Criticker: Recent Ratings https://www.criticker.com/ A list of all the films VladHammer has rated at Criticker, ordered by rating date Wed, 4 Nov 2026 02:24:12 +0000 en Black Swan (2010) - 80 - 12 Jun 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Black-Swan/ Black-Swan-vladhammer Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Black Swan a rating of 80 Black Swan12 Jun 2011
Black Swan (2010)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: This film is a hot mess and I'd hold that against it if I weren't sure that's exactly what Aronofsky wanted. Portman proves a worthy recipient of the Best Actress Oscar playing the mom-created, delusional, paranoid schizophrenic. I love Mila Kunis but am a little shocked she received a Best Supporting Actress nod as well. Sure it was a step up from That 70's Show and Book of Eli but nothing seemed remarkable other than some interesting art on her back. Like a car crash, I couldn't look away.
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]]> The King\'s Speech (2010) - 93 - 01 Jun 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Kings-Speech/ The-Kings-Speech-vladhammer Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave The King\'s Speech a rating of 93 The King\01 Jun 2011
The King's Speech (2010)

Rating: 93
Percentile: 87.5
Review: Absolutely worthy of every single bit of praise it has received. Firth and Rush are fantastic - working a very sharp, tight and - at times - very humorous script with the help of a stellar supporting cast. In addition to Firth winning Best Actor and Seidler winning Best Screenplay, Rush could have easily scored the Best Supporting Actor win too. Wonderful movie overall.
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]]> True Grit (2010) - 90 - 31 May 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/True-Grit-2010/ True-Grit-2010-vladhammer Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave True Grit a rating of 90 True Grit31 May 2011
True Grit (2010)

Rating: 90
Percentile: 75.9615
Review: Ho-hum - the Coens put out yet another great movie. Their standards are all here: memorable characters, sharp dialogue, excellent acting. Different genre, same result. They're so good it would make me sick if I weren't such a big fan. The only question is what they'll do exceptionally well next. Musical? Vampire? Kung-Fu?
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]]> Red (2010) - 75 - 31 May 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Red-2010/ Red-2010-vladhammer Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Red a rating of 75 Red31 May 2011
Red (2010)

Rating: 75
Percentile: 25.9615
Review: Decent, if not entirely believable, movie with likable characters doing unlikable things. Bruce Willis doesn't have to stretch much for this role, whereas John Malkovich seems to have been told by the director just to have fun with it - which he does. Good fun with explosions - what more could you ask?
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]]> Office Space (1999) - 80 - 31 May 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Office-Space-1999/ Office-Space-1999-vladhammer Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Office Space a rating of 80 Office Space31 May 2011
Office Space (1999)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: While not necessarily loaded with roll-on-the-floor moments Office Space has numerous clever, memorable scenes/lines and has deservedly taken it's place as a bona fide cult classic. In 1999 the cubicle phenomenon was relatively new and this movie capitalized on the many idiotic frustrations that come with it - accurate almost to a fault. Lines from Mike Judge's script will continue to be quoted for many, many years.
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]]> All the President\'s Men (1976) - 85 - 19 Apr 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/All-the-Presidents-Men/ All-the-Presidents-Men-vladhammer Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave All the President\'s Men a rating of 85 All the President\19 Apr 2011
All the President's Men (1976)

Rating: 85
Percentile: 55.7692
Review: It's easy to see why this film inspired a generation of young people to become journalists. Goldman's story is set in a time when reporters were held to a much higher standard than today's collection of sensationalist propaganda pushers. Fans of solid acting and history will both enjoy it - and young people will get to see those archaic instruments known as 'typewriters' in action. Win-win.
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]]> The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - 80 - 19 Apr 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Taking-of-Pelham-One/ The-Taking-of-Pelham-One-vladhammer Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave The Taking of Pelham One Two Three a rating of 80 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three19 Apr 2011
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw - pretty powerful lineup and a better-than-average story made this fun to watch, even if a bit outdated. Also notable for the surprising amount of adult language in a film from '74.
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]]> The Kids Are All Right (2010) - 80 - 19 Apr 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Kids-Are-All-Right/ The-Kids-Are-All-Right-vladhammer Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave The Kids Are All Right a rating of 80 The Kids Are All Right19 Apr 2011
The Kids Are All Right (2010)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: Enjoyable film with solid performances from actors you'd expect solid performances from. In short, it would be Annette gain if Moore films like this were made - Mark my words.
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]]> Winter\'s Bone (2010) - 90 - 18 Mar 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Winters-Bone/ Winters-Bone-vladhammer Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Winter\'s Bone a rating of 90 Winter\18 Mar 2011
Winter's Bone (2010)

