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	183 Reviews by Michael Szymanski 183 Reviews by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com Movie: Captivity Release date: 7/13/2007 Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) This Saw wannabe fails on many levels, including forgetting to do what it's supposed to do: deliv... 60 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bug Release date: 5/25/2007 Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) [Friedkin] expertly helms this relatively narrow-focused screenplay by playwright Tracy Letts. 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: October Moon Release date: 12/31/2006 11:01:40 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of International Press Academy: (7/0) Creative, haunting... 2 other reviews of this movie Movie: Crossover Release date: 9/1/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) Despite a superb cast, Crossover dribbles slowly, with not nearly enough time on the basketball c... 62 other reviews of this movie Movie: Idiocracy Release date: 9/1/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) Hmm, it's tough to figure out if this is Judge's joking way of figuring out who's the more evolve... 29 other reviews of this movie Movie: Illusionist, The Release date: 8/18/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) It's tough to mix SF and romance successfully in a costume period film, but so far, this is the S... 94 other reviews of this movie Movie: Monster House Release date: 7/21/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) This is not only going to make the little ones jump, but it made a few big ones (like me) jump, t... 122 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cars Release date: 6/9/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) n this day of skyrocketing gas prices, when going out for a drive has become a frivolous luxury, ... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: District B13 Release date: 6/2/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) District B13 is an apocalyptic action message movie with a distinct French flare. 95 other reviews of this movie Movie: X-Men: The Last Stand Release date: 5/26/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of International Press Academy: (7/0) The latest X-Men flick, packs all the punches... 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Over the Hedge Release date: 5/19/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) As a film buff I certainly appreciated the obscure film references, but gosh, some of these are w... 55 other reviews of this movie Movie: Silent Hill Release date: 4/21/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) As a fluke, I took my mom (also named Rose) to the screening. She doesn't like SF or horror and d... 78 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scary Movie 4 Release date: 4/14/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) Has the fourth of any film series ever worked? This does! It's a franchise that could keep on sca... 111 other reviews of this movie Movie: Friends With Money Release date: 4/7/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) Guys could learn a lot about women by watching this older, often funnier L.A. version of Sex in t... 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ice Age: The Meltdown Release date: 3/31/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) It's all about Scrat, that plain-looking Every-squirrel who never gives up, and it's only a matte... 121 other reviews of this movie Movie: Stay Alive Release date: 3/24/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This movie has a nostalgic retro feel to it, like the old Universal horror movies that we now fin... 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hills Have Eyes, The Release date: 3/10/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) It was going to take a lot to sell me on the remake. It delivered. 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Aquamarine Release date: 3/3/2006 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) Kids seem to love the recognizable 'tween stars, but for the rest of us it's sort of like the cot... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Prophecy 5: Forsaken, The Release date: 12/31/2005 11:01:41 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) A disturbing in this DaVinci Code-like adventure... 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Zathura Release date: 11/11/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) When two kids discover a futuristic board game in the basement, the results prove to be out of th... 123 other reviews of this movie Movie: Saw II Release date: 10/28/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of FilmStew.com: (7/0) When you feel most sorry for Jigsaw when it's all over with, there's maybe something wrong. 88 other reviews of this movie Movie: Doom Release date: 10/21/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) After something goes horribly wrong at a science lab, Martian monsters get to smell what The Rock... 104 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Release date: 10/21/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) As one of the best noir crime thrillers since L.A. Confidential, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is also goin... 61 other reviews of this movie Movie: Squid and the Whale, The Release date: 10/5/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) All of the performances are stellar, including Oscar-caliber performances from Daniels and Linney... 54 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just Like Heaven Release date: 9/16/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) Ever wonder about having a relationship with someone who would just disappear every so often? Wel... 130 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride Release date: 9/16/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) This is a death story that's fun for the whole family. It's typical Burton, and that's what makes... 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Brothers Grimm, The Release date: 8/26/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) Not the fairest Gilliam film of all... 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cave, The Release date: 8/26/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (7/0) If you like cold, dark, claustrophobic spaces, I highly recommend you go rediscover The Abyss. If... