Candice Russell
Candice Russell's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
83%
“Dramatically, Return of the Jedi disappoints. In a sense, the narrative has boxed itself into a corner -- characters introduced and developed in the first two films are unwaveringly established in this one, so that there is no room for them to grow.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Apr 25, 2025
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Brannigan (1975)
48%
“It's one long chase through picturesque London streets, a series of dead-end clues and a lot of matter-of-fact plot twists.” –
Miami Herald
Apr 11, 2025
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Supervixens (1975)
49%
“The strengths of the film are overwhelmed by images of cruelty. He needn't have stooped to unmitigated brutality for audience thrills.” –
Miami Herald
Apr 11, 2025
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Rancho Deluxe (1975)
62%
“Events come at us sideways and very fast, overlapping with every scene, and the pace is just wild enough for a sizzling-good comedy -- unlike quite anything the screen has to offer.” –
Miami Herald
Mar 27, 2025
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At Long Last Love (1975)
23%
“Shepherd and Reynolds are neither dancers nor singers, and the dubious nature of their acting talents is only magnified here.” –
Miami Herald
Mar 25, 2025
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Report to the Commissioner (1975)
56%
“This is a compelling drama with barely a letup in the level of suspense.” –
Miami Herald
Mar 12, 2025
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My Pleasure Is My Business (1974)
“"My Pleasure Is My Business" proves that Xaviera Holland can't act.” –
Miami Herald
Mar 11, 2025
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Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975)
47%
“Dick Richard's facility as a director lies with the full-bodied performances he commands.” –
Miami Herald
Mar 11, 2025
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The Yakuza (1974)
47%
“Dexterously shot action sequence grasp the speed and horror of martial arts fighting... interspersed throughout the picture, the bloody conflicts establish balance and rhythm to a taut script.” –
Miami Herald
Feb 26, 2025
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Eraserhead (1977)
87%
“Despite its visual achievements, Eraserhead disappoints. Lynch has overloaded his strange, confusing film with feelings of creepiness that don't add up to much. ” –
Miami Herald
Jan 22, 2025
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Aladdin (1992)
96%
3/4
“Aladdin has just enough of all the right elements, including a winning series of songs by the late Howard Ashman, Alan Menken and Tim Rice. It's a family film in the truest sense of the term.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Dec 16, 2024
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Little Women (1994)
92%
“Gillian Armstrong's exceedingly lovely version is a glorious achievement in every respect. ” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Apr 10, 2024
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Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
71%
“It is Diana Ross' film, and she manages to carry it despite its epic two hour and twenty minute length. ” –
Miami Herald
Apr 5, 2024
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
89%
“Tim Robbins delivers a distinguished performance, with Morgan Freeman equally marvelous. This is that rare movie occurrence that has the ability to sweep the viewer into an alien universe; it is superior filmmaking on any level.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Mar 2, 2024
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Grease (1978)
66%
“With a script by Bronte Woodard and an adaptation by co-producer Allan Carr, Grease comes to admirable terms with both the heart of the stage original and the very different demands of opening up the property as a movie. ” –
Miami Herald
Feb 8, 2024
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
92%
“A perfect dazzler, a real knockout of a movie about real people has hit town. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore celebrates life as it is lived by countless men and women.” –
Miami Herald
Oct 12, 2023
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Macbeth (1971)
78%
“Much can be said for Polanski's attempt to treat Macbeth more realistically than a theatrical presentation would allow. But, in this disjointed, uneven film, his effort has obscured the power and eloquence of Shakespeare's drama.” –
Miami Herald
Jul 21, 2023
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The Color Purple (1985)
73%
3.5/4
“The Color Purple is that rarity in American films -- a faithful adaptation of a stirring book. To watch it is to laugh and cry with characters that you'll not soon forget. ” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
May 25, 2023
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Girlfriends (1978)
93%
“Bring no preconceived notions to Girlfriends, a riveting first feature from director Claudia Weill that is a comedy, a social drama and a dead-center portrait of the 1970s. ” –
Miami Herald
May 18, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
77%
3.5/4
“This film reconfirms Spielberg's status as a master movie story teller. My only frustration in seeing this film is that I wish I were 10 years old again, though [Spielberg's] gift is to coax the child out of the moviegoer.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Apr 18, 2023
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Boys on the Side (1995)
73%
“It's an able comedy despite the heavy topics touched on throughout.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Mar 14, 2023
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One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977)
65%
“Both engrossing and deeply flawed... Still, and perhaps because so few movies have been made about the subject of women on the brink of momentous decisions, we are captivated by Varda's observations. ” –
Miami Herald
Mar 7, 2023
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Terms of Endearment (1983)
81%
2.5/4
“Brooks proves himself to be an actor's director. He understands the nuances of behavior between characters. It is these small moments that make Terms of Endearment worth seeing, in spite of its meanderings.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jul 20, 2022
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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
82%
3/4
“It is hard to imagine a more serious or heartfelt exploration of the inner conflicts faced by Jesus. Charges of blasphemy leveled against the film by some Christian leaders are hard to square with the filmmakers' obvious reverence.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
May 5, 2022
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Mississippi Masala (1991)
92%
“Director Mira Nair has a felicitous touch when pinpointing with gentle humor the ironies of skin color and the silliness of cultural superiority.” –
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Apr 13, 2022
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