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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (84%)
Remakes of classics often seem to be horrible ideas, but this redo of the 1992 Abel Ferrara film has promise since it is directed by the respected filmmaker Werner Herzog (RESCUE DAWN). This time around, BAD LIEUTENANT stars Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Coolidge, and Xzibit.
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Rated: R
What's Fresh In Theaters?
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| 84% | Bad Lieutenant: Port of... | 64 |
| 90% | The Messenger | 51 |
| 91% | Fantastic Mr. Fox | 93 |
| 87% | Red Cliff | 63 |
What's Fresh On DVD?
What else has the Critics talking? |
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| 86% | Big Fan | 70 |
| 98% | The Hurt Locker | 165 |
| 84% | Soul Power | 69 |
| 95% | In the Loop | 128 |
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75%
Capitalism: A Love Story
Critics' Consensus: Love him or hate him, Capitalism captures Michael Moore in his muckraking element -- with all the Moore-centric showmanship that entails.
Synopsis: Plenty of excitement--and controversy--is sure to surround this film from decorated documentarian Michael Moore. After previously taking on America’s gun culture (BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE), the Bush administration (FAHRENHEIT 9/11), and America’s healthcare crisis (SICKO), this timely film addresses wh...[More...]
Rated:
Runtime:
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Wide)
85%
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Critics' Consensus: Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.
Synopsis: Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and brainy weathergirl Sam Sparks (voice of Anna Faris) as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped while ...[More...]
Rated: PG
Runtime:
Release Date: Sep 18, 2009 (Wide)
78%
The Hangover
Critics' Consensus: With a clever script and hilarious interplay among the cast, The Hangover nails just the right tone of raunchy humor, and the non-stop laughs overshadow any flaw.
Synopsis: By all rights, THE HANGOVER should have been a minor success that did satisfactory box office and lived on through beer-laden guys’ night viewings. The marquee boasts no big-name stars, and the premise--an alcohol-soaked bachelor party--seems tried and tired. But OLD SCHOOL director Todd Phillips’s ...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Release Date: Jun 05, 2009 (Wide)
83%
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Critics' Consensus: Dark, thrilling, and occasionally quite funny, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying.
Synopsis: Though HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN director Alfonso Cuaron still holds the crown for best film in the series, David Yates is making an attempt at a coup with HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE. Dark, gleefully funny, and beautifully shot, this adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s novel shou...[More...]
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hrs 33 mins
Release Date: Jul 15, 2009 (Wide)
76%
The Informant!
Critics' Consensus: A charismatic turn by star Matt Damon and a consistently ironic tone boost this quietly funny satire about a corporate whistle-blower.
Synopsis: OCEAN'S 11's Steven Soderbergh and Matt Damon reunite for this comedy based on a true story. In THE INFORMANT, a high-ranking executive at Archer Daniels Midland joins forces with the FBI to bring down both his company and the entire food industry.
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 33 mins
Release Date: Sep 18, 2009 (Wide)
88%
Inglourious Basterds
Critics' Consensus: A classic Tarantino genre-blending thrill ride, Inglourious Basterds is violent, unrestrained, and thoroughly entertaining,
Synopsis: Quentin Tarantino's long-gestating (and much anticipated) World War II epic is sure to delight fans of his artful touch with dialogue and visuals. Brad Pitt stars as Lieutenant Aldo Raine, an American soldier who leads a band of Jewish-American troops in their brutal, violent revenge against the Naz...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 33 mins
Release Date: Aug 21, 2009 (Wide)
75%
Julie & Julia
Critics' Consensus: Boosted by Meryl Streep's charismatic performance as Julia Child, Julie and Julia is a light, but fairly entertaining culinary comedy.
Synopsis: After DOUBT, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams take a comedic turn with this adaptation of Julie Powell's beloved bestseller.
