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100 Reviews by Mark Robison
100 Reviews by
Mark Robison
of Reno Gazette-Journal
Movie: Dawn of the Dead
Release date: 12/31/2004 11:01:29 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Nothing fresh or interesting, and it's not scary after the opening scene.
95 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Super Size Me
Release date: 5/7/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The movie delivers loads of facts, food for thought and a heaping serving of laughs.
131 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Spartan
Release date: 3/12/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
In “Spartan,” Mamet uses a typical action plot to tackle one of the biggest con artists of all: t...
91 other reviews of this movie
Movie: 50 First Dates
Release date: 2/13/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The tone is haphazard and some gags are recycled, but the chemistry between the two stars and an ...
84 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Ingmar Bergman Trilogy
Release date: 12/31/2003 11:01:34 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1)
A treat for fans.
1 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Francois Truffaut's The Adventures Of Antoine Doinel
Release date: 12/31/2003 11:01:31 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
This is an essential package for Truffaut fans.
1 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie
Release date: 12/21/2003 11:01:27 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s a hoot.
11 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Girl With a Pearl Earring
Release date: 12/12/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Beautiful looking but the story could've been much better.
133 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Love Actually
Release date: 11/7/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Ten romantic comedies rolled into one.
149 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1
Release date: 10/10/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It may be violent but it also has a joy for life and music and movies.
163 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Mystic River
Release date: 10/8/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A fine movie but not the masterpiece you've heard.
142 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Lost In Translation
Release date: 9/12/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It captures uncapturable feelings on film.
156 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Swimming Pool
Release date: 7/2/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The twist ending is unsatisfying and the daughter’s role underdeveloped (even if her body isn’t).
49 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Whale Rider
Release date: 6/6/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The movie is smart with its storytelling and delivers several powerful scenes.
119 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Finding Nemo
Release date: 5/30/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Each obstacle is a fabulous set piece with not-always-obvious lessons to be learned and smart, or...
136 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Matrix Reloaded, The
Release date: 5/15/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Most of the fight scenes are mechanical and clunky with no sense of urgency, danger or passion.
228 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Man on the Train
Release date: 5/9/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s a poetic and keenly observed story.
78 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Spellbound
Release date: 4/30/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
“Spellbound” puts you in the middle of the stressful chaos that is the National Spelling Bee.
105 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Winged Migration
Release date: 4/18/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s a movie you sit back and marvel at.
33 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Better Luck Tomorrow
Release date: 4/11/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Doesn’t settle for easy thriller plot twists.
74 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Raising Victor Vargas
Release date: 3/28/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s fun to see the characters struggle with maintaining their tough personas while wanting to le...
77 other reviews of this movie
Movie: All the Real Girls
Release date: 2/14/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
“All the Real Girls” captures young love as well as any movie ever has.
94 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Ikiru
Release date: 1/3/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
An unqualified masterpiece that just may be Kurosawa's best.
13 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Hours, The
Release date: 12/27/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
I still love it. In fact, I find it life-affirming — its message: to pay attention to the hours b...
139 other reviews of this movie
Movie: 25th Hour
Release date: 12/19/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The movie is electric.
56 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Adaptation
Release date: 12/6/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A strange and fascinating movie.
141 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Solaris
Release date: 11/27/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s an interesting movie and a good rental, but it never quite engages like it should.
103 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Talk to Her
Release date: 11/22/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s another wild yet thoughtful look at the meaning of life and sexuality from Almodovar.
104 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Personal Velocity
Release date: 11/22/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Three short stories about women at turning points in their lives, the movie gains power by conden...
52 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Personal Velocity
Release date: 11/22/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Three short stories about women at turning points in their lives, the movie gains power by conden...
52 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Far From Heaven
Release date: 11/8/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A gorgeous movie that shows us how little we've progressed since the 1950s.
147 other reviews of this movie
Movie: 8 Mile
Release date: 11/8/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Better than average rags-to-riches story, but expect to get pinched for a special edition DVD lat...
143 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Femme Fatale
Release date: 11/6/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It's much better than you've heard.
112 other reviews of this movie
Movie: All or Nothing
Release date: 10/25/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Grim but really good.
68 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Real Women Have Curves
Release date: 10/18/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s just an honest, funny, touching story about a teen-age girl who tries to find her way after ...
61 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Red Dragon
Release date: 10/4/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The movie is flawed but the DVD is stuffed with extras.
