Datasets:
frankier
/
processed_multiscale_rt_critics

Dataset card Data Studio Files
xet
 Community
movie_title
string
publisher_name
string
critic_name
string
review_content
string
review_score
string
grade_type
string
orig_num
float32
orig_denom
float32
includes_zero
bool
label
uint8
scale_points
uint8
multiplier
uint8
group_id
uint32
The Shape of Water
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Kimberly Gadette
With visuals offering unique worlds that somehow weave into a fantastical whole, this film makes for one extraordinary water ballet.
9.5/10
10
9.5
10
false
17
19
2
2,089
Godzilla
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mike Ward
Godzilla has run the gamut from campy action star hissing at throngs with poorly dubbed English to an even bigger joke - cough, hack, the 1998 monstrosity - to this sweet reinvention. Size doesn't matter. Acting matters. Writing matters. Cranston matters.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
2,090
Noah
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mike Ward
"Noah" is a religious movie in the same way that "2012" was a documentary on Mayan culture. We might as well call it "Russell Crowe's Big Floating Petting Zoo."
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
2,090
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mike Ward
Despite layers of borrowed source material, retread inspiration and Tobey Mcguire's red and blue voodoo doll, The Amazing Spiderman 2 manages to deliver a mostly fresh and enjoyable - if not quickly forgettable - superhero flick.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
2,090
Transcendence
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mike Ward
The Lawnmower Man, Max Headroom and Johnny Depp walk into a bar. They get drunk and decide to make a movie.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
5
1
2,090
Free Solo
Ripple Effects
Diana Cheng
...stunning cinematography in chronicling star rock climber Honnolds' career and his rise to the peak (so far). What's thought-provoking is [the] focus not just on the physical but the psyche of those involved...
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
2,091
Roma
Ripple Effects
Diana Cheng
Childhood memories are powerful markers of identity and experiences; thanks to"Roma"for evoking such while one is unaware, as it works magic in creating new imagery to sustain them.
4/4
4
4
4
false
6
7
2
2,091
The Farewell
Ripple Effects
Diana Cheng
In just 100 minutes of screen time, Wang has brought a contentious, ethical issue to a human level and wrapped it with heart.
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
2,091
The Aftermath
Ripple Effects
Diana Cheng
... the unconvincing storyline abruptly stops any appreciation I've had of other cinematic elements up to that point.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
2,092
The Story of Us
Roanoke Times (Virginia)
Beth Jones
These flashbacks consist of a lot of screaming and door slamming, but they don't really explain what the problem is between these two.
1/4
4
1
4
false
0
4
1
2,093
Blinded by the Light
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Earnest and proudly, enthusiastically corny. If you're able to give yourself over to its pleasures, you might find yourself singing right along.
7/10
10
7
10
false
60
91
10
2,094
Bohemian Rhapsody
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
The film boasts a wonderful lead performance from Rami Malek, but its clichéd narrative and sloppy, safe storytelling let down the larger-than-life figure at its center.
4/10
10
4
10
false
30
91
10
2,094
Booksmart
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Smart, funny, and empathetic, "Booksmart" is a love letter to the blissfully uncool dorks among us.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
75
91
10
2,094
Capernaum (Capharnaüm)
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A sometimes heavy-handed, but nonetheless powerful tale of poverty and adversity.
7/10
10
7
10
false
60
91
10
2,094
First Reformed
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A bruising experience; one that left even a non-religious person like me feeling shaken.
9.5/10
10
9.5
10
false
85
91
10
2,094
Good Boys
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Counters all its raunchiness with an inherent sweetness that... manages to say something significant about childhood friendships and the growth that's required to make them last.
7.4/10
10
7.4
10
false
64
91
10
2,094
Green Book
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Another story where white people have to learn about black people's humanity, and the black characters exist so the white characters are able to learn and grow.
5/10
10
5
10
false
40
91
10
2,094
Hotel Mumbai
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
When we're watching these [type of] events unfold in news broadcasts on such a regular basis, I'm not sure I can take reliving them all over again at the movies.
5/10
10
5
10
false
40
91
10
2,094
Isn't It Romantic
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Pokes a bit of gentle fun at rom-coms while also functioning as an entirely earnest example of the genre it's sending up.