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
Release Date: Aug 07, 2009 (Wide)
81%
Michael Jackson's This Is It
Critics' Consensus: While it may not be the definitive concert film (or the insightful backstage look) some will hope for, Michael Jackson's This Is It packs more than enough entertainment value to live up to its ambitious title.
Synopsis: Michael Jackson takes a final bow in this theatrical concert film featuring rehearsal footage of the late megastar as he practiced for the 100 shows in London that never came to be. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL's Kenny Ortega handles direction duties as well as choreography chores for the HD-shot film.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
Release Date: Oct 28, 2009 (Wide)
82%
Whip It
Critics' Consensus: While made from overly familiar ingredients, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut has enough charm, energy, and good-natured humor to transcend its many cliches.
Synopsis: Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with this feisty, female-friendly action-comedy. JUNO's Ellen Page stars as Bliss Cavendar, a young woman who longs to break free of her small-town bonds by joining the rough-and-tumble sport of roller derby in nearby Austin, Texas.
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Wide)
89%
Zombieland
Critics' Consensus: Wickedly funny and featuring plenty of gore, Zombieland is proof that the zombie subgenre is far from dead.
Synopsis: A cowardly shut-in named Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is forced to join up with a seasoned zombie-slayer named Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. As Tallahassee sets out on a mission to find the last Twinkie on Earth, the duo meets up with Wichita (Emma Stone) and...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Wide)
94%
An Education
Critics' Consensus: Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of relative newcomer Carey Mulligan's standout performance.
Synopsis: Author Nick Hornby turns from novels to screenplays with this talent-driven drama. Carey Mulligan (BLEAK HOUSE) stars as Jenny, a young woman full of promise and intent to study at Oxford. But meeting an older man (Peter Sarsgaard) leads Jenny to believe that she can learn things outside the classro...[More...]
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
Release Date: Oct 09, 2009 (Limited)
84%
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Critics' Consensus: Befitting its unorthodox origins, this Bad Lieutenant benefits from Werner Herzog's typically fearless direction and a delightfully unhinged Nicolas Cage in the title role.
Synopsis: Remakes of classics often seem to be horrible ideas, but this redo of the 1992 Abel Ferrara film has promise since it is directed by the respected filmmaker Werner Herzog (RESCUE DAWN). This time around, BAD LIEUTENANT stars Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Coolidge, and Xzibit.
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Nov 20, 2009 (Limited)
83%
Bright Star
Critics' Consensus: Jane Campion's direction is as refined as her screenplay, and she gets the most out of her cast -- especially Abbie Cornish -- in this understated period drama.
Synopsis: After playing music legend Bob Dylan in I’M NOT THERE, Ben Whishaw plays another master of words: John Keats. Directed by Jane Campion, BRIGHT STAR chronicles Keats’s brief, doomed romance with Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish, ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE), who was five years his junior.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Sep 16, 2009 (Limited)
81%
Broken Embraces
Critics' Consensus: Pedro Almodovar's fourth film with Penélope Cruz isn't his finest work, but he brings his signature visual brilliance to this noirish tale, and the cast turns in some first-class performances.
Synopsis: After LIVE FLESH, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, and VOLVER, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penélope Cruz unite for a fourth time with this drama. Here, Almodóvar delves into noir style to tell a tale of a man (BAD EDUCATION’s Lluis Homar) with dual identities who tries to compartmentalize his life aft...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Nov 20, 2009 (Limited)
91%
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Critics' Consensus: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation.
Synopsis: With this animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, director Wes Anderson moves from quirky films for adults, such as The Darjeeling Limited and The Royal Tenenbaums, to imaginative children's fare. The Fantastic Mr. Fox reunites Anderson with previous collaborators Bill Murray and Cate Blanche...[More...]
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Nov 13, 2009 (Limited)
95%
Good Hair
Critics' Consensus: Funny, informative, and occasionally sad, Good Hair is a provocative look at the complex relationship between African Americans and their hair.
