Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this
publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following
Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Bill Muller, Eleanor O'Sullivan, Jack Garner, Marshall Fine
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
4/4
Sidewalk Stories (1989)
2
9/10
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
Devil in a Blue Dress is Hollywood's most eye-catching and enthralling 1940s detective story since Chinatown.
Posted Oct 26, 2021
3
7/10
My Family (1995)
Ultimately, My Family tells a universal story that can be appreciated by any people who have leaned on blood ties and cultural traditions to get through the challenges of life.
Posted Aug 26, 2021
4
1.5/4
Cool as Ice (1991)
The plot of the Vanilla Ice movie, Cool As Ice is as simple and obvious as the rap star's wooden acting.
Posted Aug 13, 2021
5
4/5
El Norte (1984)
El Norte is a considerable achievement and a moving experience.
Posted Aug 3, 2021
6
4/5
Testament (1983)
Despite its flaws, Testament achieves a commendable goal: It makes you confront nuclear war in a very personal way.
Posted May 10, 2021
7
5/5
8
10/10
Schindler's List (1993)
9
2.5/4
Daughters of the Dust (1991)
Julie Dash's Daughters of the Dust offers so much to admire, it's too bad its occasional lack of clarity and meandering style weaken its impact.
Posted Mar 23, 2021
10
7/10
The Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
The frustrations, anger, ambition, inherent goodness and painful loneliness of [Suzy Amis's] character come through vividly.
Posted Mar 17, 2021
11
5/10
Clueless (1995)
Barbed satire gives way to a pedestrian tale of teenage romance. The result is mildly entertaining, but not what's been promised
Posted Mar 16, 2021
12
3/4
Wayne's World (1992)
Have no fear, dudes, the off-the-wall combination of metallic slapstick and Mad magazinish satire has been sustained to the max.
Posted Mar 10, 2021
13
5/5
Out of Africa (1985)
In sum, Out of Africa is great film making in the best tradition of Hollywood romance. It's a stunning and immensely satisfying 150 minutes in a theater.
Posted Jan 12, 2021
14
Home of the Brave (1949)
Here we have the moving picture at its best giving uncompromising, powerful treatment to a tremendously vital matter in our society.
Posted Nov 16, 2020
15
10/10
Chimes at Midnight (1965)
16
The Seventh Fire (2016)
The film is intimate and personal and enlightening - I highly recommend it.
Posted Aug 18, 2016
17
10/10
Eye In The Sky (2016)
I'm ready to call Eye in the Sky, released in the spring, the best film of the year, thus far.
Posted Aug 12, 2016
18
9/10
The American Side (2016)
It's an intriguing neo-film-noir, and amusingly convoluted (in the challenging tradition of the genre.)
Posted Aug 10, 2016
19
20
8/10
Eve's Bayou (1996)
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Posted Oct 18, 2008
21
9/10
Waking Ned Devine (1998)
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Posted Oct 18, 2008
22
9/10
The Rock (1996)
Michael Bay's saga about terrorists on Alcatraz Island doesn't have the technical wizardry of Twister or the overly complex plot of Mission: Impossible, but it does have explosive energy to burn.
Posted Oct 18, 2008
23
3/10
Mars Attacks! (1996)
The actors spoof stereotypes, but all too obviously. The screenplay is superficial and utterly predictable.
Posted Oct 18, 2008
24
8/10
Restoration (1996)
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Posted Oct 18, 2008
25
6/10
Day Watch (2007)
Even though I never quite understood the film, I at least had the sense that there's something to it, and it's worth my effort to eventually figure it out.
Posted Jun 15, 2007
26
7/10
I had a few laughs, I enjoyed the elaborate special effects, the characters are entertaining and unpretentious, and I got out of the theater in about 90 minutes.
Posted Jun 15, 2007
27
8/10
Once (2007)
Thanks to the ingratiating lead performers and their honest music performances, and the sensitivities of writer-director John Carney, it's a story worth seeing.
Posted Jun 8, 2007
28
8/10
29
7/10
The Valet (2007)
If you're in the mood for Gallic lightheartedness, you know where to go.
Posted Jun 8, 2007
30
6/10
Surf's Up (2007)
The animation is fine, the voice work is well-cast and well-directed (with a special nod to the always-wonderful Bridges) and Surf's Up is modestly entertaining.
Posted Jun 8, 2007
31
Snow Cake (2006)
Weaver and Rickman and screenwriter Angela Pell elevate the film into something quite endearing.
Posted Jun 1, 2007
32
Exterminating Angels (2007)
The cinematic equivalent of getting drenched with a splash of ice water.
Posted Jun 1, 2007
33
6/10
Gracie (2007)
It's in the same rousing spirit of many such films in the genre.
Posted Jun 1, 2007
34
8/10
Offside (2006)
If you're seeking a movie that entertains while introducing you to uniquely different ways of life, Offside scores.
Posted May 25, 2007
35
8/10
In Search of Mozart (2007)
Though casual filmgoers may find In Search of Mozart a touch long and musically technical, the film provides a bevy of biographical information and a wealth of superb music.
Posted May 25, 2007
36
9/10
Waitress (2007)
Order up a slice of the best pie this side of heaven, and enjoy a nice movie of bittersweet satisfaction.
Posted May 25, 2007
37
8/10
38
10/10
Away From Her (2007)
39
8/10
Shrek the Third (2007)
40
9/10
Mafioso (1964)
If you're curious to see the roots of Mafia-related cinema (or even if you simply enjoy a well-made, well-acted film), don't miss Mafioso, a fresh, and still engaging comedy-drama.
Posted May 11, 2007
41
9/10
A fully engaging drama, with powerful emotional punches and surprises.
Posted May 4, 2007
42
6/10
Year of the Dog (2007)
Writer-director Mike White goes for a more restrained approach with some laughs, but also an offbeat character study.
Posted May 4, 2007
43
7/10
Lucky You (2007)
44
5/10
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
45
10/10
Killer of Sheep (2007)
46
8/10
Avenue Montaigne (2006)
A warm-hearted French confection, the sort of breezy, lightly sophisticated boulevard comedy that was once plentiful in Gallic cinema, and makes a happy comeback here.
Posted Apr 20, 2007
47
8/10
Hot Fuzz (2007)
48
6/10
In the Land of Women (2007)
Somehow, Kasdan's script is able to gloss over potential sand traps, and heads into the safer territory of emotional redemption for all involved.
Posted Apr 20, 2007
49
8/10
Fracture (2007)
A smart script and a fun villain are more than enough to keep things rolling.
Posted Apr 20, 2007
50
9/10
Days of Glory (2007)