Melinda Ennis
Melinda Ennis's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
85%
B-
EDIT
“While the filmmakers have beefed up fantasy elements from the book, this is a very human story.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Feb 15, 2007
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God Grew Tired of Us (2006)
91%
B+
EDIT
“While it is emotionally and spiritually satisfying, its optimistic point of view avoids harder truths it might have explored.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jan 18, 2007
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The Wild (2006)
18%
C-
EDIT
“What's truly wild, and sad, about The Wild is that Disney, once the icon of animated originality, has been reduced to releasing this retread.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 13, 2006
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Aquamarine (2006)
53%
C
EDIT
“If you are now or ever have been a girl of 8 to 13, you'll be occasionally charmed by the giggly bonds of girlfriends and 'guppie love' the film portrays -- but also occasionally green at the gills.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mar 2, 2006
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Rent (2005)
47%
B+
EDIT
“The movie makes the story accessible to everyone, without diminishing the musical's revolutionary, youthful heart.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nov 23, 2005
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Zathura (2005)
77%
B-
EDIT
“Although it too predictably stays the course of its predecessor, it's enough of a blast to provide a thrill ride for the kids and be an entertaining (and inevitable) journey for parents.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nov 10, 2005
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Shopgirl (2005)
61%
B
EDIT
“A flawed but captivating gem.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Oct 30, 2005
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Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
95%
A-
EDIT
“As quintessentially English as fish 'n' chips and as sharp as a Wiltshire cheddar, the hysterically witty import Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is absolutely fabulous for the whole family.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Oct 6, 2005
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November (2004)
31%
B-
EDIT
“There is much promise here from the young director, Greg Harrison.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sep 15, 2005
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
46%
C
EDIT
“As horror it's not so horrifying, and as a courtroom drama we can see better any night on Law and Order.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sep 8, 2005
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Pretty Persuasion (2005)
33%
C+
EDIT
“The movie shifts tones as abruptly as a teenager's mood swings.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sep 1, 2005
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Mystery of the Nile (2005)
67%
A-
EDIT
“Provides a banquet of stunning scenery while making the most of the sweeping, panoramic capabilities of the Imax format.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jul 31, 2005
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Heights (2005)
63%
B
EDIT
“A refreshing, adult-themed departure from the summer's cartoons and alien frights.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jul 7, 2005
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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)
20%
D
EDIT
“A half-baked world no kid would want to visit.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jun 12, 2005
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Bugs! (2003)
82%
B-
EDIT
“Does effectively showcase the life-and-death struggle waged constantly among creatures that, at least in numbers, dominate the planet.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jun 2, 2005
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Madagascar (2005)
55%
B
EDIT
“Like Looney Tunes, there's cartoon craziness for the kids and knowing, 'wink-wink' humor to keep the grown-ups giggling and guessing at the film allusions that fill the clever script.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 26, 2005
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Come Away Home (2005)
C+
EDIT
“Predictable as a picturesque beach sunset.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 28, 2005
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Turtles Can Fly (2004)
87%
A-
EDIT
“Bahman Ghobadi's new drama about Iraq's children of war shows us the scenes lurking behind the headlines and sound bites.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 7, 2005
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Ice Princess (2005)
52%
C
EDIT
“Might have better served the young girls who will love it, and their pushy parents, if Casey had been a little less perfect.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mar 17, 2005
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The Pacifier (2005)
21%
C+
EDIT
“Vin Diesel's new movie may not pacify his extreme-action-addict fans looking for an adrenaline fix, but it is a nice little Disney film that is a surprisingly pleasant way to spend time with the family.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mar 3, 2005
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Paper Clips (2004)
71%
C
EDIT
“The story becomes more about the collection of the paper clips and less and less about what the paper clips represent.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Feb 17, 2005
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Mean Creek (2004)
88%
B+
EDIT
“An unusually truthful depiction of the way kids today talk, think and act.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sep 3, 2004
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Strayed (2003)
74%
B+
EDIT
“Ulliel is brilliant as a lost boy who has grown mad in a world filled with madness. And Beart's portrayal is haunting.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jul 1, 2004
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Klezmer on Fish Street (2004)
33%
C-
EDIT
“Unfortunately, in this amateurish, muddled film, the issues are poured out in a jumble of unexplained puzzle pieces that are never put together.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jun 3, 2004
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Roar: Lions of the Kalahari (2003)
90%
A
EDIT
“Roar: Lions of the Kalahari has a plot worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy and the epic sweep of a David Lean film, but these lions are regally real.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 19, 2004
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