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BRUCE BENNETT

Agrees with the Tomatometer 71% of the time.

Biography: Business owner, movie-critic, community theater actor, guitar player are a few of my hobbies. Family man is what I strive to do best.
Favorites: Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Gone With The Wind, Hoosiers, Lost In America, Beauty and the Beast, Saving Private Ryan, The Fugitive, The Sixth Sense, Jaws, The Crossing Guard, A Tale of Two Cities

Publications: Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

Total Reviews: 341
Total QuickRatings: 7

Location: St. George, Utah

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Fresh
B+

Rotten
58%

It's Complicated (2009)

" Streep and Baldwin sell it."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Rotten
C+

Rotten
20%

Leap Year (2010)

" We need more rom-coms for Moms and their daughters but despite Adams' charms this film has zero sizzle."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
A-

Fresh
90%

Up in the Air (2009)

" The year's sharpest film--but it may not speak to everyone."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
B+

Fresh
69%

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

" Swashbuckling smarts and Downey, Jr. as the perfect super-sleuth."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Rotten
B-

Rotten
32%

The Lovely Bones (2009)

" The sum of the parts of this film while tantalizing and worth a watch, leave the viewer, like its lead character, lacking closure."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
B+

Rotten
39%

2012 (2009)

" Plausible plot points, great special effects and characters we care about. That's really about all you need to enjoy this Apocalypse Wow!"

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
B

Fresh
76%

Invictus (2009)

" A solid but flawed film--Freeman's charmingly disarming portrayal keeps it real."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
A-

Fresh
85%

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

" Though old school in craft, Disney proves that a good story infused with terrific music and lovable characters can still be a winning formula."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
A

Fresh
82%

Avatar (2009)

" Rebirths the old fashioned action epic in a era of soulless marketing machines, desensitizing shock pieces, and overrated indie-art imposters. Cameron's vision exceeds the hype."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Fresh
B

Rotten
45%

Everybody's Fine (2009)

" Your stage in life will likely determine your ability to see the truth and subtle power in this gentle and worthwhile film though its certainly not a seasonal spirit lifter."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Rotten
C-

Fresh
93%

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

" A visual flair can't rescue an awkardly edited, talky film with little accessible wit--hard to imagine even the most patient child or their parents not being bored stiff."

Posted Feb 1, 2010

Rotten
D+

Rotten
44%

The Box (2009)

" This box needed a STOP button."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
80%

Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)

" As breathtaking as it is heartbreaking."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Fresh
A-

Rotten
55%

Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)

" Its' lavish details bridge the gap between the real and the imagined in a way heretofore impossible.. the filmmakers have put most of their magic in the media and not the message."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
82%

Paranormal Activity (2009)

" A suitably suspenseful homemade haunted house creep show made on a low budget that is also a patience tester in need of a fast forward button."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Rotten
B-

Rotten
37%

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)

" Plenty of good elements here, but a lack of cohesion and a lackluster performance by the lead actor make the film at best a decent rental."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Rotten
C-

Rotten
28%

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

" Despite the focus on young, shirtless werewolves and well coiffed vampires, the second installment of Stephanie Meyer's immensely popular series comes off as a tepid adventure in Zombieland."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Rotten
C

Rotten
11%

Couples Retreat (2009)

" Instead of being a sharp, witty comedy about married couples experiencing vacation therapy together, it's more of a pinheads-in-paradise routine with only a few funny lines."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
89%

Zombieland (2009)

" A wickedly witty, post-apocalyptic zombie kill-fest that is actually smarter than it is gory, which, of course, it is."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Fresh
B

Fresh
73%

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

" What we have here is a challenging, psychological rendering of a child's classic that may indeed be too unexciting and melancholy for kids, and too unstructured to be fully appreciated by adults."

Posted Dec 2, 2009

Rotten
C

Rotten
57%

The Invention of Lying (2009)

" Ricky Gervais stars and directs and takes a good premise and some funny bits and tries to get philosophical, only to come up short in both laughs and depth."

Posted Oct 11, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
83%

Whip It (2009)

" Despite its somewhat contrived formula, Whip It feels like a spirited Indie that refuses to sell out, demonstrating respect for both its characters and its audience."

Posted Oct 11, 2009

Rotten
C+

Rotten
39%

Surrogates (2009)

" Its humanity, some cool technology and Bruce Willis save this film from simply being a compilation of a zillion similarly themed "too much technology" lessons."

Posted Oct 11, 2009

Rotten
B-

Fresh
77%

The Informant! (2009)

" Matt Damon is delightfully goofy as an agri-business whistleblower, but the mostly true story lacks the drama or wit to keep us more than just amused."

Posted Oct 11, 2009

Fresh
B

Rotten
18%

Love Happens (2009)

" Love Happens is more about catharsis than chemistry. It's not a terrible film, but like skydiving lessons, you'd better know what you're getting into beforehand."

