Morbius (2022)
61%RT Audience Score: 71%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Cursed with uninspired effects, rote performances, and a borderline nonsensical story, this dreary mess is a vein attempt to make Morbius happen.
Morbius isn’t telling the most original story, but cool visuals and fast action keep things entertaining.
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Northern Quarter, Manchester, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13
Year of Release
NA
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 44m
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Language(s):English, Spanish, Russian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Al Madrigal, directed by Daniel Espinosa, written by Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, action, fantasy, PG-13, Columbia Pictures, Avi Arad, Matthew Tolmach, Lucas Foster, $73.6M box office, reviewed by Mark Kermode, Nick Schager, James Luxford, Catey Sullivan, Liz Shannon Miller, Richard Whittaker, Peter Canavese, Sarah Ward, Allison Rose, Douglas Davidson, Jeff Beck, Morbius, Michael Morbius, vampire, rare blood disorder, antihero, Marvel, Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $167,460,961
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted):
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.):
US/Canada gross: $73,865,530
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted):
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $39,005,895
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted):
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $75,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted):
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.):
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.):
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Matt Smith – Milo
Adria Arjona – Martine Bancroft
Jared Harris – Emil Nikols
Tyrese Gibson – Simon Stroud
Al Madrigal – Agent Rodriguez
Director(s)
Daniel Espinosa
Writer(s)
Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless
Producer(s)
Avi Arad, Matthew Tolmach, Lucas Foster
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (268) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (43) | Rotten (225)
Somehow, Jared Leto is not even the best Jared in Morbius. Oh, I just, enough with the origin stories we did not ask for.
April 15, 2022
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
Not the epic disaster we expected…It is, however, generic as all hell.
April 11, 2022
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
A case of (the filmmakers) had a character, but didnt quite know what to do with it. I think its quite a messy plot that doesnt always make that much sense A bit different with the horror theme, but nothing special.
April 11, 2022 | Rating: 1/5
James Luxford
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
If it were just a ride in a theme park, Morbius would be fun enough. But it is not.
April 9, 2022
Catey Sullivan
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Morbius, at best, will be remembered as the latest effort on Sony’s part to make its nascent Sinister Six franchise happen. And, like “fetch,” it’s hard to see that happening.
April 8, 2022
Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
TOP CRITIC
So many choices… just seem halfhearted. They’re not terrible, but they’re also not interesting.
April 7, 2022
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Falls apart at the halfway point due to its weak, and at times, laughable script and Jared Leto’s lack of star power. It does, however, have a certain ‘B’ movie appeal.
June 27, 2022 | Rating: 1.5/4
Peter Canavese
Celluloid Dreams
This misfire only sinks its teeth into bland monotony; vampires aren’t the only things that suck within its frames.
June 25, 2022
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
Morbius fails to grab the audience from the beginning and a plot that has quite a bit of potential, simply put, falls flat.
June 16, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Allison Rose
FlickDirect
… full of the kind of fantastical hijinks that make “Venom” (2018) and “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021) popcorn delights, except where the nonsense in those films felt like part of the charm, here it’s an utter drag.
June 13, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/5
Douglas Davidson
Elements of Madness
Sadly just about every element of the film ends up dragging it down, including a screenplay in search of a more compelling plot, a multitude of bland characters, cheap-looking special effects, and a very subdued lead performance from Jared Leto.
June 12, 2022 | Rating: 2/5
Jeff Beck
The Blu Spot
In the end, ‘Morbius’ feels like a rush to cash in on the strides the studio made with its more impressive features.
June 11, 2022
Murjani Rawls
Substream Magazine…
Plot
Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
A doctor (but probably not a Hollywood screenwriter) would know that the palm of one’s hand is a very stupid area to cut one’s skin for blood; many tendons and muscles run there and are obviously very important for daily activities of life.
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61%
Splice (2010)
61%RT Audience Score: 37%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 23 nominations
It doesn’t take its terrific premise quite as far as it should, but Splice is a smart, well-acted treat for horror fans
Splice is like a science experiment gone wrong, but in a good way. The movie explores the dangers of gene-splicing and the moral ambiguity of human decisions, all while keeping you on the edge of your seat. The performances by Adrian Brody and Sarah Polley are top-notch, and the character of Dren (nerd spelled backwards) is both fascinating and disturbing. Just be warned, the last 15 minutes of this movie will leave you speechless. Overall, Splice is a refreshingly grown-up science-fiction movie that’s not afraid to tackle some disturbing ideas.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for disturbing elements including strong sexuality, nudity, sci-fi violence and language
Year of Release
2010
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS DTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 47m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 2010 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 5, 2010
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $27,127,620
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $36,876,921
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,469
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 4,021,474
US/Canada gross: $17,010,170
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $23,123,396
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,363
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,385,277
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $10,039,446
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 957
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $30,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $40,781,596
Production budget ranking: 947
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $21,960,889
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$25,865,564
ROI to date (est.): -41%
ROI ranking: 1,630
Wendy Ettinger – Executive Producer
Robert Mclellan – Executive Producer
Katie Dellamaggiore – Producer
Nelson Dellamaggiore – Producer
Brian Schultz – Producer
Director(s)
Vincenzo Natali
Writer(s)
Vincenzo Natali, Antoinette Terry Bryant, Doug Taylor
Producer(s)
Steven Hoban
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 23 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (198) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (149) | Rotten (49)
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Hank Sartin
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Fascinating and exciting yet disturbing and potentially upsetting.
