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DVD Verdict

DVD Verdict is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Bill Gibron, Patrick Bromley.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4/5
The Decalogue (1989) Mike Pinsky Why can't American television be this challenging?
Posted May 01, 2021  Edit critic review
C
Stake Land (2010) Daniel Kelly Stake Land is an atmospherically assembled but jerky genre experience
Posted Sep 16, 2011  Edit critic review
B
Sleepers (1996) Daniel Kelly At 148 minutes Sleepers is a hefty sit, the picture never quite validating its monumental length.
Posted Sep 15, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
Jane Eyre (2011) Daniel Kelly Jane's character arc is articulated adequately (although hardly exceptionally) by Moira Buffini's (Tamara Drewe) screenplay, but unfortunately one bad casting choice deals a serious blow to the picture's credibility.
Posted Aug 11, 2011  Edit critic review
C
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Daniel Kelly The 2010 version of A Nightmare on Elm Street isn't completely useless, but it is a much lesser telling of this story.
Posted Jul 28, 2011  Edit critic review
B+
Never Let Me Go (2010) Daniel Kelly Never Let Me Go isn't a feel-good watch, but it definitely unravels its various mysteries and developments with panache and detail.
Posted Jul 28, 2011  Edit critic review
B
Invictus (2009) Daniel Kelly Invictus is well shot and brilliantly cast, but the screenplay lacks the depth and bravery to really turn the picture into a genre classic.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D+
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) Daniel Kelly It's kind of a crappy movie.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
Jennifer's Body (2009) Daniel Kelly The performances from the two leading women are great. Seyfried is obviously fantastic as the sleuthing Needy but what stands out on a second viewing of the picture is just how solid Megan Fox is.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Just Wright (2010) Daniel Kelly The central romance is slow to unravel and is unsatisfactory when it does, the chemistry between Latifah and Common being practically non-existent.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C-
The Lord of the Rings (1978) Daniel Kelly The fact it was never properly completed only adds insult to injury.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B
MacGruber (2010) Daniel Kelly He may be the ultimate tool, but his movie is quite good.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B
Knight and Day (2010) Daniel Kelly The screenplay has its deficiencies, but overall the experience of viewing this picture is one characterized by excitement and goofy charm, helped in no small part by two likable lead performances.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Labor Pains (2009) Daniel Kelly One can imagine a standard day on the Labor Pains set involved Lohan arriving hung-over, going through her lines once, after which Shapiro would simply point the camera at her and see what happened.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Leap Year (2010) Daniel Kelly Leap away! LEAP AWAY!
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
F
Lies & Illusions (2009) Daniel Kelly Talk about a hopeless movie.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D+
Love Happens (2009) Daniel Kelly Love Happens is a creaky and drab film that occasionally shows decent intentions, but never executes them to adequate effect.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
Made in Dagenham (2010) Daniel Kelly The characters featured in Made in Dagenham are both well drawn and engaging, a combination of nicely adjusted performances and substantive writing providing the feature with a host of bubbly and likable protagonists.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Management (2008) Daniel Kelly In terms of comedic success Management also misfires, the off-the-wall antics raising only a few minor titters throughout.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D+
Marmaduke (2010) Daniel Kelly The film climaxes with a cringe-inducing dance sequence that features some pretty ropey CGI
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C+
M*A*S*H (1970) Daniel Kelly M*A*S*H has some very fine moments, but it feels disjointed, and it's this lack of structure that makes it hard to digest in one big 116 minute whack.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
F
Mean Girls 2 (2011) Daniel Kelly Mayron shoots each frame of Mean Girls 2 like a furniture commercial, bringing no energy or momentum to proceedings.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C
My Dinner With Jimi (2003) Daniel Kelly The film doesn't really explore The Turtles in any great depth, and whilst the performances are genial, they're unlikely to live long in the memory.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C
My Name Is Khan (2010) Daniel Kelly In many ways the picture feels like a TV movie stretched way beyond its natural length and with a frustratingly showy but unpleasant leading performance at its core.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B+
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Daniel Kelly My Neighbor Totoro is a genuinely lovely experience.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D+