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Island, The Release date: 7/22/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) What a Fun Ride, I think it's Bay's Best! 161 other reviews of this movie Movie: Batman Begins Release date: 6/15/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) Christian Bale and company delve into the darker side of the Caped Crusader as Batman Begins 77 other reviews of this movie Movie: Honeymooners, The Release date: 6/10/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) Silly remake, but not the worst of the year 91 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Release date: 5/19/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) The Force will undoubtedly be with us -- and the movie world -- for good... 250 other reviews of this movie Movie: Interpreter, The Release date: 4/22/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) Intriguing, gripping, suspenseful... 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: King's Ransom Release date: 4/22/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of International Press Academy: (7/0) Anthony Anderson shows he can star in a movie without a kangaroo in this kidnapping plan gone cra... 36 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sin City Release date: 4/1/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Intriguing, fascinating, murderous! 204 other reviews of this movie Movie: Constantine Release date: 2/18/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Reeves's performances is nuanced and offers multi layers of character that we've not ever seen fr... 180 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alone in the Dark Release date: 1/28/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) There's plenty to snicker at. 104 other reviews of this movie Movie: Assault on Precinct 13 Release date: 1/19/2005 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) With only a few hours left in the calendar year, Precinct 13, one of Detroit's oldest precinct ho... 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Prozac Nation Release date: 12/31/2004 11:01:41 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) She's irritating, brash, self-centered and ultimately lovable in this '80s angst film, which may ... 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: Meet the Fockers Release date: 12/22/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The Fockers is a must-have for family viewing. 127 other reviews of this movie Movie: Million Dollar Baby Release date: 12/15/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This film that is directed and stars Clint Eastwood is perhaps his most emotional, most mature, m... 178 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Treasure Release date: 11/19/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) The treasure hunt is cool in this DVD, it's a whole game of numbers and quizzes go get to some of... 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kinsey Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Way overlooked by the Oscars this year... 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Release date: 9/17/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This isn't a film that one would expect depth, and the cliches are fun and anticipated. 165 other reviews of this movie Movie: Alien vs. Predator Release date: 8/13/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A fright-filled ride that coalesces the stories of two very cool monster franchises, and it does ... 83 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man 2 Release date: 6/30/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) If you even remotely enjoyed the first Spider-Man you'll certainly love the second. 131 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Release date: 6/4/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A darker, scarier, more mature film than either of its predecessors, in my book, better, too. 70 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dogville Release date: 3/26/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It stalks silently, stark with its minimalism at first, and then pounces unexpectedly with an ove... 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Robot Stories Release date: 2/13/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) They're not like the "Twilight Zone" which is an easy comparison; they're more deep, artistic and... 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cypher Release date: 12/31/2003 11:01:28 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) An under-the-radar sci-fi action thriller... 10 other reviews of this movie Movie: Peter Pan Release date: 12/25/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) "It has the spectacle of a true holiday classic that will endure longer than the musical animated... 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cold Mountain Release date: 12/25/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Over-the-top performances by Hoffman and Zellweger drew me out of the picture. 156 other reviews of this movie Movie: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Myers sounds like a cross between Paul Lynde and Austin Powers, and purr like The Wizard of Oz C... 108 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Revolutions, The Release date: 11/5/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A satisfying action-packed conclusion to one of the most incredible sci-fi mythologies put on fil... 158 other reviews of this movie Movie: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Release date: 10/17/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Rarely do re-makes ever need to be done, and rarely are they ever any good. This one is better! 120 other reviews of this movie Movie: Good Boy! Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) For adults, there's the yearning for the days of when your mutt was your best friend and the only... 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: House of the Dead, The Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The question in all these movies are who will survive, if anyone, but in this case, it's also a m... 49 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 Release date: 10/10/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This is the movie we've been waiting for from Quentin Tarantino, it combines everything he loves ... 163 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mystic River Release date: 10/8/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Eastwood has transformed the slow burn he's shown in so many of his movies in the past and brough... 