Land of the Dead (2005)
68%RT Audience Score: 51%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 17 nominations
George A. Romero’s latest entry in his much-vaunted Dead series is not as fresh as his genre-inventing original, Night of the Living Dead. But Land of the Dead does deliver on the gore and zombies-feasting-on-flesh action
Land of the Dead is a zombie movie that’s perfect for those who love gore and social commentary. Sure, the dialogue might be a bit cheesy, but who cares when you’re watching entrails spill out? Plus, the film’s satirical jabs at societal mores are more heavy-handed than in the past, making it a fun and thought-provoking watch. And let’s not forget the thrilling narrative and plenty of zombie action/gore that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
FM Productions, Last Waltz Inc.,
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for pervasive strong violence and gore, language, brief sexuality and some drug use
Year of Release
2005
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 33m
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Language(s):English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2005 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2005
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $47,074,133
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $71,740,194
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,181
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 7,823,358
US/Canada gross: $20,700,082
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $31,546,580
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,259
US/Canada opening weekend: $10,221,705
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $15,577,708
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 768
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $22,859,750
Production budget ranking: 1,298
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $12,309,975
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $36,570,469
ROI to date (est.): 104%
ROI ranking: 919
John Leguizamo – Cholo
Asia Argento – Slack
Robert Joy – Charlie
Dennis Hopper – Kaufman
Eugene Clark – Big Daddy
Mark Canton – Producer
Bernie Goldmann – Producer
George A. Romero – Director, Writer
Director(s)
George A. Romero
Writer(s)
George A. Romero
Producer(s)
Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 17 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (180) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (134) | Rotten (46)
February 18, 2012 | Rating: B-
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
July 5, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
There is indeed a lot of people-eating, with entrails spilling loosely, in Land of the Dead, but for those paying close attention, there is a good deal more going on.
July 5, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Tim Cogshell
Boxoffice Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The movie is listless and uninspired.
June 29, 2005 | Rating: C-
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Romero’s fourth-grade dialogue doesn’t help matters, but anyone seeking out the latest achievements in cranial ruptures, spewing-blood gouts, and ground-beef spillage need look no further.
June 28, 2005
Michael Atkinson
Village Voice
TOP CRITIC
About as lively as a piece of roadkill.
June 28, 2005
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
TOP CRITIC
Neither Romero’s gory spectacle nor his larger-than-average budget distracts too much from Land of the Dead’s thematic power, which still feels relevant
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
It’s good, gory fun, even if its satiric jabs at societal mores are more heavy-handed than in the past.
September 19, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
…it is clear that no American genre film from that period digests and exposes the Bush era more skillfully than Land of the Dead.
September 17, 2020
A.S. Hamrah
The Baffler
There’s a knowing intelligence at play as Romero peppers his script with spiky humor and references to mass consumerism and the nature of freedom.
April 27, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Henry Northmore
The List
George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead is a decent follow up to his classic “Dead” trilogy, delivering compelling characters, a thrilling narrative, and plenty of zombie action/gore.
October 30, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jeff Beck
The Blu Spot
There is so much symbolism that after a time, this feels less like a film than a thinly veiled lecture on the current global situation. But this has always been Romero’s metier.
August 24, 2017
Dorothy Woodend
The Tyee (British Columbia)…
Plot
Now that zombies have taken over the world, the living have built a walled-in city to keep the dead out. But all’s not well where it’s most safe, as a revolution plans to overthrow the city leadership, and the zombies are turning into more advanced creatures.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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68%
The Cat’s Meow (2001)
68%RT Audience Score: 51%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 1 nomination
The Cat’s Meow is a deliciously evoked period piece and whodunit
The Cat’s Meow is a purrfectly delightful film that will have you meowing with laughter. With a stellar cast, including Kirsten Dunst, Edward Herrmann, and Eddie Izzard, this movie tells the tale of a possible murder in classic Hollywood. While it may not be suitable for kids, it’s a funny and fun ride for adults. Director Peter Bogdanovich captures the allure of the era and the ruthlessness of its potentates, making for a featherweight but enjoyable film. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a meow-nificent time!
Production Company(ies)
American Zoetrope Zoetrope Studios,
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Kyparisi, Greece
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of violence and brief drug use
Year of Release
2002
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 50m
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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 12, 2002 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2002
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
The Cat’s Meow, Kirsten Dunst, Cary Elwes, Edward Herrmann, Eddie Izzard, Joanna Lumley, Victor Slezak, Peter Bogdanovich, Steven Peros, Carol Lewis, Kim Bieber, Lionsgate Films, Drama, PG-13, $3.2M, reviewed by Richard Brody, Nell Minow, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Derek Elley, Geoff Andrew, Neil Smith, Jason Shawhan, James Croot, MaryAnn Johanson, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, written by Steven Peros, produced by Carol Lewis, Kim Bieber
Worldwide gross: $3,646,994
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,048,768
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,118
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 659,626
US/Canada gross: $3,209,481
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,323,125
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,784
US/Canada opening weekend: $111,037
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $184,162
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,694
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $11,609,938
Production budget ranking: 1,609
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $6,251,952
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$11,813,122
ROI to date (est.): -66%
ROI ranking: 1,787
Cary Elwes – Thomas Ince
Edward Herrmann – William Randolph Hearst
Eddie Izzard – Charlie Chaplin
Joanna Lumley – Elinor Glyn
Victor Slezak – George Thomas
Director(s)
Peter Bogdanovich
Writer(s)
Steven Peros
Producer(s)
Carol Lewis, Kim Bieber
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (129) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (97) | Rotten (32)
Bogdanovich ruefully links the allure of classic Hollywood and the ruthlessness of its potentates.
