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KATHY CANO MURILLO
Kathy Cano Murillo

PUBLICATION(S)
Arizona Republic

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Film Critic, The Arizona Republic
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Total Reviews: 73

CRITICS GROUP(S)
Phoenix Film Critics Society


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4.5/5 In America
3.5/4 Aquamarine
4/5 Open Hearts
3.5/5 Clifford's Really Big Movie
3/5 Heaven
2.5/5 Breakin' All the Rules
2/5 Malibu's Most Wanted
1.5/5 Godsend
1/4 The Cave
1/5 Down and Derby
 
 
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4.5/5 In America
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WORST REVIEWED
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1/5 Down and Derby
1/4 The Cave
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This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 63% of the time.

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2.5/5
 
"The bittersweet Dog is a film that whimpers rather than barks."
Posted Apr 26, 2007
 
Year of the Dog (2007)69%
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4/5
 
"One of the most grounded, realistic kid films to come along in a while. It's comical, cute and adventurous, but it also shares true-to-life emotional issues that many preteens face."
Posted Feb 15, 2007
 
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)85%
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3/5
 
"Little Children includes all the clichéd scenarios of a midday TV sudser, but they're ratcheted up several seedy degrees."
Posted Jan 4, 2007
 
Little Children (2006)81%
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3/5
 
"If you appreciate a decent thriller with equal parts bloodshed and adventure, you'll do fine with Turistas -- as long as you don't wander off."
Posted Nov 30, 2006
 
Turistas (2006)15%
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4/5
 
"Even without all the bells and whistles, it still boils down to one love story worth seeing."
Posted Nov 21, 2006
 
The Fountain (2006)51%
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2/5
 
"It's inspiring to see how Walsch conquered the odds, but at times Conversations With God feels like a subliminal advertisement for the book."
Posted Oct 26, 2006
 
Conversations with God (2006)7%
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2/5
 
"There are a few amusing shticks, but School for Scoundrels fails to make the grade."
Posted Sep 29, 2006
 
School for Scoundrels (2006)25%
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2/5
 
"While the events are engaging in a minimovie way, as a whole they make for one bungled flick."
Posted Sep 21, 2006
 
Haven (2006)14%
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3.5/5
 
"Despite its good intentions, Gridiron Gang is full of cliches, but at least they're captivating cliches."
Posted Sep 14, 2006
 
Gridiron Gang (2006)43%
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3/5
 
"Lassie proves to be top dog in her latest feature film."
Posted Sep 2, 2006
 
Lassie (2006)92%
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3/5
 
"At the Boynton Beach Club, seniors are just as vulnerable in romance as their younger counterparts, something the film shows without being too corny."
Posted Aug 3, 2006
 
The Boynton Beach Club (2006)60%
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3.5/5
 
"Thanks to the comic genius of Sedaris, Strangers With Candy is a good thing -- as long as your taste buds can handle the politically incorrect aftertaste."
Posted Jul 13, 2006
 
Strangers With Candy (2006)51%
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2/5
 
"Peaceful Warrior is meant to empower and enlighten. But it tries so hard, it's more like inspiration overkill: 121 torturous minutes of long-winded lectures about living in the moment."
Posted Jun 1, 2006
 
Peaceful Warrior (2006)23%
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2.5/5
 
"Just My Luck is a fortune cookie of a movie, without the fortune: The outside looks sweet and tasty, the inside is hollow and dry."
Posted May 11, 2006
 
Just My Luck (2006)13%
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4/5
 
"Sure it takes place in the geeky world of spelling bees, but Akeelah has the same old-fashioned, feel-good, against-the-odds qualities as Rocky."
Posted Apr 27, 2006
 
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)83%
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3/5
 
"Stick It isn't groundbreaking material, but at least it keeps its balance."
Posted Apr 27, 2006
 
Stick It (2006)30%
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4/5
 
"A lean, sexy, scandalous tale involving a love triangle, betrayal and psychological revenge."
Posted Apr 13, 2006
 
La Mujer de mi Hermano (2006)21%
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1.5/5
 
"It's a chick flick with good intentions about self-image and body size, yet it leaves an icky aftertaste."
Posted Apr 7, 2006
 
Phat Girlz (2006)24%
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3/5
 
"Despite the plot cracks, Ice Age: The Meltdown is a solid treat for parents and kids alike."
Posted Mar 30, 2006
 
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)56%
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3.5/4
 
"The film goes a layer deeper than most formulaic chick flicks. It dabbles in the sociological aspects of why many present-day adults refuse to leave the nest, as well as the effect on aging parents."
Posted Mar 10, 2006
 
Failure to Launch (2006)26%
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3.5/4
 
"Think of Aquamarine as an eventful day at the marine park, with plenty of bubble gum to go around."
Posted Mar 2, 2006
 
Aquamarine (2006)52%
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4/5
 
"In 2002, the cringefest Snow Dogs stripped huskies of their dignity. Eight Below restores it."
Posted Feb 16, 2006
 