142 other reviews of this movie Movie: Out of Time Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Carl Franklin seems to have been trying for a long time to recreate the noir thriller success of ... 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bubba Ho-Tep Release date: 9/19/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It's fun just to watch Bruce Campbell be a curmudgeonly Elvis 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Release date: 7/25/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This fast, fun-filled family film will literally reach out and grab you! 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Release date: 7/9/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This movie is a lot more entertaining than the Disney ride itself, and will perhaps stand the tes... 152 other reviews of this movie Movie: Finding Nemo Release date: 5/30/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) I challenge any adult to ignore the artistry of the amazing opaque jellyfish floating through the... 136 other reviews of this movie Movie: Down With Love Release date: 5/16/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) And this one should be the sleeper hit of the year, the "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" of this summer... 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Matrix Reloaded, The Release date: 5/15/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) "Matrix Reloaded" is a smart, exotic, erotic, intriguing action film; a superhero sci-fi film for... 228 other reviews of this movie Movie: X2: X-Men United Release date: 5/2/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) "X2" has two times the heroes, two times the action, and two times the fun of the first... 179 other reviews of this movie Movie: Boat Trip Release date: 3/21/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It's a wigged-out Love Boat where anything goes, and you'll laugh as you see the characters take ... 80 other reviews of this movie Movie: Jungle Book 2, The Release date: 2/14/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The raw power and anything-can-happen style of the first "Jungle Book" is lost in this sequel, an... 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: Guru, The Release date: 1/31/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It's "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with balls! 74 other reviews of this movie Movie: Darkness Falls Release date: 1/24/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Of course, though, the climax takes place in a lighthouse (no subtlety there), and every person o... 105 other reviews of this movie Movie: Nicholas Nickleby Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) "Nicholas Nickleby" is a perfect family film to take everyone to since there's no new "A Christma... 87 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chicago Release date: 12/27/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Ultimately, in the history of the Academy, people may be wondering what all that jazz was about "... 176 other reviews of this movie Movie: Pinocchio Release date: 12/25/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) What's most incredible is not that Benigni thought that he could pull off a believable wooden pup... 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Catch Me If You Can Release date: 12/25/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One of the best cat-and-mouse movies to come along in a while, Leo has great fun in the role. 169 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gangs of New York Release date: 12/20/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Take a handful of good-looking actors and dirty them up, add an epic-loving story-telling directo... 149 other reviews of this movie Movie: Maid in Manhattan Release date: 12/13/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It's really hard not to like Jennifer Lopez, and she's a wonderful, likable underdog in this. 93 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Release date: 12/12/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Peter Jackson has done the nearly impossible. He has improved upon the first and taken it a step ... 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Solaris Release date: 11/27/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One big blustery movie where nothing really happens. When it comes out on video, then it's the pe... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Release date: 11/15/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The second chapter of the Harry Potter series is even more magical than the first and simply the ... 195 other reviews of this movie Movie: 8 Mile Release date: 11/8/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) All this hoopla about Eminem's so great, is it any more of a stretch than Prince in "Purple Ra... 143 other reviews of this movie Movie: Below Release date: 10/11/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The limited sets and small confined and dark spaces also are homages to a classic low-budget film... 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tuxedo, The Release date: 9/27/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Hewitt and Chan lack anything sensual at all. It's like a Powerpuff girl talking to a Pikachu. 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spirited Away Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) There's a sense of delicacy, and artfulness, in the tone and in the magic. The 10-year-olds who s... 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: Adventures of Pluto Nash, The Release date: 8/16/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It's not funny, it's not romantic, it's not exciting, it's not for children, it's not remotely in... 62 other reviews of this movie Movie: Signs Release date: 8/2/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) What starts off as a potentially incredibly twisting mystery becomes simply a monster chase film. 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers in Goldmember Release date: 7/26/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A funnier, splashier, sexier, smarter and, oh yeah, groovier Austin than the other two. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Austin Powers in Goldmember Release date: 7/26/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A funnier, splashier, sexier, smarter and, oh yeah, groovier Austin than the other two. 126 other reviews of this movie Movie: Never Again Release date: 7/12/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) "Never Again" is a feel-good romance for real people. If you want a smart, mature romantic comedy... 