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Oz the Great and Powerful
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Great visuals, but Franco is miscast as a silver-tongued huckster. The story is also fairly blah.
5/10
10
5
10
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10
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The Five-Year Engagement
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Pitch-perfect chemistry between Segel and Blunt, along with a superb supporting cast makes FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT a strong follow-up to Apatow's BRIDESMAIDS.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
The World Is Not Enough
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
All in all, a decent time at the movies.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Paradise Hills
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
PARADISE HILLS is a lush and occasionally provocative feature, one that creates a strange sense of wonder and weird.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
The Legend of Bagger Vance
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
A film which looked great and felt good, but ultimately didn't say much to me.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Deep Blue Sea
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
This summer film doesn't rely solely on its special effects to do the trick. It adds interesting and entertaining characters, a plausible plot, some nice style, a heart-pounding score and even some genre-bending surprises here and there.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
In a World...
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Extremely well-written, with a unique and original plot. A great showcase for writer-director-star Lake Bell.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Seabiscuit
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
This is a good movie, but not a great one.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Like a nice-guy version of The Kid Stays in the Picture. Proves that you don't have to be a jerk to get ahead in showbiz.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Heist
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Another dull, DTV-caliber actioner with a depressingly good cast considering the material.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
Hollywood Ending
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
It seems as though Allen's recent crop of films start strong but finish weak.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Wonder Woman
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
WONDER WOMAN brings a powerful voice to the summer blockbuster; one filled with hope, inspiration and more than enough thrills to satisfy everyone.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
If you are even remotely a superhero fan, you'll find something to enjoy in this big screen take on this popular series.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Baby Driver
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
If not the best movie of the year, it's definitely the most fun. The premise may be familiar, but we've never seen it done quite like this before.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Freddy Got Fingered
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
This wasn't a 'movie' after all, but rather just some funny sketches that Tom Green thought would be humorous to incorporate into a motion picture.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
The Last Castle
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Barely passable popcorn, but highly flawed as a serious drama.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Glass
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
An inconsistent but highly entertaining ending to M. Night Shyamalan's UNBREAKABLE/SPLIT trilogy.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
An incredibly entertaining, affectionate look at Cannon Films. Very rewarding for anyone who grew up watching the Chuck Norris-fueled studio output.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Hobo With a Shotgun
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
At times I found myself doubled over in hysteria at the complete insanity of the carnage I was watching on-screen. HOBO was a blast!
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Identity
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
One of the first fun-time thrillers of the year.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
The Book of Henry
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
"THE BOOK OF HENRY, in 100 minutes, covers terminal illness in children, and sexual abuse, probably the two most troubling things you could ever make a movie about short of genocide, but plays it for whimsy. FOR WHIMSY."
2/10
10
2
10
true
4
21
2
3
The Blind Side
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
"This feels way too manipulative to be taken seriously"
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
true
11
21
2
3
Idiocracy
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Trust me, it's a blast!
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Fight Club
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
See it or I'll have to fight you in the parking lot after work!
10/10
10
10
10
true
20
21
2
3
Saw
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Yipes!
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Room for Rent
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
If you go in realizing there will be a little less thriller and more straight forward melodrama, you'll have a much better time. Either way, see if for the marvelous work of Lin Shaye, and the lovely score by Joseph Bishara.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Along Came Polly
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
This film is the very definition of a solid 'date movie.'
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Bad Santa
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
If you hated Elf, you'll love Bad Santa!!
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Over the Hedge
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
This film 'does its job' but not much more than that.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
A picture that entertains, touches the heart and digs below the surface.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Boasts one of best casts in recent memory. It's like the anti-Bond or Mission: Impossible. A ruthless and realistic look at life in the spy game. Easily one of the best films of the year.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
The Manchurian Candidate
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
...the levels of deceit and high-level politics was masterfully handled here.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Battle: Los Angeles
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
The writing is atrocious, but BATTLE: LOS ANGELES is still a fun ride for action junkies.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Big Bad Wolves
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
There is something deeply disturbing at the heart of Big Bad Wolves and I mean that in the best possible way.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
Even with the overuse of CG and the PG-13 rating, PPZ is a bloody good blast of zombie fun.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
The Crow - Salvation
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Plenty of bad dialogue, zero originality or depth.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
The Hurricane
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Rarely does a film transcend the level of a good film and become one with greater connotations simply because of its lead performance, but The Hurricane is just that.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
The Harvest
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Excellent performances can't save The Harvest, which is riddled with too many plot holes.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Last Action Hero
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Fun stuff!