February 22, 2021
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
This story about a possible murder isn’t for kids.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
The strongest achievement of The Cat’s Meow may be the performances, especially those of Kirsten Dunst (Davies), Edward Herrmann (Hearst), and even Eddie Izzard (Chaplin).
October 15, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The ’20s-set pic is given considerable bounce by a splendid cast, led by Kirsten Dunst in an eye-opening perf as Marion Davies.
October 18, 2008
Derek Elley
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Featherweight but fun.
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
It”s still a tasty footnote in the chequered histories of both Chaplin — rumoured to be Davies’ secret lover — and Hearst.
August 3, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Neil Smith
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
Funny, fun and also relentless in holding responsible those who would tap-dance over the corpses of the inconvenient, this is an absolute gem.
September 10, 2021
Jason Shawhan
Nashville Scene
While it may be slow, it is lifted by the playwright’s attention to atmosphere, the script and the obligatory charleston.
December 21, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
The Cat’s Meow is a spiky, if unexciting return to form for Bogdanovich.
April 18, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Eddie Harrison
The List
…a missed opportunity that’s rarely as engrossing or intriguing as its premise might have indicated.
May 7, 2011 | Rating: 2/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
It’s good to see Peter Bogdanovich working again, but his Hollywood tale feels like a minor, trashy TV melodrama
May 3, 2011 | Rating: C+
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
Though The Cat’s Meow just sorta comes to a so-what ending and stops short, the getting there is delicious.
November 19, 2008
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher…
Plot
In November of 1924, a mysterious Hollywood death occurred aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. Among the famous guests that weekend were: film star Charlie Chaplin; starlet Marion Davies (who was also Hearst’s mistress at the time); silent-film producer Thomas H. Ince (known for creating the first Hollywood-studio facility and for creating an “assembly line” system for filmmaking); and feared gossip columnist, Louella Parsons.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Kirsten Dunst playfully flaunts her effortless charm as the glamorous Davies.
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Keep the River on Your Right (2000)
68%RT Audience Score: 50%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 3 nominations
Keep the River on Your Right places the spotlight on a fascinating individual, Tobias Schneebaum
Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale” is a documentary that follows the life of Tobias Schneebaum, an anthropologist and artist who lived with cannibalistic tribes in the Amazon. Critics have called it fascinating, compelling, and moving, but let’s be real, it’s also a bit crazy. I mean, who willingly goes to live with cannibals? Tobias, that’s who. This documentary is a wild ride that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about anthropology and the human experience. Plus, it’s got some seriously cool footage of the Amazon. Definitely worth a watch, just maybe don’t eat anything while you’re watching it.
Production Company(ies)
Python Pictures, Michael White Productions, National Film Trustee Company,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for depiction of mature thematic material
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 30m
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Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2000 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 29, 2002
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Tobias Schneebaum, New Guinea, Peru, cannibal, tribesman, gay, Jewish, painter, jungle, directed by David Shapiro, directed by Laurie Shapiro, produced by David Shapiro, produced by Laurie Shapiro, written by David Shapiro, written by Laurie Shapiro, R rating, box office gross, $348.5K, reviewed by Owen Gleiberman, reviewed by Gary Dowell, reviewed by Louis B Parks, reviewed by Glenn Lovell, reviewed by Edward Guthmann, reviewed by Desmond Ryan, reviewed by Emanuel Levy, reviewed by Jurgen Fauth, reviewed by Vadim Rizov, reviewed by Dennis Schwartz, reviewed by Phil Hall, reviewed by Steven Mikulan, genre: documentary
Worldwide gross: $373,366
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $647,572
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,686
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 70,619
US/Canada gross: $373,366
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $647,572
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,275
US/Canada opening weekend: $12,623
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $21,894
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,483
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
Laurie Shapiro – Director
David Shapiro – Producer
Laurie Shapiro – Producer
Tom Donahue – Film Editing
Tula Goenka – Film Editing
Director(s)
David Shapiro, Laurie Shapiro
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
David Shapiro, Laurie Shapiro
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (11)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: A-
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
A fascinating if somewhat unfocused documentary.
October 11, 2001
Gary Dowell
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
Schneebaum, a dull and helpless-looking nonentity at first glance, proves to be an amazingly courageous, inquisitive, remarkable man.
August 10, 2001
Louis B. Parks
Houston Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Makes for fascinating, compelling viewing.
May 21, 2001
Glenn Lovell
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
What begins as a curious document, then, evolves into something more.
May 14, 2001
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
An extraordinarily absorbing documentary.
May 14, 2001
Desmond Ryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
August 19, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
A moving portrait of an astounding life.
October 8, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Jurgen Fauth
About.com
June 19, 2003 | Rating: 6/10
Vadim Rizov
Movie-Vault.com
… takes you to where Tobias Schneebaum has been and in an engrossing manner lets you see why he went there.