Rating: 90
Percentile: 75.9615
Review: Dark tale well deserving of the Oscar nods it received. Jennifer Lawrence's performance is scary good - showing range that many actors twice her age would kill for. John Hawkes as Teardrop was equally impressive and worthy of recognition. One of my favorite films of 2010 for sure.
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]]> Dreams on Spec (2007) - 70 - 17 Mar 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Dreams-on-Spec/ Dreams-on-Spec-vladhammer Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Dreams on Spec a rating of 70 Dreams on Spec17 Mar 2011
Dreams on Spec (2007)

Rating: 70
Percentile: 17.3077
Review: I'd recommend this film to anyone chasing the dream of being a professional screenwriter as it's mildly interesting and details some of the challenges faced in this brutal industry. As far as learning about the do's and don'ts, "Tales from the Script" is a vastly more helpful doc but this one is worth watching. Teaser: only one of the three subjects seems grounded in reality - see if you can find him.
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]]> American Movie (1999) - 70 - 17 Mar 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/American-Movie/ American-Movie-vladhammer Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave American Movie a rating of 70 American Movie17 Mar 2011
American Movie (1999)

Rating: 70
Percentile: 17.3077
Review: Interesting doc about a middle America guy trying to make a film despite a near-total lack of equipment, money, and help - unless you count his mother. He's got passion though, by the ton. Sadly, passion can only get you so far.
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]]> Inception (2010) - 80 - 17 Mar 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Inception/ Inception-vladhammer Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Inception a rating of 80 Inception17 Mar 2011
Inception (2010)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: Inception is a hell of a ride. Unique, exciting, great special effects - a top-like production. Worthy of Best Picture - hardly. Nolan pulls two 'cheats' with the script - the method by which dreams are accessed and how the dream landscapes are created. Both are touched upon only briefly with little or no detail. Fortunately his legion of rabid fans don't seem to mind. And finally, the vague ending with the top spinning. If you're quiet you can almost here him saying, "Eh? Get it?"
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]]> Léon: The Professional (1994) - 90 - 17 Mar 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Leon-The-Professional/ Leon-The-Professional-vladhammer Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Léon: The Professional a rating of 90 Léon: The Professional17 Mar 2011
Léon: The Professional (1994)

Rating: 90
Percentile: 75.9615
Review: I liked just about everything in this film - writing, structure, performances, and a great bad guy. The sequel - called Matilda - has already been written and rumors abound that it's coming. Two words: cautious optimism.
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]]> Despicable Me (2010) - 80 - 17 Mar 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Despicable-Me/ Despicable-Me-vladhammer Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Despicable Me a rating of 80 Despicable Me17 Mar 2011
Despicable Me (2010)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: I've only seen two animated films in the last year however if I believed that animated films deserved Best Picture consideration I would have voted for Despicable Me over Toy Story 3. A cute story with its share of tender as well as laugh-out-loud moments - the only drawback I could see was Steve Carrell's East European accent - unnecessary and unconvincing. Other than that - well worth watching.
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]]> Tales from the Script (2010) - 90 - 17 Jan 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Tales-from-the-Script/ Tales-from-the-Script-vladhammer Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Tales from the Script a rating of 90 Tales from the Script17 Jan 2011
Tales from the Script (2010)

Rating: 90
Percentile: 75.9615
Review: This is a must-see for anyone that's ever even thought about writing a screenplay or entering this insane, hyper-competitive industry. I know writing teachers that include this in their curriculum, and for good reason. Aspiring scribes, take notes.
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]]> Thinking XXX (2004) - 70 - 17 Jan 2011 https://www.criticker.com/tv/Thinking-XXX/ Thinking-XXX-vladhammer Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Thinking XXX a rating of 70 Thinking XXX17 Jan 2011
Thinking XXX (2004)

