Leslie Gornstein
Leslie Gornstein's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:
E! Online film critic.
Brave (2012)
78%
A-
“This Pixar film may not boast the pitch-perfect storytelling of Ratatouille or Incredibles, but it has belly laughs aplenty and a story that'll resonate like a choir of bagpipes for generations to come.” –
E! Online
Jun 21, 2012
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The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)
87%
A
“If you crave an animated adventure that isn't dumbed down, this is for you -- a pirate adventure in the spirit of Wallace and Gromit.” –
E! Online
Apr 26, 2012
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The Three Stooges (2012)
51%
B-
“The guys anchoring the latest iteration of The Three Stooges make every bark and eye-poke look like second nature.” –
E! Online
Apr 12, 2012
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The Hunger Games (2012)
84%
A-
“Ross delivers the dystopian excitement in high style, mixing naturalistic action with retro-futuristic production design that is sure to draw Oscar honors.” –
E! Online
Mar 20, 2012
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The Switch (2010)
53%
C
“The story is boosted by some decent acting and a few genuine laughs, but not enough to justify the cost of a theater ticket.” –
E! Online
Aug 19, 2010
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
83%
A-
“Much like the graphic novels that inspired it, the movie is as much a love letter to video games as it is a smart romantic comedy.” –
E! Online
Aug 13, 2010
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Babies (2010)
68%
B
“It isn't for everybody, but this documentary about four newborns from far corners of the Earth does a terrific job of illustrating just how diverse an infant's first year can be.” –
E! Online
May 6, 2010
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The Back-up Plan (2010)
17%
C-
“A weak leading man, an overly manipulative script and a tired retread of the motherhood genre reduce the movie to a late-night Lifetime 온라인카지노추천 rerun waiting to happen.” –
E! Online
Apr 23, 2010
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The Last Song (2010)
21%
C-
“Sparks has said he wrote this whole shebang for Cyrus, so it's maybe unfair to ask more from a film that's clearly a vehicle. No need to make a star push the boundaries when you can set up another shot of her pouting into the sun, wind whipping her hair.” –
E! Online
Apr 1, 2010
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How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
99%
A-
“Swift action, a smart script, stunning animation and capable set of voice actors come together for a movie that soars.” –
E! Online
Mar 26, 2010
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
54%
C
“Much of the book's cartoony charm gets lost in the conversion to live action, and we're left with a coming-of-age comedy that just feels aged.” –
E! Online
Mar 24, 2010
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Remember Me (2010)
26%
D
“If you thought New Moon was genius, this movie will be your Casablanca.” –
E! Online
Mar 12, 2010
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Valentine's Day (2010)
18%
B-
“With few exceptions, Marshall presents each star at the maximum of his or her talents; in the few precious moments when Roberts owns the screen, she also owns the whole movie.” –
E! Online
Feb 12, 2010
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Leap Year (2010)
24%
C+
“[Adams] walks a tightrope between vulnerable and prickly, with very little aid from a script that seems hell-bent on making the world want to kill her.” –
E! Online
Jan 8, 2010
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Youth in Revolt (2009)
66%
A-
“Finally reveals a new side of Cera that has been years and years in coming. It's nice to see that the kid has range, and range he has got.” –
E! Online
Jan 8, 2010
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It's Complicated (2009)
58%
C-
“Even Streep doesn't seem to know what to do with her character except laugh -- the only person, living or celluloid, in the theater doing so.” –
E! Online
Dec 25, 2009
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Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009)
12%
C
“As much as these two characters talk, there's little worth sharing with the wider world beyond hey-you-slept-with-somebody.” –
E! Online
Dec 18, 2009
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Brothers (2009)
63%
B+
“Deft acting -- hello Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman --saves the flick from wallowing too deeply into melodrama.” –
E! Online
Dec 4, 2009
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
28%
C+
“If you fixate on funny things like plot and character -- in movies, anyway -- too bad.” –
E! Online
Nov 19, 2009
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Bandslam (2009)
82%
B
“Whenever the music is playing, it's tough to fight the urge to rock out right in your theater seat.” –
E! Online
Aug 14, 2009
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Julie & Julia (2009)
77%
C
“If Ephron finds any parity in the tilting that Powell does at this edible windmill, she doesn't share it with the audience.” –
E! Online
Aug 7, 2009
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Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
44%
C
“Parents will find their suspension of disbelief stretched thinner than a beanpole at the movie's climax, though the kiddie target audience will likely walk away enchanted by the overall message of hometown goodwill.” –
E! Online
Apr 9, 2009
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The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
13%
B-
“The second take featuring Steve Martin as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau occasionally -- only occasionally -- gets a clue, thanks to The Pink Panther 2's strong cast and the intermittent cute line.” –
E! Online
Feb 6, 2009
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Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (2008)
53%
C+
“It was fresh the first time.” –
E! Online
Apr 24, 2008
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