Cathleen Roundtree
Cathleen Roundtree's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Dust (2007)
81%
4/5
“An engagingly philosophic approach to a mundane topic.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Apr 6, 2016
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Pranzo di Ferragosto (2008)
88%
4/5
“This may be a small gem of a film but it tackles a vast, too often ignored, subject. Mid-August Lunchportrays and embraces the theme of the inevitable-and natural-passage of time with grace, dignity and humor.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Feb 16, 2010
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Troubled Water (2008)
4/5
“Skilled direction, limpid cinematography and near-flawless acting.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Feb 12, 2010
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Walt & El Grupo (2008)
57%
3/5
“Provides a framing device for the Disney creative process as well as the issue of the place of art in geo-politics.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Sep 11, 2009
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Art & Copy (2009)
57%
3/5
“Art & Copy possesses enough classy artistry, hip invention, and big-idea philosophy to launch itself into the documentary stratosphere--where it belongs.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Aug 28, 2009
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Still Walking (2008)
100%
3.5/5
“Hirokazu Kore-Eda's latest effort, further entrenches my belief he should be considered one of Japan's living treasures.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Aug 28, 2009
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Cold Souls (2009)
75%
4/5
“Barthe's potential as an imaginative and intellectual writer and a director with a distinctive visual style displays more than promise in Cold Souls, her debut feature, it exhibits a self-assurance and a brilliance and should not be missed.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jun 5, 2009
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Laila's Birthday (2008)
82%
3/5
“The film's comic tone and biting dialogue tempers the awareness that these vignettes symbolize deeper and more dangerous issues.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
May 29, 2009
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Burma VJ: Reporting From a Closed Country (2008)
97%
3/5
“Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country reignites the gut-wrenching ethos of early cinema verite as it reaffirms the power of "film truth" and the imperative for freedom of speech as a fundamental human right.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
May 8, 2009
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Forbidden Lies (2007)
91%
4/5
“Forbidden Lie$, a Mbius strip of a documentary, weaves in and out of its protagonist's story to the point of exhaustion -- but the ride is thrilling and intermittently jaw-dropping.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Apr 3, 2009
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Big Man Japan (2007)
77%
3/5
“Surpasses any mockumentary you've ever seen.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Feb 17, 2009
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Adam (2009)
64%
3.5/5
“This credible and moving portrayal of a man with Asperger's Syndrome, whose passion for science and his love for a woman help him in his struggle to achieve a meaningful relationship, should find an appreciative audience.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 28, 2009
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An Education (2009)
93%
4/5
“The fact that Jenny's flowering, her coming-of-age journey, serves as a metaphor for the times, adds another layer of richness to a peak cinematic experience.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 27, 2009
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Sergio (2009)
4/5
“As tragic as his death was, the film celebrates the indomitable spirit, dignity and resilience of Sergio Vieira de Mello.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 20, 2009
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Reporter (2009)
3/5
“Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning [Nicholas] Krystof is the perfect subject for a bio-doc and Eric Metzger's Reporter provides a means for observing this incomparable humanitarian in action.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 20, 2009
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Thriller in Manila (2008)
4/5
“Perhaps Thriller in Manila will set the record straight.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 20, 2009
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Mary and Max (2009)
96%
4/5
“Mary and Max answers affirmatively, and quite genuinely, the question: Is there someone for everyone?” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jan 16, 2009
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Timecrimes (2007)
90%
3/5
“Bridging many genres, Timecrimes will score high among sci-fi, horror and thriller fans, as well as the arthouse set.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Nov 21, 2008
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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)
94%
4/5
“Dear Zachary will break your heart -- but don't even consider missing it.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Oct 31, 2008
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A Girl Cut in Two (2007)
73%
2/5
“In the end, we care little about any of the primary characters or what happens to them.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Oct 18, 2008
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Secrecy (2008)
94%
4/5
“This exceedingly "fair and balanced" (in the true meaning of the phrase), densely layered scrutiny of the nation's "disappeared" knowledge warrants viewing--even repeated viewing.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Sep 12, 2008
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I Served the King of England (2006)
79%
4/5
“This splendid late-career offering emanates fairytale enchantment with touches of magic realism.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Aug 29, 2008
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)
85%
3/5
“Doctor's orders: "Buy the ticket, take the ride" with Gonzo.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jul 7, 2008
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The Wackness (2008)
70%
2.5/5
“There's still space for future indie coming-of-age stories on the order of Brick, The Graduate and Garden State, but The Wackness isn't one of them.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jul 7, 2008
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Mother of Tears (2007)
47%
2.5/5
“This long-awaited final offering about the apocalyptic second sacking of Rome by an unholy pack of demons gets lost in the back alleys of '70s-era Italian horror films and unconvincing Cinecittà Studio sets.” –
Boxoffice Magazine
Jun 6, 2008
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