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
The Departed
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
The cast was a blast, playing each part off one another like a great chess match set up via the poetic images swirling through Scorsese's mind.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
In Darkness
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
A powerful piece of work. Not hard to see why it's up for the best foreign film Oscar.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Ferrell at the top of his craft...
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
The Big Sick
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
A star-making comedy for Kumail Nanjiani.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
The 9th Life of Louis Drax
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
An ambitious but failed oddball genre entry with no clear-cut audience.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
Despicable Me 3
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
If only they had utilized the very talented Parker better and told an interesting story.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
8MM
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
I guess that if you're the type of person that enjoys lazy-paced films, with a tinge of character development, then you might enjoy this one, despite its impotent conclusion.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Waking Life
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
The theater in which I saw this flick had 10 people in it when it started, and by the time it was over, only 5 people survived. Unfortunately, I had to be one of them
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
The Ice Storm
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
A little too slow for my own jive.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Scoob!
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
Perhaps the cuteness may be a deterrent for some, but if you're already a fan of these meddling kids, you'll likely be ready to get spooky with the Scooby Gang once again.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Without a Paddle
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Not as horrible as I thought, but still not necessarily worth a trip to the local movie house.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Running Scared
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
If you love over-stylized gunshots and action sequences, Running Scared is likely to be one big ol' kinetic romp of bloody fun that'll have you pulling out the Kleenex and appreciating all over the place.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Before I Fall
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Serviceable teen drama, distinguished by smart direction and an excellent performance by star Zoey Deutch.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
The Dark Knight Rises
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
From the towering shots of Gotham City to the exhilarating action set pieces, Nolan has crafted a worthy adversary when it comes to award season.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
The Time Traveler's Wife
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
At times I was entertained, and even moved by it. It's just damn frustrating, as this could have been a MUCH better film
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
The Matrix Reloaded
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
The Wachowski brothers likely wanted to provide their film with that greater 'meaning', but did they have to make great stretches of it boring as well?
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
The Assignment
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Interesting premise but marred by a low-rent production. Sigourney Weaver makes it almost worth watching.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
Intruders
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
Even when the terror feels muted, it still maintains a sense of dread, maybe in part because children are involved.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Calvary
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Brendan Gleeson is magnificent.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Mortal Engines
JoBlo's Movie Network
Alex Maidy
It is rare that we get such a starkly distinct movie in wide release which makes it a shame that so few gave this movie a chance. But, I beg you to watch it if you can and I think you will enjoy it as much as you did ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
The Trip To Italy
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Coogan and Brydon are endlessly entertaining. Watching these two have a go at each other is a pleasure.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
I, Robot
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
...I can't say that this movie turned out to be the dark, kick-***, sci-fi classic motion picture for which I was hoping, but it was still a damn good time...
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Lovelace
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Seyfried and Sarsgaard are amazing.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Snitch
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
A surprisingly gritty, low-key thriller. Highly recommended
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Good family entertainment for the holidays, with a well-cast ensemble playing to their strengths.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Cellular
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Don't take it all too seriously and have a good time...
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Dredd
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
From the smart casting to the hypnotic score by Paul Leonard-Morgan, to the copious amounts of crushed heads, this is a superhero flick that has balls and then some.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
The Boy Next Door
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
There are moments of sexy, and moments of crazy, but as a whole THE BOY NEXT DOOR is not worth paying a visit.
2/10
10
2
10
true
4
21
2
3
The Forsaken
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
This one got a little redundant about halfway through.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Mayhem
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
A fast, entertaining flick, and a fun entry into Lynch's growing body of work.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
The Promise
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Old-fashioned but shines a light on an important, too often ignored part of history.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Bewitched
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
...I'm not sure if I'm just Ferrell'd out or if his character in this movie just didn't strike me as being overly humorous..
