Movie Reviews by Craig Younkin page 8 211 - 240 of 339 articles
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Goblet of Fire movie poster'Goblet of Fire' Movie Review (B+)
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US release date: November 18, 2005
MPAA: PG-13
Box Office: $290,013,036
Craig YounkinNovember 21, 2005
A very good movie made by skilled people, but as a super-fan I have to admit that I was disappointed by a few of the choices.
'Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang' Movie Review (B)Craig YounkinNovember 2, 2005
An enjoyably slick, exciting, and funny diversion from everything else in the theaters right now.
'The Weather Man' Movie Review (A)Craig YounkinOctober 31, 2005
A thought-provoking piece of work about the intricacies and tribulations of life.
'Shopgirl' Movie Review (D+)Craig YounkinOctober 29, 2005
A confusing mess that leaves romance at the door.
'Prime' Movie Review (B)Craig YounkinOctober 29, 2005
Prime is a basic one-joke premise, but what's surprising is that it works despite its own inadequacies.
'Pride and Prejudice' Movie Review (C)Craig YounkinOctober 26, 2005
This story is just plain old-hat by now.
'Goodnight & Good...' Movie Review (B+)Craig YounkinOctober 25, 2005
One of the year's most thought-provoking films, and its message of challenging those in power will hopefully be taken to heart, especially by young journalists.
'North Country' Movie Review (B+)Craig YounkinOctober 22, 2005
A female empowerment film that, like Erin Brockovich and Norma Rae, is so right-on that it becomes an empowerment film for everybody.
'Doom' Movie Review (D+)Craig YounkinOctober 22, 2005
The genre has been a wasteland of flicks including Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat that have no stories and exist only to go from one violent encounter to the next.
'In Her Shoes' Movie Review (A-)Craig YounkinOctober 9, 2005
Curtis Hanson returns with another great achievement - creating a chick flick that even heterosexual males will absolutely fawn over.
'Thumbsucker' Movie Review (C-)Craig YounkinOctober 9, 2005
There isn't much wrong with it if what you're looking for is one of those sedated and humorless looks at life through the eyes of a 17-year-old.
'Two For the Money' Movie Review (C)Craig YounkinOctober 8, 2005
{Two for the} Money has the story, but it doesn't have the surprises, which makes it just strictly formula.
'Greatest Game Ever...' Movie Review (D+)Craig YounkinOctober 2, 2005
The movie is slowly paced and way too long at two hours, especially considering the story has been done countless times before and makes every attempt to simplify.
'A History of Violence' Movie Review (B+)Craig YounkinOctober 1, 2005
A rare and unique thriller that doesn't give anything away before it's proper time comes.
'Lord of War' Movie Review (A)Craig YounkinSeptember 18, 2005
War, violence, and politics are the set pieces of Andrew Niccol's film, and it is an uncompromising look at a man who can weigh in on all three in the most direct and catastrophic way.
'Unfinished Life' Movie Review (B+)Craig YounkinSeptember 13, 2005
This is not only the year's biggest surprise, but also the start of fall on a high note.
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'Batman Begins' Movie Review (C)
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US release date: June 15, 2005
MPAA: PG-13
Box Office: $205,343,774
Craig YounkinJune 15, 2005
Batman Begins may please comic book fans, but for me, it still lacks that energy, excitement, style, and acting talent that made the Burton flicks so good.
'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' Movie Review (C+)Craig YounkinJune 11, 2005
Had the people involved focused more on the material outside of the action, this movie would have been so much better.
'Lords of Dogtown' Movie Review (C+)Craig YounkinJune 5, 2005
Long on attitude and fancy tricks, but also bland and reminiscent of other rags to riches friendship movies.
'Cinderella Man' Movie Review (A)Craig YounkinJune 4, 2005
When I start talking about the set and costume design, you can almost guarantee that I'm one step away from wanting the movie to have my children.
'Madagascar' Movie Review (B)Craig YounkinMay 30, 2005
Not all of the gags are memorable but they are very well assembled acts of physical comedy that should have parents and kids in stitches.
'The Longest Yard' Movie Review (D)Craig YounkinMay 28, 2005
A boring waste of time with barely a laugh to be had.
'Revenge of the Sith' Movie Review (B)Craig YounkinMay 22, 2005
Solace does come when betrayal and tragedy finally rear their ugly heads.
'House of D' Movie Review (C)Craig YounkinMay 5, 2005
It does what almost every other movie this year has done: build up momentum that ultimately leads to disappointment.
'Fever Pitch' Movie Review (C+)Craig YounkinApril 9, 2005
It would be a lot easier to like if it actually had some laughs.
'Sin City' Movie Review (D+)Craig YounkinApril 2, 2005
It's pointless, gory, over-the-top violence capped off with shallow characters.
'The Upside of Anger' Movie Review (B)Craig YounkinApril 2, 2005
A romantic, dramatic, and well-developed comedy with a strong cast.
'Guess Who' Movie Review (C)Craig YounkinMarch 27, 2005
It's lighthearted and audience-friendly, but that doesn't mean it's good.
'Old Boy' Movie Review (B+)Craig YounkinMarch 26, 2005
Oldboy is the shot in the arm this year desperately needed.
'The Ring 2' Movie Review (C+)Craig YounkinMarch 18, 2005
Ideas seem to run out by the last half-hour of the film.
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