December 18, 2002 | Rating: A
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Intriguing if somewhat leisurely documentary on anthropologist/artist Tobias Schneebaum.
December 8, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
Phil Hall
Film Threat
The Shapiros … ultimately reveal a frail but mentally robust old man whose gnawing hunger for knowledge led him to shun a safe, comfortable career in art for a series of radically transformative experiences at the world’s edges.
October 28, 2002
Steven Mikulan
L.A. Weekly…
Plot
Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale follows the story of Tobias Schneebaum, a gay Jewish New York painter who lived as a cannibal and tribesman in New Guinea and Peru in 1955, and returns to the jungle at age 78.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t provide any goofy or funny comments about the film “Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale.”
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68%
Small Time Crooks (2000)
68%RT Audience Score: 57%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 4 nominations
Woody Allen rises from his recent slump with Small Time Crooks. A simple, funny movie, Crooks proves Allen still has the touch that made his name synonymous with off-beat comedy
Small Time Crooks is a movie that’s so old-fashioned, it’s practically a time capsule. Unfortunately, the humor is also stuck in the past, and it’s not all that funny. But hey, at least Elaine May steals the show, and Tracey Ullman is a great match for Woody Allen. If you’re looking for a good laugh, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you’re in the mood for some harmless, old-school entertainment, Small Time Crooks might be just the ticket. Just don’t expect to be rolling on the floor with laughter.
Production Company(ies)
Mosfilm Vtoroe Tvorcheskoe Obedinenie
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Doyers Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for language
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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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): May 19, 2000 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2000
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Woody Allen, Tracey Ullman, Hugh Grant, Jon Lovitz, Elaine May, Michael Rapaport, directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen, produced by Jean Doumanian, comedy, romance, PG, box office, budget, reviewed by David Ansen, Nell Minow, Ed Gonzalez, Ben Falk, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Jay Boyar, Jim Lane, Joe Lozito, Frank Swietek, Jeffrey M Anderson, Robin Clifford, Tracey Ullman, Diane Keaton, Annie Hall, social commentary, bank heist, misadventures, ex-con dishwasher, manicurist wife, get-rich-quick scheme, crime, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Flat (1.85:1)
Worldwide gross: $29,934,477
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $51,918,829
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,307
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,661,813
US/Canada gross: $17,266,359
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $29,947,045
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,276
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,880,723
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $6,730,787
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,046
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $25,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $43,360,394
Production budget ranking: 890
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,349,572
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$14,791,138
ROI to date (est.): -22%
ROI ranking: 1,517
Tracey Ullman – Francis ‘Frenchy’ Fox Winkler
Hugh Grant – David
Jon Lovitz – Benny
Elaine May – May
Michael Rapaport – Denny
Director(s)
Woody Allen
Writer(s)
Woody Allen
Producer(s)
Jean Doumanian
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (100) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (66) | Rotten (34)
This is an amiable and quite conventional comedy. The biggest problem is that it’s not all that funny. The whole movie, with its rather antiquated notions of the lower classes, feels as if it were inspired by another era.
March 6, 2018
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
Not much here to interest to children.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Elaine May steals the show.
May 2, 2001 | Rating: 2.5/4
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
April 17, 2001 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Falk
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A lot of it is enjoyable.
January 1, 2000
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
July 14, 2007 | Rating: 3/4
Joe Lozito
Big Picture Big Sound
July 24, 2006 | Rating: B
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion
I’m happy to report that the new film, Small Time Crooks, is a return to good laughs and good fun.
May 26, 2006
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
April 9, 2005 | Rating: C-
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
Tracey Ullman is Allen’s best on-screen match since Diane Keaton in Annie Hall; smart, funny, a fully-developed character.
January 15, 2005 | Rating: B-
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer…
Plot
Dishwasher and small-fry criminal Ray hits on a plan with his partners in crime to re-open a local pizza place and dig through to the bank down the street. As his wife can’t cook pizza but does great cookies, that’s what they sell. While the no-hope tunnellers get lost underground, the cookie operation really takes off and the team find themselves rich business people. But the other local money isn’t quite ready to accept them.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Tracey Ullman is Allen’s best on-screen match since Diane Keaton in Annie Hall; smart, funny, a fully-developed character.
