eFilmCritic

[Erik The Movieman]

CLAUDIA PUIG
(USA Today)
Movie Reviews (Rotten Tomatoes)
(2003 – 18 Quotes)
(2004 – 25 Quotes)
(2005 – 25 Quotes)
(2006 – 46 Quotes)
(2007 – 56 Quotes)
(2007 – 49 Quotes)
(2009 – 43 Quotes)

QUOTES
Not Easily Broken - Entertaining
Taken - Adrenaline-pumping.
Coraline - A visual marvel!
I Love You, Man - I Love You, Man is one bromantic joy ride.
Sin Nombre - ****! An epic, edge-of-the-seat thriller!
Sunshine Cleaning - Emily Blunt deftly combines a sly sense of humor with a brusque but endearing honesty.
State of Play - Intelligent and engrossing. Several high-caliber performances give the film its vibrancy.
Earth - Breathtaking.
The Soloist - The power of The Soloist comes down to the two superb lead performances.
Obsessed - Great-looking actors, glossy locations and a knock-down, drag-out girlfight...
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Exhilarating. Wolverine is well-acted, with spectacular action and witty one-liners. Although it’s a quintessential popcorn movie, Wolverine is not mindless. Director Gavin Hood and Hugh Jackman bring depth to a comic-book tale of anti-heroes with anger issues. Jackman invests his fierce character with…clear-eyed intelligence and inherent decency, compelling viewers to care about his metamorphosis.
Star Trek - Star Trek delivers. Energetic. Spectacular action.
Rudo y Cursi - An undeniably entertaining rags-to-riches comedy!
The Brothers Bloom - Has it all: charming romance, jaunty adventure story, witty dialogue, gorgeous cinematography and superb performances.
The Boys - Fascinating and moving.
Easy Virtue - A pleasure to watch! Firth is excellent! Thomas plays the imperious matriarch to perfection!
Away We Go - Witty, sharply observed and emotionally satisfying! John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph have terrific chemistry – they are one of the most appealing and believable screen couples to star in a romantic comedy. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney give hilarious performances.
The Hangover - Absurdly funny. A side-splitting adventure you’ll still be laughing about the morning after.
Moon - Intelligent! Evocative!
Cheri - A decadent comedy of manners. A feather-light confection that flouts the rules, pushes sexual boundaries and stumbles onto something of substance under all the flirtation and fun.
The Stoning of Soraya M. - Emotionally explosive…Profoundly compelling. Oscar nominee Aghdashloo is terrific.
My Sister’s Keeper - Abigail Breslin and Sofia Vassilieva are terrific.
Public Enemies - An action film that feels like an epic. A welcome adult alternative to summer’s sophomoric blockbusters.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Captivating from the first frame. Epic and spellbinding.
(500) Days of Summer - It’s hard to imagine a more delightful, witty, well-acted and inventive comedy hitting screens this year.
Shrink - Engrosing…Spacey’s best performances since Swimming with Sharks
Funny People - Judd Apatow’s most ambitious and personal work to date…sublime.
Julia & Julia - Enchanting! Julie & Julia is spiced with humor and affection. The experience is well worth relishing.
District 9 - Spectacular!
It Might Get Loud - A pleasure to watch! You don’t have to be a musician to appreciate it!
Inglourious Basterds - Pure exhilaration! Riveting, glorious and powerful!
Taking Woodstock - Director Ang Lee vibrantly captures the era!
Extract - Jason Bateman is perfect.
The Informant - Damon is superb.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Appealing family fare worth relishing.
Bright Star - Bright Star is a thing of beauty.
Capitalism: A Love Story - Capitalism: A Love Story is impassioned, informative and entertaining...
The Boys Are Back - ***1/2 Clive Owen gives an Oscar-worthy performance. A lovely and emotionally resonant film. Clive Owen is masterful.
Coco Before Chanel - A visual delight!
The Invention of Lying - Flat-out hilarious.
The Damned United - Sheen's performance is superb!
The Fourth Kind - You don't have to believe in alien abductions to get caught up in The Fourth Kind.
The Road - ***1/2! Life-affirming!
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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GENE SHALIT
Bio
(The Today Show)
(2003 Whore Ranking – #13)
(2004 – 30 Quotes)
(2005 – 22 Quotes)
(2006 – 26 Quotes)
(2007– 23 Quotes)
(2008– 16 Quotes)
(2008 - 11 Quotes)

QUOTES
Taken - Exhilarating.
Monsters vs. Aliens - Jumps off the screen in 3D!
Earth - An exceptionally beautiful film.
The Soloist - The Soloist is thrilling. An eloquent and thrilling true story. A courageous and uncompromising film.
Star Trek - It doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen Star Trek…It’s so rousing you may hardly be able to contain yourself.
Whatever Works - Colossally funny! A shot of joyful oxygen to the brain, an erotic love-knot-ic astringent social satire from the incomparable writer and director Woody Allen. Brilliant screenplay. In a superb cast, Larry David is a sensation.
New York, I Love You - A profusion of pleasures. Funny, touching, smart, desperate, sexy, amusing, sly, hopeful, with surprise after surprising surprise.
The Blind Side - If you go to movies to be inspired and feel wonderful, The Blind Side will make you very happy.
The Lovely Bones - Peter Jackson scores again.
Avatar - You have never before seen anything like it. Avatar is magical.
Nine - Director Rob Marshall's got my number! Nine looks like a million!