Synopsis: In the movie SCHOOL DAZE, Spike Lee staged a dance number in which two bands of African-American college students debated the merits of "Straight and Nappy" hair in song, and now comedian Chris Rock and filmmaker Jeff Stilson have extended the conversation to a full-length film in this witty documen...[More...]
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Oct 09, 2009 (Limited)
88%
The House of the Devil
Critics' Consensus: Though its underlying themes are familiar, House of the Devil effectively sheds the loud and gory cliches of contemporary horror to deliver a tense, slowly building throwback to the fright flicks of decades past.
Synopsis: A coed struggling to pay her rent ends up taking the wrong part-time job in writer-director Ti West's old-school, 1980s-set horror flick THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL. Samantha (Jocelin Donahue) is a sweet-natured and retiring young woman, unlike her rambunctious, loud, and self-assured best buddy, Megan (...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Release Date: Oct 30, 2009 (Limited)
90%
The Messenger
Critics' Consensus: A dark but timely subject is handled deftly by writer/directer Owen Moverman and superbly acted by Woody Harrleson and Ben Foster.
Synopsis: An Iraq War veteran who just narrowly escaped death in combat struggles with his new post at the Casualty Notification Office in this military drama starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, and Samantha Morton. Will Montgomery (Foster) has spent his fair share of time in army hospitals, an...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Release Date: Nov 13, 2009 (Limited)
83%
Paranormal Activity
Critics' Consensus: Using its low-budget effects and mockumentary method to great result, Paranormal Activity turns a simple haunted house story into 90 minutes of relentless suspense.
Synopsis: A haunted house makes no secret of the fact it is not pleased with its new tenants in this independent tale of supernatural horror. Katie (Katie Featherson) and Micah (Micah Sloat) are a twentysomething couple who've just moved into a new home in San Diego, California. Katie has an interest in the p...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Release Date: Sep 25, 2009 (Limited)
91%
Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire
Critics' Consensus: Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast.
Synopsis: Rocker Lenny Kravitz makes his debut as a film star in this indie drama based on the beloved novel PUSH. Clareece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe) is a Harlem teen who is pregnant with her second child. But with the help of a teacher (Paula Patton) and a nurse (Kravitz), Precious may be a...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Release Date: Nov 06, 2009 (Limited)
87%
Red Cliff
Critics' Consensus: Featuring some impressively grand battlefield action, John Woo returns to Asia and returns to form in the process for this lavish and slick historical epic.
Synopsis: After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLERS and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched....[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 20 mins
Release Date: Nov 18, 2009 (Limited)
86%
A Serious Man
Critics' Consensus: Blending dark humor with profoundly personal themes, the Coen brothers deliver what might be their most mature -- if not their best -- film to date.
Synopsis: The Coen Brothers (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN) get back to their Minnesota roots with this film that blithely walks the line between comedy and drama. Set in 1967, A SERIOUS MAN centers on Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg), a university professor whose life is falling apart around him.
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 2 hrs 20 mins
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Limited)
87%
Skin
Critics' Consensus: Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill, and Alice Krige do wonderful work in Skin, delivering performances whose strength is underlined by the incredible real-life events upon which the movie is based.
Synopsis: Skinis the astonishing true story of Sandra Laing (Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda/The Secret Life of Bees) & young Ella Ramangwane), a black child born in 1950s South Africa to white Afrikaners (Sam Neill (The Tudors/Jurassic Park) & Alice Krige (Chariots of Fire/Star Trek: First Contact), unaware of ...[More...]
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Release Date: Oct 30, 2009 (Limited)
95%
Under the Sea 3D
Critics' Consensus:
Synopsis: Viewers of UNDER THE SEA 3D will get the best look at ocean life that they can get without snorkels or scuba gear. This release makes full use of the IMAX format in its theatrical release, revealing the underwater wildlife of Australia, New Guinea, and the rest of the Pacific in vibrant detail. But ...[More...]
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 0 hrs 0 mins
Release Date: Feb 13, 2009 (Limited)
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