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Dick (1999)
68%RT Audience Score: 53%
Awards & Nominations: 7 wins & 14 nominations
A clever, funny slice of alternate history, Dick farcically re-imagines the Watergate era and largely succeeds, thanks to quirky, winning performances from Michelle Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Will Ferrell
Dick” is a hilarious political satire that tells the story of two teenage girls who accidentally become involved in the Watergate scandal. Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams are a dynamic duo, bringing their A-game to the roles of the giggly and clueless dog walkers turned political spies. The film is a perfect blend of drama and comedy, with plenty of scatalogical humor to keep you laughing. It’s like “All the President’s Men” meets “The Brady Bunch” – what’s not to love? Even twenty years after its release, “Dick” still manages to hold up and deliver the laughs.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
TriStar Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for some action violence, mild language and sensuality
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:2.39 : 12.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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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): Aug 4, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 14, 1999
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Michelle Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Will Ferrell, directed by Andrew Fleming, written by Andrew Fleming, Sheryl Longin, comedy, PG-13, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Joe Morgenstern, Nell Minow, Kevin Thomas, James Berardinelli, Stephanie Zacharek, Roger Ebert, Dan Hedaya, Gale Anne Hurd, Tristar Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Kirsten Dunst as Betsy Jobs, Michelle Williams as Arlene Lorenzo, Jim Breuer as John Dean, Dave Foley as Bob Haldeman, Teri Garr as Helen Lorenzo, Watergate, President Nixon, White House, political satire, teenage girls, dog walkers, United States, 1976, alternate history, quirky, winning performances
Worldwide gross: $90,683,916
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $162,780,158
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 803
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 17,751,380
US/Canada gross: $71,583,916
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $128,495,125
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 597
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,012,630
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,587,866
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 880
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $45,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $80,776,255
Production budget ranking: 521
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $43,498,013
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $38,505,890
ROI to date (est.): 31%
ROI ranking: 1,240
Michelle Williams – Arlene Lorenzo
Jim Breuer – John Dean
Will Ferrell – Bob Woodward
Dave Foley – Bob Haldeman
Teri Garr – Helen Lorenzo
Director(s)
Andrew Fleming
Writer(s)
Andrew Fleming, Sheryl Longin
Producer(s)
Gale Anne Hurd
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
7 wins & 14 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (73) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (52) | Rotten (21)
t’s Watergate as seen through the eyes of two teenage girls, played with implacable good cheer by Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams.
April 4, 2018
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
Funny, scatalogical movie about President Nixon.
December 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Dick leaves you hoping it finds the audience it clearly deserves.
February 14, 2001 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The setup is frequently clumsy and the delivery isn’t any better.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
Flinty and deeply enjoyable!
January 1, 2000
Stephanie Zacharek
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
A bright and sassy comedy!
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Dick, the political satire starring Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams, manages to hold up twenty years after its theatrical release in 1999.
August 7, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
Now the truth is out there: Deep Throat was actually two giggly teenage girls who stepped into Nixon’s dirty tricks during their jobs as Official White House Dog Walkers.
March 5, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly
Blends the drama of All the President’s Men with the wisdom of The Brady Bunch.
December 15, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly
November 7, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
James Rocchi
Netflix
Although it eventually suffers a typically 1970s energy crisis, this satire of the early Seventies has its moments, thanks to the considerable charms of Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst…
June 23, 2002
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette…
Plot
The sci-fi television series “Galaxy Quest”, which took place aboard the intergalactic spaceship NSEA Protector, starred Jason Nesmith as suave Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Gwen DeMarco as sexy communications person Lt. Tawny Madison (a role which consisted solely of repeating what the computer stated, much to Gwen’s chagrin), Shakespearean trained Sir Alexander Dane as alien Dr. Lazarus, Fred Kwan as engineer Tech Sergeant Chen, and Tommy Webber as child pilot Laredo. Eighteen years after the series last aired, it lives on in the hearts of its rabid fans. However, it lives on in infamy for its stars, who have not been able to find meaningful acting work since. Their current lives revolve around cashing in on however those roles will afford, which usually entails attending fan conventions or worse, such as electronic store openings. Only Jason seems to relish his lot in life, until he finds out that his co-stars detest him because of his superior attitude as “the Commander”, and much of the public considers him a laughing stock. Their lives change when Jason is approached by who he thinks are convention fans asking for help. They are in reality an alien race called Thermians, led by Mathesar, who have modeled their existence after the series, which they believe to be real. When Jason and then the rest of his co-stars (along with Guy Fleegman, who was killed off before the opening credits in only one episode) go along with the Thermians, Jason’s co-stars who believe they are off to yet another paying gig, they learn that they have to portray their roles for real. Without screenwriters to get them to a happy and heroic ending, they have to trust that their play acting will work, especially in dealing with the Thermians’ nemesis, General Sarris. Guy in particular fears that he will go the way his character did on the series. But when they run across technical issues that they as actors didn’t care anything about during the filming of the series and thus now don’t know how to deal with, they need to find someone who should know what to do.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams deliver “quirky, winning performances” in this alternate history comedy.
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Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
68%RT Audience Score: 62%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Your cranium may crave more substance, but your eyes will feast on the amazing action sequences
Mission: Impossible 2 is a movie that’s as slick as a greased-up banana peel, but unfortunately, it’s also about as exciting as watching paint dry. The action scenes are over-the-top and ridiculous, and the plot is so thin you could use it as a napkin. Thandie Newton is the only saving grace, with her seductive smile and lifting eyebrows, but even she can’t save this movie from being a total snooze-fest. If you’re a completionist, go ahead and watch it, but otherwise, skip it and watch something more thrilling, like paint drying.