August 13, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Perri Nemiroff
Shockya.com
TOP CRITIC
I love the character of Dren, which is nerd spelt backwards. I loved the relationship between her and her putative parents: Adrian Brody and Sarah Polley.
August 11, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
It doesn’t go the complete distance, but this is a wholly admirable, refreshingly grown-up science-fiction movie: a Frankenstein with a beating, gene-spliced heart and top-of-the-range performances.
July 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Kim Newman
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
This Cronenbergian exploration of the perils of inter-species gene-splicing wrestles with some topical and disturbing ideas, but never quite pins them down.
July 22, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Nigel Floyd
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
It’s refreshing to see a genre movie that credits its audience with a bit of intelligence, and Splice has got a lot going on under the bonnet.
July 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Robbie Collin
News of the World
TOP CRITIC
It takes the goalposts of a made-for-SyFy movie and goes so far with them that we as viewers are left in awe.
September 10, 2021
Jason Shawhan
Nashville Scene
The big showdown, when it comes, is a disappointment. But on reflection, that’s probably because the determination to get there overshadows the moral ambiguity of human decisions which is, as in life, where the real horror lies.
May 19, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Andrea Hubert
NME
Nothing can quite prepare you for the last 15 minutes of this movie.
February 9, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Trace Thurman
Horror Queers Podcast
It takes a deeply debated subject and treats it with the utmost seriousness for the first half-hour, then slowly digresses into an often uncomfortably bizarre monster movie.
November 30, 2020 | Rating: 3/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
A film that detours from potential greatness for the sake of a few dark laughs and modestly chilling thrills.
September 24, 2020 | Rating: 1.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Brody and Polley both bring a seriousness of purpose to their portrayal…their authenticity lends an air of substance to what might have been just another risible creature feature in the hands of lesser actors…
March 5, 2020
Kathi Maio
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction…
Plot
Two young rebellious scientists are told by their employers to halt groundbreaking work that has seen them produce new creatures with medical benefits by splicing together multiple organisms’ DNA. They decide to secretly continue their work, but this time splicing in human DNA.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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61%
La Fille Coupée en Deux (The Girl Cut in Two) (A Girl Cut in Two) (2008)
61%RT Audience Score: 37%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 2 nominations
Nouvelle Vague master Claude Chabrol balances subtle stabs of humor and biting class criticism to explore a love story and the seedier side of the haute bourgeois
The Girl Cut in Two” is a film that’s been reviewed by many critics, and while some say it’s a dark modern-day fairy tale about innocence and corruption, others say it’s an old man’s film. But let’s be real, the most impressive thing about this movie is that it manages to explore the varieties of corruption and depravity without showing any nudity. I mean, leave it to master Claude Chabrol to pull that off. Overall, it’s an enjoyable film with first-rate performances, but the weak characterisation might leave you feeling a bit let down.
Production Company(ies)
Toho Company, Kurosawa Production Co.,
Distributor
IFC First Take
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Hôtel des Ventes Lyon Presqu’Ile – 6 rue Marcel Rivière, Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2007
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Dolby SRDTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 54m
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Language(s):French, Portuguese
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2008 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 4, 2010
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Ludivine Sagnier, François Berléand, Benoît Magimel, Mathilda May, Étienne Chicot, Marie Bunel, directed by Claude Chabrol, written by Claude Chabrol, Cécile Maistre, Comedy, French (Canada), Patrick Godeau, $409.7K box office, reviewed by Cosmo Landesman, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Wally Hammond, Ed Potton, Peter Bradshaw, Matt Bochenski, Jason Best, Kelly Jane Torrance, Dan Sallitt, MPAA rating N/A, love story, weather forecaster, TV station, author, heir, extreme personalities, class criticism, haute bourgeois, subtle humor, seedier side, romantic, tragic, emotionally volatile, affair, wealthy bachelor, French drama, charming writer, love triangle, dark modern-day fairy tale, innocence, corruption, power, illusion
Worldwide gross: $8,488,537
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,160,406
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,898
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,326,107
US/Canada gross: $409,658
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $586,863
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,289
US/Canada opening weekend: $18,658
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $26,729
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,409
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
François Berléand – Charles Denis dit Charles Saint-Denis
Benoît Magimel – Paul André Claude Gaudens
Mathilda May – Capucine Jamet
Étienne Chicot – Denis Deneige
Marie Bunel – Marie Deneige
Director(s)
Claude Chabrol
Writer(s)
Claude Chabrol, Cécile Maistre
Producer(s)
Patrick Godeau
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 2 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (88) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (65) | Rotten (23)
Though the performances are all first-rate, the film is let down by weak characterisation. Still, it’s enjoyable, if not exceptional.
May 28, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Cosmo Landesman
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
One’s final impression is that aging legends make unreliable puppet-masters. And that it’s all too easy for a desirable young actress to be left dangling in mid-air.
May 22, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
This is one of Chabrol’s most elegant, acerbic and heartfelt entertainments in years.
May 22, 2009 | Rating: 4/6
Wally Hammond
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The performances drip with cliché, while the narrative is all over the place: plot developments are either clumsily telegraphed or given the flimsiest of dramatic explanation.
