Criticker: Recent Ratings https://www.criticker.com/ A list of all the films phoBos42 has rated at Criticker, ordered by rating date Tue, 3 Nov 2026 05:58:23 +0000 en Okja (2017) - 90 - 05 Jul 2017 https://www.criticker.com/film/Okja/ Okja-phobos42 Wed, 5 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Okja a rating of 90 Okja05 Jul 2017
Okja (2017)

Rating: 90
Percentile: 74.6233
Review: Okja (2017 - Netflix) What's the best pig movie since "Babe"? Easily, it's the new Netflix release, "Okja", a fairy tale with an ominous message. Rated MA-TV, this film is clearly not for young children, due to language and violence. But, ten-year-old's and up will enjoy this, especially with the scatological humor coming from the star's frequent flatulism and ability to poop on demand. While, at times a bit sophomoric for adults, the flick holds its own, gaining from an excell
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]]> Moonlight (2016) - 82 - 12 Jun 2017 https://www.criticker.com/film/Moonlight-2016/ Moonlight-2016-phobos42 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Moonlight a rating of 82 Moonlight12 Jun 2017
Moonlight (2016)

Rating: 82
Percentile: 41.4105
Review: "Moonlight" (2016) When I rented this DVD, I was excited to sit in my recliner, in my "man-cave" to watch the Best Picture of last year, according to The Academy Awards and The Golden Globes. I had read so much positive hype about this film; Metacritic gave it a score of 99. Geez Louise, that rarely happens! I knew very little about the movies, including most of its cast and crew. So, I went into "Moonlight" with pretty much an open mind, but came out of utterly confused; this could
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]]> The Founder (2016) - 88 - 10 Jun 2017 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Founder/ The-Founder-phobos42 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Founder a rating of 88 The Founder10 Jun 2017
The Founder (2016)

Rating: 88
Percentile: 64.9488
Review: "The Founder" (2016) Many of us know the story of how Ray Kroc acquired McDonalds, but this film really delves into how the McDonalds brothers re-engineered the restaurant industry and invented "fast food". These guys were geniuses. Their vision and persistence was extraordinary. Unfortunately, Richard and Maurice simply didn't have the business savvy to turn a revolutionary food service location into a national enterprise. Enter Ray Kroc, who was highly motivated and had the guts to
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]]> Separate Lies (2005) - 92 - 17 Oct 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Separate-Lies/ Separate-Lies-phobos42 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Separate Lies a rating of 92 Separate Lies17 Oct 2016
Separate Lies (2005)

Rating: 92
Percentile: 83.8156
Review: Separate Lies (British - 2005) It was 1:30 AM CDT and I could not sleep. So I did the worst possible thing, according to sleep experts and turned on the TV. After a brief search of on demand fare, I noticed the British film starring two actors whom I greatly admire: Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson. My interest was also tweaked by the fact that this was Julian Fellowes directorial debut. He is a much lauded writer and actor, known best for Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and From Time to Time. James
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]]> Matinee (1993) - 89 - 15 Oct 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Matinee/ Matinee-phobos42 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Matinee a rating of 89 Matinee15 Oct 2016
Matinee (1993)

Rating: 89
Percentile: 69.7709
Review: "Matinee" (1993) I recently happened upon this likable comedy directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, Innerspace, The Howling) and set in 1961 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The young protagonist Gene, a recent resident of Key West, FL, finds himself in a small community with no friends, unhappy and forlorn. When word gets out that his Navy dad is on a ship blockading Cuba, he becomes something of a high school celebrity, who gains acceptance by a small circle of friends. Eventually he hooks up w
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]]> Sully (2016) - 92 - 09 Oct 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Sully/ Sully-phobos42 Sun, 9 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Sully a rating of 92 Sully09 Oct 2016
Sully (2016)

Rating: 92
Percentile: 83.8156
Review: Sully (2016) An excellent bio-pic of the events of Nov. 14, 2014, "Sully" employs the back-story of the hearings by the FAA and the NTSB with both real-life footage and re-enactments of those same events. Director Clint Eastwood weaves an interesting story where one stays focused and involved. Very fine acting by Tom Hanks (Capt. Chesely "Sully" Sullenberger), Aaron Eckhart (as first officer Jeff Skiles), Laura Linney (Lorrie Sullenberger, the pilot's wife) and a good supporting cast h
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]]> Brooklyn (2015) - 92 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Brooklyn/ Brooklyn-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Brooklyn a rating of 92 Brooklyn29 Sep 2016
Brooklyn (2015)