58 other reviews of this movie Movie: Men in Black II Release date: 7/3/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This sequel to "Men in Black" 153 other reviews of this movie Movie: Notorious C.H.O. Release date: 6/28/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This movie's a scream! If you've never seen or heard of Margaret Cho, and you want to take a chan... 56 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scooby-Doo Release date: 6/14/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) If you grew up on Scooby -- you'll love this movie. Matthew Lillard is born to play Shaggy! 116 other reviews of this movie Movie: Bourne Identity, The Release date: 6/14/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A taut, fast-action thriller, but Matt Damon just doesn't cut it as a spy. 146 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Release date: 5/24/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Call me a wimp, but I cried, not once, but three times in this animated sweet film. 47 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Release date: 5/16/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" is the most stunningly beautiful, visually dazzling ... 89 other reviews of this movie Movie: Spider-Man Release date: 5/3/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A perfect summer popcorn movie with lots of great effects, enough action, plenty of laughs, lots ... 157 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) If you come from a family that eats, meddles, argues, laughs, kibbitzes and fights together, then... 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Death to Smoochy Release date: 3/29/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) I giggled all the way through "Death to Smoochy." It wasn't that ha-ha giggle, it was that evil, ... 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Collateral Damage Release date: 2/8/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Time wasn't on Arnold's side. Perhaps he's growing old, or the stories are simply getting old. 97 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Release date: 12/19/2001 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) This is destined to be the best trilogy since the first three "Star Wars" wowed audiences of all ... 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: Vanilla Sky Release date: 12/14/2001 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The film is seamless, surprising and erotic, mixing the best elements of romance, sci fi and dram... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Amelie Release date: 11/2/2001 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Audrey Tautou with her big brown eyes and exquisite eyebrows is reminiscent of Leslie Caron as Gi... 42 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scary Movie 2 Release date: 7/4/2001 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) the opening 15 minutes was absolutely gut-wretchingly hysterical. I laughed more at this second f... 72 other reviews of this movie Movie: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Release date: 6/29/2001 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) There's no question that somehow, some way, director Steven Spielberg figured out a way to channe... 145 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gladiator Release date: 5/5/2000 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) If no one paid attention to Russell Crowe after his stellar performances in "The Insider" and "L.... 112 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sin Nombre, The Release date: 12/31/1999 11:01:44 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of International Press Academy: (7/0) Slow, languid and chilling... 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: Star Trek: Insurrection Release date: 12/11/1998 Review by Michael Szymanski of Wordmag.com: (7/0) Not one of the most successful of the "Star Trek" films, it's always nice to see the cast reunit... 28 other reviews of this movie Movie: Schindler's List Release date: 12/31/1993 11:01:44 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) A masterpiece of epic proportions. Nothing captures all the different sides of the terror of the ... 30 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sting, The Release date: 12/1/1973 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Robert Redford and Paul Newman prove once again they're a winning team on screen, as the young bu... 13 other reviews of this movie Movie: See No Evil Release date: 12/31/1971 11:01:44 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (7/0) If you like stories about psychotic killers, See No Evil will make Halloween's Mike Myers look li... 3 other reviews of this movie Movie: Patton Release date: 1/1/1970 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One of the greatest character portrayals ever put on screen, George C. Scott shows "Patton" as a ... 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Midnight Cowboy Release date: 5/25/1969 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Gripping, gritty and overwhelmingly depressive and unpleasant, ultimately this is one of the most... 23 other reviews of this movie Movie: Tom Jones Release date: 1/1/1963 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One of the more unusual best picture winners in all the ones that have won, it's shocking and baw... 4 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Release date: 12/31/1962 11:01:28 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Hollywood.com: (6/0) It's very creepy... 0 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lawrence of Arabia Release date: 12/16/1962 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) The sweeping sands and landscapes in this film are breathtaking and that's what puts David Lean a... 34 other reviews of this movie Movie: West Side Story Release date: 10/18/1961 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Few movies are as universally addictive for foot-tapping and wrist-snapping as "West Side Story." 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Apartment, The Release date: 1/1/1960 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Among the funniest films ever to win a Best Picture, this was also risque for its time (and perha... 21 other reviews of this movie Movie: Shaggy Dog, The Release date: 12/31/1959 11:01:44 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Sci-Fi Weekly: (6/0) This one lives up to the Disney charm, outshining the original, and not a single parent is killed... 