May 22, 2009 | Rating: 2/5
Ed Potton
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
With elegance and despatch, veteran new wave master Claude Chabrol has brought off his most enjoyable film for some time.
May 22, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Chabrol may be one of the great survivors of the New Wave, but this is an old man’s film.
May 22, 2009 | Rating: 2/5
Matt Bochenski
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
The film’s surface realism won’t fool anyone: it’s clear that The Girl Cut in Two is a fable, a dark modern-day fairy tale about innocence and corruption, power and illusion.
November 22, 2020
Jason Best
Movie Talk
Leave it to master Claude Chabrol, though, to make a film about the varieties of corruption and depravity without so much as a glimpse of nudity.
December 13, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Times
A few flashes of insight or giddy humour, conveyed via portentous close-ups or fast cutting, remind us of Chabrol’s directorial power; but he seems rather too casual behind the camera lately.
October 12, 2018
Dan Sallitt
Senses of Cinema
Claude Chabrol is a trespasser, one who has ventured into an uncharted place where the droll is almost totally sublimated into the sinister, and it is nearly impossible to tell when his films are joking or when they are cutting.
November 17, 2017
Daniel Kasman
MUBI
Another patented Chabrol commentary, not a morality play but something far more worldly and difficult to ignore.
August 15, 2011
Kelly Vance
East Bay Express
Chabrol’s astute dissection of sex, class and show business. Bravo, Claude, a rare man in profound touch with the darker impulses of his species.
September 13, 2010
Prairie Miller
NewsBlaze…
Plot
A determined weather forecaster finds herself caught between a successful author and the heir to a fortune, leading her to question whether their extreme personalities are too much to handle in A Girl Cut in Two.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Ludivine Sagnier plays the role of Gabrielle, a determined weather forecaster working her way through promotions at a local TV station.
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61%
Stuart Little (1999)
61%RT Audience Score: 41%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
7 wins & 14 nominations total
Critics say Stuart Little is charming with kids and adults for its humor and visual effects
Stuart Little is the perfect movie for anyone who loves adorable animatronic mice and heartwarming family stories. While some critics may say it’s a bit too Disney-esque, I say bring on the schmaltz! Stuart’s adventures will have you rooting for him from start to finish, and the computer effects used to bring him to life are truly amazing. Sure, it may not be the most intellectually stimulating film out there, but sometimes you just need a little bit of Stuart in your life to make everything feel right.
Production Company(ies)
AMLF The Saul Zaentz Company,
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for brief language
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 32m
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Language(s):English, Dutch
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 17, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2002
Genre(s)
Comedy/Fantasy
Keyword(s)
Stuart Little, PG, Comedy, Fantasy, 1h 32m, directed by Rob Minkoff, written by M Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker, E.B White, produced by Douglas Wick, starring Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brian Doyle-Murray, Estelle Getty, Julia Sweeney, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Nell Minow, Lisa Alspector, Wally Hammond, Leslie Felperin, Susan Stark, Catherine Graham, Richard Luck, Jeffrey M Anderson, Chris Gore, Robin Clifford, rated 67% on Tomatometer, grossed $140.0M in the USA, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, family movie, charming, humor, visual effects, orphanage, adoption, mouse, cat, pluck, love, courage, small packages
Worldwide gross: $300,135,367
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $538,751,352
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 264
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 58,751,511
US/Canada gross: $140,035,367
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $251,367,388
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 253
US/Canada opening weekend: $15,018,223
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $26,958,129
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 509
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $133,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $238,738,708
Production budget ranking: 45
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $128,560,794
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $171,451,849
ROI to date (est.): 47%
ROI ranking: 1,168
Hugh Laurie – Mr. Little
Jonathan Lipnicki – George Little
Brian Doyle-Murray – Cousin Edgar
Estelle Getty – Grandma Estelle
Julia Sweeney – Mrs. Keeper
Director(s)
Rob Minkoff
Writer(s)
M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker, E.B. White
Producer(s)
Douglas Wick
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
7 wins & 14 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
All Critics (97) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (65) | Rotten (32)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
A terrific family movie based on a terrific book.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
[Uses] class and ethnic stereotypes in support of the idea that it’s best to be adopted by rich white people.
May 13, 2008
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The film is strangely uninvolving.
February 9, 2006
Wally Hammond
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
It’s perfectly entertaining fare, sprightly, funny and never too cloying.
April 17, 2001
Leslie Felperin
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Doesn’t even get close to the spirit of White’s wonder – filled but hilariously matter – of – fact story.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
What’s the cutest thing you can imagine? Well, the animatronic mouse who stars in Stuart Little is even more adorable.
November 13, 2019 | Rating: A
Catherine Graham
Santa Cruz Sentinel
A likeable, highly entertaining film that endears in spite of the odd spot of Disney-esque schmaltz.
May 13, 2008
Richard Luck
Film4
I found myself caring for the humble little mouse, and that’s the whole point.
May 26, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
This simple story features amazing computer effects to render Stuart and a story that will bore anyone over the age of ten.
December 6, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5
Chris Gore
Film Threat
Now this is what I call holiday movie fare for the whole family.
April 9, 2005 | Rating: B+
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
Little is big on heart.
