cornell-movie-review-data/rotten_tomatoes · Datasets at Hugging Face

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chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .	1pos
steve irwin's method is ernest hemmingway at accelerated speed and volume .	1pos
a refreshing korean film about five female high school friends who face an uphill battle when they try to take their relationships into deeper waters .	1pos
on the surface , it's a lovers-on-the-run crime flick , but it has a lot in common with piesiewicz's and kieslowski's earlier work , films like the double life of veronique .	1pos
the values that have held the enterprise crew together through previous adventures and perils do so again-courage , self-sacrifice and patience under pressure .	1pos
if it's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .	1pos
a romantic comedy that operates by the rules of its own self-contained universe .	1pos
4 friends , 2 couples , 2000 miles , and all the pabst blue ribbon beer they can drink - it's the ultimate redneck road-trip .	1pos
the film is often filled with a sense of pure wonderment and excitement not often seen in today's cinema du sarcasm	1pos
it might be tempting to regard mr . andrew and his collaborators as oddballs , but mr . earnhart's quizzical , charming movie allows us to see them , finally , as artists .	1pos
a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .	1pos
edited and shot with a syncopated style mimicking the work of his subjects , pray turns the idea of the documentary on its head , making it rousing , invigorating fun lacking any mtv puffery .	1pos
a mostly intelligent , engrossing and psychologically resonant suspenser .	1pos
it's this memory-as-identity obviation that gives secret life its intermittent unease , reaffirming that long-held illusions are indeed reality , and that erasing them recasts the self .	1pos
hip-hop has a history , and it's a metaphor for this love story .	1pos
in scope , ambition and accomplishment , children of the century . . . takes kurys' career to a whole new level .	1pos
this may not have the dramatic gut-wrenching impact of other holocaust films , but it's a compelling story , mainly because of the way it's told by the people who were there .	1pos
between the drama of cube ? s personal revelations regarding what the shop means in the big picture , iconic characters gambol fluidly through the story , with charming results .	1pos
a gentle , compassionate drama about grief and healing .	1pos
somewhere short of tremors on the modern b-scene : neither as funny nor as clever , though an agreeably unpretentious way to spend ninety minutes .	1pos
digital-video documentary about stand-up comedians is a great glimpse into a very different world .	1pos
unlike most teen flicks , swimming takes its time to tell its story , casts mostly little-known performers in key roles , and introduces some intriguing ambiguity .	1pos
an enthralling , playful film that constantly frustrates our desire to know the 'truth' about this man , while deconstructing the very format of the biography in a manner that derrida would doubtless give his blessing to .	1pos
" extreme ops " exceeds expectations . good fun , good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .	1pos
you should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected . dramas like this make it human .	1pos
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ; their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action . still , this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .	1pos
it's obviously struck a responsive chord with many south koreans , and should work its magic in other parts of the world .	1pos
run , don't walk , to see this barbed and bracing comedy on the big screen .	1pos
a classy item by a legend who may have nothing left to prove but still has the chops and drive to show how its done .	1pos
it is nature against progress . in fessenden's horror trilogy , this theme has proved important to him and is especially so in the finale .	1pos
it's not exactly a gourmet meal but the fare is fair , even coming from the drive-thru .	1pos
this is what imax was made for : strap on a pair of 3-d goggles , shut out the real world , and take a vicarious voyage to the last frontier -- space .	1pos
merely as a technical , logistical feat , russian ark marks a cinematic milestone .	1pos
[schweiger is] talented and terribly charismatic , qualities essential to both movie stars and social anarchists .	1pos
it's a great deal of sizzle and very little steak . but what spectacular sizzle it is ! . . . in this incarnation its fizz is infectious .	1pos
an original gem about an obsession with time .	1pos
it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .	1pos
gloriously goofy ( and gory ) midnight movie stuff .	1pos
the film overcomes the regular minefield of coming-of-age cliches with potent doses of honesty and sensitivity .	1pos
if your senses haven't been dulled by slasher films and gorefests , if you're a connoisseur of psychological horror , this is your ticket .	1pos
it's a minor comedy that tries to balance sweetness with coarseness , while it paints a sad picture of the singles scene .	1pos
it is intensely personal and yet -- unlike quills -- deftly shows us the temper of the times .	1pos
as lo-fi as the special effects are , the folks who cobbled nemesis together indulge the force of humanity over hardware in a way that george lucas has long forgotten .	1pos
like mike doesn't win any points for originality . it does succeed by following a feel-good formula with a winning style , and by offering its target audience of urban kids some welcome role models and optimism .	1pos
it's a hoot and a half , and a great way for the american people to see what a candidate is like when he's not giving the same 15-cent stump speech .	1pos
far from perfect , but its heart is in the right place . . . innocent and well-meaning .	1pos
