Thoughtful reviews, the Boulder film scene

" I know a guy married the same dame 3 times then turned around and married her aunt "
— William Demarest, The Lady Eve

MRQE Top Critic

Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

Sponsored links

Ben Kingsley

  • The Walk (2015)

    Le Bon and Gordon-Levitt plan The Walk Review by Robert Denerstein: The finale astonishes, in spite of Zemeckis' love of artifice

  • Learning to Drive (2015)

    Clarkson is Learning to Drive from Kingsley Review by Robert Denerstein: Kingsley, Clarkson elevate Learning to Drive

  • Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)

    Bale is buffeted by Gods and Kings Review by Robert Denerstein: Ridley Scott never answers the important question: Why?

  • Stonehearst Asylum (2014)

    Kingsley runs the Stonehearst Asylum Review by Marty Mapes: Edwardian thriller offers formula instead of vision

  • The Boxtrolls (2014)

    Boxtrolls live under Cheesebridge Review by Robert Denerstein: A cheesy world that's pretty "gouda"

  • Ender's Game (2013)

    Butterfield plays Ender's Game Review by Robert Denerstein: A game played mostly on the surface

    Review by Matt Anderson: Ender’s Game is a cut above the typical sci-fi spectacle.

  • Hugo (2011)

    Butterfield brings Hugo to life Review by Robert Denerstein: A dreamy triumph for Scorsese

  • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

    Review by Matt Anderson: Sure, it's based on a video game, but it works within its own goofy rules.

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time proved to be one of summer 2010's more enjoyable romps.

  • Shutter Island (2010)

    DiCaprio can't escape Shutter Island Review by Matt Anderson: Good Scorsese coulda been better

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Suggests more than it actually delivers

  • Lucky Number Slevin (2006)

    Hartnett is one Lucky Number Slevin Review by Marty Mapes: Competently made, but we've seen it before and the message is morally muddy

  • Suspect Zero (2004)

    Eckhart seeks Suspect Zero in Kingsley Review by Marty Mapes: Is it a masterpiece or a bore?

  • Tuck Everlasting (2002)

    Bledel and Jackson liven up Tuck Everlasting Review by Marty Mapes: Only minor saving graces adorn this simple, sparse, and boring tale

  • The Dictator

    Review by Matt Anderson: More satire and less crudity would've made The Dictator supreme.