Eight Below (2006)71%
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3/5
 
"The fun is doled out in small portions and the film is so passive that younger kids will probably fidget in their seats."
Posted Jan 26, 2006
 
Nanny McPhee (2006)73%
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2/5
 
"Aside from the inane plot, Big Momma's House 2 is a dish of empty calories."
Posted Jan 26, 2006
 
Big Momma's House 2 (2006)5%
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3/5
 
"It's far from a five-hanky snifflefest, even for softies, but thanks to Latifah's talent, you'll say 'Awwww, that was sweet' when the credits roll."
Posted Jan 12, 2006
 
Last Holiday (2006)54%
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3/5
 
"Thanks to Adams' performance and strong story, it makes for a mildly entertaining Southern-fried experience."
Posted Sep 22, 2005
 
Junebug (2005)87%
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3/5
 
"Sure, it sounds like predictable disco mush, but with Bow Wow in the driver's seat, a hammy cast and a never-ending roster of zingy one-liners, it's harmless fun."
Posted Sep 22, 2005
 
Roll Bounce (2005)64%
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2/5
 
"A been-there, done-that snoozer."
Posted Sep 1, 2005
 
Underclassman (2005)8%
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1/4
 
"Despite the occasional chuckles of embarrassment for what the cast (including Morris Chestnut, Piper Perabo, and Eddie Cibrian) must endure, The Cave is a dead end."
Posted Aug 25, 2005
 
The Cave (2005)13%
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2/5
 
"What Valiant does most is give pigeons a break from the nasty 'flying rat' reputation. Aside from that, it's doesn't ruffle any feathers."
Posted Aug 18, 2005
 
Valiant (2005)31%
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4/5
 
"It's warm, endearing, upbeat and fast-moving. It presents likable, goofy characters who confront adult issues that teens often face."
Posted Jun 1, 2005
 
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)76%
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3/5
 
"Kids and animals are often a risky combination, but put them together in a movie such as Duma and you have a winning team."
Posted Apr 21, 2005
 
Duma (2005)93%
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1/5
 
"Like a snow cone with no syrup, Down and Derby leaves us high and dry in the moral-of-the-story department."
Posted Apr 14, 2005
 
Down and Derby (2005)24%
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3.5/5
 
"High school physics never had such a cool payoff."
Posted Mar 17, 2005
 
Ice Princess (2005)53%
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3.5/5
 
"For those who love this kind of stuff, it's pure popcorn pleasure."
Posted Feb 24, 2005
 
Bride and Prejudice (2005)66%
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3/5
 
"Pooh's Heffalump Movie is much like a children's cardboard storybook and is set to the cozy soundtrack of Carly Simon. It's as sweet as hunny and breezy to follow, and before you know it, it's over and everyone is smiling."
Posted Feb 10, 2005
 
Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)77%
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3.5/5
 
"The attraction to Stage Beauty is that it is just as much a campy comedy as it is an elegant drama."
Posted Nov 11, 2004
 
Stage Beauty (2004)65%
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2.5/5
 
"One non-threatening Undertow."
Posted Nov 4, 2004
 
Undertow (2004)56%
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3/5
 
"The story itself is bland, almost to the point of droopy eyelids."
Posted Sep 9, 2004
 
Evergreen (2004)44%
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3.5/5
 
"A guy film that chicks will dig, too."
Posted Aug 19, 2004
 
Without A Paddle (2004)14%
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3.5/5
 
"It does have one thing on its side: It's freakin' hilarious, man."
Posted Jul 29, 2004
 
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004)73%
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3/5
 
"Perky and playful, even if it isn't a side-splitter."
Posted Jul 8, 2004
 
Sleepover (2004)16%
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2.5/5
 
"The snapshots can be heartwarming, but the film would be better suited for a Hallmark Channel special or, better, a Disneyland theme-park attraction."
Posted Jul 1, 2004
 
America's Heart and Soul (2004)49%
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1.5/5
 
"Instead of giving the audience a feel-good vibe, it leaves a sticky residue of artificially flavored fluff."
Posted Jun 30, 2004
 
Arizona Summer (2006)n/a
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3/5
 
"As much as we want to wrap our hearts around this wannabe uplifting tearjerker, it's just too shallow to embrace."
Posted May 27, 2004
 
Raising Helen (2004)22%
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2.5/5
 
"The movie doesn't leave an endearing impression of romance."
Posted May 13, 2004
 
Breakin' All the Rules (2004)32%
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4/5
 
"Offers a miniature, slightly Splenda-ized history lesson that is both inspiring and entertaining for all ages."
Posted May 6, 2004
 
Her Majesty (2005)53%
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1.5/5
 
"A lazy, off-key morphing of The Omen and Pet Sematary."
Posted Apr 29, 2004
 
Godsend (2004)4%
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3/5
 
"If you enjoyed the first live-action version, odds are you'll chuckle at this one too. If not, stay far away."
Posted Mar 25, 2004
 
Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)20%
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3.5/5
 
"Just like the cardboard books we read in kindergarten: short, sweet and easy to sit through."
Posted Feb 19, 2004
 
Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004)52%

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