December 30, 2009

Some critics chime in on what were the Must-See and Must-Miss films of 2009

This is from Rotten Tomatoes (the actual article is found here), and it's an interesting look at what a handful of film critics thought the cream of the crop was this year (along with the spoiled milk). Here's what they came up with:

Claudia Puig (USA Today)
Must-See: The Hurt Locker
Worst: All About Steve

Alonso Duralde (IFC)
Must-See: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Worst: All About Steve

Pete Hammond (Boxoffice Magazine)
Must-See: Up in the Air
Worst: Miss March

James Barardinelli (Reelviews)
Must-See: Avatar
Worst: Old Dogs

Peter Howell (Toronto Star)
Must-See: The Hurt Locker
Worst: Away We Go

Jordan Hoffman (UGO)
Must-See: Star Trek
Worst: Gentleman Broncos

Nell Minow (BeliefNet)
Must-See: It Might Get Loud
Worst: All About Steve

Eric D. Snider (Film.com)
Must-See: (500) Days of Summer
Worst: All About Steve

James Rocchi (MSN Movies)
Must-See: The Hurt Locker
Worst: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

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10 comments:

  1. Joey MagidsonDecember 30, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    I didn't think All About Steve was THAT awful, though it was far from good...

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  2. Nathan MitchellDecember 30, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Haha didn't All About Steve take a pounding. What will be interesting is whether it will destroy Sandra Bullocks chances aka Eddie Murphy and Norbit.

    And Away We Go as a Worst?! Very interesting. Hardly think it deserved that, no matter how cliche it got.

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  3. Joey MagidsonDecember 30, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    I liked Away We Go, so I'm not sure what rubbed people the wrong way about it...

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  4. Joey MagidsonDecember 30, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    And I doubt the ill will towards All About Steve will hurt Bullock. She has two big hits this year, and that should dilute any potential damage...

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  5. PerryDecember 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    interesting list....not quite sure how Away We Go got on anyone's worst list. I really liked it.

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  6. David DangelicoDecember 30, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Im with you guys on Away We Go--I thought it was a really charming flick. I dont really see how you could say it was the worst, especially with films like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and GI Joe arouns...but to each his own I guess.

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  7. wild things for best picture!December 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I found Away We Go more than charming it's easily my number two of the year and in my personal 10 for the decade. I do not understand why half the people react so negatively towards it. I know a decent amount of people who fell madly in love with it like I did. I actually watched it for maybe the 5th time last night.

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  8. Joey MagidsonDecember 30, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I think it just rubbed some people the wrong way. Not me, but enough others, you know?

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  9. Matthew BarkerJanuary 1, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    After seeing Avatar last night I have got to say it should be on everyone's MUST SEE list! Forget your Bucket List - fulfill your MUST SEE list now!

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  10. Joey MagidsonJanuary 1, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    haha

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