6/10
10
6
10
false
50
91
10
2,094
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
For pure excitement and craft, the "John Wick" films have grown into one of our most reliable action franchises.
8/10
10
8
10
false
70
91
10
2,094
Judy
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Renée Zellweger's empathetic portrayal of the wounded and wobbly Hollywood icon imbues "Judy" with the heart and soul of the beloved performer.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
65
91
10
2,094
Lizzie
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Aided by two strong performances from Sevigny and Stewart, "Lizzie" takes an unexpected path, in the process adding a new perspective to a crime that continues to fascinate us and suggesting that the fascination will only linger on.
6/10
10
6
10
false
50
91
10
2,094
Long Shot
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A bit raunchy, a little sweet, and totally entertaining.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
65
91
10
2,094
Luce
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A riveting and thought-provoking movie that resides entirely in gray areas.
8/10
10
8
10
false
70
91
10
2,094
Maiden
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
An inspiring look at an unsung trailblazer.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
65
91
10
2,094
Maleficent
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A fundamentally misguided interpretation of the title character, one that seems to misunderstand what drew people to her in the first place.
4/10
10
4
10
false
30
91
10
2,094
Men in Black International
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Gone is the imagination and wit that made the original such a success; in its place is a lifeless and unforgivably generic piece of studio content.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
false
35
91
10
2,094
Midsommar
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
For all the grisly images we see, it's moments of emotional violence that have most stuck with me.
8/10
10
8
10
false
70
91
10
2,094
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
As the start of a potential franchise, "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" is flawed but promising.
6/10
10
6
10
false
50
91
10
2,094
Ready or Not
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Fleet, funny, and gleefully bloodthirsty.
7.7/10
10
7.7
10
false
67
91
10
2,094
Ready Player One
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
If Spielberg had found a way to inject even a bit of the warmth, wonder, and intelligence we associate with some of his best-loved films, this might have been something special.
5/10
10
5
10
false
40
91
10
2,094
Rocketman
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A crowd-pleasing film, but one that clings to convention in a way that makes its story feel that much more muted and small.
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
false
45
91
10
2,094
Shazam!
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Sandberg juggles tone to great effect, weaving together an effervescent sense of humor, satisfyingly emotional moments and exciting, character-driven action.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
65
91
10
2,094
Smallfoot
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
With fun [visuals] and gags that call to mind classic Warner Bros cartoons, Smallfoot is a bright, colorful entertainment that sneaks in some slyly subversive messages without becoming preachy.
6/10
10
6
10
false
50
91
10
2,094
The Dead Don't Die
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
As much a loving homage to the horror genre as it is a lament for a civilization on the brink.
6/10
10
6
10
false
50
91
10
2,094
The Farewell
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A warm, heartfelt, and often funny story about the bonds of family and the ways we work to stretch them as far as we can; across continents if we have to.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
75
91
10
2,094
The Favourite
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A scrumptious confection laced with poison."
9/10
10
9
10
false
80
91
10
2,094
The Lighthouse
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
I can see the film driving many audience members as batty as its characters, but just as many will undoubtedly fall under its hypnotic spell.
8/10
10
8
10
false
70
91
10
2,094
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A heartfelt story about people rediscovering their own self-worth and, in seeing themselves through another's eyes, learning the value they still have to offer the world.
7.2/10
10
7.2
10
false
62
91
10
2,094
The Public
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A thoughtful, compassionate drama that seeks to challenge its audience as much as it entertains.
6/10
10
6
10
false
50
91
10
2,094
The Tomorrow Man
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
A fairly straightforward late-in-life romance between two lonely, misunderstood people.
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
false
45
91
10
2,094
The Wedding Guest
Rochester City Newspaper
Adam Lubitow
Our investment in the plight of Jay and Samira requires more than the promise of potential double crosses to latch onto such a flimsy narrative.
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
false
45
91
10
2,094
Serenity
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Jack Garner
Loyal fans may enjoy the temporary reprieve - - but I doubt any others will be won over.
