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Cowboy Diplomacy From Our Man In Paris, John Travolta Cowboy Diplomacy From Our Man In Paris, John Travolta
By NICK PINKERTON, February 04, 2010
ReviewYippee Ki Yay, Fils de Putain! Cowboy diplomacy from our man in Paris, John TravoltaAs personal assistant to the U.S. ambassador to France,... More>>
Mel Gibson Gets Some Kind of Revenge with Semi-Successful 'Edge of Darkness' Mel Gibson Gets Some Kind of Revenge with Semi-Successful 'Edge of Darkness'
By NICK PINKERTON, January 28, 2010
Back From the Edge?Mel Gibson gets some kind of revenge with a semi-successful vigilante flick“Did you shoot my daughtah?” is the... More>>
Despite Its Made-For-TV Feel, 'Extraordinary Measures' Works On Its Own Terms
Despite its made-for-TV feel, Extraordinary Measures works on its own terms
By NICK PINKERTON, January 28, 2010
A Measured SuccessDespite its made-for-TV feel, Extraordinary Measures works on its own termsJohn Crowley (Brendan Fraser) is, for the time... More>>
Harrison Ford Is Nothing If Not Useful in 'Extraordinary Measures' Harrison Ford Is Nothing If Not Useful in 'Extraordinary Measures'
By ROBERT WILONSKY, January 21, 2010
Measures of a ManHarrison Ford is nothing if not usefulExtraordinary Measures is a race-against-time thriller in which a desperate dad (Brendan... More>>
The Postapocalyptic Theology In 'The Book of Eli' Is a Little Warped The Postapocalyptic Theology In 'The Book of Eli' Is a Little Warped
By NICK PINKERTON, January 14, 2010
Kicking Ass for JesusThe Book of Eli’s post-apocalyptic theology is a little warpedDirectors Allen and Albert Hughes were raised by an... More>>
In 'Leap Year,' Amy Adams Is Trapped in the Land of Blarney, Cow Pies and Forced Humiliation In 'Leap Year,' Amy Adams Is Trapped in the Land of Blarney, Cow Pies and Forced Humiliation
By BRIAN MILLER, January 07, 2010
No Luck Among the IrishAmy Adams is trapped in the land of blarney, cow pies and forced humiliationIs this a commercial for the National Tourism... More>>
Cult Novel 'Youth In Revolt' Must Continue Its Search for a Worthy Adaptation
By ROBERT WILONSKY, January 07, 2010
Revolting YouthCult novel must continue its search for a worthy film adaptationFor years, Hollywood has wrestled with adapting C.D.... More>>
'Up In the Air' Director Jason Reitman Has a Good Sense of Where He's From and Where He's Headed 'Up In the Air' Director Jason Reitman Has a Good Sense of Where He's From and Where He's Headed
By SCOTT FOUNDAS, December 31, 2009
GroundedUp In the Air director Jason Reitman has a good sense of where he’s from and where he’s headedUnlike the zigzagging... More>>
[Year In Film] Three Critics, One List, 10 Best [Year In Film] Three Critics, One List, 10 Best
By J. HOBERMAN, ROBERT WILONSKY and SCOTT FOUNDAS, December 24, 2009
Three Critics, One List, 10 BestJ. Hoberman, Robert Wilonsky and Scott Foundas put their minds together and come up with their favorite films... More>>
[Year In Film] Looking Back On a Decade Dominated by Movie Franchises, Our Critics Pick Nine Faves [Year In Film] Looking Back On a Decade Dominated by Movie Franchises, Our Critics Pick Nine Faves
By J. HOBERMAN, ROBERT WILONSKY and SCOTT FOUNDAS, December 24, 2009
Because a Top 10 Would Be Too ObviousLooking back on a decade dominated by the movie franchise—Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars... More>>
[Year In Film] For a Former Video Store Giant, Not Such a Blockbuster Decade [Year In Film] For a Former Video Store Giant, Not Such a Blockbuster Decade
By ROBERT WILONSKY, December 24, 2009
Rent a WreckFor a former video-store giant, not such a blockbuster decadeIn a Dallas strip mall, in the neighborhood George W. Bush now calls... More>>
[Year in Film] Will Jeff Bridges Finally Get That Elusive Oscar for 'Crazy Heart'? [Year in Film] Will Jeff Bridges Finally Get That Elusive Oscar for 'Crazy Heart'?