January 12, 2005
Staci Layne Wilson
StaciWilson.com…
Plot
In New York City, you would come across a small house, home to a family known as the Littles. You would happen to think of them as the nicest family you’d ever meet. One day, Fredrick and Eleanor, both parents and Littles, ho to and orphanage to find a brother for their son, George. While at it, they meet Stuart, a small, but charming mouse, who apparently, is human-civilized. They adopt him, and everyone, even George, loves him. But there is one problem with Stuart’s life, Snowbell, the Little family cat, who wants him. But when trouble starts up almost immediately, Stuart must make it back to his home-before snowbell’s friends find out about him
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t say anything goofy or funny about Stuart Little, but they do mention that Michael J. Fox voices the “adorable” titular character.
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61%
The Object of My Affection (1998)
61%RT Audience Score: 51%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 1 nomination
Despite heartfelt performances from Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, The Object of My Affection suffers from too many plot contrivances and frequent turns into rom-com sappiness
The Object of My Affection is a classic ’90s romcom that’s perfect for a cozy night in. While it may not be the most groundbreaking film out there, it’s still a fun and entertaining watch. Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd have great chemistry as star-crossed lovers who just can’t seem to make it work. Plus, the film’s exploration of non-traditional families is refreshing and heartwarming. So grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and get ready for a sweet and charming love story.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Central Park Zoo, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong language and some sexuality
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 52m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 1998 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 8, 2002
Genre(s)
Lgbtq+
Keyword(s)
starring Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda, Nigel Hawthorne, John Pankow, Tim Daly, directed by Nicholas Hytner, written by Stephen McCauley, Wendy Wasserstein, LGBTQ+, romance, drama, New York City, social worker, gay friend, pregnancy, love, friendship, apartment, relationship, box office, budget, reviewed by Joshua Klein, Peter Travers, Michael O’Sullivan, Rita Kempley, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Caroline Westbrook, David Nusair, Barbara Shulgasser, Sandra Contreras, Betsy Bozdech, MPAA rating R, produced by Laurence Mark, 20th Century Fox, Surround sound, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Worldwide gross: $46,905,889
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $86,078,920
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,086
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 9,387,014
US/Canada gross: $29,187,243
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $53,562,706
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,041
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,725,855
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $17,848,315
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 713
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $27,527,115
Production budget ranking: 1,202
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $14,823,351
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $43,728,454
ROI to date (est.): 103%
ROI ranking: 924
Paul Rudd – George Hanson
Alan Alda – Sidney Miller
Nigel Hawthorne – Rodney Fraser
John Pankow – Vince McBride
Tim Daly – Dr. Robert Joley
Director – Nicholas Hytner
Producer – Laurence Mark
Writers – Stephen McCauley, Wendy Wasserstein
Director(s)
Nicholas Hytner
Writer(s)
Stephen McCauley, Wendy Wasserstein
Producer(s)
Laurence Mark
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (59) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (31) | Rotten (28)
Rudd and Aniston are sad and believable as star-crossed lovers who know they can never be together for reasons beyond their control.
December 28, 2018
Joshua Klein
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
Aniston, a friend in need of a solid movie script… finally gets one courtesy of Tony-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein.
December 28, 2018
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
The viewpoint may not be exactly fresh, but [screenwriter Wendy] Wasserstein… delivers the heartfelt message that, male or female, gay or straight, black or white, old or young, the important thing is to pick some one person and make it work.
December 28, 2018
Michael O’Sullivan
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
It is the sort of story best left to the French, who take great delight in such trifles.
December 28, 2018
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
The mixture of sincerity and sitcom phoniness is bewildering at times, but on some level, I guess, the film works.
December 28, 2018
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Unashamedly a chick-flick, but no less enjoyable for it.
December 28, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
Caroline Westbrook
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
There’s ultimately little doubt that The Object of my Affection fares best in its entertaining and compulsively watchable first half…
October 30, 2020 | Rating: 2/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
’90s romcom about non-traditional family; cursing.
May 21, 2020 | Rating: 2/5
Barbara Shulgasser
Common Sense Media
You come away with a remarkable sense of the filmmakers and actors working together harmoniously as they delve into the heart of relationships between friends and lovers.
December 28, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Sandra Contreras
TV Guide
A sweet, Saturday-night-in-front-of-the-tube romance that, while it doesn’t quite redefine any conventions, offers an appealing look at the line between love and friendship.
September 4, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4
Betsy Bozdech
DVDJournal.com
The Object of My Affection is one of the best romantic comedies I’ve seen in ages.
April 9, 2005 | Rating: B+
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
March 14, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons…
Plot
George and Nina seem like the perfect couple. They share a cozy Brooklyn apartment, a taste for tuna casserole dinners, and a devotion to ballroom dancing. They love each other. There’s only one hitch: George is gay. And when Nina announces she’s pregnant, things get especially complicated. Vince – Nina’s overbearing boyfriend and the baby’s father-wants marriage. Nina wants independence. George will do anything for a little unqualified affection, but is he ready to become an unwed surrogate dad?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The Object of My Affection features Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd in star-crossed lover roles.
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61%
The Big Hit (1998)
61%RT Audience Score: 57%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Big Hit seeks to blend the best of Hong Kong and American action cinema, but ends up offering a muddled mush that mostly misses
The Big Hit is like a piñata filled with disappointment and bad jokes. It’s the kind of movie that makes you wonder if the filmmakers were trying to be funny or just trying to see how much they could get away with. The action scenes are forgettable, the characters are one-dimensional, and the plot is a mess. If you’re looking for a good time, skip this one and go hit an actual piñata instead.