Production Company(ies)
R. P. Productions, Heritage Films, Studio Babelsberg
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 3m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 2000 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 25, 2001
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandiwe Newton, Ving Rhames, Richard Roxburgh, John Polson, directed by John Woo, written by Brannon Braga, Ronald D Moore, Robert Towne, produced by Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner, action, adventure, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by David Hunter, David Ansen, Nell Minow, Dennis Harvey, Roger Ebert, Andrew Sarris, Tony Black, Leo Brady, Sergio Benítez, Tomatometer, audience score, IMF, Ethan Hunt, virus, terrorists, international, turned bad, cure, SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR, Scope (2.35:1), Paramount Pictures
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
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
Dougray Scott – Sean Ambrose
Thandiwe Newton – Nyah Nordoff-Hall
Ving Rhames – Luther Stickell
Richard Roxburgh – Hugh Stamp
John Polson – Billy Baird
Director(s)
John Woo
Writer(s)
Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore, Robert Towne
Producer(s)
Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (153) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (87) | Rotten (66)
Newton is just about the best thing about M:I-2, playing a thinly written and cryptically motivated character with such charisma that one hangs on every lifting eyebrow and seductive smile.
June 15, 2020
David Hunter
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
“M:I-2,” as the new Mission: Impossible is tagged, is a slick, expensive, bullet-ridden thriller that is oddly dull — the last thing you’d expect.
March 6, 2018
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
Good thrill ride of a movie for teens and older.
December 26, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Woo lays on his own particular high-octane stylishness so thick the results edge perilously toward self-parody.
March 27, 2009
Dennis Harvey
Variety
TOP CRITIC
If the first movie was entertaining as sound, fury and movement, this one is more evolved, more confident, more sure-footed in the way it marries minimal character development to seamless action.
October 18, 2008 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
For all my profound reservations about the whole project, I wound up liking it more, or, at least disliking it less, than I had anticipated. Thandie Newton is the biggest reason.
April 27, 2007
Andrew Sarris
Observer
TOP CRITIC
A film that remains eternally fascinating, particularly as the demonstrable nadir of, otherwise, one of cinema’s most consistently entertaining blockbuster franchises.
February 15, 2021 | Rating: 2/5
Tony Black
Cultural Conversation
Mission: Impossible II isn’t just Wrongfully Rotten, it deserves high praise.
February 12, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Leo Brady
Imbibe Cinema
The prolonged excess of a climax that is made even longer by the incessant inclusion of slow motion seems to want to compensate for the practical nonexistence of the action in more than half of the footage. [Full Review in Spanish]
April 23, 2020
Sergio Benítez
Espinof
It’s fairly disappointing to note, ultimately, that Mission: Impossible II rarely comes close to replicating the consistent thrills and excitement of its vastly superior predecessor…
March 1, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
John Woo’s summer blockbuster is surely the most elegant and graceful example of cinema’s technology advanced comeuppance so far.
February 25, 2019 | Rating: A
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
Watch it for completionist-sake … but in a series with very self-contained entries, (this film) isn’t really necessary or recommended.
December 7, 2018 | Rating: 4.0/10
Colby Bryant
Colbybryant.com…
Plot
In “Mission: Impossible 2,” Ethan Hunt and his team must stop a deadly virus from being released by terrorists, but they face competition from a group of international terrorists led by a former IMF agent.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t say anything goofy or funny about Mission: Impossible 2, but one interesting tidbit is that Thandiwe Newton is praised as the best thing about the film, playing a charismatic character with lifting eyebrows and seductive smiles.
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68%
Muppets From Space (1999)
68%RT Audience Score: 58%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
If Muppets from Space lacks the magic and wit of its cinematic predecessors, this pleasingly silly space romp is funny and clever enough to make for better-than-average family entertainment
Muppets from Space” is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and wonder why Gonzo is so obsessed with finding his family. The Muppets are back and better than ever, with plenty of jokes and mayhem to keep kids and parents amused. This movie nearly reinvents the Muppet genre and has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages. Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever. Smart and winning, this sixth Muppet feature film comes closest to recapturing the pure joy of the 1979 original. And if you didn’t think you needed it, just wait until you see Gonzo’s epic journey to find his alien family. It’s awesome.
Production Company(ies)
Miramax, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Lawrence Bender Productions,
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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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): Jul 14, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 23, 2004
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Jeffrey Tambor, F Murray Abraham, Rob Schneider, Josh Charles, Ray Liotta, David Arquette, Martin G Baker, Brian Henson, directed by Tim Hill, written by Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Chris Nashawaty, Nell Minow, Phoebe Flowers, Betsy Sherman, Eleanor Ringel Cater, Robin Rauzi, Rachel Wagner, Brian Orndorf, Michael Dequina, Jeffrey Overstreet, Laura Reiley, G rating, Columbia Pictures, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR, Flat (1.85:1), Gonzo, Rizzo, aliens, extraterrestrial adventure, Muppets, family entertainment, Jim Henson, musical numbers, retro pop music, celebrity guest spots, charm, light movie
Worldwide gross: $22,323,612
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $40,071,506
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,435
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 4,369,848
US/Canada gross: $16,625,807
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $29,843,787
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,277
US/Canada opening weekend: $4,826,049
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,662,893
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 992
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $24,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $43,080,669
Production budget ranking: 893
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,198,940
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$26,208,104
ROI to date (est.): -40%
ROI ranking: 1,619
F. Murray Abraham – Noah
Rob Schneider – TV Producer
Josh Charles – Agent Barker
Ray Liotta – Guardian of the Gate #1
David Arquette – Dr. Tucker
and more…
Director(s)
Tim Hill
Writer(s)
Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman
Producer(s)
Martin G. Baker, Brian Henson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (21)
August 11, 2011 | Rating: C-
Chris Nashawaty
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Plenty of jokes and mayhem to keep kids and parents amused.
