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RICH CLINE

Agrees with the Tomatometer 73% of the time.

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...

Favorites: La Strada, Rear Window, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Citizen Kane, The Stunt Man

Publications: Film Threat, FilmFocus, Rotten Tomatoes, Shadows on the Wall, This is London

Critics' Group: Online Film Critics Society

Total Reviews: 2795
Total QuickRatings: 680

Location: London, UK

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Fresh 5/5	Fresh 87%	A Serious Man (2009)	" It's impeccable filmmaking, with the Coens' expert writing, directing and editing enhanced by Roger Deakins' vibrant cinematography." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Nov 20, 2009
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 87%	500 Days of Summer (2009)	" Not only is it charming and funny, but it takes a strikingly original approach that leaves a big, stupid grin on your face" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 12, 2009
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 93%	Mary and Max (2009)	" A dark, grown-up story about an extraordinary friendship over 20 years" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jul 16, 2009
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 97%	The Class (2008)	" A profoundly honest approach helps this important film go far beyond the headlines to look into a multi-ethnic big-city schoolroom" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Feb 27, 2009
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 93%	Slumdog Millionaire (2008)	" A blast of raw, colourful energy elevates this gritty tale into one of the most enjoyable films of the year" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jan 9, 2009
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 80%	Gran Torino (2008)	" Eastwood directs and acts with remarkable restraint, skilfully getting far beneath the surface" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jan 1, 2009
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 90%	Hunger (2008)	" A riveting, harrowing true story that forces us to examine exactly what's involved in putting your life on the line for a cause" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Nov 25, 2008
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 96%	WALL-E (2008)	" This endearing post-apocalyptic romantic adventure never puts a foot wrong." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jul 2, 2008
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 89%	The Edge of Heaven (2008)	" Akin's visual style is both moody and fluid, catching the emotional layers of each scene without sentimentalising anything" — Film Threat Posted May 22, 2008
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 75%	Paranoid Park (2008)	" One of [Van Sant's] most razor-sharp films, with an involving plot, solidly realistic characters and exquisite cinematography." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 30, 2007
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 96%	Ratatouille (2007)	" Combining vivid characters with a fresh story, this is one of Pixar's best films yet." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 12, 2007
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 71%	Golden Door (2007)	" A powerful look at the quirks of human nature, weaving in a subtle but overwhelmingly powerful political message." — Shadows on the Wall Posted May 23, 2007
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 98%	Ten Canoes (2007)	" Alongside the witty tone, the film is brilliantly well-paced and technically exquisite." — Shadows on the Wall Posted May 23, 2007
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 66%	Jindabyne (2007)	" Despite a glacial exterior, this fine film holds us in its relentless grip." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Mar 17, 2007
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	The Departed (2006)	" Owes a heavy debt to the original version, but this is a masterpiece all its own." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 5, 2006
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	Children of Men (2006)	" This futuristic London thriller is so well filmed and acted that it grabs hold of us and never lets go." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Sep 30, 2006
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 65%	Shortbus (2006)	" Simply brilliant." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Sep 23, 2006
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 90%	United 93 (2006)	" It plays out in such a shockingly authentic way that we feel like we're right there. And what makes this film vitally important is the way it challenges us to examine ourselves without ever making a big statement." — Shadows on the Wall Posted May 4, 2006
Fresh 5/5	Rotten 51%	Manderlay (2006)	" A slow-burning, deeply disturbing fable that needs to be seen and discussed" — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 27, 2005
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 87%	A History of Violence (2005)	" Elegant, simple, profoundly intelligent filmmaking that gauges the story impeccably." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Sep 15, 2005
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 83%	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)	" Yes, it's pretty hilarious, but it's also delightfully deranged in all the best ways." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 26, 2005
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 83%	The Constant Gardener (2005)	" One of the most gripping and powerfully moving thrillers in memory; absolutely everything about this film works." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 26, 2005
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 89%	Machuca (2005)	" One of the most startlingly effective political films in memory--gripping, entertaining, devastating." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Feb 26, 2005
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 97%	The Incredibles (2004)	" So full of heart and soul that you can actually feel it becoming a classic while you're watching it." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 20, 2004
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 88%	House of Flying Daggers (2004)	" One of the most beautifully moving wuxia films you'll ever see." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 19, 2004
