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RICH CLINE
PUBLICATION(S)
• Film Threat
• FilmFocus
• Rotten Tomatoes
• Shadows on the Wall

BIOGRAPHY
California-born journalist living in London since 1992, reviewing films for the BBC, various magazines and radio stations, Shadows on the Wall, Film Threat and others...
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Total Reviews: 2342
Total QuickRatings: 688

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A SAMPLING OF THIS CRITIC'S CINEMATIC TASTE
 
BEST TO WORST SAMPLING
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5/5 Ratatouille
4.5/5 The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
4/5 Exiled
3.5/5 A Few Days in September
3/5 Joshua
2.5/5 Mr. Woodcock
2/5 Resident Evil: Extinction
1.5/5 Lions for Lambs
 
 
BEST REVIEWED
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5/5 The Conformist
5/5 Ratatouille
5/5 Paranoid Park
5/5 Golden Door
5/5 Ten Canoes
5/5 Pink Narcissus
5/5 Jindabyne
5/5 The Departed
5/5 Children of Men
5/5 Shortbus
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WORST REVIEWED
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1/5 Bratz: The Movie
1/5 The All Together
1/5 Waist Deep
1/5 Yours, Mine, & Ours
1/5 Honeymooners
1/5 Son of the Mask
1/5 The Shadow
1/5 Surviving Christmas
1/5 White Chicks
1/5 Sex Lives of the Potato Men
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This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 74% of the time.

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Posted May 14, 2008
 
We Are Together (2006)n/a
 N/A  
"RT Interview: Morgan Spurlock on the Personal, the Political and Osama bin Laden" -- Rotten Tomatoes
Posted May 9, 2008
 
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)36%
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Click here to read article -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
Cashback (2007)44%
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Click here to read article -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
Vexille (2007)n/a
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3/5
 
"This whizzy and outrageously colourful family action romp is a visually breathtaking hybrid of animation and live action. The story may feel about as gripping as a videogame, but the film is pure eye candy." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
Speed Racer (2008)35%
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3/5
 
"With a script that only barely hangs together by the skin of its teeth, this romantic comedy survives on the considerable charm of its terrific cast." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
What Happens in Vegas (2008)29%
 N/A  
"Neil Marshall's 10 Post-Apocalyptic Picks" -- Rotten Tomatoes
Posted May 6, 2008
 
Doomsday (2008)41%
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4/5
 
"A bold script improves this drama about masculinity and bigotry in a small community. It also helps to have a terrific actor like Danny Glover on board." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Poor Boy's Game (2007)100%
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3.5/5
 
"This film is such an outrageously colourful homage to 1970s sexploitation cinema that it's impossible not to enjoy, even with the over-the-top performances and rambling narrative." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Viva (2008)63%
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4/5
 
"Argentine writer-director Puenzo invests this tricky story with real soul, bringing the characters and their situation to vivid life." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
XXY (2008)68%
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4/5
 
"A bright and very silly film with solid, provocative themes that really stick with us." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Son of Rambow (2008)77%
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3.5/5
 
"When an action blockbuster comes along that actually bothers to create lively, memorable characters, you don't want to miss it." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Iron Man (2008)93%
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4/5
 
"This isn't the kind of flashy Big Issue movie that makes people stand up and take notice. It's quiet and moody, with outbursts of strong emotion and energy." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Honeydripper (2007)67%
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2/5
 
"While it's slickly made and just about charming enough to keep us engaged, there's not much that's fresh or new in this formulaic rom-com." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Made of Honor (2008)12%
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2.5/5
 
"The lack of a proper title is only the first sign that it's barely half-baked." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 24, 2008
 
Deception (2008)12%
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2.5/5
 
"Adds a manic spin that strains to convey far too many moral messages while overloading the film with wacky action." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (2008)78%
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2.5/5
 
"A general emptiness nags as the story progresses, undermining the solid performances and weaving in a seriously ugly message." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Street Kings (2008)33%
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4/5
 
"Very funny and, despite the lack of a central plot, finds surprising truth in its characters." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)93%
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4/5
 
"A genuinely touching horror-porn movie." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Otto; or, Up with Dead People (2008)n/a
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3.5/5
 
"What starts as a thoroughly enjoyable screwball romp ... gets bogged down in some over-ambitious plotting and serious themes as it goes along" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Leatherheads (2008)53%
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4/5
 