2/4
4
2
4
false
1
4
1
2,095
A Hijacking
RogerEbert.com
Olivia Collette
The film exposes the deep moral callousness of those doing the dealing, and the desperation of the people they break.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
2,096
Ghost in the Shell
RogerEbert.com
Willow Maclay
Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell will always strike a chord with those directly affected by bodily displacement.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,096
The Mummy
RogerEbert.com
Glenn Kenny
It's amazingly relentless in its naked borrowing from other, better horror and sci-fi movies.
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
false
1
9
2
2,096
They Came Together
RogerEbert.com
Sam Fragoso
An orgasmic spoof of every romantic comedy since time immemorial.
B+
long_letter
null
null
false
14
18
1
2,097
Serenity
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers
What an infuriating mess the makers of Serenity have unloaded on an unsuspecting public. It's still only January, but this batshit bonkers trip through the subconscious has already earned a place among the year's worst movies.
10/100
100
10
100
false
9
100
1
2,098
Minions
Rolling Stone Mexico
Arturo Aguilar
It offers simple humor although effective.[full review in Spanish]
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
2,099
The Big Short
Rolling Stone Mexico
Arturo Aguilar
It is an entertaining and interesting film vehicle. [Full review in Spanish]
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,099
Aliens
Roobla
Jim Ross
Eschewing the claustrophobic foreboding of Alien, Cameron takes all the anxieties and fears that had been built in the original and refracts it through his action movie sensibilities to create a smart action thriller.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,100
Alien
Roobla
Jim Ross
A truly remarkable film that hasn't aged a day, thanks to the horrific and inspired Giger design work, miniatures-based special effects and the tone Ridley Scott created.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,100
Alien3
Roobla
Jim Ross
A pattern of studio interference and missteps prevented Alien from being all it could be, but the film is unfairly maligned and still manages to be an enjoyable, if flawed, outing.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,100
Alien Resurrection
Roobla
Jim Ross
The team chose to raise the franchise from the ashes, but instead of a golden phoenix they produced a jaundiced turkey.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
2,100
Brave
Roobla
Jim Ross
Brave is a charming diversion lacking the inspiration needed to make it linger in the memory.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,100
Marvel's The Avengers
Roobla
Jim Ross
...not without its flaws, but Joss Whedon has put together an immensely enjoyable film, the best Marvel-based one to date, and one that is not in the least bit ashamed of its comic book roots.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,100
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Roobla
Jim Ross
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is a film that just about works. The emphasis here is on 'just about', however.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
2,100
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Roobla
Jim Ross
The film is undeniably lightweight, and there is an element of this being an impossibly upmarket and middle-class version of the 'Brits Abroad' Kevin & Perry Go Large stereotype.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,100
Law Abiding Citizen
RopeofSilicon
Jeff Bayer
Simply rent Silence of the Lambs and Falling Down, then mash them together and maybe you'll have what this movie was trying to achieve. Maybe.
2/10
10
2
10
false
1
10
1
2,101
Damsels in Distress
RopeofSilicon
Sara Michelle Fetters
There are teeth hiding behind this seemingly sunny smiling faade, waiting for them to clamp down and bite the one constant around which everything else revolves.
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
false
3
7
2
2,102
Poetry
RopeofSilicon
Sara Michelle Fetters
Mija's journey is a complex and intimately internal one, trying to figure out what she is thinking and what she is going to do a curious game of cat and mouse that's as fascinating as it is emotional.
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
false
5
7
2
2,102
The Jungle Book
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Written by the Sherman Brothers, the songs are catchy and make me smile every time I hear them.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,103
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
First, the animation for the most part is beautiful and still looks great.
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
2,103
Pom Poko (Heisei tanuki gassen pompoko) (The Raccoon War)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It never takes itself too seriously and the animation alone is worth a watch.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
2,103
Akira
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It's dark and violent but, because it is so creative, it is a really fun experience. It's like Inception but way more trippy!
9.5/10
10
9.5
10
false
17
19
2
2,103
Black Panther
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
The characters are strong and it asks questions that will have you thinking long after you left the theater. It's not just a good superhero movie but a good thoughtful movie full of diverse and interesting perspectives.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
15
19
2
2,103
Boy and the World (O Menino e o Mundo)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Directed and animated by Alê Abreu, his vision created a beautiful and energetic film full of great visuals and music.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,103
Cinderella
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Cinderella is a real masterpiece.