136 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Heaven
Release date: 10/4/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It was gutsy for Tykwer to finish the work of a genius. He’s mostly successful.
65 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Bloody Sunday
Release date: 10/4/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
An amazing feat of movie making, “Bloody Sunday” leaves you stunned.
78 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Spirited Away
Release date: 9/20/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
An explosion of original artwork, weird characters and thought-provoking action
115 other reviews of this movie
Movie: One Hour Photo
Release date: 8/21/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Creepy movie, nice DVD.
48 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Full Frontal
Release date: 8/2/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The whole thing comes off as a bunch of rich actors slumming it for kicks in a faux low-budget fl...
102 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Minority Report
Release date: 6/21/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The action is fun, but the more you think about it, the slighter it feels and the more holes show...
117 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Bourne Identity, The
Release date: 6/14/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
I suspect I’ll watch this movie over and over. It’s simply a blast.
146 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Fast Runner (Atanarjuat), The (2002)
Release date: 6/7/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
An amazing achievement but it has a few problems.
31 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Release date: 5/24/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
This simple idea, though, is told with wit, humor and an interesting warped-time chronology.
79 other reviews of this movie
Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Release date: 4/19/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The family-friendly film avoids pitfalls, but the DVD is skimpy.
92 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Ten Tiny Love Stories
Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:45 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
If you like movies about women characters, don’t let this one pass by.
1 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Waking Life
Release date: 1/19/2001
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The whole thing comes together in one of those deliriously exciting great leaps forward in film a...
67 other reviews of this movie
Movie: There's Something About Mary
Release date: 7/15/1998
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Gross-out laughs with heart.
47 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Fargo
Release date: 3/8/1996
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
For all its blood, the movie contains large doses of humor and not a little sweetness and hope.
37 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Living in Oblivion
Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:37 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Desperately funny.
6 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Brother's Keeper
Release date: 9/9/1992
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A wonderfully touching film filled with tension, heartache and amazing twists.
4 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Thelma & Louise
Release date: 12/31/1991 11:01:45 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
An American classic that gets a worthy DVD treatment.
5 other reviews of this movie
Movie: La Belle Noiseuse
Release date: 12/31/1991 11:01:37 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
One of the best movies about painting.
4 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Naked Lunch
Release date: 1/1/1991
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
There are no great scenes, just flat moments of weirdness with lots of schlorping noises.
5 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Roger & Me
Release date: 12/31/1989 11:01:43 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
So many classic bits.
5 other reviews of this movie
Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Release date: 12/31/1989 11:01:39 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The best of the four “Vacation” movies.
4 other reviews of this movie
Movie: My Life As A Dog
Release date: 12/31/1987 11:01:38 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
This bittersweet Swedish film captures childhood as good as any ever made.
12 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Castle in the Sky
Release date: 12/31/1986 11:01:28 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Despite the nonstop action, some deeply meditative lessons lurk beneath.
4 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Ran
Release date: 8/1/1985
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The 1985 film is an unqualified masterpiece.
18 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Once Upon A Time In America
Release date: 12/31/1984 11:01:40 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Great scene follows great scene with inventive direction for almost four hours.
13 other reviews of this movie
Movie: National Lampoon's Vacation
Release date: 12/31/1983 11:01:39 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Chevy Chase is hilarious as the dad obsessed with having a good time.
2 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Halloween
Release date: 10/25/1978
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It’s freaking scary. After a recent viewing, I was charged with going through the house and turni...
12 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Shampoo
Release date: 12/31/1975 11:01:44 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Doesn't stand the test of time.
2 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Day For Night
Release date: 12/31/1973 11:01:29 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A treat for movie lovers.
9 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Straw Dogs
Release date: 12/31/1971 11:01:44 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A deeply fascinating look at violence.
14 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Beware of a Holy Whore
Release date: 12/31/1971 11:01:27 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Whorendous.
7 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Honeymoon Killers, The
Release date: 12/31/1970 11:01:33 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Creepy and memorable with a great death-by-hammer scene.
7 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Once Upon a Time in the West
Release date: 12/31/1969 11:01:40 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
A masterpiece of style.
18 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Diary of a Country Priest
Release date: 12/21/1954 11:01:29 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
Amazing direction but there are better stories of tested faith.
