A. J. Hakari
A. J. Hakari's reviews do not count toward the Tomatometer®. This is not a Tomatometer-approved critic, and this critic's reviews are not published on a Tomatometer-approved publication.
Fear and Desire (1953)
70%
3.5/5
“Signs of the legend Kubrick would become proudly on display.” –
ReviewExpress.com
Jun 9, 2013
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Gypsy (1962)
64%
“'Gypsy' may be all fluff and eye candy, but even eye candy can make your teeth hurt.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Feb 25, 2013
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Scream 4 (2011)
60%
“'Scream 4' may give some die-hard fans a thrill or two, but its existence proves that the series has long since given up trying to rock the boat.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Apr 19, 2011
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Tron: Legacy (2010)
51%
“Instantly eye-catching, the film's digital wonderland feels truly limitless, with all manner of adventures to be had or battles waged on the horizon.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Dec 18, 2010
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Saw: The Final Chapter (2010)
9%
“If you were hoping for a worthy finale to one of modern horror's most successful legacies, boy are you in for a heartless and banal awakening.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Oct 31, 2010
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Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
21%
“The chief gimmick here is a crisp 3D presentation, but that fails to make the action any less lifeless than the rotted craniums Alice's bullets whiz through.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Sep 12, 2010
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The Cat and the Canary (1939)
“It may not strike fear into the hearts of men, but 'The Cat and the Canary' of 1939 comes up with plenty of other ways to leave you in titters, if not jitters.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Aug 19, 2010
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Supergirl (1984)
8%
1.5/5
“Beyond nostalgia and the '80s kitsch factor, Supergirl isn't worth a whole lot of salt.” –
Classic Movie Guide
Jul 4, 2010
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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
46%
2/4
“Eclipse boasts its vapidity like a badge of honor, but the addition of an actual threat to the story gives viewers something of a rise, if only for a few fleeting moments.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Jun 30, 2010
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Jonah Hex (2010)
12%
2.5/4
“A great flick it's not, let alone among the cream of the comic world's crop, but we just may have a guilty pleasure in the making here.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Jun 21, 2010
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Zachariah (1971)
50%
3/5
“Zachariah waxes experimental rather than commercial and makes its relatively laid-back philosophy that easier to digest.” –
Classic Movie Guide
Jun 20, 2010
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The A-Team (2010)
48%
3/4
“The A-Team is something of a mess, but what a good-natured and entertaining mess it is.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Jun 14, 2010
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The Invisible Man (1933)
95%
3/4
“Groundbreaking effects and an unforgettable leading performance ensure that nothing can nudge this flick from its place in horror history.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
May 21, 2010
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Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (1943)
25%
3.5/5
“Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is quite the class act for a B-flick, a corny but overall fun way of expanding the wide, weird world of Universal horror.” –
Classic Movie Guide
May 15, 2010
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Under Capricorn (1949)
53%
3/5
“Several moods are adopted as the drama unfolds, keeping its many mysteries in flux.” –
Classic Movie Guide
May 15, 2010
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Dracula's Daughter (1936)
64%
3/4
“With all the atmosphere of the Bela Lugosi juggernaut, its offspring introduces photographic fluidity in what leads to a more complete picture.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
May 10, 2010
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Green for Danger (1946)
73%
3/5
“British potboilers are famous for their wit and complexity, and Green for Danger does its papas proud.” –
Classic Movie Guide
May 9, 2010
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For Your Eyes Only (1981)
69%
3/5
“For Your Eyes Only is the refreshing detox the Bond series had been asking for.” –
Classic Movie Guide
May 9, 2010
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Iron Man 2 (2010)
72%
3/4
“Director Jon Favreau and company specialize in cohesive chaos, whipping up a smarmy, off-the-cuff adventure instrumental in lending the comic book genre credibility.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
May 7, 2010
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
14%
1.5/4
“Freddy fans are in for double the disappointment, for they are presented not only with another useless remake -- but one that's not even aesthetically pleasing.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
May 4, 2010
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Dolan's Cadillac (2009)
1.5/4
“Great effort is spent building up Dolan as the Charles Foster Kane of mobsters...only to deliver a whining wuss who wouldn't even scare Bugsy Malone.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Apr 26, 2010
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Paranormal Activity (2007)
83%
3/4
“Although not a classic, Paranormal Activity still represents how creepy horror can be at its most direct.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Apr 26, 2010
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The Losers (2010)
47%
2.5/4
“The Losers and originality go together like peanut butter and OxiClean.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Apr 25, 2010
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Curse of the Undead (1959)
2.5/4
“Lord knows how many horror conventions Universal established, but Curse of the Undead's ground rules are a tad hazy.” –
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Apr 21, 2010
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The Uninvited (1944)
95%
3/5
“The Uninvited's craftsmanship surpasses its storytelling strengths.” –
Classic Movie Guide
Apr 20, 2010
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