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	343 Reviews by Marty Mapes 343 Reviews by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit Movie: In the Valley of Elah Release date: 9/14/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/0) A well-made issue movie; but a little too dense and structured 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Exiled Release date: 8/31/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Johnny To highlights the visceral mood, rather than the plot or the characters 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mr. Bean's Holiday Release date: 8/24/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Excellent entertainment, and for fans of the show, it's absolutely essential 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Release date: 7/11/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Another jumble of special effects, plot shards, celebrity cameos, and sometimes-impressive imager... 179 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sicko Release date: 6/29/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Those with weak hearts and excitable temperaments should probably not be allowed to see the film 150 other reviews of this movie Movie: 12:08 East of Bucharest Release date: 6/6/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/0) Human, savvy, funny, well observed; kudos to director Porumboiu for making something from nothing 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Away From Her Release date: 5/4/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Maybe the point of this Alzheimer's movie is not to devastate the emotions of an audience 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hot Fuzz Release date: 4/20/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Looks comparable to Shaun, but underneath, it's an inferior film 167 other reviews of this movie Movie: Grindhouse Release date: 4/6/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Underneath the exploitation, Tarantino and Rodriguez offer film lovers the gift of nostalgia 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lookout, The Release date: 3/30/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Still feels like a freshman effort, even if the freshman is an A student 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Reign Over Me Release date: 3/23/2007 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Has a good heart, and does some things very well, but may bore passive audiences 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: Our Daily Bread Release date: 12/31/2006 11:01:40 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There is so much more going on than simply a morbid curiosity about meat 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pan's Labyrinth Release date: 12/29/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Maybe Del Toro wanted to make two different movies and decided to merge them together. 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Release date: 12/27/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) We want to root for him, but he is more of a villain. The dichotomy is savory. 54 other reviews of this movie Movie: Letters From Iwo Jima Release date: 12/20/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good movie made even better if you consider it as a companion to Flags of Our Fathers 152 other reviews of this movie Movie: Breaking and Entering Release date: 12/15/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Minghella is a master at texture and depth, which makes up for some frustration with the characte... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Departed, The Release date: 10/6/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Another very good gangster movie from Martin Scorsese, and a faithful remake 189 other reviews of this movie Movie: Science of Sleep, The Release date: 9/22/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A sweet, charming, stylish movie that reflects well on the magnificent career of Michel Gondry 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: World Trade Center Release date: 8/9/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Packs an emotional wallop. Thankfully, it's all earned and justified. 215 other reviews of this movie Movie: Water Release date: 4/28/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Tedious as a high-school health-class movie 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Friends With Money Release date: 4/7/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The astral conjunction never quite happened 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hills Have Eyes, The Release date: 3/10/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good subtext can make a horror movie good 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ask the Dust Release date: 3/10/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A pulpy, hard-boiled, ironic tale but with a happy ending 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story Release date: 1/27/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A film about a film based on a novel about writing a novel 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Why we Fight Release date: 1/20/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A dense documentary that explores why America goes to war 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Glory Road Release date: 1/13/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) All you need to know: it's a sports movie about race produced by Jerry Bruckheimer 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Zu Warriors Release date: 12/31/2005 11:01:51 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Such little regard for character or motive that it's a wonder I stayed awake 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: War Within, The Release date: 12/31/2005 11:01:48 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) They don't paint the terrorist a villainous black; instead, they let the character speak for hims... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matador, The Release date: 12/30/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Brosnan walks the line between sympathy and repulsion as a cartoony lonely assassin 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Match Point Release date: 12/28/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Gripping and entertaining as well as very well-made 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: New World, The Release date: 12/25/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Not about the storytelling; a tone poem that sounds gorgeous 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Munich Release date: 12/23/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A great conversation starter that suffers from Spielberg's penchant for mass entertainment 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, The Release date: 12/14/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) New filmmakers are often told "don't mistake motion for action." This is why. 104 other reviews of this movie Movie: Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt Release date: 12/2/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Van Zandt gets his own documentary 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: Walk the Line Release date: 11/18/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The movie itself is little