a sad , superior human comedy played out on the back roads of life .	1pos
waydowntown is by no means a perfect film , but its boasts a huge charm factor and smacks of originality .	1pos
tim allen is great in his role but never hogs the scenes from his fellow cast , as there are plenty of laughs and good lines for everyone in this comedy .	1pos
more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .	1pos
enormously likable , partly because it is aware of its own grasp of the absurd .	1pos
here's a british flick gleefully unconcerned with plausibility , yet just as determined to entertain you .	1pos
it's an old story , but a lively script , sharp acting and partially animated interludes make just a kiss seem minty fresh .	1pos
must be seen to be believed .	1pos
ray liotta and jason patric do some of their best work in their underwritten roles , but don't be fooled : nobody deserves any prizes here .	1pos
everything that has to do with yvan and charlotte , and everything that has to do with yvan's rambunctious , jewish sister and her non-jew husband , feels funny and true .	1pos
sweet home alabama " is what it is a nice , harmless date film . . .	1pos
the year's happiest surprise , a movie that deals with a real subject in an always surprising way .	1pos
fans of behan's work and of irish movies in general will be rewarded by borstal boy .	1pos
its mysteries are transparently obvious , and it's too slowly paced to be a thriller . [but it's] worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .	1pos
the film is faithful to what one presumes are the book's twin premises -- that we become who we are on the backs of our parents , but we have no idea who they were at our age ; and that time is a fleeting and precious commodity no matter how old you are .	1pos
stephen earnhart's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .	1pos
a solidly seaworthy chiller .	1pos
if you can get past the fantastical aspects and harsh realities of " the isle " you'll get a sock-you-in-the-eye flick that is a visual tour-de-force and a story that is unlike any you will likely see anywhere else .	1pos
there are as many misses as hits , but ultimately , it finds humor in the foibles of human behavior , and it's a welcome return to the roots of a genre that should depend on surprises .	1pos
a well-made thriller with a certain level of intelligence and non-reactionary morality .	1pos
there's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .	1pos
remains a solid , if somewhat heavy-handed , account of the near-disaster . . . done up by howard with a steady , if not very imaginative , hand .	1pos
makmalbaf follows a resolutely realistic path in this uncompromising insight into the harsh existence of the kurdish refugees of iran's borderlands .	1pos
for a good chunk of its running time , trapped is an effective and claustrophobic thriller .	1pos
most of crush is a clever and captivating romantic comedy with a welcome pinch of tartness .	1pos
nair does capture the complexity of a big family and its trials and tribulations . . .	1pos
the seaside splendor and shallow , beautiful people are nice to look at while you wait for the story to get going .	1pos
rare is the 'urban comedy' that even attempts the insight and honesty of this disarming indie .	1pos
ranks among willams' best screen work .	1pos
engagingly captures the maddening and magnetic ebb and flow of friendship .	1pos
an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .	1pos
it's traditional moviemaking all the way , but it's done with a lot of careful period attention as well as some very welcome wit .	1pos
thoroughly enjoyable .	1pos
maybe it's just because this past year has seen the release of some of the worst film comedies in decades . . . but honestly , analyze that really isn't all that bad .	1pos
a droll , well-acted , character-driven comedy with unexpected deposits of feeling .	1pos
this is simply the most fun you'll ever have with a documentary !	1pos
a very funny movie .	1pos
watching haneke's film is , aptly enough , a challenge and a punishment . but watching huppert , a great actress tearing into a landmark role , is riveting .	1pos
a cop story that understands the medium amazingly well .	1pos
one of the best , most understated performances of [jack nicholson's] career .	1pos
britney has been delivered to the big screen safe and sound , the way we like our 20-year-old superstar girls to travel on the fame freeway .	1pos
those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they don't really want to know .	1pos
the kind of nervous film that will either give you a mild headache or exhilarate you .	1pos
watching beanie and his gang put together his slasher video from spare parts and borrowed materials is as much fun as it must have been for them to make it .	1pos
children may not understand everything that happens -- i'm not sure even miyazaki himself does -- but they will almost certainly be fascinated , and undoubtedly delighted .	1pos
a fascinating and fun film .	1pos
tadpole is a sophisticated , funny and good-natured treat , slight but a pleasure .	1pos
this insightful , oscar-nominated documentary , in which children on both sides of the ever-escalating conflict have their say away from watchful parental eyes , gives peace yet another chance .	1pos
i admired this work a lot .	1pos
whether you're moved and love it , or bored or frustrated by the film , you'll still feel something .	1pos
. . . there are enough moments of heartbreaking honesty to keep one glued to the screen .	1pos
my goodness , queen latifah has a lot to offer and she seemed to have no problem flaunting her natural gifts . she must have a very strong back .	1pos
a smart , sweet and playful romantic comedy .	1pos
australian actor/director john polson and award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation .	1pos

chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .

1pos

steve irwin's method is ernest hemmingway at accelerated speed and volume .

1pos

a refreshing korean film about five female high school friends who face an uphill battle when they try to take their relationships into deeper waters .

1pos

on the surface , it's a lovers-on-the-run crime flick , but it has a lot in common with piesiewicz's and kieslowski's earlier work , films like the double life of veronique .

1pos

the values that have held the enterprise crew together through previous adventures and perils do so again-courage , self-sacrifice and patience under pressure .

1pos

if it's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .

1pos

a romantic comedy that operates by the rules of its own self-contained universe .

1pos

4 friends , 2 couples , 2000 miles , and all the pabst blue ribbon beer they can drink - it's the ultimate redneck road-trip .

1pos

the film is often filled with a sense of pure wonderment and excitement not often seen in today's cinema du sarcasm

1pos

it might be tempting to regard mr . andrew and his collaborators as oddballs , but mr . earnhart's quizzical , charming movie allows us to see them , finally , as artists .

1pos

a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .

1pos

edited and shot with a syncopated style mimicking the work of his subjects , pray turns the idea of the documentary on its head , making it rousing , invigorating fun lacking any mtv puffery .

1pos

a mostly intelligent , engrossing and psychologically resonant suspenser .

1pos

it's this memory-as-identity obviation that gives secret life its intermittent unease , reaffirming that long-held illusions are indeed reality , and that erasing them recasts the self .

1pos

hip-hop has a history , and it's a metaphor for this love story .

1pos

in scope , ambition and accomplishment , children of the century . . . takes kurys' career to a whole new level .

1pos

this may not have the dramatic gut-wrenching impact of other holocaust films , but it's a compelling story , mainly because of the way it's told by the people who were there .

1pos

between the drama of cube ? s personal revelations regarding what the shop means in the big picture , iconic characters gambol fluidly through the story , with charming results .

1pos

a gentle , compassionate drama about grief and healing .

1pos

somewhere short of tremors on the modern b-scene : neither as funny nor as clever , though an agreeably unpretentious way to spend ninety minutes .

1pos

digital-video documentary about stand-up comedians is a great glimpse into a very different world .

1pos

unlike most teen flicks , swimming takes its time to tell its story , casts mostly little-known performers in key roles , and introduces some intriguing ambiguity .

1pos

an enthralling , playful film that constantly frustrates our desire to know the 'truth' about this man , while deconstructing the very format of the biography in a manner that derrida would doubtless give his blessing to .

1pos

" extreme ops " exceeds expectations . good fun , good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .

1pos

you should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected . dramas like this make it human .

1pos

a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ; their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action . still , this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .

1pos

it's obviously struck a responsive chord with many south koreans , and should work its magic in other parts of the world .

1pos

run , don't walk , to see this barbed and bracing comedy on the big screen .

1pos

a classy item by a legend who may have nothing left to prove but still has the chops and drive to show how its done .

1pos

it is nature against progress . in fessenden's horror trilogy , this theme has proved important to him and is especially so in the finale .

1pos

it's not exactly a gourmet meal but the fare is fair , even coming from the drive-thru .

1pos

this is what imax was made for : strap on a pair of 3-d goggles , shut out the real world , and take a vicarious voyage to the last frontier -- space .

1pos

merely as a technical , logistical feat , russian ark marks a cinematic milestone .

1pos

[schweiger is] talented and terribly charismatic , qualities essential to both movie stars and social anarchists .

1pos

it's a great deal of sizzle and very little steak . but what spectacular sizzle it is ! . . . in this incarnation its fizz is infectious .

1pos

an original gem about an obsession with time .

1pos

it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .

1pos

gloriously goofy ( and gory ) midnight movie stuff .

1pos

the film overcomes the regular minefield of coming-of-age cliches with potent doses of honesty and sensitivity .

1pos

if your senses haven't been dulled by slasher films and gorefests , if you're a connoisseur of psychological horror , this is your ticket .

1pos

it's a minor comedy that tries to balance sweetness with coarseness , while it paints a sad picture of the singles scene .

1pos

it is intensely personal and yet -- unlike quills -- deftly shows us the temper of the times .

1pos

as lo-fi as the special effects are , the folks who cobbled nemesis together indulge the force of humanity over hardware in a way that george lucas has long forgotten .

1pos

like mike doesn't win any points for originality . it does succeed by following a feel-good formula with a winning style , and by offering its target audience of urban kids some welcome role models and optimism .

1pos

it's a hoot and a half , and a great way for the american people to see what a candidate is like when he's not giving the same 15-cent stump speech .

1pos

far from perfect , but its heart is in the right place . . . innocent and well-meaning .

1pos

a sad , superior human comedy played out on the back roads of life .

