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Sin Nombre (88%)
Promising young filmmaker Cary Fukunaga makes his feature debut with this Spanish-language thriller that played at Sundance. TRADE’s Paulina Gaitan plays a young Honduran woman who longs to leave her country for America. The harrowing journey she makes with her father and uncle is further complicate...[More]
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| 84% | Bad Lieutenant: Port of... | 64 |
| 81% | Broken Embraces | 63 |
| 90% | The Messenger | 51 |
| 91% | Fantastic Mr. Fox | 93 |
What's Fresh On DVD?
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| 86% | Big Fan | 70 |
| 95% | In the Loop | 128 |
| 98% | The Hurt Locker | 165 |
| 84% | Soul Power | 69 |
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Soul Power
Critics' Consensus: Featuring some incredible performances from many 70s soul legends, Soul Power is an exhilarating snap-shot of a bygone era.
Synopsis: Though the eyes of the world were on "The Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974, their ears should have been on Zaire '74, the mammoth music festival that took place in the shadow of the battle between Mohamm...[More]
Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins Release Date: January 26, 2010
Directed by: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte Starring: James Brown, B.B. King [More...]
Outrage
Critics' Consensus: Outrage walks a difficult moral and ethical line -- and not always successfully -- but despite its flaws, it's a fascinating, provocative look at homosexuality in American politics.
Synopsis: With OUTRAGE, provocative documentarian Kirby Dick (THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED) confronts his most controversial topic yet. In his latest piece of cine-journalism, Dick exposes what he deems to be the...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 0 hrs 1 mins Release Date: January 19, 2010
Directed by: Kirby Dick
The Hurt Locker
Critics' Consensus: A well-acted, intensely shot, action filled war epic, Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker is thus far the best of the recent dramatizations of the Iraq War.
Synopsis: This thriller from director Kathryn Bigelow (POINT BREAK) travels to Baghdad with a U.S. military bomb detonating unit. THE HURT LOCKER stars Jeremy Renner, Guy Pearce, and Ralph Fiennes.
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: January 12, 2010
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie [More...]
In the Loop
Critics' Consensus: In the Loop is an uncommonly funny political satire that blends Dr. Strangelove with Spinal Tap for the Iraq war era.
Synopsis: IN THE LOOP is a fast-paced, lancet-witted ensemble comedy from first-time film director Armando Iannucci, based on his satirical BBC sitcom, THE THICK OF IT. The film tracks the lies, misunderstandin...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins Release Date: January 12, 2010
Directed by: Armando Iannucci Starring: Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander [More...]
Big Fan
Critics' Consensus: Featuring Patton Oswalt's sympathetic portrayal, Big Fan humorously and effectively captures the dark and lonely world of a sports fanatic.
Synopsis: Staten Islander Paul Aufiero (Patton Oswalt) is a die-hard fan of the red and blue. But it’s not the United States of America that draws his devotion--it’s the New York Jets. Paul and his friend Sal (...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: January 12, 2010
Directed by: Robert Siegel Starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan [More...]
Amreeka
Critics' Consensus: A dramedy that's got a taste for the tragic as well as the poignantly comic, Amreeka adds a new sweetness to the hope and distress of the immigrant experience.
Synopsis: A divorced Palestinian woman and her teenage son find their lives changing in ways they never anticipated upon relocating to rural Illinois.
Rated: PG-13 Runtime: N/A Release Date: January 12, 2010
Directed by: Cherien Dabis Starring: Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem [More...]
Lorna's Silence
Critics' Consensus: Subtle and emotionally bleak, this gripping thriller features the Dardenne brothers' recognizable penchant for realism and very strong performances.
Synopsis: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne (THE CHILD) direct this drama about an Albanian woman torn between connections to three men and her own dreams. Lorna (Arta Dobroshi) is an immigrant living in Belgium. Th...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins Release Date: January 05, 2010
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne Starring: Arta Dobroshi, Jérémie Rénier [More...]
District 9
Critics' Consensus: Technically brilliant and emotionally wrenching, District 9 has action, imagination, and all the elements of a thoroughly entertaining science-fiction classic.
Synopsis: Genre master Peter Jackson produces this science-fiction film, the directorial debut of Neill Blomkamp. In District 9, South Africa has become a haven for refugees--from outer space.
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: December 22, 2009
Directed by: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope [More...]
It Might Get Loud
Critics' Consensus: An affectionate tribute to rock's most distinctive instrument, It Might Get Loud is insightful and musically satisfying.
