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Austin Kennedy

Austin Kennedy

Agrees with the Tomatometer 68% of the time.

Publications:
Film Geek Central , Sin Magazine
Total Reviews:
422

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Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date
2.5/4 77% Killing Them Softly (2012) " Movies like this frustrate me. There are many moments of genius to be found here, but the movie is just too uneven for me to recommend as a whole." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 29, 2012
3.5/4 64% Hitchcock (2012) " It's a well crafted, marvelously acted, fun piece of fluff. It may not be the best film of the year, but it's certainly one of the most watchable, anchored by a stunning performance by Hopkins. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 29, 2012
4/4 88% Life of Pi (2012) " It's a beautifully crafted, and spiritually satisfying tall tale. This is one of the year's best films, and I highly recommend it for anyone who loves cinema." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 22, 2012
3.5/4 90% Silver Linings Playbook (2012) " Now, this isn't your typical rom-com. This doesn't have Sandra Bullock acting like an idiot for 90 minutes. This is a smart, edgy, brutally honest romance that will shake you up, but will have you hoping these characters will end up with each other." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 21, 2012
2.5/4 61% Anna Karenina (2012) " I admire the film's ambition, but I can't fully recommend it. Sorry. I need some characters that I can care about. But it's almost worth seeing for the film's unique style." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 20, 2012
1/4 24% Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) " These movies have become one big joke, with hokey acting, slapdash visuals and Kindergarten dialogue. It felt like such a parody that it might as well have been directed by those jerks who made DISASTER MOVIE and EPIC MOVIE." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 15, 2012
1.5/4 48% The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) " I'm not sure why I even bother to review these movies. TWILIGHT fans are going to see these regardless of what I think. They're going to like BREAKING DAWN part 2, just because it's TWILIGHT. They're blinded." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 15, 2012
2.5/4 90% Lincoln (2012) " I expect spectacular things from Spielberg, so when he delivers something that's just average, it's a bit of a letdown." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 15, 2012
4/4 92% Skyfall (2012) " It has expertly crafted action, a supensefully compelling storyline, exciting homages to previous films, the best Bond villain in decades, and an ending that will make 007 junkies stand up applauding. Sam Mendes has made a perfect Bond film. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 8, 2012
3.5/4 64% Quantum of Solace (2008) " This may not make my list of Top 5 Bond films, but it's unfair to expect that every time. But, it's one hell of an action movie, and a "satisfying enough" Bond film." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 7, 2012
4/4 95% Casino Royale (2006) " GOLDFINGER? SHMOLDFINGER! CASINO ROYALE is the best James Bond movie to date. Not only that, but it is also one of the best action movies ever made. And now, has become one of my favorite films. This is a classic." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 7, 2012
3/4 57% Die Another Day (2002) " No one's going to accuse DIE ANOTHER DAY of being a sophisticated spy movie. It's an over-the-top action movie that is to be enjoyed best with a big bucket of popcorn." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 5, 2012
2/4 51% The World Is Not Enough (1999) " There's plenty of action and typical Bond elements to be found throughout, but the execution felt a bit generic to me. It also doesn't help that Denise Richards drags the movie down every time she appears on-screen." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 4, 2012
3/4 57% Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) " Top notch popcorn entertainment, straight from the Hollywood factory. This is even better than GOLDENEYE." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 3, 2012
3/4 82% GoldenEye (1995) " This is a nice, safe, Bond movie that is trying to please the masses. And it does work as a crowd pleaser. Not among the best Bond, but a solid debut for Brosnan and a worth entry in the series." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
2/4 77% Flight (2012) " It has one amazing sequence in the beginning and a fine performance from Washington, but the way it deals with alcoholism is like a glitzy afterschool special." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
3/4 95% The Sessions (2012) " A dramatic, inspiring story that can be humorous at times with endearing characters. This is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to be a contender at the Oscars. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
3/4 72% The Loneliest Planet (2012) " Julia Loktev has created a beautiful, haunting and ultimately disturbing film that poses difficult questions for the viewer to answer. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
.5/4 51% The Man With the Iron Fists (2012) " For those of you who've been looking forward to a totally awesome and crazy martial arts flick, prepare to be epically disappointed. Because this movie SUCKS! " — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
3.5/4 86% Wreck-it Ralph (2012) " This is, without a doubt, the best animated film so far this year. It's a video game geek's paradise, featuring countless references to games from all eras. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
3/4 98% Brooklyn Castle (2012) " "BROOKLYN CASTLE is a compelling, engaging and inspiring Documentary, featuring Junior High kids that you can relate to. Even if you don't know the game of Chess all too well, it won't stop you from enjoying this pleasant film."" — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
3/4 74% Licence To Kill (1989) " Anchored by an engaging revenge plot, this Bond film has a great villain, a dark tone and several top-notch action set pieces." — Film Geek Central
Posted Nov 2, 2012
3.5/4 75% The Living Daylights (1987) " "Finally, a James Bond movie that Ian Fleming can be proud of. Dalton is a lean, mean and bold Bond. Full of great action and featuring a romantic sub-plot that elevates this above most other 007 adventures."" — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 31, 2012