Rating: 92
Percentile: 83.8156
Review: "Brooklyn" (2015) Beautifully shot in Ireland, Canada and NYC, Brooklyn tells the tale of a quiet, young Irish woman, Ellis, who emigrates to NYC in search of a job and a new life, as sponsored by a kindly priest (Jim Broadbent). Living quarters are arranged for; an all-female boarding house, run by the motherly and helpful Mrs. Kehoe, effectively played by Julie Walters. A job is found for her as a sales clerk in an upscale department store, supervised by the stern Miss Fortini (Jessica Par
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]]> The Danish Girl (2015) - 94 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Danish-Girl/ The-Danish-Girl-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Danish Girl a rating of 94 The Danish Girl29 Sep 2016
The Danish Girl (2015)

Rating: 94
Percentile: 89.7227
Review: "The Danish Girl" (2015) Tom Hooper's period piece is based on a novel by David Ebershof and adapted by Lucinda Coxon's screenplay. Set in Copenhagen in 1926, this complex love story starts as married couple Elnar, a landscape artist and wife Gerda, a struggling portrait painter, attempt to get their careers going, hoping for acclaim and recognition. Elnar (Eddie Redmayne), first finds moderate success, as Gerda is met with disappointment after disappointment. However, after Gerda paints
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]]> Joy (2015) - 81 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Joy-2015/ Joy-2015-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Joy a rating of 81 Joy29 Sep 2016
Joy (2015)

Rating: 81
Percentile: 37.4322
Review: "Joy" (2015) Written and directed by David O. Russell, who gave us critical and box office hits "American Hustle" and "Silver Linings Playbook", he falls short of those successes with "Joy", a bio-pic starring Jennifer Lawrence as the title character. "Joy" follows the trials and tribulations of a young, single, under-achieving mother, who has dreams of making it big with a household cleaning invention. Her efforts are stymied by an incredibly dysfunctional family, including
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]]> I Origins (2014) - 88 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/I-Origins/ I-Origins-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave I Origins a rating of 88 I Origins29 Sep 2016
I Origins (2014)

Rating: 88
Percentile: 64.9488
Review: "I Origins" Director Mike Cahill takes us into the realm of a scientist, Ian (Michael Pitt), who is researching the optical DNA and genetics of humans and all sorts of other creatures in an effort to synthesize eyes for organisms who have none. Or, eventually, to give otherwise unsighted humans their own eyes. Based on the proven truth that no two humans have exactly the same retinas, Ian continues his research. A breakthrough is actually achieved by his brilliant lab assistant, Karen (Britt
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]]> The Lady in the Van (2015) - 84 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Lady-in-the-Van/ The-Lady-in-the-Van-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Lady in the Van a rating of 84 The Lady in the Van29 Sep 2016
The Lady in the Van (2015)

Rating: 84
Percentile: 48.4328
Review: "The Lady in the Van" Writer Alan Bennet (who also starred in) tells the true story of Miss Mary Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman, who wandered London in her run-down van for years. She eventually cons Alan Jennings (Bennett) into allowing her to park the van in his driveway "temporarily", to avoid disagreements with local residents and the constable. She ends up staying for fifteen years and develops a strained relationship with him. In this veddy, veddy British comedy-drama, Miss
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]]> Youth (2015) - 90 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Youth-2015/ Youth-2015-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Youth a rating of 90 Youth29 Sep 2016
Youth (2015)

Rating: 90
Percentile: 74.6233
Review: "Youth" 2015 Best known for 2013's "The Great Beauty", which garnered the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar in 2014, Paolo Sorrentino weaves an uneven, strange, almost avant-garde tale of two friends, who are supporting each other in their waning days. On holiday at an exclusive Alpine spa, Mick Boyle (Harvey Keitel) is holed up with a team of young screenwriters trying to complete a film script. The flick has been written for Mick's long-time star, Brenda Morel (Jane Fonda), a tempe
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]]> Demolition (2016) - 69 - 29 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Demolition/ Demolition-phobos42 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Demolition a rating of 69 Demolition29 Sep 2016
Demolition (2016)

Rating: 69
Percentile: 11.7239
Review: Demolition (2015) An odd little film from Director Jean-Marc Vallée (Dallas Buyers' Club, Wild) and screenwriter Bryan Sipe, Destruction does not deliver the intensity of Vallée's aforementioned works. Shot like a semi-documentary, Demolition follows the destructive psyche of the protagonist, Davis, as he recovers from the death of his wife from a car accident, from which he emerged unscathed. Davis is an investment banker who works for his father-in-law, Phil (played by (Chis Cooper) and
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]]> The Gift (2015) - 72 - 16 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Gift-2015/ The-Gift-2015-phobos42 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Gift a rating of 72 The Gift16 Sep 2016
The Gift (2015)