By ELLA TAYLOR, December 24, 2009
One From the HeartJeff Bridges shines as a country-music has-been. Will the elusive Oscar finally be his?Enticing Jeff Bridges to voice a... More>>
[Year In Film] At the turn of the decade, Clint Eastwood tackles Mandela and the 'Hereafter'
By SCOTT FOUNDAS, December 24, 2009
Eastwood on the PitchAt the turn of a very prolific decade, 79-year-old Clint tackles Mandela and the HereafterOn a late March morning, the sun... More>>
Nancy Meyers Keeps Making the Same Movie Over and Over Again, and This Time 'It's Complicated' Nancy Meyers Keeps Making the Same Movie Over and Over Again, and This Time 'It's Complicated'
By SCOTT FOUNDAS, December 24, 2009
Something’s Gotta GiveNancy Meyers can’t keep making the same movie over and over againDoes Nancy Meyers hate women? The thought ran... More>>
All That Glitters—James Cameron's 'Avatar,' Specifically—Isn't Gold All That Glitters—James Cameron's 'Avatar,' Specifically—Isn't Gold
By J. HOBERMAN, December 17, 2009
Money Isn’t EverythingAnd all that glitters—Avatar, specifically—isn’t goldThe money is on the screen in Avatar, James... More>>
It's All Country Music, Faded Stardom, Liquor and Age in 'Crazy Heart'
Extended review!
By NICK PINKERTON, December 17, 2009
Misery and GinCountry music, faded stardom, liquor and age in Crazy Heart Yesterday’s honky-tonk hero, Bad Blake, arrives at a Clovis,... More>>
Thanks to the Magic of 3-D CGI, Peter Jackson Makes a One-Dimensional 'Lovely Bones' Thanks to the Magic of 3-D CGI, Peter Jackson Makes a One-Dimensional 'Lovely Bones'
By J. HOBERMAN, December 10, 2009
My Blue (Screen) HeavenThanks to the magic of 3-D CGI, Peter Jackson makes a one-dimensional Lovely BonesA one-film cabinet of curiosities, The... More>>
Not Much Truth, But Plenty of Reconciliation In Clint Eastwood's 'Invictus'
Expanded Review!
By ELLA TAYLOR, December 10, 2009
All’s Well That Ends WellNot much truth, but plenty of reconciliation in Clint Eastwood’s InvictusAside from Morgan Freeman, who... More>>
'Up In the Air' Steers Clear of the Predictable Route, Lands the Emotion 'Up In the Air' Steers Clear of the Predictable Route, Lands the Emotion
By ROBERT WILONSKY, December 03, 2009
Destination UnknownUp In the Air steers clear of the predictable route, lands the emotionThere is something oddly familiar about Jason... More>>
Father Does Not Know Best When He's Robert De Niro in 'Everybody's Fine'
EXTENDED VERSION!
By ROBERT WILONSKY, December 03, 2009
Meet the ParentFather does not know best when father is De Niro in Everybody’s FineDon’t be misled by the cheesy, generic poster for... More>>
Neither Horrific Nor Disaster-rific, 'The Road' Takes the Path of Least Resistance Neither Horrific Nor Disaster-rific, 'The Road' Takes the Path of Least Resistance
By J. HOBERMAN, November 26, 2009
Middle-of-the-RoadNeither horrific nor disaster-rific, Cormac McCarthy adaption takes the path of least resistanceThe Road, Cormac... More>>
Some Fairy Tale! Disney's First Black Princess Can't Escape the Ghetto
By SCOTT FOUNDAS, November 26, 2009
WhitewashSome fairy tale! Disney’s first black princess can’t escape the ghettoSix decades after unleashing persistent NAACP... More>>
'The Blind Side' Asks: What Would Black People Do Without Bighearted White People? 'The Blind Side' Asks: What Would Black People Do Without Bighearted White People?
By MELISSA ANDERSON, November 19, 2009
Was Blind But Now I SeeWhat would black people do without bighearted white people?Another poor, massive, uneducated African-American teenager... More>>
Take Note: Life on Earth Will End in '2012.' Plan Your Christmas Shopping Accordingly Take Note: Life on Earth Will End in '2012.' Plan Your Christmas Shopping Accordingly
By CHUCK WILSON, November 12, 2009
The End Is NearBut did the Mayans happen to say if Palin will survive?Completing his multifilm vendetta against the world’s tourist trade,... More>>
Wes Anderson Brings His Wes Anderson-ness to the Animated 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'-and It's a Perfect Fit
By SCOTT FOUNDAS, November 12, 2009
What a FoxWes Anderson brings his Wes Anderson-ness to animation—and it’s a fantastic fit Given his preference for static,... More>>
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  1. Dear John, 32.4 mil, 32.4 mil
  2. Avatar, 23.6 mil, 630.1 mil
  3. From Paris With Love, 8.1 mil, 8.1 mil
  4. Edge of Darkness, 7.0 mil, 29.1 mil
  5. The Tooth Fairy, 6.5 mil, 34.3 mil
  6. When in Rome, 5.5 mil, 20.9 mil
  7. The Book of Eli, 4.8 mil, 82.2 mil
  8. Crazy Heart, 3.6 mil, 11.2 mil
  9. Legion, 3.4 mil, 34.6 mil
  10. Sherlock Holmes, 2.6 mil, 201.6 mil
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