more than a "Phoenix delivery device" 177 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Release date: 11/18/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Flawed and too long, but not bad 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pride & Prejudice Release date: 11/11/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good, old-fashioned movie with a pretty star, a good heart and no cynicism 100 other reviews of this movie Movie: North Country Release date: 10/21/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A strong film with much to recommend it, even if we've seen the same movie before 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Elizabethtown Release date: 10/14/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Story doesn't have an arc so much as a winding S-curve 140 other reviews of this movie Movie: History of Violence, A Release date: 9/23/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Small-town stereotypes detract from a well-made point by director Cronenberg 164 other reviews of this movie Movie: Separate Lies Release date: 9/16/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Rich with irony and themes; never contrived; Fellowes is a mature, intelligent, in-control filmma... 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: Thumbsucker Release date: 9/16/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's a great title. It screams "Look at me! I'm quirky!" But the movie has no substance. 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brothers Grimm, The Release date: 8/26/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Atmosphere alone doesn't make a movie 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dukes of Hazzard, The Release date: 8/5/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Will the boys fall into Boss Hogg's trap? How will they get past the roadblock? 143 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bad News Bears, The Release date: 7/22/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Fails to rise above medium-to-low expectations, but it's not a huge mistake 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beautiful Country, The Release date: 7/8/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The graceful arcs of character and plot make it an effective emotional film 64 other reviews of this movie Movie: Murderball Release date: 7/8/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Sculpted by smart editors from a huge amount of footage 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: War of the Worlds Release date: 6/29/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Spielberg and his team are master filmmakers, and it's a pleasure to see them work 207 other reviews of this movie Movie: George A. Romero's Land of the Dead Release date: 6/24/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A worthy installment in Romero's Living Dead series or just another gory zombie movie, depending 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: March of the Penguins Release date: 6/24/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Adults can be moved, informed, and amazed without cloying music or cutesy montages to ruin it 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: 5x2 Release date: 6/10/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Doesn't feel like a gimmick at all. It feels like a natural introduction to the characters. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rock School Release date: 6/3/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Green berates and insults his students to push them to work harder 69 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Release date: 5/19/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) One leaves the theater with a 30-year sense of closure and satisfaction 250 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy, The Release date: 4/29/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Given this fan's worst fears, The Hitchhiker's Guide is a minor pleasant surprise 160 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kung Fu Hustle Release date: 4/8/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) An entertaining cartoon, but if there is anything more to it than that, it gets lost in translati... 139 other reviews of this movie Movie: Fever Pitch Release date: 4/8/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) An enjoyable romantic comedy, and not much more 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Old Boy Release date: 3/25/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There is a beautiful symmetry about the story 99 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mail Order Wife Release date: 3/11/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) As a documentary, unethical, disturbing, and completely irresponsible, but as black comedy... 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hostage Release date: 3/11/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Caffeine, testosterone, adrenaline, gasoline, and a lot of blood add up to one big headache 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Upside of Anger, The Release date: 3/11/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Entertainment for grownups, a la James L. Brooks 47 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dear Frankie Release date: 3/4/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A charming, Scottish heartstring-tugger 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Best of Youth (La Meglio gioventu), The (2005) Release date: 3/2/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) By the end, we know these characters so well that just seeing any two of them meet draws tears 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Downfall Release date: 2/18/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The question of moral culpability raised by the movie is interesting and complex 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Schultze Gets the Blues Release date: 2/11/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Charm, culture, and dry humor make it worth a look 44 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rory O'Shea Was Here Release date: 2/4/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Nobody will be shocked to learn people with cerebral palsy are people too 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alone in the Dark Release date: 1/28/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) No subtext, no moral, no cultural observation, no substance; if it had calories, they would be em... 104 other reviews of this movie Movie: Twilight Samurai, The Release date: 12/31/2004 11:01:45 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) If ever a samurai film could be called a chick flick, this is the one 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Clay Bird, The Release date: 12/21/2004 11:01:28 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A slice-of-life movie set against the backdrop of Bangladeshi independence 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spanglish Release date: 12/17/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) If you let yourself get sucked in, it's an enjoyable day at the movies 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Million Dollar Baby Release date: 12/15/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Not glitzy or glamorous, but solidly written, acted, and photographed 178 other