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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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LARRY KING
(Larry King Live)
Website
(2002 Whore Ranking - #12)
(2003 – 8 Quotes)
(2004 – 11 Quotes)
(2005 – Whore Ranking #10)
(2006 Whore Ranking - Runner-Up to the Top 10)
(2007 – 14 Quotes)
(2008 – 8 Quotes)
(2009 - 5 Quotes)

QUOTES
Angels & Demons - A stirring mystery…The twist at the end will blow your mind.
My Life In Ruins - Funny and romantic.
The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 - Hands down the thriller of the year.
Whatever Works - Woody Allen’s greatest film. Larry David is brilliant.
Inglourious Basterds - The most entertaining movie of the year. Tarantino has outdone himself. Brad Pitt is terrific.


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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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LEONARD MALTIN
(Hot Ticket/Playboy)
Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy Website
Bio
(2002 Whore Ranking – #8)
(2003 Whore Ranking – #9)
(2004 - 31 Quotes)
(2005 - 18 Quotes)
(2006 - 13 Quotes)
(2007 - 22 Quotes)
(2008 - 18 Quotes)
(2009 - 17 Quotes)

QUOTES
Coraline - The best 3-D movie I’ve ever seen! A beautiful piece of work on every level. – Leonard Maltin
Phoebe In Wonderland - Elle Fanning is absolutely extraordinary.
Sunshine Cleaning - It’s a pleasure to watch Amy Adams and Emily Blunt at work.
The Merry Gentleman - Kelly Macdonald is a marvel – and she’s never had a better showcase. Michael Keaton makes an auspicious directorial debut.
Julia - Tilda Swinton makes any film worth seeing – but you’ve never seen her in a role quite like this. Julia takes you on a wild ride you won’t soon forget.
Up - Funny, touching and exciting!
The Proposal - Laugh-out-loud funny.
Local Color - Magnificent
Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg - What a joy to watch!
Local Color - A deeply felt movie about pursuing your passion in life. Armin Mueller-Stahl is magnificent and young Trevor Morgan matches him step for step.
Julia & Julia - These are performances to feast on! Streep is a marvel to behold.
Ponyo - An incredible voyage of imagination!
The Informant - Clever, original and very funny.
Surrogates - Entertaining. Bruce Willis remains a stalwart among movie action heroes.
The Maid - Altogether extraordinary...Unforgettable.
Skin - Powerful! Oscar-worthy!
The Princess and the Frog - A delightful gumbo of music, comedy and great storytelling.


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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

[Erik The Movieman]

BEN MANKIEWICZ
(At the Movies)
(2008 – 2 Quotes)
(2009 - 10 Quotes)

QUOTES
The International - …A sleek conspiracy thriller…One of the best I’ve seen in some time…See it.
Crossing Over - Exceptional! A terrific film. See it.
Sin Nombre - See it! The best film I’ve seen so far this year! (w/Ben Lyons)
The Great Buck Howard - I really enjoyed The Great Buck Howard.
Sugar - A really terrific film!
State of Play - See it. The story is intriguing, with plenty of twists.
Earth - See It. (w/Ben Lyons)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - Better than the original.
Food, Inc. - See it. Powerful and jaw-dropping. It’s hard to believe you won’t have a significant and immediate reaction.
I Hate Valentine’s Day - Clever, breezy fun. Makes an excellent date night!
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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JEANNE WOLF
(Jeanne Wolf’s Hollywood)
(2002 Whore Ranking - #13)
(2003 – 6 Quotes)
(2004 – 7 Quotes)
(2005 – 6 Quotes)
(2006 – 3 Quotes)
(2007 – 7 Quotes)
(2008 – 5 Quotes)
(2009 - 8 Quotes)

QUOTES
He’s Just Not That Into You - Hilarious! The all-star cast is at the top of their game.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - The most winning date movie of the year.
My Sister’s Keeper - Cameron Diaz gives a brilliant performance – compelling, charming and uplifting.
Shorts - A Wonderful and imaginative family adventure.
Law-Abiding Citizen - This is one fight to the finish you won't want to miss.
The Men Who Stare At Goats - A wildly funny ride.
The Blind Side - Sandra Bullock's dazzling portrayal of one of the most outrageous spitfires since Erin Brokovich puts her on the must list for a shot at Oscar.
Brothers - Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire deliver devastatingly real performances in a beautifully crafted story.
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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KELLI GILLESPIE
(XETV-TV San Diego)
(2007 – 4 Quotes)
(2008 – 2 Quotes)
(2009 – 4 Quotes)