10/10
10
10
10
false
18
19
2
2,103
Frozen
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It is a seminal movie in the Disney Canon for me.
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
2,103
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It's not a film that will be discussed come Oscar season but it is still enjoyable. It's funny, has a sweet message and the animation really sparkles
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,103
Lilo & Stitch
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It is not only refreshing to see a little girl in a Disney movie, but a unique little girl.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,103
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Rupan sansei: Kariosutoro no shiro)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It's far from perfect but worth a watch.
6.5/10
10
6.5
10
false
11
19
2
2,103
Moana
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Moana and Maui are as great as any of the classic Disney duos.
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
2,103
Ocean Waves (Umi ga kikoeru)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It has some nice moments and the animation is lovely so I'm glad I saw it.
5/10
10
5
10
false
8
19
2
2,103
Ponyo
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It is a stunning and joyful experience that I highly recommend for families to watch together.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,103
Saludos Amigos
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
As a Disney fan, it is also neat to see many of the legendary animators like Lee and Mary Blair, Walt Disney, Frank Thomoas, Norman Ferguson, and more in the film.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
2,103
The Breadwinner
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
The animation particularly in the story sequences is stunning, and I loved the music.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
2,103
The Little Mermaid
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
All together, it makes for an incredibly entertaining and empowering film, a classic that I never tire of watching.
10/10
10
10
10
false
18
19
2
2,103
Thor: Ragnarok
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It is on-brand but full of Waititi's delightful eccentricities and gleeful exuberance. It's a joyful film to watch with something to entertain just about anyone
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
2,103
Winnie the Pooh
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
I admit Winnie the Pooh wasn't really made for me but I can appreciate a film made with TLC outside of my target demographic.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
2,103
April and the Extraordinary World (Avril et le monde truqué)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
I loved it, and I think it is a film that will improve with each viewing.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,104
Batman: Return Of The Caped Crusaders
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
After a year of dark and sad Batman movies, it was nice to break free from that and watch Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,104
Batman: The Killing Joke
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It really felt like 2 episodes of the animated series crammed together with nothing particularly cinematic to set the animation apart.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
2,104
Bling
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
There's so much better out there that you can put the kiddos in front of. Bling just didn't do it for me I'm afraid.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
2,104
Fantastic Planet
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
There's surprising depth to the images given this style.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,104
Ghost in the Shell
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
The visual spectacle is there, and it is entertaining as an action movie, but it falls short in giving the deeper messages and themes of the original anime.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
2,104
Klaus
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Klaus is definitely worth watching. It's both a beautiful animated film and a touching Christmas story. The perfect combination
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,104
Life, Animated
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It's a beautiful portrayal of a family and a unique soul who is a true animation addict.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,104
Loving Vincent
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
In the right hands, this mystery approach could have been interesting.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
2,104
Mary and The Witch's Flower
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
The most outstanding part of Mary and The Witch's Flower is the astonishing visuals.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,104
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Middle School is kind of a rare breed these days and while it could have been better it's still an entertaining film in many ways.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,104
Millennium Actress (Sennen joyû)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
A special chance to see a stunning work of art...
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,104
My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It's a labor of love that is quickly paced and full of inventive animation and jokes.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
2,104
My Life as a Zucchini (Ma vie de courgette)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
In the end, My Life as a Zucchini was a bit too discordant for my tastes but it's still worth seeing.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,104
Napping Princess (Hirune-hime: Shiranai watashi no monogatari)
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
Unfortunately ,as an adult, I found The Napping Princess to be dull.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
2,104
Pete's Dragon
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
It has a beautiful message of faith, family and hope.
5/5
5
5
5
false
8
9
2
2,104
Ratchet & Clank
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
I think it is perfectly fine to have a good-natured space adventure for kids with some decent animation and jokes. I have no problem with that at all.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,104
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
I can't recommend it highly enough.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
2,104
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
The colors and the movement were amazing.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
2,104
Son of Bigfoot
Rotoscopers
Rachel Wagner
What a pleasant surprise!
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
2,104