reviews of this movie Movie: House of Flying Daggers Release date: 12/3/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) See it in a theater on the biggest screen you can find 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Neverland Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Not so much a biography as a sweet, emotional drama 137 other reviews of this movie Movie: Undertow Release date: 10/22/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A portrait of the rural South that engages all five senses 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Being Julia Release date: 10/15/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) One of the best movies from this year's Telluride Film Festival 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Vera Drake Release date: 10/10/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A very good drama, rich cinematography, and an impeccable performance by Staunton 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hearts and Minds Release date: 9/24/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) An ambitious attempt to explain American involvement in Vietnam and its consequences 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shaun of the Dead Release date: 9/24/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Dr. Strangelove, Evil Dead 2, Shaun of the Dead 135 other reviews of this movie Movie: Suspect Zero Release date: 8/27/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Is it a masterpiece or a bore? 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hero Release date: 8/27/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) For a lot of people, there's nothing better 151 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bright Young Things Release date: 8/20/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's fluff, but if entertainment value is all you're looking for, you could do worse 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alien vs. Predator Release date: 8/13/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A new generation adopts my generation's horror films 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Release date: 8/6/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There are two or three movies in Collateral, and they will appeal to different audiences 188 other reviews of this movie Movie: Open Water Release date: 8/6/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The characters are so badly drawn that we don't empathize with them 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: She Hate Me Release date: 7/30/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Seems like the ramblings of an insulated, precocious teenager 71 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bourne Supremacy, The Release date: 7/23/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The pacing is lively, yet still easy to follow 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: I, Robot Release date: 7/16/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) An overbudgeted, underscripted, lazy piece of work 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Riding Giants Release date: 7/9/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A joy to watch, and a cheap way to escape to the beach this summer 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Release date: 7/9/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) You'll be more likely to scratch your head in puzzlement than to pull your mouth into a smile 106 other reviews of this movie Movie: Around the World in 80 Days Release date: 6/16/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) See it if you're looking for an excuse to sit in an air-conditioned theater for two hours 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chronicles of Riddick, The Release date: 6/11/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A tedious, silly, overbudgeted, overwritten popcorn flick 124 other reviews of this movie Movie: Napoleon Dynamite Release date: 6/11/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A very funny sketch of high school nerds in rural Idaho 129 other reviews of this movie Movie: Day After Tomorrow, The Release date: 5/28/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The first 20 minutes are painful, but what's a disaster movie without cliches? 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mother, The Release date: 5/28/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Not as convincing as Fear Eats the Soul, but well crafted and interesting 59 other reviews of this movie Movie: Strayed Release date: 5/14/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Strayed feels like a chapter in a much longer work. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Girl Next Door, The Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) After empowering its heroine, it demeans her, which kills all the fun 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Since Otar Left Release date: 4/9/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Competently made with occasional flashes of brilliance 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dogville Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Has more emotional distance than Breaking the Waves or Dancer in the Dark 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ladykillers, The Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The fun outweighs the leaden cartoonishness, but not by a lot 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself Release date: 3/12/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) On the surface, Wilbur is "nice," but it also has extra weight and a darker flavor 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spartan Release date: 3/12/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Spartan demands you participate. I hope I'm not the only person who finds that refreshing. 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Reckoning, The Release date: 3/5/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (4/3) The interesting insights give way to undercover constables, and gut-spilling villains 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Starsky & Hutch Release date: 3/5/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) For what it is, Starsky & Hutch is a big success 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Passion of the Christ, The Release date: 2/25/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Although it's very good at showing Jesus' suffering, the movie treats him as a prop 203 other reviews of this movie Movie: Miracle Release date: 2/6/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A basic, feel-good sports movie, but if you like that sort of thing, it isn't too bad 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dreamers, The Release date: 2/6/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good choice for film buffs; lends itself to analysis, conversation, or maybe even a term paper 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Human Error Release date: 1/19/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A three-man play, a blend of CG and live action, a wry comedy, and paced far too slow 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Along Came Polly Release date: 1/16/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) More jokes than many comedies, but wasted potential makes it seems like less 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mona Lisa Smile Release date: 12/19/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Takes a brave political stand and boldly asserts that women, like men, deserve a college educatio... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: House of Sand and Fog Release date: 12/19/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Not nearly as interesting or nuanced as it seems to think it is 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stuck on You Release date: 12/12/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Farrelly fans may say they've lost their edge, but a good heart lifts this movie above average 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Samurai, The Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Succeeds as a well-told tale of Japan and America on the cusp of a new era 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Missing, The Release date: 11/26/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Too cinematic to be genuine 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Triplets of Belleville, The Release date: 11/26/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A hugely entertaining alternative to Disney and Pixar 96 other reviews of this movie Movie: 21 Grams Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Storytelling technique is only the first thing that grabs your attention 132 other reviews of this movie Movie: Barbarian Invasions, The Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) In spite of their differences, father and son finally become close 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Love Actually Release date: 11/7/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The sentiment is in earnest, so lovers take heart 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Revolutions, The Release date: 11/5/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Merely an ending, instead of a grand, satisfying conclusion 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shattered Glass Release date: 10/31/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Not a particularly cinematic story, but outstanding performances justify this production 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pieces of April Release date: 10/17/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Great performances of well observed characters lift the movie above its one-note ending 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) While Hollywood was catching up with Hong Kong, Tarantino was studying Japanese pulp fiction 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mystic River Release date: 10/8/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Mystic River is refreshingly adult; Eastwood doesn't pander to a younger crowd 142 other reviews of this movie Movie: Out of Time Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's still not original or artistic, but it's effective at getting your blood pumping 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: School of Rock Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's a formula-driven movie, but it becomes irresistably fun 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Station Agent, The Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Shows how effective proximity can be in creating new friendships 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: Under the Tuscan Sun Release date: 9/26/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Pleasant, light, tear-jerking entertainment 51 other reviews of this movie Movie: Secondhand Lions Release date: 9/19/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The movie is fun, but thinking about it afterwards reveals just how sloppy it is 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matchstick Men Release date: 9/12/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good bit of entertainment that will not replace Paper Moon in the film history books 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Splendor Release date: 8/15/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A soup can is just a soup can until you hang it on a wall in an art gallery. 133 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mondays in the Sun Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Instead of pacing, it offers terrific performances and a wonderful sense of small-time tragedy 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Garage Days Release date: 7/18/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's a cute little movie, but compared to expectations of Alex Proyas, it's a letdown 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Release date: 7/9/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) If you've often seen this type of summer fare, you might find this movie tedious 152 other reviews of this movie Movie: Swimming Pool Release date: 7/2/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A deft, straightforward character study with an Ozon twist 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: 28 Days Later Release date: 6/27/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Like an independent B-movie horror flick, but with more polish and less edge 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hollywood Homicide Release date: 6/13/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It asks too much and offers too little 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Whale Rider Release date: 6/6/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) An excellent first performance can't balance na�ve writing and direction 119 other reviews of this movie Movie: Together Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The story is never boring, but it's never exciting, harrowing, or hilarious, either 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: Italian Job, The Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The Italian Job is not a perfect caper -- there are some too-convenient coincidences and the endi... 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Woman Is a Woman, A Release date: 5/16/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) One of Godard's more approachable and enjoyable films, a black-comic tribute to musical romance 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Reloaded, The Release date: 5/15/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Walks the line between "impossible to take seriously" and "impossibly, seriously fun" 228 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man on the Train Release date: 5/9/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It offers more substance and subtlety than most summer blockbusters 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spellbound Release date: 4/30/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The movie's great achievement is that it captures a broad cross-section of America 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Confidence Release date: 4/25/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) So fun and well paced that you'll caught in its web before long 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Man Without a Past, The Release date: 4/4/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The characters are funny because they're only human 69 other reviews of this movie Movie: Phone Booth Release date: 4/4/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The situation requires something more believably frightening than "a madman" 154 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stevie Release date: 3/28/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A voyeuristic look at one American and his broken family 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Head of State Release date: 3/28/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Head of State isn't very good, but there are some funny spots 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tears of the Sun Release date: 3/7/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) On the whole, Tears of the Sun isn't interested in politics. It is content to be an 8-year-old on... 