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  1. Laine Ewen

    29 Movies
    Average review score: 50

    On average, this critic grades
    10 points lower than other critics.

  2. Average review score: 53

    On average, this critic grades
    7 points lower than other critics.

  3. Average review score: 52

    On average, this critic grades
    8 points lower than other critics.

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    On average, this critic grades
    9 points lower than other critics.

  5. Average review score: 48

    On average, this critic grades
    12 points lower than other critics.

  6. Average review score: 64

    On average, this critic grades
    4 points higher than other critics.

  7. Average review score: 49

    On average, this critic grades
    11 points lower than other critics.

  8. Average review score: 57

    On average, this critic grades
    3 points lower than other critics.

  9. Average review score: 83

    On average, this critic grades
    23 points higher than other critics.

  10. Average review score: 65

    On average, this critic grades
    5 points higher than other critics.

  11. Average review score: 65

    On average, this critic grades
    5 points higher than other critics.

  12. Average review score: 65

    On average, this critic grades
    5 points higher than other critics.

  13. Average review score: 63

    On average, this critic grades
    3 points higher than other critics.

  14. Average review score: 59

    On average, this critic grades
    1 point lower than other critics.

  15. Average review score: 52

    On average, this critic grades
    8 points lower than other critics.

  16. Lisa Nesselson

    111 Movies
    Average review score: 69

    On average, this critic grades
    9 points higher than other critics.

  17. Average review score: 69

    On average, this critic grades
    9 points higher than other critics.

  18. Average review score: 63

    On average, this critic grades
    4 points higher than other critics.

  19. Average review score: 69

    On average, this critic grades
    9 points higher than other critics.

  20. Average review score: 55

    On average, this critic grades
    4 points lower than other critics.

  21. Average review score: 50

    On average, this critic grades
    10 points lower than other critics.

  22. Average review score: 56

    On average, this critic grades
    4 points lower than other critics.

  23. Average review score: 53

    On average, this critic grades
    7 points lower than other critics.

Recent User Reviews

  1. May 24, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This movie was nowhere near as good as the first one. First of all, I hate when they replace main characters in movies. I understand that it's not necessarily the fault of the film but replacing Terrance Howard with Don Cheadle affects the feel of the movie; similar to when they replaced Katie Holmes with Maggie Gylenhaul in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. Also, a technology that was pushed to be so incredible and impossible to replicate in the first installment is thrown around in this movie like if it's no more rare than an std. Lastly, similar to the first film, there were some huge plot holes. If a villain's weapons are a sort of lasso, wouldn't common sense tell you to just fire on him from outside of the lasso range? I would certainly think a genius like Tony Stark would be able to figure that out. Also, if you access the main computer and can reset the War Machine, why couldn't you also reset the others? Nonetheless, Robert Downey Jr. once again proves to be a top notch actor in Hollywood and the movie's transition to the "Avengers" adds some excitement to an otherwise quick and overrated ending. Still, I was a little disappointed. Full Review »
  2. 3
    In "The Hangover III," the mystery comes from a reinvented formula; there is no wedding or missing groomsman. No actual hangover to speak of, and a lack of scenarios fueled by alcohol from which to recover. Instead, the film is produced as more of a caper than a comedy. Despite not being 'good' movie: a litany of crude humor that becomes repetitive that falls flat for a majority of the film, the third act does provide a few moments of genuine charm and appeal. And yes, this is a real stretch, but I'm trying.

    The latest misadventures by the antisocial man-child Alan (Zach Galifianakis) cause buddies Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and Doug (Justin Bartha) to stage an intervention. But on their way to hand deliver Alan to a mental health clinic in Arizona, they experience an intervention of their own. The group is captured by crime kingpin Marshall (John Goodman), who needs their help in tracking down the fugitive Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong). Mr. Chow stole $21 million in gold bricks from Marshall, and pressing the "Wolfpack" into service may be the only means of recovery. In the meantime, he'll hold Doug for safekeeping.

    "The Hangover III" is the most sentimental, (hence the finale), and yet the darkest of the franchise where the eccentricity doesn't always work as well as it should. To it's credit, there are some escapades and plot twists along the way (from Tijuana to Vegas), and it's never out right boring, all set to a bizarre soundtrack that incorporates Hanson, Danzig, and Schubert.

    You get the feeling director Todd Philips would rather be making a straight-up action movie, as opposed to creating a string of comedic episodes. The onscreen disaffection of Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms reeks of paychecks already spent, leaving Zack Galifianakis to fill the void with material that works better around the margins. Ken Jeong reprises his role as a lunatic criminal with the bare minimum of effort. He appears more animated in the Bud Light commercials when compared to this outing. The post-credits epilogue does provide a truly twisted array of images, a fitting send-off for a series recognized as being the highest-grossing R-rated comedies of all time. This is in fact the end and it is what it is. We've had some good laughs. Let's part amicably.
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  3. May 24, 2013
    7
    To label this as yet another courtroom drama would be far too hasty. Primal Fear has layers which are not apparent if we just look at the surface story. Its success as a film is mostly carried by Edward Norton as the naive, utterly convincing alter boy. We go with the story, on the same journey as Gere, against our better judgement; which, in the end throws up the question of what separates our belief in innocence from our susceptibility to be taken in by appearances. Full Review »
  4. May 24, 2013
    8
    A movie that captures you with its poignant imagery and characterizations. The performances are subtle, yet strong they are all believable in their characters. The quiet beauty of the story is somewhat undone by some elements of the ending, thus keeping it from fully realizing its potential. However, that does not detract much from its overall appeal as a really well crafted romantic drama. Full Review »
  5. May 24, 2013
    5
    For a recent Stalone flick, this isn't that bad. A few too many hollywood insider jokes, but what do you expect from a guy like Stalone. I suppose the credit mostly due to the direction of Walter Hill and the supporting role played by Sung Kang and Jason Momoa. If you are a dude (or a chick that likes bravado) this movie is a decent middle of the road watch.

    Some nit picking. Why is Jimmy Bobo such a "bad" hitman? He leaves witnesses all over the place. Sentimental Hitmen don't live long.

    p.s. how come I never get invited to topless masquerade balls?
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