Rating: 72
Percentile: 16.3653
Review:
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]]> The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - 72 - 13 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Wolf-of-Wall-Street/ The-Wolf-of-Wall-Street-phobos42 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Wolf of Wall Street a rating of 72 The Wolf of Wall Street13 Sep 2016
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Rating: 72
Percentile: 16.3653
Review:
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]]> Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) - 83 - 13 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot/ Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot-phobos42 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Whiskey Tango Foxtrot a rating of 83 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot13 Sep 2016
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)

Rating: 83
Percentile: 44.8463
Review:
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]]> Z for Zachariah (2015) - 75 - 13 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Z-for-Zachariah/ Z-for-Zachariah-phobos42 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Z for Zachariah a rating of 75 Z for Zachariah13 Sep 2016
Z for Zachariah (2015)

Rating: 75
Percentile: 21.73
Review:
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]]> Eye in the Sky (2015) - 91 - 08 Sep 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Eye-in-the-Sky-2015/ Eye-in-the-Sky-2015-phobos42 Thu, 8 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Eye in the Sky a rating of 91 Eye in the Sky08 Sep 2016
Eye in the Sky (2015)

Rating: 91
Percentile: 79.8373
Review: "Eye in the Sky" (2015) Prepare to be enthralled in a riveting, suspenseful drama that is centered upon the intricacies of modern military surveillance. The superb Helen Mirren plays Colonel Katherine Powell, a British Intelligence commander charged with orchestrating a multi-agency mission to capture several terrorists in Kenya. The setting's shift constantly from Col. Powell's underground command center in England to a number of other locations. In the USA, Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) an
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]]> The Adderall Diaries (2015) - 66 - 01 Jul 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Adderall-Diaries/ The-Adderall-Diaries-phobos42 Fri, 1 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Adderall Diaries a rating of 66 The Adderall Diaries01 Jul 2016
The Adderall Diaries (2015)

Rating: 66
Percentile: 9.132
Review:
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]]> The Hateful Eight (2015) - 84 - 07 Jun 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Hateful-Eight/ The-Hateful-Eight-phobos42 Tue, 7 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Hateful Eight a rating of 84 The Hateful Eight07 Jun 2016
The Hateful Eight (2015)

Rating: 84
Percentile: 48.4328
Review: "The Hateful Eight" (2015) Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, Quentin Tarantino provides us with a visually stunning film, shot in 70 mm, but it is clearly not his best cinematic effort. This story starts slow, attempting to build its characters methodically. If you can endure the first couple of chapters, this "cinematic stage play" will develop intensively thereafter. The plot centers upon two sets of stagecoach travelers trying to make it to Red Rock, stymied by a horrible blizzard and
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]]> The Intern (2015) - 61 - 06 Jun 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Intern-2015/ The-Intern-2015-phobos42 Mon, 6 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Intern a rating of 61 The Intern06 Jun 2016
The Intern (2015)

Rating: 61
Percentile: 6.0277
Review: A feel-good piece of fluff that wastes the talents of Robert De Niro. Okay for family night at the movies, but I'll bet that your 12 year old heads for bed after 60 minutes. That is, after mom and dad are snoring by 45 minutes.
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]]> The Quiet American (2002) - 94 - 21 May 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Quiet-American/ The-Quiet-American-phobos42 Sat, 21 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave The Quiet American a rating of 94 The Quiet American21 May 2016
The Quiet American (2002)

Rating: 94
Percentile: 89.7227
Review:
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]]> Only Lovers Left Alive (2014) - 93 - 14 May 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Only-Lovers-Left-Alive/ Only-Lovers-Left-Alive-phobos42 Sat, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Only Lovers Left Alive a rating of 93 Only Lovers Left Alive14 May 2016
Only Lovers Left Alive (2014)

Rating: 93
Percentile: 87.2514
Review:
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]]> This Is 40 (2012) - 84 - 08 May 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/This-Is-40/ This-Is-40-phobos42 Sun, 8 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave This Is 40 a rating of 84 This Is 4008 May 2016
This Is 40 (2012)

Rating: 84
Percentile: 48.4328
Review:
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]]> Room (2015) - 95 - 26 Apr 2016 https://www.criticker.com/film/Room-2015/ Room-2015-phobos42 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 phoBos42 gave Room a rating of 95 Room26 Apr 2016
Room (2015)

Rating: 95
Percentile: 91.6215
Review:
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