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Life of David Gale, The Release date: 2/21/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The two words that kept springing into my mind were not 'smart movie' but 'utter crap' 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The movie's structure is a gimmick, and it works, even if it's too long 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jungle Book 2, The Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Rent the 1967 original and leave this sequel to the wolves 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: All the Real Girls Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Green's style will put him among the big names of a new generation of filmmakers 94 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chi-Hwa-Seon Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) If it sounds a little too obscure for your tastes, it probably is 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shanghai Knights Release date: 2/7/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Shanghai Knights is a mess. A few ground rules would have helped immensely. 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: Darkness Falls Release date: 1/24/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Darkness Falls breaks even, at least for horror fans, if not for horror snobs 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Security Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) National Security just isn't good enough to be buoyed by Lawrence and an above-average script 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: City of God Release date: 1/17/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Even in this day and age, City of God is shocking 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just Married Release date: 1/10/2003 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) For a post-holiday season B-movie, Just Married could have been worse 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chicago Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A slew of great movies were released this month, but few have been as fun as Chicago 176 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pianist, The Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The horror is so inhuman, yet so commonplace, that we think we must be dreaming. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nicholas Nickleby Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Any movie that tries to cram an entire Dickens novel into just over 2 hours is destined to be imp... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: 25th Hour Release date: 12/19/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Terence Blanchard's expressive musical score becomes the backbone for this slice-of-life drama 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Maid in Manhattan Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Aims for mediocrity and hits the middle of the target 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: About Schmidt Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Because of Payne's sacrifices to comedy, he doesn't deserve someone as good as Nicholson in the l... 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: Nemesis Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Perhaps Nemesis is the best we could hope for from a tired franchise 118 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Release date: 12/12/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A new standard by which big-budget adventures will be judged. 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Analyze That Release date: 12/6/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Analyze That is successful, thanks almost entirely to the efforts of Crystal and De Niro 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adaptation Release date: 12/6/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Self-reference is one of the movie's strong suits, it's also a distraction 141 other reviews of this movie Movie: Solaris Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Solaris is very good, but perhaps only for pensive audiences 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Treasure Planet Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Its sense of adventure is a minor saving grace in a flawed movie 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Emperor's Club, The Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) As manipulative feel-good movies go, The Emperor's Club is pretty good 98 other reviews of this movie Movie: Die Another Day Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Fans of James Bond won't be disappointed by Die Another Day 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: Interview With the Assassin Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There's no reason to miss Interview with the Assassin 51 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) If you liked one, you'll like the other 195 other reviews of this movie Movie: Far From Heaven Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A film that ought to be seen up close, because there is a lot going on in the details 147 other reviews of this movie Movie: Femme Fatale Release date: 11/6/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Fatale has some moments of brilliance. 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Release date: 2/15/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Next time hire Michael Moore 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Damage Release date: 2/8/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Don't make any sudden moves, back away slowly, and whatever you do, don't make eye contact 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Slackers Release date: 2/1/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Watching Slackers is like listening to 2 Live Crew or watching Andrew Dice Clay 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brotherhood of the Wolf, The Release date: 1/11/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Brotherhood is set in 18th century France, and it kicks more butt than The Patriot 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Soigne ta droite Release date: 12/31/2001 11:01:44 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Anyone wishing to acquire the taste of Godard should start somewhere else 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kate & Leopold Release date: 12/25/2001 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Kate & Leopold is the perfect film-product. 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I would die... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within Release date: 7/11/2001 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The look of Final Fantasy then provides food for thought: what is "realism" and what does it have... 99 other reviews of this movie Movie: Fast and the Furious, The Release date: 6/22/2001 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) All in all, The Fast and The Furious is good fun. 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Swordfish Release date: 6/8/2001 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) In spite of its obvious, visible flaws, the movie works viscerally. 84 other reviews of this movie Movie: What's The Worst That Could Happen? 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Goodness, nostalgia, and awe win... 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Down to Earth Release date: 2/16/2001 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's too bad that something with so much potential was forgotten at the box office. 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On the other hand, if you're a fan like me, you'll... 52 other reviews of this movie Movie: You Can Count on Me Release date: 11/10/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It is a simple, low-budget film that succeeds because of a great script and good performances. 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: George Washington Release date: 10/27/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Like eavesdropping on people you didn't even know existed in America 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Legend of Drunken Master, The Release date: 10/20/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Chan is an entertainer who can singlehandedly make any film enjoyable to watch. 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost Souls Release date: 10/13/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Either a weak, undercooked Exorcist clone, or an elegant, subtle, psychodrama. Maybe it's both, b... 38 other reviews of this movie Movie: Contender, The Release date: 10/13/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The Contender could have been great. But because of some inconsistencies, it's merely powerful, d... 62 other reviews of this movie Movie: Remember the Titans Release date: 9/29/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It is meant to be a feel-good movie, and it succeeds at that. 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Best in Show Release date: 9/29/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Best in Show is enjoyable and funny, light and quick. 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Woman on Top Release date: 9/22/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Good-hearted and mature in a way that many mainstream films are not. 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dancer in the Dark Release date: 9/22/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The powerful, emotional music perfectly complements the dark, somber tone of the film. 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nurse Betty Release date: 9/8/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Somewhere between tension and release lies the heart of laughter, and Neil LaBute knows just wher... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Titan A.E. Release date: 6/16/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's visually impressive, lovingly crafted, and timelessly told. 44 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gladiator Release date: 5/5/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It's a violent, noisy, low-brow distraction. 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Psycho Release date: 4/14/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) What's best about the movie is the density of its satire. Its wry social commentary permeates eve... 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pitch Black Release date: 2/18/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Pitch Black is relentless in its integrity; it's lean and mean and it doesn't waste time. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Boiler Room Release date: 2/18/2000 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The tension and pacing of Boiler Room are fast and exciting, like in a good thriller, and the set... 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: Galaxy Quest Release date: 12/25/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It�s as bad as you would imagine, and yet it�s as good as it could possibly be. 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Magnolia Release date: 12/17/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Some parts are imperfect, some of the seams are badly stitched, but the finished piece is a work ... 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Insider, The Release date: 11/5/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A gripping drama, not to be missed. 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Straight Story, The Release date: 10/15/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Lynch has a unique talent for making the ordinary seem strange. 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Three Kings Release date: 10/1/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) [An] ironic, thoughtful film about war, freedom, and greed. 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: American Beauty Release date: 9/15/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There are six main characters and another half-dozen smaller parts in American Beauty. All of the... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eyes Wide Shut Release date: 7/16/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) In a way, Kubrick is like Dante. He is the guide on a journey through one particular circle of He... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Run Lola Run Release date: 6/18/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Do you get sucked in by movies that ignore the rules and make new ones? Then don't miss it. 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Release date: 5/19/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) This entry into the Star Wars saga does the originals justice in terms of heart, action, and fun. 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix, The Release date: 3/31/1999 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The Matrix is a great piece of eye candy. 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shakespeare in Love Release date: 12/25/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Hardly deserving of 13 Oscar nominations and 7 Oscars, this film is nevertheless an entertaining ... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rushmore Release date: 12/11/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) ...the quirkiness seems a little forced, a little overdone. 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bug's Life, A Release date: 11/25/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It is not just clever, it is imaginative. There are some genuinely inventive scenes that only an ... 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: American History X Release date: 10/28/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) No other feature film takes such a cold hard look at the lure, the culture, and the brotherhood o... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Life Is Beautiful Release date: 10/23/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Giving myself to the film, I was rewarded with one of the most moving and crushing films in years... 