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
Goosebumps
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
It may take awhile to really get moving but once it does, GOOSEBUMPS is an entertaining take on the R.L. Stine's popular books.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Watchmen
JoBlo's Movie Network
Jenna Busch
I didn't hate it. In fact, I'm pretty sure I liked it. I was just disappointed. I'm absolutely seeing it again, but disappointed nonetheless.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Lucky Number Slevin
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
...a funky crime picture loaded with slick dialogue, lots of bloody killings and a slew of oddly named characters...
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Ishtar
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Wow, who woulda thought that this horrible movie could actually live up to its horrible reputation?!? Dang man, this was ONE BAD MOVIE!
3/10
10
3
10
true
6
21
2
3
City by the Sea
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Robert DeNiro is finally back!
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Ginger Snaps
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Got originality, a good story, characters to whom you could relate.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Awesome, awesome battles, beautifully shot and an okay story.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
The Limits of Control
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
The film, while being sold as a hit-man drama, is really just a series of vignettes, with Bankolé's blank slate character encountering various people in Spain.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
Alice Through the Looking Glass
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
By the time Alice says to The Mad Hatter, "I feel like I shall never see Wonderland again," you'll be saying to yourself "God, I hope she's right."
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
St. Vincent
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Bill Murray is award-worthy in a tailor-made part.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Erin Brockovich
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
What generally makes or breaks films of this type are their focus on character, character, character, and this film succeeds in radiating light through its stars.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Centurion
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Bloody good R-Rated fun. A perfect film to kick back and watch with a couple of beers and buds!
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Veronica Mars
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
Perfectly captures the magic of the show. A great follow-up.
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
American Hustle
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
This year's ARGO in that it's a smart, adult caper that has the potential to both score major awards and major box office. It's a blast from start to finish.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
Man of Tai Chi
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
The beautifully choreographed and shot fights make up for the predictable plot and stale acting.
6/10
10
6
10
true
12
21
2
3
Gangster No. 1
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Here's yet another cool crime movie that actually manages to bring something new into the mix.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Stealing Harvard
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
The film basically plays like a sketch piece ... some of which work (but most don't)...
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
A curious mix of high art and commerce, the tell-tale shared directing credit held by Lasse Hallstrom and Joe Johnston tells you all you need to know about the movie's production.
5/10
10
5
10
true
10
21
2
3
The Curse of Buckout Road
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
If you are going to be cursed by something, THE CURSE OF BUCKOUT ROAD will likely put a smile on your genre loving face.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Rush Hour
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
Funny movie chopped full of action, lacks an original concept and plot line, but comes through with hilarious banter from Tucker and fun fight scenes with Chan.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
Adventureland
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
It was very easy to believe in this beauty and the beast story, thanks to a wonderfully written script by Greg himself... really, it is wonderful.
9/10
10
9
10
true
18
21
2
3
The Christmas Chronicles
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
The Christmas Chronicles is a lighthearted children's fantasy that is big on light, and low on heart.
3/10
10
3
10
true
6
21
2
3
Midnight Special
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is a revelation. It may sound like the filmmaker borrows heavily from others, but believe me, this is still absolutely fresh.
10/10
10
10
10
true
20
21
2
3
The Thing
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
This modern take on THE THING still conjures up much of what made John Carpenter's classic stand out.
7/10
10
7
10
true
14
21
2
3
The Deep End
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
For a film that doesn't really have much happening in it (action-wise), this baby sure is gripping!
8/10
10
8
10
true
16
21
2
3
Miss Congeniality 2 - Armed and Fabulous
JoBlo's Movie Network
JoBlo
...another unambitious Hollywood fluffpiece born out of greed, sloth and safety nets.
3/10
10
3
10
true
6
21
2
3
The Little Stranger
JoBlo's Movie Network
JimmyO
It certainly doesn't work as a ghost story, and the gothic romance tale fares only a little better.
4/10
10
4
10
true
8
21
2
3
The Loved Ones
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
It's like a psychotic re-imagining of PRETTY IN PINK!
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
true
17
21
2
3
All About Steve
JoBlo's Movie Network
Chris Bumbray
This is easily one of the worst films I've ever had to review.
2/10
10
2
10
true
4
21
2
3