December 26, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Nearly reinvents the Muppet genre!
January 1, 2000
Phoebe Flowers
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
The movie has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages!
January 1, 2000
Betsy Sherman
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever.
January 1, 2000
Eleanor Ringel Cater
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TOP CRITIC
Smart and winning, this sixth Muppet feature film comes closest to recapturing the pure joy of the 1979 original!
January 1, 2000
Robin Rauzi
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
I didn’t think I needed it… but it’s awesome.
May 13, 2019 | Rating: 7/10
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
In terms of Jim Henson-style wonderment and overall cleverness, “Muppets from Space” comes up short. It’s entertaining enough, but lacks the magic the Muppets are so skilled at summoning.
August 24, 2011 | Rating: B-
Brian Orndorf
BrianOrndorf.com
A wild and funny tale.
November 29, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
The Muppets are still a pure delight to watch, and this is the best post-Henson movie they’ve produced.
December 6, 2004 | Rating: B-
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer
May 14, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Laura Reiley
Palo Alto Weekly
February 8, 2003 | Rating: 4.5/5
John R. McEwen
Film Quips Online…
Plot
After Gonzo receives messages from his breakfast cereal, he determines that he is an alien and tries to contact his alien brethren, but is captured by an overzealous secret government agency determined to prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. It’s up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help reunite him with his long-lost family.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features appearances by David Arquette, Ray Liotta, Kathy Griffin, and Andie MacDowell, among others.
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68%
Another Day in Paradise (1997)
68%RT Audience Score: 62%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Another Day in Paradise, Larry Clark’s sophomore effort, is a morality tale about the outlaw lifestyle that fails to bring anything new to the well-worn road traveled by thugs on the run. However, the energetic cast and Clark’s vision keep things jumping in this routine genre film. While some scenes are well-executed, others show no sense of the tone of which Clark had just been in such tight control. As close to “mainstream” as Clark will ever get, Another Day in Paradise is a ho-hum movie that serves up another gritty look at lowlife scum, but the results this time aren’t nearly as fascinating. With talent like James Woods involved on both sides of the camera, one would expect more quality. Overall, this is a strong, powerful movie that is worth watching for its energetic cast and Clark’s vision.
Another Day in Paradise is a movie that’s as ho-hum as a Monday morning. While director Larry Clark tries to bring something new to the table, it’s hard to get excited about yet another morality tale about lowlife scum. The cast does their best to keep things jumping, but it’s not enough to save this routine genre film. James Woods may be involved on both sides of the camera, but even his talent can’t elevate this movie to anything more than a forgettable flick.
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures,
Distributor
Trimark Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Firestone Boulevard, Norwalk, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong violence, sexuality, drug use and language
Year of Release
1999
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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 41m
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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): Sep 15, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 11, 1999
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner, directed by Larry Clark, written by Eddie Little, Christopher Landon, Stephen Chin, produced by Stephen Chin, Larry Clark, James Woods, drama, R rating, box office gross $1.0M, budget unknown, reviewed by Tanner Tafelski, Owen Gleiberman, Jeff Millar, Rick Groen, Manohla Dargis, Jeff Strickler, Michael Dequina, Jeffrey M Anderson, Emanuel Levy, Scott Weinberg, Robin Clifford, crime, drug addiction, heists, murder, debt, junkies, morality tale, documentary-style photography, character dynamics, dark revelatory moments, mother and father figures, small-time criminals, mixed up, seasoned local crook, abundance of narcotics, debt, mixed up in murder, junkie, teen, girlfriend, petty crime, guidance, success, Dolby SR, Trimark Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures
Worldwide gross: $1,036,818
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,861,117
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,434
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 202,957
US/Canada gross: $1,036,818
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,861,117
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,049
US/Canada opening weekend: $14,900
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $26,746
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,408
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $4,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $8,077,625
Production budget ranking: 1,747
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,349,801
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$10,566,310
ROI to date (est.): -85%
ROI ranking: 1,923
Melanie Griffith – Sid
Vincent Kartheiser – Bobbie
Natasha Gregson Wagner – Rosie
James Otis – Reverend
Paul Hipp – Richard Johnson
Director(s)
Larry Clark
Writer(s)
Eddie Little, Christopher Landon, Stephen Chin
Producer(s)
Stephen Chin, Larry Clark, James Woods
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (21)
Another Day in Paradise, Clark’s sophomore effort, represents the closest he’s ever gotten to making a mainstream film. The movie is Clark’s vision of the outlaw lifestyle…
October 30, 2019
Tanner Tafelski
Village Voice
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B+
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
A well-executed scene can be followed by another where Clark shows no sense of the tone of which he’d just been in such tight control.
July 21, 2005
Jeff Millar
Houston Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Ho-hum.
June 18, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
A routine genre film.
April 22, 2003
Manohla Dargis
L.A. Weekly
TOP CRITIC
It’s hard for Another Day in Paradise to bring anything new to the well-worn road traveled by thugs on the run. But director Larry Clark and an energetic cast keep things jumping in this morality tale about the down and dirty.
