Subject: Reviews/Criticism

Reviews/Criticism:

Biting reviews and criticism of film, theater, television, music, books etc.


She stopped the show – but then the show wasn't traveling very fast.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 might be the most beautiful and well made bad film in history.

film critic

In space no one can hear you yawn.

film critic

That isn’t brimstone we’re smelling on Ghost Rider. It’s something else.

writer, editor & film reviewer

People are wrong when they say opera is not what it used to be… it is what it used to be; that is what's wrong with it.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter

The entire film seems to consist of three thoughts, cycled ad nauseum: Don’t leave me. I can’t live without you. Make me a vampire.

film critic

Even a 14-year-old — maybe especially a 14-year-old — knows lameness when he sees it.

American television critic

Logic and drama are what get purged here.

film critic

Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I’ll waste no time reading it.

(1900 – 1986) American teacher & translator

This had all the drama of a traffic jam.

(movie reviews at mrcranky.com)

This movie is a toupee made up to look like honest baldness.

(1919 – 2001) American film critic

Real-life military trainers – regardless of gender – never make you say, ‘Wow you’re hot!’ They make you say, ‘I’ll do whatever you want, please don’t hurt me.’

writer, editor & film reviewer

If I felt guilty I’d call this a guilty pleasure but since I don’t I’ll just call it trash I enjoy. So if you decide to go don't complain to me that the film was crap. I warned you.

film critic

The Road to Wellville… is basically a… production of a Benny Hill episode.

American film critic

The battle was lost several movies earlier.

musician & film reviewer

The mistake was keeping the Titanic afloat long after the picture had begun to sink.

(1926 – ) American film critic & writer

… this just dares you to stay awake.

film reviewer

The movie is an assault on the eyes, the ears, the brain, common sense, and the human desire to be entertained. No matter what they're charging to get in, it's worth more to get out.

(1942 – 2013) American film critic, journalist & screenwriter

It's a car movie made by people who couldn't find reverse in a Volkswagen; a puzzle box thriller assembled by the functionally insane.

writer, editor & film reviewer

She was so bad he shot himself in it.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

He had delusions of adequacy.

(1913 – 1996) writer & Broadway theater critic