed yet enlivening cinematic experience. The dark humor and easy-to-please graphic novel-tinged pulpy violence save the day here.
B
long_letter
null
null
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13
18
1
1,720
The Invisible Man
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
I appreciated the simple fact that Whannell's film was legitimately scary while meaning something in the end. It's not made out of fluff or easy frights.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
The King of Staten Island
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Apatow's film has a deep bench. Tomei can turn words on paper into sophisticated dialogue that has worn pants for decades. Burr has never been better. Buscemi is soulful.
A-
long_letter
null
null
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15
18
1
1,720
The Other Lamb
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
There are shades of Midsommar here, but Szumowska's film meanders and overthinks everything, coming off as boring and pretentious.
C-
long_letter
null
null
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9
18
1
1,720
The Outpost
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
If you want a war film without all the flash and dance, just the meat and potatoes of pure suspense and danger, visit The Outpost this week.
B+
long_letter
null
null
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14
18
1
1,720
The Photograph
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
The Photograph makes enough of an impression on you due to its invested acting-but it may lose some of your emotional attachment due to its troublesome screenplay.
C+
long_letter
null
null
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11
18
1
1,720
The Rhythm Section
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
The tone, pacing, and overall feel of the film is disjointed, split up into a series of scenes and plot twists that feel overly familiar or just poorly developed.
C-
long_letter
null
null
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9
18
1
1,720
The Tax Collector
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Ayer had a plan with the camera here, but his script is cartoonish and incoherent. When things get hectic, I don't care enough to dissect and accept the sloppy writing.
C-
long_letter
null
null
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9
18
1
1,720
The Willoughbys
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
What I love about this movie are the creative outlets it finds in telling its story. The fresh coats of paint on old tricks.
B
long_letter
null
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13
18
1
1,720
Trolls World Tour
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
There's just no heart, soul, or true purpose in this film; something generic and robotic about every aspect of its existence.
D
long_letter
null
null
false
7
18
1
1,720
True History of the Kelly Gang
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
There are films that you admire more than you love. Justin Kurzel's film falls into that latter category. You respect its passion, even if it didn't quite hit you.
B-
long_letter
null
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12
18
1
1,720
Underwater
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
I spent the majority of Underwater confused as ever, leaving with a headache and wondering why this film ever existed in the first place.
D
long_letter
null
null
false
7
18
1
1,720
You Should Have Left
KSDK News (St. Louis)
Dan Buffa
Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried give competent performances, allowing David Koepp's script to stretch its legs and set up all the scares properly in the film.
B
long_letter
null
null
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13
18
1
1,720
Bad Boys for Life
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
The Bad Boys are back in a big way!
B
long_letter
null
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13
18
1
1,721
Charlie's Angels
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
The 2019 Angels has plenty of girl power to trigger the trolls but also plenty to cheer about.
B-
long_letter
null
null
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12
18
1
1,721
Dolittle
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
"Dolittle" is aptly named.
C-
long_letter
null
null
false
9
18
1
1,721
Frozen II
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
Imagine Frozen 2 without Olaf: Is that a movie you'd want to see?
B-
long_letter
null
null
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12
18
1
1,721
Just Mercy
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
Just go see it.
A
long_letter
null
null
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16
18
1
1,721
Knives Out
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
It's one of those rare flicks in which I discover more to love the longer I mull it over.
A-
long_letter
null
null
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15
18
1
1,721
Like a Boss
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time.
C-
long_letter
null
null
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9
18
1
1,721
Marriage Story
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
Probably should have been called Divorce Story, but that wouldn't look as welcoming on the marquee!
B
long_letter
null
null
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13
18
1
1,721
Parasite (Gisaengchung)
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
It takes a while to get there, but it sticks its landing.
A-
long_letter
null
null
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15
18
1
1,721
The Gentlemen
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
Violent, funny, profane, engrossing, dense and wholly entertaining.
A
long_letter
null
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16
18
1
1,721
The Lighthouse
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
As much as "The Lighthouse" gets cinematically right, there's at least one thing that it gets wrong: it certainly isn't accessible.
A-
long_letter
null
null
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15
18
1
1,721
Underwater
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
Richard Bonaduce
It might not be cinema or high art... but it's certainly a popcorn-munching good time for a fun night of getting creeped out.
B-
long_letter
null
null
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12
18
1
1,721
Arthur Christmas
KWQC-TV (Iowa)
Linda Cook
Here's hoping this becomes another family Christmas classic deserves. A veddy British take on the "monarchy" of Santa, this is an inventive, sweet-natured adventure about the importance of delivering a gift to the one child who was missed by Santa.