Rating: 70
Percentile: 17.3077
Review: A good rental for those with an open mind - showing the how and why a good number of porn stars do what they do. Interesting, to say the least.
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]]> Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) - 86 - 17 Jan 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Scott-Pilgrim-vs-the-World/ Scott-Pilgrim-vs-the-World-vladhammer Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Scott Pilgrim vs. the World a rating of 86 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World17 Jan 2011
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Rating: 86
Percentile: 62.5
Review: Originality alone would be reason enough to score this higher than 90% of the boring, repetitive films made today - but it's got more than that, starting with solid acting by Cera, Winstead et. al. and great writing - kudos to the graphic novel it's based on. Even though what were, no doubt, many nods to the gamer community were lost on me, I still found it highly enjoyable and would recommend to all but my oldest friends. :)
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]]> Uncle Buck (1989) - 89 - 02 Jan 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/Uncle-Buck/ Uncle-Buck-vladhammer Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Uncle Buck a rating of 89 Uncle Buck02 Jan 2011
Uncle Buck (1989)

Rating: 89
Percentile: 64.4231
Review: Uncle Buck is more evidence (as if any were needed) of John Hughes' brilliant ability to speak for a generation. One of his best, it's just as entertaining today as it was when first released.
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]]> City Island (2009) - 75 - 02 Jan 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/City-Island/ City-Island-vladhammer Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave City Island a rating of 75 City Island02 Jan 2011
City Island (2009)

Rating: 75
Percentile: 25.9615
Review: Interesting characters and a few LOL moments help push along this dark comedy about a dysfunctional family that could have been the inspiration for SNL's recurring angry family dinner skit.
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]]> The Reader (2008) - 75 - 02 Jan 2011 https://www.criticker.com/film/The-Reader/ The-Reader-vladhammer Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave The Reader a rating of 75 The Reader02 Jan 2011
The Reader (2008)

Rating: 75
Percentile: 25.9615
Review: An unsatisfying, somewhat-puzzling ending taints an interesting premise and an award-worthy performance by Kate Winslet.
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]]> New in Town (2009) - 55 - 27 Dec 2010 https://www.criticker.com/film/New-in-Town/ New-in-Town-vladhammer Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave New in Town a rating of 55 New in Town27 Dec 2010
New in Town (2009)

Rating: 55
Percentile: 7.6923
Review: Typical fish-out-of-water story that, as far as I know, went straight to video, with typical northern mid-west stereotypes. Still, not without entertainment value. Of course, I watched this right after, "My Best Friend's Girl" so just about anything would have been an improvement.
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]]> My Best Friend\'s Girl (2008) - 30 - 27 Dec 2010 https://www.criticker.com/film/My-Best-Friends-Girl-2008/ My-Best-Friends-Girl-2008-vladhammer Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave My Best Friend\'s Girl a rating of 30 My Best Friend\27 Dec 2010
My Best Friend's Girl (2008)

Rating: 30
Percentile: 0.9615
Review: I'm glad the description lists the genre as comedy, otherwise you'd have no way of knowing - at least if laughter is any indication. When the best part of a film is the presence of Johnny Cash's, "When the Man Comes Around" on the soundtrack, something is terribly wrong. Something so wrong that even a bit part for Alec Baldwin and a scantily-clad Kate Hudson can't come close to fixing. Yikes.
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]]> Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - 95 - 10 Dec 2010 https://www.criticker.com/film/Little-Miss-Sunshine/ Little-Miss-Sunshine-vladhammer Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Little Miss Sunshine a rating of 95 Little Miss Sunshine10 Dec 2010
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Rating: 95
Percentile: 94.2308
Review: Completely deserving of the Best Screenplay Oscar it received. Strong performances from the entire cast on top of a solid story. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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]]> Troy (2004) - 75 - 10 Dec 2010 https://www.criticker.com/film/Troy/ Troy-vladhammer Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Troy a rating of 75 Troy10 Dec 2010
Troy (2004)

Rating: 75
Percentile: 25.9615
Review: Enjoyed this more the second time I watched for some reason. Not the greatest acting, including some less-than-impressive performances from some legendary actors, but good eye candy and some impressive battle scenes.
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]]> Hard Candy (2006) - 80 - 10 Dec 2010 https://www.criticker.com/film/Hard-Candy/ Hard-Candy-vladhammer Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 VladHammer gave Hard Candy a rating of 80 Hard Candy10 Dec 2010
Hard Candy (2006)

Rating: 80
Percentile: 41.3462
Review: Enjoyable primarily for the way it toys with your epathy. Offhand I can't recall a film where the protagonist and antagonist switch places so fluidly. Kudos to Ellen Page for a sadistic, vengeful, believable portrayal of a girl out for revenge. I still get the creeps just thinking about this one.
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