November 6, 2002
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Director Larry Clark has served up another gritty look at lowlife scum, but the results this time aren’t nearly as fascinating.
May 3, 2009 | Rating: 2/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
This is a strong, powerful movie.
May 26, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
June 19, 2005 | Rating: C
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
As close to ‘mainstream’ as Clarks’ ever going to get … which isn’t much.
April 17, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com
With talent like James Woods involved on both sides of the camera, I expect more quality.
April 9, 2005 | Rating: C
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
February 20, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette…
Plot
Bobbie is an addict and a small-time thief. When one of his jobs goes bad, Mel is called in to patch him up. Mel offers him a chance at a bigger score. Over time, Mel and his girlfriend Sid become almost like parents to Bobbie and his girlfriend Rosie, but this cannot last.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
James Woods received praise from critics for his performance in Another Day in Paradise.
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Pecker (1998)
68%RT Audience Score: 64%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Pecker, the 1998 film by John Waters, has received mixed reviews from critics. While some have praised it as potentially his most self-reflexive work, others have found it to be a transparent and laugh-free parable about Waters’ own rise to fame. However, as a highly intelligent and verbose critic, I must say that Pecker is a delightful and quirky film that captures the essence of Waters’ unique style. With odd treats like Patty Hearst dancing on a bar in a low-cut slip and a crash course in “tea-bagging,” Pecker is Hairspray with Kodak film stock, or Crybaby without the juvenile delinquency angle. While it may lack an edge for some, Pecker is a must-see for fans of Waters’ eccentric and offbeat humor.
Pecker is a movie that’s as funny as a clown funeral. It’s a story about a young photographer who becomes famous for taking pictures of his family and friends, but it’s not nearly as interesting as it sounds. The jokes fall flat, the characters are one-dimensional, and the whole thing feels like a bad student film. The only redeeming quality is seeing Patty Hearst dance on a bar, but even that’s not enough to save this snooze-fest. Save your time and watch something else.
Production Company(ies)
Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
Fine Line Features
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
3401 Keswick Road, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexuality, graphic nudity, language and brief drug use
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 27m
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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): Sep 11, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 23, 1999
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
Pecker, Edward Furlong, Christina Ricci, Mary Kay Place, Martha Plimpton, Brendan Sexton III, Mark Joy, John Waters, Mark Tarlov, Comedy, Drama, R, Fine Line Features, $2.3M, reviewed by Owen Gleiberman, Nick Schager, Roger Ebert, James Berardinelli, Susan Stark, Marjorie Baumgarten, Stephanie Monohan, Malcolm Johnson, Cole Smithey, Bill Gibron, Robin Clifford, Dennis Schwartz, directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by Mark Tarlov, John Fiedler, MPAA rating, Baltimore, New York, celebrity, photos, sandwich-shop customers, rise to fame, art dealer, art world, dysfunctional family, kleptomaniac friend, zany situations, pretentious, snooty-nosed, yuppies, bad taste, surreal, quirky, edgy, David Lynch, Hairspray, Cry Baby, Serial Mom, Johnny Depp, Kathleen Turner, Patty Hearst, tea-baggng, ventriloquist, pubic hair, gay bar, Ritalin, testicles, washing machines, box office, gross USA, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), Surround, runtime, original language, aspect ratio, distributor, sound mix, streaming, release date, theaters, audience score, Tomatometer, ratings, reviews, where to watch, rent, buy
Worldwide gross: $2,281,761
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,187,353
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,221
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 456,636
US/Canada gross: $2,281,761
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,187,353
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,857
US/Canada opening weekend: $541,646
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $993,997
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,280
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $6,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $11,010,846
Production budget ranking: 1,630
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,929,341
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$12,752,833
ROI to date (est.): -75%
ROI ranking: 1,844
Christina Ricci – Shelley
Mary Kay Place – Joyce
Martha Plimpton – Tina
Brendan Sexton III – Matt
Mark Joy – Jimmy
Director(s)
John Waters
Writer(s)
John Waters
Producer(s)
Mark Tarlov, John Fiedler
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (24) | Rotten (22)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: D
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
A transparent, laugh-free parable about Waters’ own rise to fame.
May 4, 2005 | Rating: D+
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
TOP CRITIC
Some scenes are so flat we squint a little at the screen, trying to see why anyone thought they might be funny.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Potentially [John Waters’s] most self-reflexive work.
March 27, 2019
Stephanie Monohan
Screen Slate
Too soon though, this rise-and-fall-and- rise saga of an obsessed young photographer begins to sag into a one-note refrain.
June 5, 2018
Malcolm Johnson
Hartford Courant
There are many odd treats, like seeing former SLA hostage Patty Hearst dancing on a bar in a low-cut slip and getting a crash course in “tea-baggng.”
November 26, 2009 | Rating: B-
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
Pecker is Hairspray with Kodak film stock, or Crybaby without the juvenile delinquency angle
August 22, 2005 | Rating: 92/100
Bill Gibron
DVD Verdict
April 9, 2005 | Rating: B
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
Lacks an edge.