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	Vera Drake (2004)	" Mike Leigh is still making films that bristle with honesty and life, fearlessly tackling issues that other filmmakers won't touch." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 6, 2004
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 83%	The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)	" Thoroughly entertaining and deeply moving--a vital historical document with something important to say." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jun 19, 2004
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 99%	Twilight Samurai (2004)	" One of the most beautiful period films in recent memory, made with no pretension or overstatement to tell a deeply personal story." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Mar 22, 2004
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 94%	The Triplets of Belleville (2003)	" If there's any justice in the world, French animator Sylvain Chomet will be handed the Animated Feature Oscar in February for this fantastic little film." — Film Threat Posted Dec 6, 2005
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 94%	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)	" So impeccably and artfully done that we can hardly breathe, immobilised by emotion, suspense, the sheer spectacle, the intimate drama." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 12, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 71%	Elephant (2003)	" This is one of the most realistic depictions of an American high school ever put on screen, mostly because these are real highschoolers, not 20-something Hollywood actors." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Nov 2, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 71%	Dogville (2003)	" Uncompromising filmmaking that's both artistic and powerfully entertaining." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Nov 1, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 94%	American Splendor (2003)	" Cleverly and joyfully blurs the lines of real life with various dramatised versions of it." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 28, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 94%	The Triplets of Belleville (2003)	" Forges an all new narrative and visual style that's so winning it lingers in the mind long after the credits roll." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 14, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	City of God (2003)	" Harsh and extremely shocking. And also one of the most moving and forceful films of the year. " — Shadows on the Wall Posted Nov 14, 2002
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 91%	Far From Heaven (2002)	" Nothing short of genius, a film of near flawless perfection that addresses its themes with an unspoken subtlety and features revelatory, heart-stopping performances." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jan 23, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 81%	The Hours (2002)	" This film is remarkable in so many ways that it almost overwhelms you as a moviegoer. From the tricky weave of narrative strands to the knock-out performances, this is a beautifully realised film featuring themes that get way beneath the skin." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jan 16, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 96%	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)	" Another stunner of a film." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 16, 2002
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 82%	One Hour Photo (2002)	" Williams gauges the performance perfectly, starting out as a kind of Forrest Gump character but getting deeper and richer as the plot turns until we are both terrified of him and worried for him." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Aug 29, 2002
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	Minority Report (2002)	" This is one of those rare blockbusters that satisfies both in its big spectacle and in the small, intimate moments." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jun 20, 2002
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)	" The first part of the long-awaited trilogy is here, and Kiwi director Jackson somehow manages to exceed expectations with one of the most astonishing action epics in memory." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jun 20, 2002
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 80%	The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)	" It's impossible to guess what the Coen brothers will come up with next, and little could prepare us for this offbeat 1940s noir drama shot in full period style. But it's a complete and utter triumph." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 10, 2001
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 92%	Traffic (2000)	" It should be mandatory viewing for absolutely everyone ... especially those involved in the war on drugs." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 10, 2001
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 98%	Chicken Run (2000)	" In short: It's everything you could hope for from an Aardman feature." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 10, 2001
Fresh 4/4	Fresh 80%	Requiem for a Dream (2000)	" An audacious tale of addiction and self-destruction that starts as a quiet examination of normal life and then builds to a crescendo of unspeakable horror. It's a remarkable film in every way, worthy of any kudo heaped upon it." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 10, 2001
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 82%	Fantasia 2000 (1999)	" A true groundbreaker. And it's also the best IMAX movie ever made." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 10, 2001
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 89%	American Beauty (1999)	" From the opening moment we know we're in the hands of gifted, assured, focussed filmmakers." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Dec 10, 2001
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 100%	Toy Story (1995)	" If anything, it feels even fresher, funnier and more thrilling in today's landscape of over-studied demographically correct moviemaking." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Oct 4, 2009
Fresh 5/5	N/A	The Red Squirrel (1993)	No article or quote available — Shadows on the Wall Posted Nov 21, 2003
Fresh 5/5	Fresh 97%	Amadeus (1984)	" The story is utterly devastating, but it is lifted and made accessible by the combination of cinematic ingenuity and astonishingly real performances." — Shadows on the Wall Posted Jun 15, 2002

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