"A lively, realistic tone helps make this Toronto-set comedy much more than we expect, stirring in some thoughtful themes and honest emotion." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Breakfast With Scot (2007)71%
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2/5
 
"This movie's script sticks so closely to formula that it could be a film school project." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
21 (2008)31%
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3/5
 
"There's nothing very suspenseful going on ... but the cast and the story will appeal to both kids and adults." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Nim's Island (2008)48%
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3.5/5
 
"It's an odd mix that feels dumbed-down, but makes its point." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)36%
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4/5
 
"Combines outrageously entertaining fight scenes with just enough of an ancient Chinese legend to keep us hooked" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)62%
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3/5
 
"Extremely well-filmed, with terrific performances from the entire cast. But the plot feels underdeveloped." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 17, 2008
 
Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)45%
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4/5
 
"Besides being hilariously funny, it's also rather insightful, with some very smart dialog." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 17, 2008
 
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)84%
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2.5/5
 
"The idiocy on display in this film is almost breathtaking ... but it's also far more entertaining than those slickly pretentious Hollywood thrillers." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 10, 2008
 
Fool's Gold (2008)10%
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2.5/5
 
"If you think about what this film is saying, the superficiality is overwhelming." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 25, 2008
 
Never Back Down (2008)25%
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4/5
 
"With a sensitive, intelligent screenplay and extremely honest performances, this drama goes far beyond its issue-of-the-week premise." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 25, 2008
 
Save Me (2007)n/a
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3/5
 
"There are moments when you can see how terrific this film could have been" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 21, 2008
 
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)41%
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4/5
 
"Probably not to everyone's taste ... but the lyrical filmmaking beautifully captures the elusive complexity of love." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 21, 2008
 
Love Songs (2008)66%
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3.5/5
 
"Has the ability to catch us off guard and make us think." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 21, 2008
 
Irina Palm (2008)75%
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3/5
 
"Silly and sometimes even funny... but by the end, we're still waiting for it to spring to life." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 21, 2008
 
Drillbit Taylor (2008)26%
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3/5
 
"This stoner romp is great farcical fun, even if it never seems to get anywhere." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 20, 2008
 
Smiley Face (2007)67%
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2/5
 
"With a script cut-and-pasted from every other dance movie, this film is shockingly corny." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 20, 2008
 
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)27%
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2.5/5
 
"Even though there's never a hint of either research or gritty realism, it's still good fun." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
10,000 B.C. (2008)9%
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5/5
 
"One of the finest sex-and-politics thrillers ever made, blending sharp humour with riveting suspense." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 29, 2008
 
The Conformist (1970)100%
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2.5/5
 
"The cast is fine, clearly enjoying the 70s period and creating characters that are likeable but thin." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 29, 2008
 
The Bank Job (2008)77%
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2.5/5
 
"It's certainly funny enough for a late-night out, but it's just not nearly as good as die-hard Ferrell fans will think it is." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 29, 2008
 
Semi-Pro (2008)21%
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3.5/5
 
"This film isn't as bracingly vibrant as Fernando Meirelles' City of God (2002), which featured many of the same cast and crew. But it's a grippingly entertaining story." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
City of Men (2008)77%
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3.5/5
 
" A jolt of personality and above-average effects make this kids' fantasy adventure entertaining enough to overcome the cliches in its premise. " -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)79%
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2.5/5
 
"Even though this film strains to be another Silence of the Lambs (tormented heroine chases nasty killer), it's still oddly involving." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
Untraceable (2008)15%
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1.5/5
 
"A hodge-podge of random story elements that seem to emerge from the land that logic forgot, including a Bollywood segment." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
The Accidental Husband (2008)0%
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3/5
 
"With a fascinating setting against the momentous 1956 Hungarian revolution, this story keeps our interest even as the filmmakers throw every conceivable movie genre at us." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 23, 2008
 
Szabadság, Szerelem (2006)90%
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4/5
 
"The rock mega-band U2 has made so many concert films that it's hard to get excited about this one.... But the film is a revelation, redefining 3D live-action moviemaking." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 23, 2008
 
U2 3D (2008)92%
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4/5
 
"A riveting depiction of combat-zone terror, this film's main strength is its understatement." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 23, 2008
 
Beaufort (2008)87%
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2.5/5
 
"There's an interesting idea here, showing a major political event from various perspectives until we finally get to the real story. The problem is that the real story is rather contrived." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Feb 23, 2008
 
Vantage Point (2008)37%

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