Critical Care

"...of the reasons why. Helen Mirren brings a large measure of humanity to her role as (apparently) the only..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Maborosi

"...her life. It’s very difficult to relay the full measure of Kore-eda’s touchingly morbid film through a synopsis. Like..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sleepers

"...the film's first half, however, Levinson's screenplay lacks any measure of suspense; since you already know the harrowing events..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

301/302

"...set decoration, the overall production design is, in large measure, responsible for creating the movie's lingering sense of disturbance..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Basquiat

"...glimpse of the Eighties art scene, due in large measure to several stunning performances. Most notable is Jeffrey Wright..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Adventurers

"...own as a serviceable thriller, it just doesn't quite measure up when compared to the director's best work. Despite..."

March 22, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Master of the Flying Guillotine

"...in a pinch of the Yu favorite for good measure. In this light, the original Chinese title, The One..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Nine Months

"...Four Weddings and a Funeral was due, in large measure, to the timing and abilities of that film's ensemble..."

July 14, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Species

"...touch of Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce thrown in for good measure. The story concerns a desperate manhunt for a young,..."

July 7, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The New Age

"...search for the higher meaning. Tolkin's script may not measure up to the fast-paced verbal sparring of The Player..."

Dec. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Best of the New York Underground

"...me, and, if you're going to use this to measure the quality of the current NYC underground film scene,..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

True Lies

After Terminator, Schwarzenegger and Cameron worked together again on this odd mixture of chockablock action movie and restive romantic comedy.

"...summer's stillborn Last Action Hero, but it can't quite measure up to the director's previous work, and that's one..."

July 22, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Desperate Remedies

"...bit of nudity and drugs thrown in for good measure. Directors Wells and Main manage to hold your attention..."

July 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Three Ninjas Kick Back

"...attain this goal (at least, not in any substantial measure). Then there are movies whose only goal is to..."

May 20, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked

"...of David Thewlis as Johnny is in no small measure responsible for the success of Naked. Talking his way..."

April 15, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

"...as “Howl” and the emotionally wrenching “Kaddish” (one recent measure of the enduring power of these works can be..."

Feb. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ruby in Paradise

"...Paradise has an amazing presence. Its realism, in large measure, is due to Judd's much-acclaimed performance as Ruby, a..."

Feb. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Baraka

This New Age tone poem captures images from 24 countries that transcend geographical and language barriers.

"...everyone. Only the intellectual set would probably find a measure of entertainment in it...."

Dec. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Boxing Helena

"...an ending intended as a surprise, but the final measure of this film's infuriating shallowness is that, after 100..."

Sept. 10, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Just Another Girl On the I.R.T.

"...lag a bit at that point. Though in large measure this portion of the film is probably quite realistic..."

April 16, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Together Alone

"...the length of the movie also accounts in great measure for its success. The only time the structure noticeably..."

Feb. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time

"...couple of feminists who seem thrown in for good measure. The 1980 murder of Playmate of the Year Dorothy..."

Feb. 19, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Van Gogh

"...objective sense of realism, and thus creates a credible measure of naturalness in both the characterizations and the construction..."

Feb. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Toys

"...any movie this year certainly due, in no small measure, to the contributions of the peerless Ferdinando Scarfiotti, Bertolucci's..."

Dec. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Johnny Suede

"...dash of Fellini and Buñuel thrown in for good measure, for the surrealism in Johnny Suede echoes with the..."

Nov. 6, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Pure Country

"...his new music in the film which provides a measure of worthwhile entertainment -- especially if you are a..."

Oct. 30, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Passed Away

"...but they also are unable to generate a convincing measure of chemistry with one another. What a waste: the..."

May 1, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

The Moneytree

"...scenes depicting various details of its cultivation. In large measure I suspect this hollowness is due to the amateurism..."

March 6, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bright Angel

"...Jack Nicholson and adding a Canadian accent for good measure. She's been better in Mystic Pizza and in Say..."

July 26, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Boyz N the Hood

Singleton's 1991 movie about three black boys growing to manhood in the combat zones of L.A.'s South Central remains a searing cultural indictment.

"...Gooding Jr., Morris Chestnut and Larry Fishburne. It's a measure of just how pervasive the gang problem has become..."

July 19, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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