QUOTES
Bride Wars - Grab all your girlfriends and go see this movie! Hilarious and heartwarming.
Terminator: Salvation - Intense…Terminator Salvation will blow you away.
Bandslam - If you loved School of Rock, you’ll love Bandslam. Entertaining and fun, plus full of great music.
Old Dogs - Full of humor and heart!
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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RICK FLORINO
(Artist Direct)
(2009 – 7 Quotes)

QUOTES
The Haunting in Connecticut - The scariest movie since The Exorcist! (LAX Magazine)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - The best X-Men yet.
Imagine That - Hilarious. The best way to kick off the summer! Fun for the whole family.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
District 9 - A groundbreaking…epic.
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard - Raw, raunchy and wretchedly hilarious

Atro Boy - A superhero icon makes a spectacular big-screen debut!
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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HEATHER NEWGEN
(ComingSoon.net)
(2009 – 4 Quotes)

QUOTES
Hotel For Dogs - Fun for the whole family.
Push - The first real action film of 2009! Mind-blowing! A must-see!
Observe and Report - Hysterical.
Extract - A definite must-see. Mike Judge at his best.
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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MIKE SARGENT
(WBAI Radio / “Niteshift”)
Niteshift Radio (with Mike Sargent)
(2002 Whore Ranking - One to Watch in 2003)
(2003 - 9 Quotes)
(2004 – 3 Quotes)
(2005 - 4 Quotes)
(2007 - 6 Quotes)
(2008 - 3 Quotes)
(2009 – 4 Quotes)

QUOTES
He’s Just Not That Into You - An instant classic. Every character is someone you know.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - Laugh-out-loud funny and refreshingly smart. The perfect way to start the summer!
Shorts - The most fun you’ll have at the movies this summer!
Zombieland - Brilliant! An instant classic. So much fun you won't want it to end.
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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LISA STANLEY
(CBS Radio)
(2006 - 6 Quotes) (EVERY quote for Buena Vista films)
(2007 - 4 Quotes) (EVERY quote for Buena Vista films)
(2008 - 0 Quotes)
(2009 - 1 Quote)

A COMPLETE BUENA VISTA WHORE!

QUOTES
Hannah Montana: The Movie - Fun for the whole family!
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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KEVIN STEINCROSS
(KTVI-TV (Fox) / Kevin's Blog)
(2007 - 5 Quotes)
(2008 - 3 Quotes)
(2009 - 3 Quotes)

QUOTES
Julia & Julia - A scrumpious feast! The feel-good movie of the year! Streep and Adams are delicious, simply delicious!
Bandslam - Everyone can relate to this movie. Bandslam is the rare teenage movie that is smart and real. This movie rocks!
Brothers - Natalie Portman proves she's one of the top actresses of her generation.
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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CINDY PEARLMAN
(Chicago Sun-Times)
(2009 - 2 Quotes)

QUOTES
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Dazzling and magical.
Where the Wild Things Are - Magical. An instant classic.
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Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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AVI OFFER
(The NYC Movie Guru)
(2007 – 8 Quotes)
(2008 – 6 Quotes)
(2009 - 7 Quotes)

QUOTES
The Lodger - Chilling. A riveting and provocative thriller.
An American Affair - Captivating, witty and poignant. Gretchen Mol sizzles.
My Life In Ruins - The comedy surprise of the summer!
Robert Blecker Wants Me Dead - Profoundly illuminating.
District 9 - Exhilarating!
Oh My God - Provocative, captivating and profoundly illuminating. You'll be talking about it for weeks.
The Strip - Outrageously funny. An absolute laugh riot.



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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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NANCY JAY
(Daybreak USA)
(2009 - 1 Quote)

QUOTES
"The perfect film" (Star Trek)
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Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
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STUART LEE
(WNYX-TV)
(2004 - 2 Quotes)
(2005 - 0 Quotes)
(2006 - 1 Quote)
(2007 - 4 Quotes)
(2008 - 1 Quotes)
(2009 - 5 Quotes)

QUOTES
"Deliciously witty and laugh-out-loud funny." (He’s Just Not That Into You)
"One of the best ‘coming of age’ movies ever made. Beautifully done!" (The Mysteries of Pittsburgh)
"Funny and charming…a must-see film!" (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past)
"Nasty, nasty fun!" (Homecoming)
"Hilarious from start to finish." (Shorts)
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Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago