James Berardinelli, ReelViews
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For 2,525 reviews, this critic has graded:
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65% higher than the average critic
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33% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 6.1 points higher than other critics.
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James Berardinelli's Scores
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Positive: 1,802 out of 2525
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Mixed: 443 out of 2525
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Negative: 280 out of 2525
2,525
movie reviews
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James Berardinelli 88
This is an offering for mature viewers thrown out amidst a sea of summer flotsam. The title, Elegy, is perfect for the material. There is much tragedy and truth in what the makers of this movie have brought to the screen. -
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James Berardinelli 88
At times brutal, at times touching, the movie stands out as one of the better "prestige" productions offered for cinematic consumption during the waning weeks of 2007. -
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James Berardinelli 88
With its rapid pace, smart screenplay, and top-notch acting, this is one of the 2007 Oscar season's most appealing and compelling adult motion pictures. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Adams shines brightly, reinforcing the image she projected in Junebug and enhanced in Enchanted and Charlie Wilson's War. At this time of the year, it's tough to find a more diverting way to spend 90 minutes in a multiplex. -
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James Berardinelli 88
There's a wit in Segel's writing that marks him as every bit Apatow's equal in this arena. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Like nearly any thriller, no matter how intelligently and tightly plotted, it is possible to poke holes in its fabric. But, as it's unspooling in the theater, it makes for a wonderful movie house experience. Here's a sleeper worth a few extra miles' travel to see. -
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James Berardinelli 88
The other actress to stand out is, unsurprisingly, Queen Latifa, whose intense screen presence makes her a force to be reckoned with even when she's simply standing in the background, not saying anything. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Body of Lies neither panders nor condescends. It involves current events and has a political viewpoint, but it overplays neither. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Milk feels like an important picture, but not in a way that makes it tedious to watch. There's no pretentious sheen to the proceedings. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Howard and Morgan have transformed this story into something more than an embellished re-telling of recent history. They have shaped a tragedy that is almost Shakespearean in force. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Damon's prior appearances as Jason Bourne make him credible in this role. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Balances character development with plot, and that's crucial to its success. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Can be best categorized as a fantasy adventure. Unlike many animated movies, it's not a musical, nor is it overstuffed with age-appropriate comedy, -
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James Berardinelli 88
In addition to their deft skill with light drama, the directors understand well-placed humor, and throw just the right amount of comedy into the mix to make Big Night fun without turning it into an outright farce. -
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James Berardinelli 88
By offering opportunities to laugh, cry, and cheer, Little Voice satisfies in a big way. -
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James Berardinelli 88
You don't have to be Catholic, or Irish, or even American, to "get it." Burns' language, despite originating on Long Island, is universal in appeal and meaning. -
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James Berardinelli 88
This is a superior motion picture -- an example of the pleasant surprise that can result when a skilled director departs from his usual style. By daring to be honest and unsparing, The Son's Room is meaningful. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Affliction is for anyone willing to take the journey into the heart and soul of a troubled man on the edge. -
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James Berardinelli 88
The highest compliment I can offer Ulee's Gold is that it plays more like real life than a movie. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Not only is Pleasantville a satire, a fantasy, and a visual marvel, but it's the best kind of feel-good movie. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Possesses the rare ability to make an audience laugh (and laugh hard) and cry, without ever seeming manipulative or going hopelessly over-the-top. -
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James Berardinelli 88
It has the audacity that “Primary Colors” should have displayed, but was afraid to. Bulworth is willing to openly offend to get its point across. That's something that “Primary Colors” was nervous about doing. -
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James Berardinelli 88
At an economical 94 minutes, Rabbit-Proof Fence trims all the fat and tells its heartfelt and stirring story. This is one of 2002's most memorable imports. -
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James Berardinelli 88
As is often the case with European films, the acting is superlative...The real standout, however, is newcomer Jaye Davidson, whose performance is, without exaggeration, stunning...Not to be missed. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Tells a good, intelligent story that keeps us interested and involved. -
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James Berardinelli 88
The kind of daring feature that doesn't open every Friday at the local multiplex; its frank, sometimes politically incorrect approach towards the act and politics of sex is refreshing. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Everything in Out of Sight is smart -- the dialogue, the characters, and the storyline. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Together, Crystal and Ryan really click. Even though their characters are polar opposites (or perhaps because of it), their interaction has a charm and warmth that most motion picture pairings lack. -
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James Berardinelli 88
Menace II Society has a devastating impact. Few films possess the power to keep an audience sitting in stunned silence after the end credits begin rolling, but this is one of them. -