2 other reviews of this movie Movie: Ben-Hur Release date: 12/21/1959 11:01:27 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One of the most exciting action epics ever made, blustery "Ben-Hur" is filled with over-the-top p... 18 other reviews of this movie Movie: On the Waterfront Release date: 10/1/1954 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) What's most amazing is to realize that the most important moments of this is something that direc... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: All About Eve Release date: 1/1/1950 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One of the best send-ups of the inside back-stabbing and infighting that goes on in Hollywood eve... 24 other reviews of this movie Movie: Hamlet Release date: 12/21/1948 11:01:33 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) If you want to study Shakespeare, and how it should really be done, then watch Laurence Olivier. 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Lost Weekend, The Release date: 11/16/1945 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Milland's DTs are visually frightening and unnerving, because of the odd score set to Theramin th... 11 other reviews of this movie Movie: Going My Way Release date: 12/21/1944 11:01:32 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Overly corny, this feel-good musical is delightful in its naivety, even for the time. 5 other reviews of this movie Movie: Casablanca Release date: 1/1/1942 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) It's one of the three I'd take to a desert island with me to watch over and over again. The roman... 33 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gone With the Wind Release date: 12/15/1939 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) Mind-boggling for the first time in a theater. Too bad that many, like me, see it first on TV. 35 other reviews of this movie Movie: You Can't Take It With You Release date: 8/23/1938 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (7/0) One of the most lovable characters in movies is Lionel Barrymore's Vanderhoff. 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Families will love it 109 other reviews of this movie Movie: Passion of the Christ, The Release date: 2/25/2004 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference It's tough not to describe without using the word "powerful." 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In fact, eve... 62 other reviews of this movie Movie: Last Samurai, The Release date: 12/5/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (5/2) No reference Tom Cruise has never made an epic film that's in the same class of "Lawrence of Arabia" -- that i... 166 other reviews of this movie Movie: Barbarian Invasions, The Release date: 11/21/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference The film is enchantingly photographed, but emotionally devoid, which is odd, considering the subj... 92 other reviews of this movie Movie: Anything But Love Release date: 11/7/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (5/2) No reference It's a good indie movie that's perfect for couples, and you won't be embarrassed to take mom alon... 31 other reviews of this movie Movie: School of Rock Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Just like it's possible to have fun sober, it's possible to enjoy a Jack Black movie with kids. 148 other reviews of this movie Movie: Station Agent, The Release date: 10/3/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference It's a wonderfully simple story about feeling like a geek and realizing that you're not alone. 113 other reviews of this movie Movie: Freddy vs. Jason Release date: 8/15/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Bringing the two together means a dumbing-down of Freddy and a bit of a sophisticated elevation o... 103 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gloomy Sunday Release date: 6/20/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference For amazing performances in one of the best foreign offerings of the year, look for "Gloomy Sunda... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Recruit, The Release date: 1/31/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Somewhere in Al Pacino's contract there must be a clause that says he must have a 10-minute speec... 159 other reviews of this movie Movie: Just Married Release date: 1/10/2003 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Despite the irrepressible cuteness of this real-life couple in "Just Married," this is one marria... 73 other reviews of this movie Movie: Murderous Maids, The Release date: 12/31/2002 11:01:38 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Troubling, disturbing, this is put together with fine technique, but it plays almost as a heartle... 37 other reviews of this movie Movie: Four Feathers, The Release date: 9/20/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference It's a visual delight and a decent popcorn adventure, as long as you don't try to look too deep i... 53 other reviews of this movie Movie: feardotcom Release date: 8/30/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Going to the website may be just as fun (and scary) as going to the film. 85 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blood Work Release date: 8/9/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference The film is moody, oozing, chilling and heart-warming all at once...a twisting, unpredictable, ca... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Eight Legged Freaks Release date: 7/17/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Nice special effects with creepy spiders, but it ultimately is much like the creatures: lots of l... 124 other reviews of this movie Movie: Minority Report Release date: 6/21/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference What a concept, what an idea, what a thrill ride. This is a more fascinating look at the future t... 117 other reviews of this movie Movie: Murder By Numbers Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference This movie is made as if by formula, following a paint-by-number kit, and rarely blends the color... 101 other reviews of this movie Movie: Scorpion King, The Release date: 4/19/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference The Rock is destined to be the 21st Century's new "Conan" and that he's going to make a splash ev... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sweetest Thing, The Release date: 4/12/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference What's most wonderful is that all the heartless, cruel cads are played by women, and the seemingl... 