Posted Oct 11, 2009

Fresh
B+

Rotten
27%

Fame (2009)

" Its lack of melodrama and shock value make it all the more refreshing. Consider this film a grittier, inner city cousin of HSM and that's no back handed compliment"

Posted Oct 11, 2009

Fresh
A-

Fresh
89%

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

" By letting his brilliant dialogue-centered screenplay showcase his superb cast and keeping the gory violence in check, this fictional WWII saga is Tarantino's masterpiece. Who knew?"

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Fresh
A

Fresh
97%

The Hurt Locker (2009)

" A hardcore depiction of modern war and the brave soldiers who fight, while quietly but assuredly begging the question: War, what is it good for?"

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
90%

District 9 (2009)

" Original in concept and thoroughly intense, this alien encampment sci-fi thriller quickly devolves into a gritty slaughter chase that never bores but rarely surprises."

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Fresh
A-

Fresh
86%

500 Days of Summer (2009)

" Charming yet brutally honest..offers a certain mainstream appeal for anyone who's experienced love's thorny and persuasive illusions."

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Fresh
B

Rotten
29%

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

" What it lacks in originality and creativity it makes up for with action and a talented cast that breathes life into its thinly drawn characters."

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
75%

Julie & Julia (2009)

" This kind of film should teach you something about the art of cooking and make you hungry. It does both and the results, while not overpowering are sweet and succulent."

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Fresh
B

Rotten
47%

Whatever Works (2009)

" A more mean spirited but still very funny film aimed mainly at Woody'searly period devotees that includes a spirited turn by Evan Rachel Wood."

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Rotten
C-

Rotten
14%

The Ugly Truth (2009)

" Apparently, the ugly truth is that neither sex needs or deserves respect. How romantic. The 'Sex and the City' gals would be proud."

Posted Sep 8, 2009

Rotten
C-

Rotten
15%

I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)

" Chris Columbus has fallen off the edge of the earth. His latest film is a misguided ship sailing among an increasingly rocky body of work."

Posted Jul 28, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
67%

Public Enemies (2009)

" What it lacks in thrills is made up for by its captivating characters and impressive attention to period details."

Posted Jul 28, 2009

Rotten
B-

Fresh
83%

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

" This sixth installment is likeably unremarkable and feels like some sort of Diagon Alley deja-vu; a road, an overly long road, we've been down many times."

Posted Jul 28, 2009

Rotten
C-

Rotten
20%

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

" This mindless, soulless sequel is sensory overload with barely a story, but it will still manage to please the teenage male demographic with constant, if confusing action."

Posted Jul 15, 2009

Fresh
A-

Rotten
47%

My Sister's Keeper (2009)

" Navigates a minefield of emotional explosives intelligently and sensitively, with excellent performances that strike the right balance between heartfelt and hand-wringing."

Posted Jul 15, 2009

Rotten
D

Rotten
15%

Year One (2009)

" Even more embarrassing considering the talent involved. Where art thou Monty Python?"

Posted Jul 15, 2009

Rotten
C-

Rotten
43%

The Proposal (2009)

" Bullock deserves better material and so do her fans. The moral: Don't accept a role unless you have read the entire script. Perhaps that's a more worthwhile proposal."

Posted Jul 15, 2009

Fresh
B-

Rotten
52%

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

" At its best when it's not trying too hard to show how gritty it is."

Posted Jul 15, 2009

Fresh
B

Rotten
37%

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

" There is no shame in being a crowd pleaser, and Jackman and Schreiber deliver the snarling, sibling goods and make the film thoroughly enjoyable, if not memorable."

Posted Jun 10, 2009

Fresh
A-

Fresh
94%

Star Trek (2009)

" the excellent action sequences plus an upbeat tone--an important element maintained from the source material- make for an adventure that zips by at warp speed."

Posted Jun 10, 2009

Fresh
B+

Fresh
92%

Drag Me To Hell (2009)

" Serious about its scare factor, but allows us to laugh at our own reactions to Raimi's often frightening, always entertaining images."

Posted Jun 10, 2009

Fresh
B

Rotten
36%

Angels & Demons (2009)

" Call it the 'National Treasure' for adults: harmless, but engaging fun that even Catholics shouldn't get too worked up about."

Posted Jun 10, 2009

Fresh
B-

Rotten
31%

Terminator Salvation (2009)

" No slouch, but despite director McG's laudable efforts, number four doesn't improve upon the first three."

Posted Jun 10, 2009

Fresh
A

Fresh
98%

Up (2009)

" A must see, in whatever format."

Posted Jun 10, 2009

Rotten
C-

Fresh
64%

Watchmen (2009)

" This may be everything Moore's fans have hoped for but there is little for the average film fan to understand let alone enjoy."

Posted May 1, 2009

Fresh
B

Fresh
98%

The Wrestler (2008)

" Rourke's performance is gritty and real for sure and the tender moments ring true. But let's not go overboard. It's practically a reality show."

Posted May 1, 2009
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