Subject: Reviews/Criticism (Page 27)

The old man and the Cialis.

American movie critic

To describe this film as “pornographically violent” is an affront to pornography.

film critic

Yeah Johnny, it’s got a Hemi. Too bad the rest of your movie is such a broken-down lemon.

writer, editor & film reviewer

She runs the gamut of emotions from A to B.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

… it’s about as entertaining as being pulled over by U.S. customs.

(1954 – ) British writer & critic

Sun Tzu believed that becoming predictable would lead to disaster. Apparently, the creators of The Art of War couldn’t be bothered to take him to heart.

writer, editor & film reviewer

I thought the play was frightful but I saw it under particularly unfortunate circumstances…. the curtain was up.

(1889 – 1961) Am. playwright, theater director & producer & humorist

Colin Farrell’s manful battle with the puerile dialogue, dodgy [Irish] accents, wandering plot and some unreliable supporting performances is greater than anything the real Alexander would have faced, and is ultimately one he cannot win.

Irish film critic

A lady… with all the poise of the Sphinx though but little of her mystery.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Which is he playing now?

(1874 – 1965) English dramatist & novelist

It’s disposable fun. Check your brain at the door on the way in. Drop all memory of the movie on your way out.

film critic

Crude is the name of Robert Hyde’s first novel; it is also a criticism of it.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

[Lindsay] Lohan reads more like oak than Marilyn Monroe on her most inebriated day.

film critic

Speaking of things that'll make your head explode, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story finally made it to the drive-in.

(John Bloom) (1953 – ) American film critic, writer & actor

Barbra’s only spontaneous moment in Prince of Tides comes when Nick tosses her a football and she screams “My nails!”

(Paul Rudnick) (1957 – ) Satiric film critic & author

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

American television critic

You’ll have more fun setting fire to yourself in the parking lot. You’ll be more entertained getting hit by a bus.

writer, editor & film reviewer

Tallulah Bankhead barged down the Nile last night as Cleopatra – and sank.

(1900 – 1969) American drama critic & author

I've seen audits that were more thrilling.

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

If I were married to her, I’d be sure to have dinner ready when she got home.

(1920 – ) U.S. Secretary of State economist, statesman & businessman

Valentine's Day is being marketed as a Date Movie. I think it's more of a First-Date Movie. If your date likes it, do not date that person again. And if you like it, there may not be a second date.

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