Production Company(ies)
ITVS International, Kartemquin Films, P.O.V., American Documentary
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence, pervasive language and some sexuality
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS Dolby SR
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:France
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Oct 20, 1998
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine, China Chow, directed by Kirk Wong, written by Ben Ramsey, action, R rating, Warren Zide, Wesley Snipes, $27.1M box office, reviewed by Danny Leigh, Jack Mathews, Peter Stack, Lawrence Van Gelder, James Berardinelli, Roger Ebert, David Nusair, Rob Gonsalves, Garth Franklin, Dragan Antulov, Blake French, comedy, hitman, kidnapping, electronics mogul, crime boss, fiancée, bullets, ammunition, subplots, black comedy, American action cinema, Hong Kong cinema, muddled mush, scamming, prime score, unsuspecting, dodging bullets, cutthroat colleagues, goddaughter, sound mix, surround
Worldwide gross: $27,007,143
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,561,916
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,334
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,404,789
US/Canada gross: $27,007,143
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,561,916
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,074
US/Canada opening weekend: $10,809,424
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $19,836,817
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 659
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $13,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $23,856,833
Production budget ranking: 1,270
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $12,846,905
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $12,858,178
ROI to date (est.): 35%
ROI ranking: 1,219
Lou Diamond Phillips – Cisco
Christina Applegate – Pam Shulman
Avery Brooks – Paris
Bokeem Woodbine – Crunch
China Chow – Keiko Nishi
Director – Kirk Wong
Producers – Warren Zide, Wesley Snipes
Director(s)
Kirk Wong
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Warren Zide, Wesley Snipes
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (40) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (17) | Rotten (23)
…vacant and ill-conceived…
March 5, 2002 | Rating: 2/5
Danny Leigh
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The Big Hit is nothing more, or less, than a big goof.
February 14, 2001 | Rating: 3/5
Jack Mathews
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Score it big-time inane but a load of fun.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Stack
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Insatiable moviegoers are advised to wait till this action-comedy, written by Ben Ramsey, thuds into video stores; tasteful moviegoers will avoid it altogether.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/5
Lawrence Van Gelder
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
As low- intelligence entertainment goes, this film is very much a hit-and-miss affair.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
The characters in these movies exist in a Twilight Zone where thousands of rounds of ammunition are fired, but no one ever gets shot unless the plot requires him to. The bullets have read the screenplay.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 1/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
There’s a lot going on within The Big Hit and filmmaker Wong, making his North American debut here, generally does a nice job of juggling the various digressions and subplots…
July 23, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
The script, by rookie writer Ben Ramsey, is among the most disgraceful screenplays ever to be produced by a major studio.
July 23, 2007 | Rating: 1/5
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
April 2, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons
May 11, 2004 | Rating: 7/10
Dragan Antulov
rec.arts.movies.reviews
The Big Hit should be titled The Big Miss. That?s a really bad pun, but it?s better than anything in this movie.
January 8, 2004 | Rating: 1/5
Blake French
Filmcritic.com
This frantic black comedy is one long obscure joke.
May 30, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)…
Plot
To payoff his second girlfriend’s debt, hitman Melvin Smiley undertakes a kidnapping job with his usual associates. In a world of prospective Jewish in-laws and late movie fees, the hitman falls in love with the victim and must settle the score with those out to double-cross him.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels review for The Big Hit.
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61%
Kurt & Courtney (1998)
61%RT Audience Score: 44%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Kurt & Courtney, a documentary that attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, falls short of its goal and instead presents a haphazard and sleazy portrayal of the rock couple. While it may be entertaining to watch, it lacks journalistic integrity and relies heavily on hearsay and conjecture. The film does, however, succeed in exposing the public relations campaign that Courtney Love has orchestrated to whitewash her image. Overall, Kurt & Courtney is a muddled and unconvincing attempt at investigative journalism that leaves the viewer unnerved by the distance travelled.
Kurt & Courtney is like a bad game of telephone, where the message gets more distorted with each retelling. It’s a documentary that’s more interested in sensationalism than facts, but hey, at least it’s entertaining. If you’re looking for a wild ride through the seedy underbelly of the rock world, this movie has got you covered. Just don’t expect to come away with any real answers about the tragic end of Kurt Cobain.
Production Company(ies)
Lama Films, United King Films, Rabinovich Film Fund, Cinema Project
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong language, drug references and some sexuality
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.37 : 1
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Runtime:NA
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
starring Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Tracey Marander, Alice Wheeler, Hank Harrison, Dylan Carlson, directed by Nick Broomfield, written by Nick Broomfield, genre: documentary, music, box office performance: $678.8K, budget: unknown, reviewed by Paul Tatara, Michael O’Sullivan, Daphne Merkin, Steven Rea, David Bianculli, Michele Greppi, Carey-Ann Pawsey, Benjamin H Smith, PJ Nabarro, Todd Anthony, David Parkinson, Leah Rozen, MPAA rating: R, produced by Nick Broomfield, Ben Silverman
Worldwide gross: $890,324
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,633,870
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,471
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 178,176
US/Canada gross: $668,228
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,226,293
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,138
US/Canada opening weekend: $16,835
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $30,895
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,364
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Courtney Love – Self
Tracey Marander – Self
Alice Wheeler – Self
Hank Harrison – Self
Dylan Carlson – Self
Director(s)
Nick Broomfield
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Nick Broomfield, Ben Silverman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (34) | Rotten (21)
Turns out that the whole movie is wobbly, a slapdash, unsure concoction of hearsay and decrepitness that does for the documentary format what shows like Hard Copy do for TV journalism. “Sleazy” isn’t the word for it.