February 1, 2004 | Rating: D
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews…
Plot
A Baltimore sandwich shop employee becomes an overnight sensation when a photographer’s photos he’s taken of his weird family become the latest rage in the art world.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Pecker stars Edward Furlong, Christina Ricci, Mary Kay Place, Martha Plimpton, and Brendan Sexton III.
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68%
Armageddon (1998)
68%RT Audience Score: 73%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 4 Oscars
15 wins & 40 nominations total
Lovely to look at but about as intelligent as the asteroid that serves as the movie’s antagonist, Armageddon slickly sums up the cinematic legacies of producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay
Armageddon is the perfect movie to watch if you want to see a bunch of dudes save the world while also trying to impress Liv Tyler. It’s big, it’s loud, and it’s definitely not going to win any awards for its script. But who cares? It’s a fun ride that will have you on the edge of your seat (or rolling your eyes, depending on your taste). And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good countdown clock? So grab some popcorn, turn off your brain, and enjoy the spectacle that is Armageddon.
Production Company(ies)
Produzioni De Sica
Distributor
Touchstone Pictures, Criterion Collection, Buena Vista Pictures, Touchstone Home Video
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Houston, Texas, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi disaster action, sensuality and brief language
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDSD-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 30m
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Language(s):English, Russian, Indonesian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 20, 1999
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, directed by Michael Bay, written by Robert Roy Pool, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno, Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J Abrams, produced by Gale Anne Hurd, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay, action, adventure, sci-fi, disaster, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by Duane Byrge, Jay Carr, Joe Morgenstern, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Ann Hornaday, Desmond Ryan, Kathi Maio, Zaki Hasan, Danielle Solzman, Tim Brayton, Leah Rozen, starring Bruce Willis as Harry S Stamper, Billy Bob Thornton as Dan Truman, NASA Administrator, Liv Tyler as Grace Stamper, Ben Affleck as A.J Frost, Will Patton as Charles “Chick” Chapple, Peter Stormare as Lev Andropov, Russian Cosmonaut
Worldwide gross: $553,709,788
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,016,135,537
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 94
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 110,810,855
US/Canada gross: $201,578,182
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $369,924,388
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 134
US/Canada opening weekend: $36,089,972
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $66,230,188
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 148
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $140,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $256,919,741
Production budget ranking: 30
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $138,351,280
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $620,864,516
ROI to date (est.): 157%
ROI ranking: 746
Billy Bob Thornton – Dan Truman, NASA Administrator
Liv Tyler – Grace Stamper
Ben Affleck – A.J. Frost
Will Patton – Charles “Chick” Chapple
Peter Stormare – Lev Andropov, Russian Cosmonaut
Director(s)
Michael Bay
Writer(s)
Robert Roy Pool, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno, Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams
Producer(s)
Gale Anne Hurd, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 4 Oscars
15 wins & 40 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (122) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (76)
Just because you’re big does not mean you’re not brainy, and this smart, polished entertainment crushes the notion that fx/disaster films run only on low-octane dialogue, lowest-common-denominator narrative and the lowliest instincts of tie-in marketeers.
July 1, 2019
Duane Byrge
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
Armageddon is big and noisy and stupid and shameless and it’s going to be huge at the box office.
June 25, 2018
Jay Carr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
How does Armageddon, a movie obsessed with countdowns and countdown clocks, manage to redefine — downward — the standard for summer stupidity? Let me count the ways.
June 6, 2014
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
It’s strictly a side issue whether mankind will survive colliding with an asteroid the size of Texas; the real question is whether Liv Tyler, who plays Bruce Willis’s daughter, gets to keep her boyfriend.
June 6, 2014
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
By the time Bay and Bruckheimer appropriate John F. Kennedy’s image in their final small-town-America montage, it’s clear their pomposity knows no limits.
June 6, 2014 | Rating: 1.5/4
Ann Hornaday
Baltimore Sun
TOP CRITIC
The special effects are the best that $150 million can buy and the script plays like a near-afterthought.
June 6, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/4
Desmond Ryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
Episode 7: Globalism
August 28, 2021 | Rating: 80/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
…more macho and jingoistic action…
March 6, 2020
Kathi Maio
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
[Michael Bay’s] hyper jaunty technique of cut, cut, cut leaves the audiences gasping for air, and never lets a scene’s impact truly sink in.
October 31, 2018 | Rating: 2/5
Zaki Hasan
Zaki’s Corner
There are great disasters flicks but Armageddon is not one of them.
August 6, 2018
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
Virtually nothing happens, and it happens at the most unrelenting speed.
December 5, 2016 | Rating: 3/10
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay are slick Hollywood operators who know exactly what they’re doing: Armageddon’s heart beats strongly, but it’s pumping adrenaline rather than blood.
June 6, 2014
Leah Rozen
People Magazine…
Plot
A shuttle’s unfortunate demise in outer space alerts NASA to a doomsday asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth. it seems that the only way to knock it off course is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear weapon. But as NASA’s underfunded yet resourceful team trains the world’s best drillers for the job, the world’s social order begins to break down as the information reaches the public and hysteria results. As high-ranking officials play politics with the effort, members of the drilling team face deep personal issues that might jeopardize humanity’s last chance.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of Armageddon includes Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and Billy Bob Thornton.
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