Synopsis: IT MIGHT GET LOUD is a slick documentary about three seminal guitarists from successive generations of rock royalty: Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2's the Edge, and the White Stripes/Raconteurs/Dead Wea...[More]
Rated: PG Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins Release Date: December 22, 2009
Directed by: Davis Guggenheim Starring: Jimmy Page, Edge [More...]
500 Days of Summer
Critics' Consensus: A clever, offbeat romantic comedy, 500 Days of Summer is refreshingly honest and utterly charming.
Synopsis: Fans of HIGH FIDELITY and ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND will be charmed by this quirky film that sheds a linear plot in favor of a memory-driven look at a failed romance. Joseph Gordon-Levitt ...[More]
Rated: PG-13 Runtime: N/A Release Date: December 22, 2009
Directed by: Marc Webb Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt [More...]
Somers Town
Critics' Consensus: Shane Meadows hits the spot with this short but sweet slice of good natured comedy, surprisingly, as it’s essentially an extended black & white advert for a train station.
Synopsis: Shane Meadows takes a break from gritty fare such as THIS IS ENGLAND to direct this fun, sweet comedy. Thomas Turgoose (the star of THIS IS ENGLAND) takes on the role of Tomo, a runaway teen who finds...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: N/A Release Date: December 08, 2009
Directed by: Shane Meadows Starring: Thomas Turgoose, Piotr Jagiello [More...]
The Cove
Critics' Consensus: Though decidedly one-sided, The Cove is an impeccably crafted, suspenseful expose of the covert slaughter of dolphins in Japan.
Synopsis: A shocking tale of human cruelty, this documentary goes beyond the traditions of the nature film to expose the horrific cause behind numerous dolphin deaths. Richard O’Barry, a dolphin trainer on the ...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: N/A Release Date: December 08, 2009
Directed by: Louie Psihoyos
World's Greatest Dad
Critics' Consensus: World's Greatest Dad is a risky, deadpan, dark comedy that effectively explores the nature of posthumous cults of celebrity.
Synopsis: Comedy giants Robin Williams and Bobcat Goldthwait collaborate on this darkly funny film that played at Sundance. After the shocking accidental death of his son, Lance (Williams) writes a fake suicide...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: December 08, 2009
Directed by: Bobcat Goldthwait Starring: Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore [More...]
A Christmas Tale
Critics' Consensus: Involving yet infuriating sprawling French family drama, with an impressive ensemble cast.
Synopsis: For some, Christmas means the joy of spending time with loved ones. But not for the Vuillard family in Arnaud Desplechin's blackly comic A CHRISTMAS TALE. Instead of egg nog, bile and venom flow at th...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 2 hrs 32 mins Release Date: December 01, 2009
Directed by: Arnaud Desplechin Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Mathieu Amalric [More...]
Star Trek
Critics' Consensus: Star Trek reignites a classic franchise with action, humor, a strong story, and brilliant visuals, and will please traditional Trekkies and new fans alike.
Synopsis: Those prepared to hate the reboot of STAR TREK--whether they’re diehard fans or those in the anti-sci-fi camp--may be convinced to lower their shields after seeing this fun, action-filled film. Best k...[More]
Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 0 hrs 2 mins Release Date: November 17, 2009
Directed by: J.J. Abrams Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto [More...]
Bruno
Critics' Consensus: Crude and offensive, but with ample cultural insights and gut-busting laughs, Bruno is another outlandish and entertaining mockumentary from Sacha Baron Cohen.
Synopsis: After BORAT took over America in 2006, another Sacha Baron Cohen creation arrives on the big screen. In BRUNO, the gay Austrian model of the title brings his antics to the States.
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: November 17, 2009
Directed by: Larry Charles Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen [More...]
Humpday
Critics' Consensus: Observant and insightful, this indie comedy takes a different tack on the "bromance" but still makes a point without sermonizing.
Synopsis: My Effortless Brilliance filmmaker Lynn Shelton works with a cast of indie favorites--including Baghead's Mark Duplass and The Blair Witch Project's Joshua Leonard--for this comedy. Old friends Andrew...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: November 17, 2009
Directed by: Lynn Shelton Starring: Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard [More...]
Thirst
Critics' Consensus: The stylish Thirst packs plenty of bloody thrills to satisfy fans of both vampire films and director Chan Wook Park.
Synopsis: Director Chan-Wook Park and his SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE star Kang-ho Song reunite for this thriller about a young priest who turns into a vampire. When the highly religious Sang-Hyun volunteers him...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: 2 hrs 13 mins Release Date: November 17, 2009
Directed by: Chan Wook Park Starring: Kang-ho Song, Ha-kyun Shin [More...]