February 9, 2018
Paul Tatara
CNN.com
TOP CRITIC
Our culture has notoriously short attention spans and memories, but Kurt and Courtney goes a long way toward undoing the meticulous public relations campaign that Love has orchestrated in an effort to whitewash her tarnished image.
April 11, 2014
Michael O’Sullivan
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
The true circumstances of Cobain’s death remain cloudy, but one comes away from the film unnerved by the distance travelled.
April 11, 2014
Daphne Merkin
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
Kurt and Courtney is an entertaining swim through the muck of the rock underworld. But as journalism, it’s an utterly sloppy piece of work.
April 11, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/4
Steven Rea
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
We do get a strong sense that Love is a loose cannon with a short fuse. But in a freewheeling documentary about a drug-addled rock-star couple that hardly qualifies as a news flash.
April 11, 2014 | Rating: 1.5/4
David Bianculli
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
It would be one mondo bizarro freak show but for the participation of some who clearly cared for the troubled young Cobain.
April 11, 2014
Michele Greppi
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
Does not seem very unbiased. You are left to draw your own conclusions. But it certainly is an interesting 94 minute watch.
May 15, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Carey-Ann Pawsey
Orca Sound
Kurt & Courtney wasn’t well received upon its release and 20 years later it fares no better.
March 18, 2019
Benjamin H. Smith
Decider
The sheer eccentricity, deprivation and unreliability of the players Broomfield visits imprints that a violent end was an almost inevitable outcome to the Kurt & Courtney tale
January 27, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro
Simply put, the guerrilla filmmaker gives great dish.
April 11, 2014
Todd Anthony
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Broomfield has always employed a blend of charm and innocence to expose the frailties of his subjects. But here that tactic somewhat backfires.
April 11, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
The movie isn’t so much about Kurt or Courtney as it is about shabby lives in the shadow of fame.
April 11, 2014
Leah Rozen
People Magazine…
Plot
After rocker Kurt Cobain’s death, ruled a suicide, a film crew arrives in Seattle to make a documentary. Director Nick Broomfield talks to lots of people: Cobain’s aunt who provides home movies and recordings, the estranged father of Cobain’s widow Courtney Love, an L.A. private investigator who worked for Love, a nanny for Kurt and Courtney’s child, friends and lovers of both, and others. Although Love won’t talk to him and his inquiries lose him financial backing, he comes to believe the coroner’s verdict. Portraits emerge: a shy, slight Kurt, weary of touring, embarrassed by fame, hooked on heroin; an out-going Courtney, dramatic, controlling, moving from groupie to star.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with Courtney Love and other figures in the music industry.
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61%
The Lost World – Jurassic Park (1997)
61%RT Audience Score: 51%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
4 wins & 28 nominations total
The Lost World demonstrates how far CG effects have come in the four years since Jurassic Park; unfortunately, it also proves how difficult it can be to put together a truly compelling sequel
The Lost World: Jurassic Park” may not be as awe-inspiring as its predecessor, but it still has plenty of dino-mite action to keep you entertained. Sure, the characters may not be as exciting, but who needs character development when you have Jeff Goldblum being his charming self? And let’s not forget the breathtaking and frightening dinosaur creations that are even better than the first film. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the ride. Just don’t forget to watch out for those raptors!
Production Company(ies)
Cristaldifilm Les Films, Ariane Rai 3
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Redwoods National Forest, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi terror and violence
Year of Release
1997
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
-
Aspect ratio:NA
-
Runtime:2h 14m
-
Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 1997 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 3, 2009
Genre(s)
Adventure/Action
Keyword(s)
starring Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Arliss Howard, Richard Attenborough, Vince Vaughn, directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Michael Crichton, David Koepp, Adventure/Action, PG-13, box office performance, $229.1M, reviewed by Gene Siskel, Owen Gleiberman, Leonard Klady, directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Gerald R Molen, Colin Wilson, Universal Pictures, Dolby Stereo, DTS, DTS-ES, Surround, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, Flat (1.66:1), Jurassic Park, dinosaurs, chaos theorist, engineers, financiers, breeding, intense sci-fi violence, intense sci-fi terror, second island, hiding, reptiles, observe, document, aspect ratio, sound mix, runtime, distributor, critic reviews, audience score, Michael Crichton
Worldwide gross: $618,638,999
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,153,193,118
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 79
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 125,757,156
US/Canada gross: $229,086,679
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $427,036,094
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 101
US/Canada opening weekend: $72,132,785
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $134,461,344
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 52
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $73,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $136,077,903
Production budget ranking: 256
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $73,277,951
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $943,837,265
ROI to date (est.): 451%
ROI ranking: 286
Julianne Moore – Dr. Sarah Harding
Pete Postlethwaite – Roland Tembo
Arliss Howard – Peter Ludlow
Richard Attenborough – John Hammond
Vince Vaughn – Nick Van Owen
Director(s)
Steven Spielberg
Writer(s)
Michael Crichton, David Koepp
Producer(s)
Gerald R. Molen, Colin Wilson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
4 wins & 28 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (81) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (43) | Rotten (38)
While it pales in comparison to the original, there’s plenty to appreciate when viewed through a different lens.