1/4 36% A View to a Kill (1985) " This time around, 007 is a paunchy old man looking like he needs to retire. The film has little energy, thrills or fun, which is essential for a Bond film. The series has now reached an all time low." — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 30, 2012
1/4 59% Never Say Never Again (1983) " I know Bond fans were furious about this movie cause it wasn't an Eon production, and I think they're wrong. They should be furious at it because it's a horrendous film. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 29, 2012
2/4 43% Octopussy (1983) " Octopussy features 2 stand-out action sequences but for the most part, it's an overlong, sluggish, and schizophrenic entry in the Bond series. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 28, 2012
3/4 73% For Your Eyes Only (1981) " Gone are the big gadgets and huge set pieces. What we get instead are some decent car chases, fist fights, and practical stunts. The result is a pretty satisfying Bond entry." — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 27, 2012
3/4 89% Frankenweenie (2012) " Even though it's not among his best films, I'm just happy that Tim Burton has finally made a movie I can recommend to people again. " — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 26, 2012
3.5/4 94% Looper (2012) " This is one of those rare genre movies (like the original TERMINATOR) that reminds us that Sci-Fi can be smart. It's much more than just a bunch of special effects and explosions. It's what all movies should aspire to be." — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 26, 2012
3.5/4 62% Moonraker (1979) " Thank God for MOONRAKER!" — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 26, 2012
3/4 95% Argo (2012) " I found it hard for me to get into at first, but the final act more than makes up for it. Ben Affleck sure has come a long way since his days with Kevin Smith." — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 26, 2012
3.5/4 63% Cloud Atlas (2012) " This isn't a movie that you rent and knit while you half-pay attention. This movie requires you to work. But the work will pay off and you will be rewarded with one of the most entertaining films of the year." — Film Geek Central
Posted Oct 26, 2012
2.5/4 78% The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) " THE SPY WHO LOVED ME is not as good as I remembered it. All of its chases and action were much better in my memories. In reality, they're a bit lackluster." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 26, 2012
1.5/4 55% Simon and the Oaks (2012) " What starts off as an intriguing coming-of-age story, ends up being a convoluted movie with too many characters having problems." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 26, 2012
.5/4 89% Keep the Lights On (2012) " It all has the feel of a pretentious film student desperately trying to make a statement with his thesis film. It's extremely overwrought with laughable melodrama." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 26, 2012
2/4 46% The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) " This one has all the right ingredients to be a great Bond flick, I mean Christopher Lee is the main villain! I don't exactly know how they screwed this up, but they did. " — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 25, 2012
2/4 65% Live and Let Die (1973) " I can see how many people can be entertained by this ludicrous film, but not because it's good. It features an outstanding performance from Moore and has an enjoyably bad Blaxploitation thing going on here, but not much else. " — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 24, 2012
3/4 64% Diamonds Are Forever (1971) " After struggling with a few films to find the right vibe and tone for a Bond film, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER finds a nice balance that would work for a while." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 23, 2012
1.5/4 81% On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) " Besides not being a terribly good Bond entry, it's also a poorly made film." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 21, 2012
2.5/4 71% You Only Live Twice (1967) " the action scenes are quite enjoyable and the special effects are terrific. But the story is just so lazy and lackluster that I became uninterested during any scenes that didn't contain gunshots or explosions. " — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 21, 2012
2/4 85% Thunderball (1965) " The ambition is evident throughout, but the execution just doesn't have enough energy to sustain it. THUNDERBALL is very sluggish." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 19, 2012
3/4 96% Goldfinger (1964) " GOLDFINGER, for me, isn't the perfect Bond movie (though it does have all the elements to be perfect), but it's still a fun, corny time. Definition of a popcorn movie." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 18, 2012
2/4 88% The Other Dream Team (2012) " The lack of focus makes for a lackluster Documentary. " — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 18, 2012
3/4 26% War of the Buttons (2012) " It's a pretty familiar story, but it's done with tender care and definite style. Director Christophe Barratier fills the movie with a refreshing sense of wonder, imagination and innocence." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 18, 2012
3.5/4 96% From Russia With Love (1964) " Everything that worked in DR. NO is fully realized here. Sean Connery is 10 times more confident here as 007, oozing charm and masculinity. " — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 17, 2012
2.5/4 98% Dr. No (1962) " The film geek in me wants to praise it, but the film critic in me wants to expose its flaws. I still have a soft spot for it, but if I'm being truly honest, it's kind of lackluster." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 16, 2012
3.5/4 83% Seven Psychopaths (2012) " It's like a BOONDOCK SAINTS for people who have "good" taste in movies." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 12, 2012
2.5 68% Step Up To The Plate (2012) " There are some interesting father/son dynamic moments in the film that give it some merit. But I thought JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, which was released earlier this year, was much more focused and pretty much the same story." — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 12, 2012
1.5/4 51% V/H/S (2012) " I did like the first segment, but the others are the reasons why I normally dislike many entries from the horror genre. It's an interesting concept, but unfortunately it just falls apart. " — Sin Magazine
Posted Oct 4, 2012
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