12 other reviews of this movie
Movie: High Noon
Release date: 12/21/1952 11:01:33 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
There’s no reason to upgrade if you own the previous DVD release. ... [But] if you don’t have thi...
21 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The
Release date: 1/1/1948
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/0)
The movie is a classic.
16 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Dark Passage
Release date: 12/31/1947 11:01:29 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/0)
Annoying but fun.
1 other reviews of this movie
Movie: To Have and Have Not
Release date: 12/31/1945 11:01:45 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/0)
The movie is basically a rip-off of “Casablanca,” but it’s got some marvelous dialogue and great ...
9 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Ox-Bow Incident, The
Release date: 12/31/1943 11:01:40 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/0)
One of the top movie westerns.
8 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Casablanca
Release date: 1/1/1942
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
It improves with each viewing.
33 other reviews of this movie
Movie: High Sierra
Release date: 1/1/1941
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
If you like old black-and-white gangster movies where someone invariably yells “Come and get me, ...
2 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Stage Door
Release date: 12/21/1937 11:01:44 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(7/0)
The movie is hilarious and touching with classic scenes of Hepburn trying to emote her lines abou...
7 other reviews of this movie
Movie: M
Release date: 1/1/1931
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/0)
It’s creepy and masterful with many indelible scenes and a knockout performance by Peter Lorre.
19 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Outfoxed
Release date: 7/13/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
Good if obvious indictment of Fox News, but I would've liked more on how the network has hurt oth...
52 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Mean Girls
Release date: 4/30/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
Tina Fey turns gag-me cliches into something fresh, edgy and laugh-out-loud funny.
126 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Jersey Girl
Release date: 3/26/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
Kevin Smith inserts enough of his special charm to make "Jersey Girl" a winner.
109 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Passion of the Christ, The
Release date: 2/25/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
It's like a bloody Renaissance painting come to life. But the DVD is a disappointment.
203 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Battle of Algiers-Reissue, The
Release date: 1/9/2004
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/4) No reference
A thrilling movie with the unusual message that sometimes terrorism works.
45 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Eyes Without a Face
Release date: 12/31/2003 11:01:30 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
It’s a fine B movie, but not worth the $30 list price.
14 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Stuck on You
Release date: 12/12/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
A lesser Farrelly brothers movie, but it's got enough laughs and kindness to call it a success.
116 other reviews of this movie
Movie: American Splendor
Release date: 8/15/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
At first it seems gimmicky, but it's really rather brilliant.
133 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Son, The
Release date: 1/10/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
Simple yet deep. Not for blockbuster fans but amazing in its own way.
45 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Red Circle, The
Release date: 1/10/2003
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/4) No reference
An exercise in ultimate-cool where men follow a code of honor to wherever it might lead them.
44 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Das Experiment
Release date: 9/18/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/4) No reference
“The Experiment” keeps your adrenaline pumping nearly from beginning to end.
35 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Songs From the Second Floor
Release date: 7/3/2002
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
The heavy symbolism overwhelms the storytelling.
26 other reviews of this movie
Movie: My Voyage to Italy
Release date: 10/19/2001
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
If you have any interest in classic Italian films, you’ll be in heaven.
14 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Showgirls
Release date: 9/22/1995
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
So bad, it's fun.
20 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Videodrome
Release date: 12/31/1983 11:01:47 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
Cronenberg was ahead of his time with this gross-out horror flick.
18 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Les Ailes de la Colombe
Release date: 12/31/1981 11:01:37 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/4) No reference
Black and white and slow, but amazingly memorable and touching.
19 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Blind Chance
Release date: 12/31/1981 11:01:27 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(6/1) No reference
Interesting if you're a fan who wants to study the film, but it's disappointing for general viewe...
3 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, The
Release date: 1/1/1966
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(4/3) No reference
A beautiful film, directed with supreme confidence and passion — and lots of action.
30 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Smiles of a Summer Night
Release date: 12/31/1955 11:01:44 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/3) No reference
It's good enough, I suppose, but I wouldn't recommend it.
5 other reviews of this movie
Movie: Freaks
Release date: 12/31/1932 11:01:31 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/3) No reference
Unforgettable.
20 other reviews of this movie
Movie: A Nous La Liberte
Release date: 12/31/1931 11:01:26 PM
Review by Mark Robison of Reno Gazette-Journal:
(3/3) No reference
If the notion of a 1931 semi-silent French movie doesn’t scare you off, this minor masterpiece mi...
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