May 27, 2022
Adam Nayman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
I was disappointed as much as I was thrilled because “The Lost World” lacks a staple of Steven Spielberg’s adventure films: exciting characters.
April 8, 2020 | Rating: 2/4
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
A remarkably underrated film that’s actually improved with age. The FX are still dazzling, the filmmaking is top notch, and please put Jeff Goldblum in everything!
May 26, 2015 | Rating: A-
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
The movie, at its best, is good fun: deft, scary, engrossing. Yet it’s never great fun.
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
The dinosaur creations are even better than those in the first film — credible, breathtaking and frightening. As for the rest, every department pales by comparison.
November 5, 2008
Leonard Klady
Variety
TOP CRITIC
In short, what you’d expect, and no more.
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The best Jurassic Park sequel, because it’s directed by Steven Spielberg.
June 9, 2022 | Rating: B
Kent Garrison
Mad About Movies Podcast
Has none of the awe or spectacle that its predecessor had perfected, nor any of the thoughtful moral and scientific analysis that made Jurassic Park unique for an escapist adventure.
June 9, 2022 | Rating: 1.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Despite so many excesses in every element of filmmaking, the story can’t equal the sheer brilliance and originality of its predecessor.
September 14, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
The Lost World: Jurassic Park seeks to raise the stakes from the earlier 1993 classic but the sequel doesn’t improve upon the original.
August 10, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
An impeccable technical display but completely devoid of soul. [Full Review in Spanish]
May 7, 2020
Sergio Benítez
Espinof
Where’s the scene of someone riding a dinosaur? Where’s the climatic showdown between a triceratops and T-rex? Where’s the scene of a massive monster going down in a hail of gunfire? Where’s the point?
April 8, 2020
Total Film Staff
Total Film…
Plot
A research team is sent to an island eighty-seven miles away from the previous home of Jurassic Park, to document and photograph the now liberated dinosaurs. However, InGen the BioEngineering company has sent another larger team to the same island to catch, sedate, and transport some dinosaurs to San Diego where they will be used in a new Jurassic Park location. But life always finds a way. Will both teams return to the mainland with successful findings? Or will another tragedy occur?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
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61%
The Saint (1997)
61%RT Audience Score: 63%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Saint is watchable thanks to Kilmer and Shue, but the muddled screenplay stretches credulity
The Saint is like a bad first date that starts off okay but quickly goes downhill. It’s a generic suspenser that tries too hard to be cool and ends up being forgettable. Kilmer’s disguises are more laughable than convincing, and poor Shue is stuck playing a sexy bookworm who pretends to be a dowdy scientist. The only redeeming quality is that it’s so bad, it’s almost good. Almost.
Production Company(ies)
Final Cut for Real Sun Creature Studio Vivement Lundi
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-PG
Year of Release
1997
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
-
Aspect ratio:NA
-
Runtime:NA
-
Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 1998
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue, Rade Serbedzija, Valeriy Nikolaev, Henry Goodman, Alun Armstrong, directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Leslie Charteris, Jonathan Hensleigh, Wesley Strick, action, adventure, romance, box office, budget, reviewed by Carol Buckland, Todd McCarthy, Darren Bignell, Lisa Alspector, Derek Adams, Peter Travers, David Nusair, Brian Costello, Maitland McDonagh, JoBlo, Tom Meek, PG-13, Leslie Charteris, David Brown, Robert Evans, William J Macdonald, Mace Neufeld, spy, international thief, Russian oil magnate, cold fusion, scientist, aliases, Inspector Teal, Roman Catholic saints, seduction, incomplete formula, kidnapping, thriller, disguises, miscasting, Batman character
Worldwide gross: $61,363,304
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $61,363,304
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Elisabeth Shue – Emma Russell
Rade Serbedzija – Ivan Tretiak
Valeriy Nikolaev – Ilya Tretiak
Henry Goodman – Dr. Lev Botvin
Alun Armstrong – Inspector Teal
Director(s)
Phillip Noyce
Writer(s)
Leslie Charteris, Jonathan Hensleigh, Wesley Strick
Producer(s)
David Brown, Robert Evans, William J. Macdonald, Mace Neufeld
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (47) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (33)
The Saint isn’t unforgivable, but it definitely falls short of being satisfying entertainment.
January 5, 2018
Carol Buckland
CNN.com
TOP CRITIC
A generic suspenser that doesn’t taste bad at first bite but becomes increasingly hard to swallow.
May 20, 2008
Todd McCarthy
Variety
TOP CRITIC
There’s no lack of style or pace from Noyce, just the sense that it isn’t quite gelling together.
May 20, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Darren Bignell
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
This insufferable romance-adventure includes vague comedy as well as unintentional humor, and its target audience seems to be preadolescents who won’t notice the calculated enthusiasm with which it sidesteps sexuality.
May 20, 2008
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Eminently forgettable.
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Love redeems this profiteer; it also renders him conventional.
March 6, 2005
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
…a sluggish and terminally uninvolving thriller…
March 8, 2022 | Rating: 1.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Uneven ’90s action movie has violence, some drug use.