Up
Critics' Consensus: Another masterful work of art from Pixar, Up is an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure impeccably crafted and told with wit and depth.
Synopsis: This film from the wizards at Pixar centers on Carl Fredericksen, a character far different from any of the animation company's previous heroes. Carl isn't a fish, or a toy, or a monster. Instead, Car...[More]
Rated: PG Runtime: N/A Release Date: November 10, 2009
Directed by: Pete Docter Starring: Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai [More...]
Ballast
Critics' Consensus: A searing debut by director Lance Hammer, this subtle and contemplative Mississippi set drama lingers long after its conclusion.
Synopsis: Winner of numerous prizes at prestigious film festivals all around the world, including Sundance, San Francisco, and Buenos Aires, BALLAST is a stunning, emotionally powerful feature-film debut from L...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins Release Date: November 10, 2009
Directed by: Lance Hammer Starring: Michael J. Smith, JimMyron Ross [More...]
Food, Inc.
Critics' Consensus: An eye-opening expose of the modern food industry, Food, Inc. is both fascinating and terrifying, and essential viewing for any health-conscious citizen.
Synopsis: Authors Eric Schlosser (FAST FOOD NATION) and Michael Pollan (THE OMNIVORE'S DILEMMA) both appear in this documentary that looks into the food industry. FOOD, INC. reveals the nature of the business t...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: N/A Release Date: November 03, 2009
Directed by: Robert Kenner Starring: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser [More...]
The Lemon Tree
Critics' Consensus: A positive and personal Israeli film that offers an understated and thought-provoking vision of the West Bank troubles.
Synopsis: The conflict between Israel and Palestine is filtered through a deeply personal tale in this impressive feature from writer/director Eran Riklis. Salma Zidane (Hiam Abbass) is a lonely Palestinian wid...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins Release Date: November 03, 2009
Directed by: Eran Riklis Starring: Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman [More...]
Adoration
Critics' Consensus: A complex and thought-provoking work, Atom Egoyan's Adoration works well as both mystery and engaging drama.
Synopsis: Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan has spent most of his career exploring themes of identity and perception, and he returns to this territory again in ADORATION. Simon (Devon Bostick) is a bright high-sch...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins Release Date: October 13, 2009
Directed by: Atom Egoyan Starring: Devon Bostick, Arsinee Khanjian [More...]
Drag Me To Hell
Critics' Consensus: Sam Raimi returns to top form with Drag Me to Hell, a frightening, hilarious, delightfully campy thrill ride.
Synopsis: After nearly two decades of successful detours into mature thrillers (THE GIFT, A SIMPLE PLAN) and superhero blockbusters (the Spider-Man series), director Sam Raimi returns--full tilt--to his scrappy...[More]
Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 0 hrs 1 mins Release Date: October 13, 2009
Directed by: Sam Raimi Starring: Alison Lohman, Justin Long [More...]
Every Little Step
Critics' Consensus: Fascinating and insightful, Every Little Step is a thoroughly engrossing behind the scenes look at Broadway performers.
Synopsis: After raking in awards at several major film festivals, EVERY LITTLE STEP reaches movie audiences and Broadway fans alike. A film about a musical that is itself about the casting of a musical, the doc...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins Release Date: October 13, 2009
Directed by: James D. Stern, Adam Del Deo
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Critics' Consensus: A touching, uplifting and inspirational rockumentary about an aging metal band, both hilarious and heart-warming in equal measure.
Synopsis: Only the most knowledgeable of metal heads may be familiar with early '80s Canadian band Anvil, but director Sacha Gervasi--and the members of Anvil--hope that changes with this documentary. After rel...[More]
Rated: Not Rated Runtime: 0 hrs 1 mins Release Date: October 06, 2009
Directed by: Sacha Gervasi Starring: Anvil [More...]
Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!
Critics' Consensus: A raucous, fast-paced celebration of the Ozploitation films that came out of Australia in the 1970s and 1980s.
Synopsis: In the 1970s and ‘80s, it wasn’t just the Americans and the Europeans making gritty, grindhouse-worthy flicks. This documentary reveals that down-under directors made audiences both cringe and clamor ...[More]
Rated: R Runtime: N/A Release Date: October 06, 2009
Directed by: Mark Hartley Starring: Quentin Tarantino, Jamie Lee Curtis [More...]
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