1pos

waydowntown is by no means a perfect film , but its boasts a huge charm factor and smacks of originality .

1pos

tim allen is great in his role but never hogs the scenes from his fellow cast , as there are plenty of laughs and good lines for everyone in this comedy .

1pos

more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .

1pos

enormously likable , partly because it is aware of its own grasp of the absurd .

1pos

here's a british flick gleefully unconcerned with plausibility , yet just as determined to entertain you .

1pos

it's an old story , but a lively script , sharp acting and partially animated interludes make just a kiss seem minty fresh .

1pos

must be seen to be believed .

1pos

ray liotta and jason patric do some of their best work in their underwritten roles , but don't be fooled : nobody deserves any prizes here .

1pos

everything that has to do with yvan and charlotte , and everything that has to do with yvan's rambunctious , jewish sister and her non-jew husband , feels funny and true .

1pos

sweet home alabama " is what it is a nice , harmless date film . . .

1pos

the year's happiest surprise , a movie that deals with a real subject in an always surprising way .

1pos

fans of behan's work and of irish movies in general will be rewarded by borstal boy .

1pos

its mysteries are transparently obvious , and it's too slowly paced to be a thriller . [but it's] worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .

1pos

the film is faithful to what one presumes are the book's twin premises -- that we become who we are on the backs of our parents , but we have no idea who they were at our age ; and that time is a fleeting and precious commodity no matter how old you are .

1pos

stephen earnhart's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .

1pos

a solidly seaworthy chiller .

1pos

if you can get past the fantastical aspects and harsh realities of " the isle " you'll get a sock-you-in-the-eye flick that is a visual tour-de-force and a story that is unlike any you will likely see anywhere else .

1pos

there are as many misses as hits , but ultimately , it finds humor in the foibles of human behavior , and it's a welcome return to the roots of a genre that should depend on surprises .

1pos

a well-made thriller with a certain level of intelligence and non-reactionary morality .

1pos

there's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .

1pos

remains a solid , if somewhat heavy-handed , account of the near-disaster . . . done up by howard with a steady , if not very imaginative , hand .

1pos

makmalbaf follows a resolutely realistic path in this uncompromising insight into the harsh existence of the kurdish refugees of iran's borderlands .

1pos

for a good chunk of its running time , trapped is an effective and claustrophobic thriller .

1pos

most of crush is a clever and captivating romantic comedy with a welcome pinch of tartness .

1pos

nair does capture the complexity of a big family and its trials and tribulations . . .

1pos

the seaside splendor and shallow , beautiful people are nice to look at while you wait for the story to get going .

1pos

rare is the 'urban comedy' that even attempts the insight and honesty of this disarming indie .

1pos

ranks among willams' best screen work .

1pos

engagingly captures the maddening and magnetic ebb and flow of friendship .

1pos

an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .

1pos

it's traditional moviemaking all the way , but it's done with a lot of careful period attention as well as some very welcome wit .

1pos

thoroughly enjoyable .

1pos

maybe it's just because this past year has seen the release of some of the worst film comedies in decades . . . but honestly , analyze that really isn't all that bad .

1pos

a droll , well-acted , character-driven comedy with unexpected deposits of feeling .

1pos

this is simply the most fun you'll ever have with a documentary !

1pos

a very funny movie .

1pos

watching haneke's film is , aptly enough , a challenge and a punishment . but watching huppert , a great actress tearing into a landmark role , is riveting .

1pos

a cop story that understands the medium amazingly well .

1pos

one of the best , most understated performances of [jack nicholson's] career .

1pos

britney has been delivered to the big screen safe and sound , the way we like our 20-year-old superstar girls to travel on the fame freeway .

1pos

those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they don't really want to know .

1pos

the kind of nervous film that will either give you a mild headache or exhilarate you .

1pos

watching beanie and his gang put together his slasher video from spare parts and borrowed materials is as much fun as it must have been for them to make it .

1pos

children may not understand everything that happens -- i'm not sure even miyazaki himself does -- but they will almost certainly be fascinated , and undoubtedly delighted .

1pos

a fascinating and fun film .

1pos

tadpole is a sophisticated , funny and good-natured treat , slight but a pleasure .

1pos

this insightful , oscar-nominated documentary , in which children on both sides of the ever-escalating conflict have their say away from watchful parental eyes , gives peace yet another chance .

1pos

i admired this work a lot .

1pos

whether you're moved and love it , or bored or frustrated by the film , you'll still feel something .

1pos

. . . there are enough moments of heartbreaking honesty to keep one glued to the screen .

1pos

my goodness , queen latifah has a lot to offer and she seemed to have no problem flaunting her natural gifts . she must have a very strong back .

1pos

a smart , sweet and playful romantic comedy .

1pos

australian actor/director john polson and award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation .

1pos