The Objective (2008) Daniel Kelly Myrick needs to change his own objective to making "good" films again. During August 2009, he spoke of Blair Witch 3, which is apparently closer to filming than most would believe, so maybe he'll get his chance for redemption with that one.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B
Ondine (2009) Daniel Kelly The PG-13 rating is probably appropriate given a few brief instances of sexual intercourse and alcohol abuse, but overall the film exhibits a solid selection of morals and is reasonably entertaining.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Pandorum (2009) Daniel Kelly An ineffective and recycled slice of sci-fi hokum, Pandorum just doesn't cut it as worthwhile entertainment.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
Paper Man (2009) Daniel Kelly Paper Man is an overstretched and structurally messy picture, but through some great performances and touching individual sequences it becomes an intermittently engaging effort.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) Daniel Kelly Paul Blart: Mall Cop is really no better than average, but in truth it's an inoffensive sort of mediocrity rather than a lazy or cash grabbing type.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C-
A Perfect Getaway (2009) Daniel Kelly It's not a complete cinematic mishap, but A Perfect Getaway squanders a good opening and ends up underwhelming.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C-
Piranha (1978) Daniel Kelly It would take a viewer of a very sensitive disposition to be freaked by any of the stuff on display here.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C
Pirate Radio (2009) Daniel Kelly These scurvy DJ's can spend some time in Pirate jail.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B+
Red Hill (2010) Daniel Kelly Red Hill was only given a limited theatrical release last year, a foolish move on Sony's part. With some decent marketing and an emphasis on word of mouth screenings, this thing could've been a real sleeper hit.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Planet 51 (2009) Daniel Kelly The idea of a human being seen as the outsider on an alien planet is modestly refreshing but the predictable storytelling isn't.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D+
Remember Me (2010) Daniel Kelly The support is filled by talented actors in nothing roles; Brosnan, Cooper, and to a lesser extent Olin are all very competent performers, but not one of them gets more than a superficial outer shell to exploit in Remember Me.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C+
Repo Men (2010) Daniel Kelly As a raw action flick, Repo Men is more or less a success, tapping into mounds of bloody carnage and bizarre surgical cuts.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
Land of the Lost (2009) Daniel Kelly I realize many people hated it, but I genuinely enjoyed Land of the Lost.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C
Salt (2010) Daniel Kelly Salt is a massive disappointment, but it's not without a few charms.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
She's Out of My League (2010) Daniel Kelly The dialogue is often amusing, but the big landmark jokes don't always pay off.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Shorts (2009) Daniel Kelly The characters don't work due to bad performances, the story is flaccid and aimless, and to wrap things up the direction lacks purpose or any sense of control.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
The Soloist (2009) Daniel Kelly The Soloist is definitely not as good as I'd hoped, but it's still not a bad film.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
Sugar (2008) Daniel Kelly It's imperfect and ultimately a little forgettable but a nice leading performance and a sizzling finish make it hard to completely ignore.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
C
30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010) Daniel Kelly Hollywood executives attempt to suck your wallet dry with yet another DTV sequel.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D-
Three and Out (2008) Daniel Kelly Director Jonathan Gershfield shows no capacity for comedy, mistiming gags throughout the entirety of the affair.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
D
Tooth Fairy (2010) Daniel Kelly This movie is so cheesy, it practically reeks of Stilton.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
A
Traffic (2000) Daniel Kelly Traffic is a rewarding and emotionally resonant slice of cinema, offering fine performances and an end message that doesn't suffocate the entire feature
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B+
Triangle (2009) Daniel Kelly Triangle isn't a horror film but rather a well-crafted psychological thriller.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B
Tribute to Heath Ledger: The Unauthorized Story (2008) Daniel Kelly R.I.P Heath Ledger.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
B-
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) Daniel Kelly As a love story I still don't think the Twilight films are anything special, but as a fun blockbuster Eclipse provides a palatable enough experience.
Posted Jul 27, 2011  Edit critic review
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