Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
Select another critic »
For 728 reviews, this critic has graded:
-
47% higher than the average critic
-
6% same as the average critic
-
47% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 7.2 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Frank Scheck's Scores
- Movies
| Average review score: | 52 |
|---|---|
| Highest review score: |
Critic Score
90
|
| Lowest review score: |
Critic Score
0
|
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 209 out of 728
-
Mixed: 415 out of 728
-
Negative: 104 out of 728
728
movie reviews
- By critic score
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Best appreciated for the winning performances of its trio of stars, who convey their characters' desperation with humor and poignancy. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
While the film occasionally stretches credibility and is also rather schematic in its characterizations, it tells its tale with skill and economy, and its observations about consumerist Israeli society are critically insightful without being overdone. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Rue plays her with just the right combination of sweetness, sexuality and sass. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
The film becomes markedly more entertaining with every appearance by Walter Hagen (Jeremy Northam), Jones' archrival, a raconteur and bon vivant who, though fiercely competitive, enjoyed playing while drunk and clad in a tuxedo. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
The film is an initially insightful portrait of modern corporate society that unfortunately lapses into melodrama. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Gives these canines the sensual elegance of the Calvin Klein models Weber has so famously photographed. Would that the substance of the film have come close to having the impact of its visuals. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Although Criminal retains its source material's cleverness and intricate plotting, something seems to have been lost in the translation. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Incident at Loch Ness manages to cross "Project Greenlight" with "The Blair Witch Project" in a way that makes one pine for the originals. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Wastes its promising premise with a wavering tone that veers uneasily between camp humor and, pardon the expression, straightness. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Should reasonably please fans of the genre before assuming its place in the horror section of your local video store. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
It suffers from a lack of genuine chills or suspense that renders its slight virtues rather moot. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
A diverting blend of "Rear Window"-style suspense and autumnal romance. While the film is ultimately unable to fully succeed on either front, it offers many pleasures along the way. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Pantoliano brings his usual degree of wily, understated humor to his role and is ably supported by the terrific ensemble, but he's unable to elevate a film that is ultimately as directionless as its protagonist. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Well meaning but less than riveting in its execution, this documentary is far better suited for public television exposure than theatrical release. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Should attract some interest in urban theatrical situations before settling into cult video status. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Takes a surprisingly gritty approach that gives the material some gravitas but also robs it of some of its fun. -
-
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Ultimately fails to illuminate its subject, though it does offer some evocative moments and terrific music along the way. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Fails to overcome its recycled elements but displays a winning spirit that's hard to dislike. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
A giddy romp that never takes itself seriously in the slightest, and that makes Taipei look like the center of the gay universe. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
It is a provocative and potentially rich premise, to be sure, but the execution here is somewhat lacking. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
A cut above the usual level of slasher films, with its overly convoluted plot enhanced by an impressive level of cinematic style. It also places a greater emphasis on surprising plot twists than gore. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
A visually arresting cinematic essay that, unfortunately, makes its points long before its conclusion. -
-
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Displays moments of cleverness but not enough to sustain its feature-length running time. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Lacks the cinematic panache to elevate it above the level of agitprop. But its all too relevant dissection of its subject is well worth paying attention to. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
A reasonably amusing effort that manages to poke fun at Brooks' neuroses and governmental blundering with equal skill. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Stylish and well-observed while ultimately not adding up to very much. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
Spends an inordinate amount of time ogling the tight, lithe bodies of its young female characters. Thus, what might have appealed only to teen girls might well have crossover appeal to leering young boys as well. -
-
-
Frank Scheck 60
The film reveals the influence of director/co-writer Werthman's profession because it adopts a highly clinical and thoughtful rather than exploitative turn. Although at times one wishes for a little more heat, of both the dramatic and erotic variety, there is an admirable intelligence and restraint on display. -