3.5/5
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7
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1,722
Boogeyman
KWQC-TV (Iowa)
Linda Cook
Will 2005 be remembered as the Year of the Awful Horror Movies?
0/5
5
0
5
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0
11
2
1,722
J. Edgar
KWQC-TV (Iowa)
Linda Cook
An intriguing story about a man who was at odds with himself and, in fact, his country at times, "J. Edgar" paints a portrait of the first director of the FBI.
3.5/5
5
3.5
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7
11
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
KWQC-TV (Iowa)
Linda Cook
It won't disappoint the legions of "Twihards" who turned out for midnight Friday shows at theaters all across the country, including the Quad-Cities.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
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5
11
2
1,722
Easy A
Kansas City Star
Jason Heck
Stone really does rock Easy A, making Gluck's valentine to Hughes into something lovable in its own right.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
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15
19
2
1,723
Rashômon
Kansas City Star
Dan Lybarger
There is so much content in its 88-minute running time that even careful viewers feel their heads spinning when they first see it.
10/10
10
10
10
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18
19
2
1,723
12 Angry Men (Twelve Angry Men)
Kansas City Star
Dan Lybarger
Sidney Lumet's debut feels a bit stagy but is never short on tension.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,724
The King of Comedy
Kansas City Star
Dan Lybarger
Probably Martin Scorsese's most overlooked movie, this eerie parody of celebrity culture features what may be Jerry Lewis' best performance.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,724
Marty
Kansas City Star
Dan Lybarger
Loaded with believably endearing characters, Marty is charming, if stagebound,
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,724
The Producers
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
The hilarious original that inspired the musical (and upcoming film, again)...if you like Mel Brooks, you'll like this.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,724
Man of the House
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Pretty weak little family comedy...doesn't hurt but doesn't help.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,724
Pocahontas
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Though released during the Disney slump that came post-Lion King, Pocahontas was the last truly quality Disney animated film until Tarzan came along a few years later. It doesn't touch the aforementioned Lion, but a worthy part of your collection.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
1,724
The Parent Trap
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
A light-hearted Disney remake...Lohan makes an impressive debut.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
1,724
Back to the Future
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Part II was better, but that's just me. The first one is a fun romp too.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,724
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
A fun adventure that always seems to get mixed up in my memory with Mary Poppins, and while they share similarities, this one stands out on its own as a great childrens film.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,724
Big Night
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Tucci and Shalhoub always deliver and Big Night is just futher evidence of that.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,724
The City of Lost Children (La Cité des Enfants Perdus)
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
A visually stunning and intensely bizarre fairy tale.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
1,724
Dear God
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Cutesy comedy that makes good use of the Kinnear charm.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,724
Dumb and Dumber To
Kansas City Star
Robert W. Butler
I hardly laughed at all.
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
false
1
9
2
1,724
Fathers' Day
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Not really memorable except for the fact that it was a box-office failure, even the performances of the two comedy stars can't save it from itself.
1/5
5
1
5
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0
9
2
1,724
Flight of the Phoenix
Kansas City Star
Robert W. Butler
A serviceable adventure outing.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,724
Gods and Generals
Kansas City Star
Robert W. Butler
There's so much going on here -- and so much of it is indifferently staged, photographed and acted ... -- that the film quickly loses focus.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,724
The Karate Kid Part II
Kansas City Star
Dan Lybarger
Good sequel to the first Karate Kid.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,724
Krippendorf's Tribe
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Look at Richard Dreyfuss on the poster, weep for him, and then rent something else.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,724
Léon: The Professional
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Good, if not overrated. Reno is always a delight and a young Portman adds a lot to the heart and soul of the film.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,724
The Life of David Gale
Kansas City Star
Robert W. Butler
David Gale makes the good ol' boy death penalty proponents look Neanderthal while inadvertently making their well-meaning opposition look psychotic. Who are we supposed to root for here?
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,724
Lost in Yonkers
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
A good example of fleshing out a single set play into a film would be Steel Magnolias...Yonkers just doesn't pull it off.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,724
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Kind of funny...but not enough to recommend.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,724
Manhattan Murder Mystery
Kansas City Star
Dan Lybarger
A deft blend of humor and suspence. It's almost as if Allen missed his calling to direct thrillers.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,724
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Kansas City Star
Shawn Bowers
Haven't watched it in awhile, but I remember it well and I remember enjoying it. One of the better Vacation movies (Vegas Vacation is still the best, though).
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