63 other reviews of this movie Movie: Saving Private Ryan Release date: 7/24/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The standard has been raised. 68 other reviews of this movie Movie: There's Something About Mary Release date: 7/15/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There's Something about Mary is the funniest movie to come along since Liar Liar. 47 other reviews of this movie Movie: He Got Game Release date: 5/1/1998 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) He Got Game is great for looking at a sense of time and place and at the web of relationships tha... 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Batman & Robin Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:27 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) More campy and less dark than any of its recent predecessors 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Boxer, The Release date: 12/31/1997 11:01:27 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Excellent portrait of Irish boxer who becomes a symbol of both sides of the IRA. 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jackie Brown Release date: 12/25/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) There are a lot of things right in Jackie Brown, and they all combine to form an entertaining, st... 65 other reviews of this movie Movie: As Good As It Gets Release date: 12/23/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) This movie was a nice try. 39 other reviews of this movie Movie: Titanic Release date: 12/19/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The melodramatic love story is the perfect foreground for the sinking of the largest passenger sh... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Will Hunting Release date: 12/5/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good movie allows its characters to learn and grow. It doesn't just happen; it takes a good scr... 47 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alien Resurrection Release date: 11/26/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The wrong script for their particular style of moviemaking. 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: Starship Troopers Release date: 11/7/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Intellectually, I can't really condone that message, but I have to admit that this will be a guil... 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gattaca Release date: 10/24/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) I think it was an inspired attempt at timeless filmmaking (by a novice director, no less), but fo... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: L.A. Confidential Release date: 9/19/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) this movie is such a satisfying whole 44 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cop Land Release date: 8/15/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Standard cop movie with great moody music and Stallone's best performance since Rocky. 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Men in Black Release date: 7/2/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It is a light and refreshing diversion, a perfect way to spend a few hours of your summer. 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Best Friend's Wedding Release date: 6/20/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) My Best Friend's Wedding is effective -- some might say manipulative -- at winning you over to it... 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost World: Jurassic Park, The Release date: 5/23/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Lost World: Jurassic Park is the epitome of American mainstream action movies 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Release date: 4/25/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Even though the movie takes a while to hit its stride, it is well worth the wait. 25 other reviews of this movie Movie: Private Parts Release date: 3/7/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Enjoyable and funny. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Donnie Brasco Release date: 2/28/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Pacino's performance is great and the story seems to have an interesting take on human nature, bu... 41 other reviews of this movie Movie: 2 Days in the Valley Release date: 12/31/1996 11:01:11 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) This movie isn�t bad for mere entertainment, but it�s overshadowed by other, better movies in the... 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hamlet Release date: 12/25/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) In spite of its length, Hamlet is a relevant and moving film. 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Fellow Americans Release date: 12/20/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) The characters are likeable (especially James Garner's character), the situation is fresh, and th... 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jerry Maguire Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) I just couldn't buy into the redemption of Jerry Maguire. 46 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mars Attacks! Release date: 12/13/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Mars Attacks! is not so much a spoof of 'B' science fiction films as it is an homage to them. But... 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: Everyone Says I Love You Release date: 12/6/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Woody Allen's musical comedy. 6 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: First Contact Release date: 11/22/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It is enjoyable. It is a must-see for Star Trek fans. But it is not cohesive enough to be a good ... 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: English Patient, The Release date: 11/15/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) It is rare to see a movie where images and visual textures play such an important role, not merel... 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: When We Were Kings Release date: 10/25/1996 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A good example of able filmmakers staying out of the way of a very interesting subject. 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Whisper Of The Heart Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:48 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Sweet and well-observed, Whisper is about self-discovery and little else 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Beyond Rangoon Release date: 12/31/1995 11:01:27 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) This is a perennial favorite because of the scenery (it's set in Burma, shot in Malaysia), becaus... 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lion King, The Release date: 6/15/1994 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Forget the musical, The Lion King is now in IMAX. Too bad it sends the wrong message -- to anyone... 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Six Degrees of Separation Release date: 12/31/1993 11:01:44 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) All three leads give great performances. 