79 other reviews of this movie Movie: National Lampoon's Van Wilder Release date: 4/5/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference I went in not wanting to like it, not wanting to laugh, and certainly not to give it any credence... 76 other reviews of this movie Movie: Blade II Release date: 3/22/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference The fast-paced action is unnervingly fast, almost dizzying. The story is thin, the plot is predic... 107 other reviews of this movie Movie: Resident Evil Release date: 3/15/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference When the dead come back to life and start chewing on the living it all comes flooding back. These... 82 other reviews of this movie Movie: Time Machine, The Release date: 3/8/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference . It's a brilliant revision of the book and it offers a motivation for the invention that's lacki... 115 other reviews of this movie Movie: 40 Days and 40 Nights Release date: 3/1/2002 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Then, there's the seen-that-before scene of poor Matt walking around with a protrusion he seems b... 57 other reviews of this movie Movie: From Hell Release date: 10/19/2001 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Some of the lines seem a bit over-the-top and the ending is improbable and schmaltzy, but it's a ... 114 other reviews of this movie Movie: Greatest Show on Earth, The Release date: 12/31/2000 11:01:32 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference Heston is a bit huffy and bombastic, the train crash is amazing (for its time), but it's just lik... 11 other reviews of this movie Movie: Forrest Gump Release date: 12/31/1994 11:01:31 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference A long lovely movie with Hanks playing a sort of goofy Everyman who shows that any of us can make... 27 other reviews of this movie Movie: Platoon Release date: 12/19/1986 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference One of the greatest war films of all time, Oliver Stone shows the intense comraderie as well as t... 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: Amadeus Release date: 9/1/1984 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference A bit overdone and overblown, the movie could have easily had a half-hour cut out of it, and no o... 48 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terms of Endearment Release date: 12/31/1983 11:01:45 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference A heartfelt, sobby, strongly-acted character-driven story, the film is small in scope, but deep i... 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Terms of Endearment Release date: 12/31/1983 11:01:45 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference A heartfelt, sobby, strongly-acted character-driven story, the film is small in scope, but deep i... 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: Chariots of Fire Release date: 12/31/1981 11:01:28 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference I've never stayed awake through this whole movie, despite many attempts with lots of coffee. It r... 19 other reviews of this movie Movie: Kun Taivas Putoaa Release date: 12/31/1972 11:01:36 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of International Press Academy: (3/4) No reference It's far more wacky than anything you'd seen in the Sunday comics. 6 other reviews of this movie Movie: Oliver! Release date: 12/31/1968 11:01:40 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference A great family musical, spirited and youthful, with moments of true sadness, tragedy and joy -- f... 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Sound of Music, The Release date: 4/1/1965 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (6/1) No reference One of the most enduring, feel-good musicals ever made, with sing-along songs made for the entire... 26 other reviews of this movie Movie: My Fair Lady Release date: 10/21/1964 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/4) No reference A delightful adult musical, there are some hysterically funny double-entendres if you pay attenti... 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Gigi Release date: 12/31/1958 11:01:32 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference A silly feel-good film, nothing that happens is in the least bit surprising. 7 other reviews of this movie Movie: Around the World in 80 Days Release date: 10/17/1956 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference Not only the beginning of cameos, this was also the beginning of large, flashy, ... 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Marty Release date: 1/1/1955 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference One of the most amazing portrayals of an average Shmoe you could ever imagine. Ernest Borgnine is... 12 other reviews of this movie Movie: From Here to Eternity Release date: 12/31/1953 11:01:31 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference Nothing's as romantic and steamy as the secret liaison ending up with the waves crashing on the h... 17 other reviews of this movie Movie: All the King's Men Release date: 12/31/1949 11:01:26 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference The acting is way over-the-top, however, Broderick Crawford is great! 14 other reviews of this movie Movie: Life of Emile Zola, The Release date: 12/31/1937 11:01:37 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference The dialogue is perhaps overwritten, but moments are superb between Zola and his roommate artist ... 10 other reviews of this movie Movie: Great Ziegfeld, The Release date: 1/1/1936 Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/4) No reference A bit overwhelming and overblown, it's one thing to say that this movie is great for historical p... 9 other reviews of this movie Movie: Mutiny on the Bounty Release date: 12/31/1935 11:01:38 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/4) No reference Charles Laughton's Captain Bligh is one of the best evil characters in early movie history, and t... 11 other reviews of this movie Movie: Cavalcade Release date: 12/31/1933 11:01:28 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/3) No reference For solid acting, inventive cinematography, superb costuming and historic value, this is a great ... 6 other reviews of this movie Movie: Grand Hotel Release date: 12/31/1932 11:01:32 PM Review by Michael Szymanski of Zap2it.com: (3/4) No reference They just don't build hotels like this anymore, they just don't write lines like that anymore. 15 other reviews of this movie Served turbo style