Jeffrey Huston
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
I am a writer/director for Steelehouse Productions, a film/video production company that produces both client-based and independent work.
Favorites:
Schindler's List
Madeline (1998)
65%
4/5
“A disarming, charming fable so artfully crafted that adults will fall under its spell.” –
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Jun 25, 2004
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Garden State (2004)
86%
“[Writer/Director] Braff deftly avoids Author Intrusion by understanding how to imbue his ideas into the fabric of his characters.” –
Mixed Reviews
Jun 15, 2004
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The Terminal (2004)
61%
“By favoring cuteness over credibility, The Terminal ends up being far too fantastical--even for Steven Spielberg.” –
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Jun 15, 2004
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The Notebook (2004)
54%
“Though The Notebook may be trite in narrative, the feelings it conjures are surprisingly--and effectively--real.” –
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Jun 15, 2004
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The Passion of the Christ (2004)
49%
“An all-consuming force. It never lets up.” –
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Feb 16, 2004
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Cold Mountain (2003)
70%
“It is handsomely crafted, to be sure, but boasts little authenticity and zero credibility.” –
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Dec 20, 2003
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Human Nature (2001)
48%
“Soul is what's lacking in every character in this movie and, subsequently, the movie itself.” –
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Apr 13, 2002
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The Majestic (2001)
42%
“There are a lot of problems -- most generic, tired ones -- with The Majestic, but it also overflows with genuine joy.” –
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Dec 20, 2001
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A Beautiful Mind (2001)
74%
“This is blatant histrionic mugging directed squarely at Oscar voters.” –
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Dec 20, 2001
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Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
36%
“Cliches, cliches, cliches -- they keep coming as fast (if not faster) than the assaulting action.” –
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Nov 30, 2001
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Monsters, Inc. (2001)
96%
“It's basic, but man is Monsters, Inc. a load of fun.” –
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Nov 2, 2001
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The Last Castle (2001)
52%
“The Last Castle is one bad movie; everyone involved should be embarrassed by association even if they acquit themselves individually.” –
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Oct 18, 2001
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Serendipity (2001)
58%
“Defying logic and reason, Serendipity captures our hearts and makes us goners. Sounds like true love to me.” –
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Oct 5, 2001
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Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
49%
“While often told with a contrived hand, the film's genuine heart and stunning artistry soften the blows of rudimentary storytelling, even healing them.” –
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Sep 27, 2001
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The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
45%
“This won't be a classic but it is classic Woody Allen.” –
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Aug 22, 2001
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
52%
“It's sad how uninspired and downright senseless so much of this is.” –
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Aug 22, 2001
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The Others (2001)
84%
“A substantial, evocative piece of cinema and a superior one for its genre.” –
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Aug 10, 2001
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The Princess Diaries (2001)
49%
“It's solid target-audience entertainment, but it's also all-too-sappy filmmaking.” –
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Aug 2, 2001
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Rush Hour 2 (2001)
51%
“Rush Hour 2 initially falls victim to being a mindless retread, a letdown, then surprisingly saves itself.” –
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Aug 2, 2001
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Planet of the Apes (2001)
43%
3/4
“Burton loads his Planet of the Apes with scenes that fans of the series have long dreamed of.” –
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Jul 27, 2001
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Jurassic Park III (2001)
49%
“Jurassic Park III doesn't validate itself with anything original but rather in being a consistently fun and satisfying summertime entry.” –
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Jul 18, 2001
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Cats & Dogs (2001)
52%
“As the perfect antidote to Dr. Dolittle 2's sappy blandness, the relentlessly inventive and entertaining Cats and Dogs comes along at just the right time.” –
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Jul 2, 2001
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Crazy/Beautiful (2001)
63%
“Whatever young Carlos and Nicole share doesn't feel like something worth taking a risk for. For a date movie, uh, that's a problem.” –
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Jun 28, 2001
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Baby Boy (2001)
72%
“While primarily an examination on the young African-American male, Singleton's social commentary is universal to all men.” –
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Jun 28, 2001
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Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
41%
“If there's bad fallout to the success of 1995's Babe, you're lookin' at it.” –
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Jun 21, 2001
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