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jersey Girl Release date: 12/31/1993 11:01:35 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A real charmer from an unlikely source 1 other reviews of this movie Movie: Home Alone Release date: 11/16/1990 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Forget the cartoonish bad guys, this film is about overcoming fears and taking control of your li... 6 other reviews of this movie Movie: Do the Right Thing Release date: 12/31/1989 11:01:29 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Roger Ebert points out that this film, which honestly (and sometimes graphically) explores the am... 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: They Live Release date: 11/4/1988 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) All the powerful, rich people are from another planet, while the working-class and the sycophanti... 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: Platoon Release date: 12/19/1986 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Stone was able to portray the war so accurately because he himself had a tour of duty in Vietnam. 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brewster's Millions Release date: 12/31/1985 11:01:27 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Compared to Which Way Is Up?, Brewster's is a work of art. Even on it's own merits, Brewster's is... 3 other reviews of this movie Movie: Once Upon A Time In America Release date: 12/31/1984 11:01:40 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Masterfully edited. 13 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension, The Release date: 12/31/1984 11:01:26 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) They just don�t make them like this anymore. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: Local Hero Release date: 12/21/1983 11:01:37 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) An all-time favorite I can watch again and again 3 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monty Python's Life Of Brian Release date: 12/31/1979 11:01:38 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A cheeky, irreverent parallel to the life of Jesus by the last great comedy troupe to make movies... 22 other reviews of this movie Movie: King Boxer Release date: 12/31/1979 11:01:36 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Its significance to American film history aside, King Boxer is pretty average 0 other reviews of this movie Movie: King Lear Release date: 12/31/1969 11:01:36 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) King Lear is easier to appreciate than to like. 0 other reviews of this movie Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey Release date: 1/1/1968 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) If I were pressed to come up with the best film from my favorite director, it could well be this ... 43 other reviews of this movie Movie: Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Release date: 12/31/1964 11:01:46 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Ranks among my all-time favorite movies. 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Great Escape, The Release date: 7/4/1963 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/0) A tense, action-packed, and fun movie. 15 other reviews of this movie Movie: Purple Noon Release date: 12/31/1961 11:01:41 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Tom isn't your average Hitchcock hero, he has the advantage of being a sociopath 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: One, Two, Three Release date: 1/1/1961 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/0) The last hour of the film is an exhilarating, exhausting series of gags, chases and twists that w... 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Paths of Glory Release date: 1/1/1957 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Kubrick devastates with relentless storytelling about the corruption of power. 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Rashomon Release date: 1/1/1951 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/0) Rashomon is a great piece of entertainment that engages your brain and your emotions 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gentleman's Agreement Release date: 12/31/1947 11:01:32 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) You'd think a 60-year-old movie about prejudice would be pass� by now. You'd be wrong. 13 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost Weekend, The Release date: 11/16/1945 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) Wilder was way ahead of his time on this one. 11 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shadow of a Doubt Release date: 8/16/1943 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (7/0) A great nail-biter, right up through the end. 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: King of the Corner Release date: 1/30/1900 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/0) Riegert's dry wit and charismatic presence offset the movie's limitations 16 other reviews of this movie Movie: Three...Extremes Release date: 10/28/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference Takes the tension to an extreme by deliberately trying to shock the audience's sensibility 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Night, And Good Luck Release date: 10/7/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference Standing up to bullies is hard, and not everyone who does stays standing 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Broken Flowers Release date: 8/5/2005 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference The little moments, and the chance to participate in them, make Broken Flowers good 125 other reviews of this movie Movie: Baadasssss! Release date: 5/28/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference Provides a context for Sweetback, the film that launched "blaxploitation" cinema 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Prince & Me, The Release date: 4/2/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference Julia Stiles is adorable, and she's very easy to empathize with 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Battle of Algiers-Reissue, The Release date: 1/9/2004 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference The Battle of Algiers still resonates today, and probably always will 45 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sex and Lucia Release date: 7/12/2002 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference With or without the sex, a wonderful tale of love and destiny, told well by a master storyteller 50 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kun Taivas Putoaa Release date: 12/31/1972 11:01:36 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (3/4) No reference Buena Vista digs deep to release two more Studio Ghibli films on DVD 6 other reviews of this movie Movie: Flags of Our Fathers Release date: 10/20/2006 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/1) Not Reachable The film has a lot on its mind, but it is always grounded by the three protagonists 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days Release date: 12/31/2005 11:01:44 PM Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/1) Not Reachable Interesting story, but the movie does nothing to stand out from the crowd 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: Face/Off Release date: 6/27/1997 Review by Marty Mapes of Movie Habit: (6/1) Not Reachable Face/Off is smarter than many other action movies, but it lacks heart. It's interesting to ponder... 40 other reviews of this movie Served turbo style