May 31, 2016 | Rating: 2/5
Brian Costello
Common Sense Media
Kilmer slips in and out of a series of ludicrously elaborate disguises, some more convincing than others, while poor Shue shuffles through the role of a sexy, book-reading babe pretending to be a dowdy lady scientist in kneesocks.
May 20, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide
There was enough in the movie for me to watch and somewhat enjoy it the whole way through.
August 18, 2006 | Rating: 6/10
JoBlo
JoBlo’s Movie Network
What could have been a cool concept movie buckles under an uninspired script and some treacherous miscasting.
December 6, 2005 | Rating: 1/5
Tom Meek
Film Threat
Kilmer should have stuck with his Batman character.
April 9, 2005 | Rating: D+
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews…
Plot
The Saint’s a modern day Robin Hood of sorts; he prevents criminals from succeeding . Where a reward’s offered, or the criminals loot’s not discovered or disappears, he keeps it to cover his expenses.Simon Templar must always stay one step ahead of the law. Fortunately, his wit, charm, and knowledge of a criminal’s ways makes this a fairly easy task.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Val Kilmer slips in and out of a series of ludicrously elaborate disguises, some more convincing than others.
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61%
The Nutty Professor (1996)
61%RT Audience Score: 44%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
10 wins & 12 nominations total
The Nutty Professor falls back on juvenile humor eagerly and often, but Eddie Murphy’s consistently funny work in dual roles means more for audiences to love
The Nutty Professor is a movie that will have you laughing so hard, you’ll forget about your own waistline. Eddie Murphy’s performance as Professor Klump is nothing short of amazing, and his portrayal of Klump’s family members is equally impressive. While some critics may say the humor is a bit tasteless, I say it’s just the right amount of nuttiness to make this movie a classic. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride with the Klump family.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Biltmore Hotel – 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for crude humor and sexual references
Year of Release
1996
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:DTSDTS-Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
-
Runtime:1h 35m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 1996 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2007
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller, Dave Chappelle, John Ales, directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond, David Sheffield, Barry W Blaustein, Tom Shadyac, Steve Oedekerk, comedy, PG-13, Russell Simmons, Brian Grazer, $128.8M box office, reviewed by Owen Gleiberman, Richard Schickel, Kevin McManus, Angie Errigo, Edward Guthmann, Wesley Lovell, Brian Orndorf, Michael Scheinfeld, Eddie Murphy playing multiple roles, weight loss solution, second personality, obnoxious, self-assertive, braggart, bad behavior, chemistry student, depression, side effects, endearing dignity, lounge lizard alter ego, alligator’s bite, grand scale of thespian commitment, vulgar humor, comedic elements, underrated, Dave Chappelle, comedic talent, unique on-screen, irrelevant, unfunny
Worldwide gross: $273,961,019
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $522,921,864
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 270
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 57,025,285
US/Canada gross: $128,814,019
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $245,873,180
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 262
US/Canada opening weekend: $25,411,725
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $48,504,516
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 241
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $54,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $103,072,257
Production budget ranking: 392
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $55,504,411
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $364,345,196
ROI to date (est.): 230%
ROI ranking: 574
Jada Pinkett Smith – Carla Purty
James Coburn – Harlan Hartley
Larry Miller – Dean Richmond
Dave Chappelle – Reggie Warrington
John Ales – Jason
Director(s)
Tom Shadyac
Writer(s)
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Tom Shadyac, Steve Oedekerk
Producer(s)
Russell Simmons, Brian Grazer
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
10 wins & 12 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Makeup Winners, Oscar Winners
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (20)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B+
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
[Murphy] is able to invest his Professor Klump with an endearing dignity, give his lounge lizard alter ego, Buddy Love, an alligator’s bite and then go on from there to play Klump’s grandma. Also his mother, father and brother.
June 6, 2009
Richard Schickel
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Murphy’s most assured work in some time.
March 26, 2009
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
This is good, seamless comedy.
August 20, 2002
Kevin McManus
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Delivers belly laughs as huge as Klump’s waistline.
August 13, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
This is a chance to see Murphy doing what he does best, and for that alone it’s worth seeing.
June 18, 2002 | Rating: 2/4
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It spends too much time trying to find laughter and not enough time speaking out against fat shaming and our weight-obsessed culture.
January 1, 2016 | Rating: 2/4
Wesley Lovell
Cinema Sight
There’s bold work here from Murphy on grand scale of thespian commitment, yet the feature’s sense of humor is more dreary than playful, killing the potential of the premise with a constant display of bad taste.
August 19, 2012 | Rating: C
Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
A dumb, offensive movie–a good one to skip.
January 2, 2011 | Rating: 1/5
Michael Scheinfeld
Common Sense Media
the beginning of the end for Eddie Murphy
December 2, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Chris Cabin
Filmcritic.com
July 4, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
Murphy finally revives his considerable comedic gifts for this crowd-pleaser.
June 9, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)…
Plot
Brilliant and obese scientist Sherman Klump invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. After a date with chemistry student Carla Purty goes badly, a depressed Klump tries the solution on himself. Though he instantly loses 250 pounds, the side effects include a second personality: an obnoxiously self-assertive braggart who calls himself Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more popular than Sherman, but his arrogance and bad behavior quickly spiral out of control.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Eddie Murphy plays multiple roles in the film, including the brilliant but obese scientist Sherman Klump and his obnoxiously self-assertive alter ego, Buddy Love.
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