Mark Sells
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Mark has been writing film criticism for The Oregon Herald, The Denver Herald, The New York Daily Times, The Boston Sun, The California Herald, Film Threat, and many more for the last five years under the moniker, "The Reel Deal."
And this year, he was selected as one of the top ten critics in the country by the Critic Doctor.
Mark is an active member of the Denver Film Society, the Rotten Tomatoes community, the Online Film and Television Association, and the Internet Entertainment Writers Association. An avid writer and film fanatic, Mark has written multiple screen and teleplays for the large and small screen. He has also worked on the set of numerous films while running his own multimedia company. The company, HFMedia, specializes in film production, copy writing, promotions, and screenwriting and recently produced its first short film entitled "Forever". Prior to working in film, his background includes writing promotional copy for radio and television.
Favorites:
Almost Famous, Rudy, Hoosiers, Star Wars, Road to Perdition, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Jerry Maguire, Back to the Future, Million Dollar Baby, and many many more!
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
87%
4.5/5
“Beasts of the Southern Wild is the reason we go to movies.” –
The Reel Deal
Jan 18, 2013
Full Review
Amour (2012)
93%
4.5/5
“Amour is as heartbreaking and real as it gets.” –
The Reel Deal
Jan 17, 2013
Full Review
Django Unchained (2012)
87%
4.5/5
“A revenge film best served cold.” –
The Reel Deal
Jan 10, 2013
Full Review
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
91%
5/5
“Powerfully provocative, Zero Dark Thirty is Kathryn Bigelow's finest hour.” –
The Reel Deal
Dec 17, 2012
Full Review
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
64%
3/5
“Hems and haws with only an occasional cinematic punch, making it a good, but very expected journey.” –
The Reel Deal
Dec 14, 2012
Full Review
Life of Pi (2012)
86%
5/5
“An absolute wonder to behold.” –
The Reel Deal
Dec 7, 2012
Full Review
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
92%
4.5/5
“A razor sharp, unfiltered exploration of recovery and reconciliation.” –
The Reel Deal
Nov 14, 2012
Full Review
Skyfall (2012)
92%
4.5/5
“Skyfall is as satisfying as a great martini.” –
The Reel Deal
Nov 8, 2012
Full Review
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
87%
3.5/5
“A cleverly conceived, coin operated machine.” –
The Reel Deal
Oct 30, 2012
Full Review
Cloud Atlas (2012)
66%
4/5
“You have to admire the imagination, philosophy, and courage behind Cloud Atlas, boldly going where few films dare to tread.” –
The Reel Deal
Oct 26, 2012
Full Review
The Sessions (2012)
91%
4.5/5
“A very elegant and charming film about the simple need for human affection.” –
The Reel Deal
Oct 18, 2012
Full Review
Argo (2012)
96%
5/5
“A testament to Affleck's uncanny storytelling ability, making mission impossible possible.” –
The Reel Deal
Oct 12, 2012
Full Review
Looper (2012)
93%
4.5/5
“A very fulfilling sci-fi adventure that certainly knows how to close the loop.” –
The Reel Deal
Sep 27, 2012
Full Review
Dredd (2012)
80%
3.5/5
“Foregoes the Hollywood blockbuster trademarks for grit and gore.” –
The Reel Deal
Sep 19, 2012
Full Review
For a Good Time, Call ... (2012)
57%
3/5
“Even though the film plays out like a formulaic sitcom, it does have its moments.” –
The Reel Deal
Aug 29, 2012
Full Review
Cosmopolis (2012)
67%
“Cold and calculated, Cosmospolis is a mesmerizing journey that takes us deep into the heart of darkness -- familiar territory for such an extraordinary auteur.” –
The Reel Deal
Aug 28, 2012
Full Review
Robot & Frank (2012)
87%
4/5
“Human and artificial intelligence coexisting in the most meaningful way.” –
The Reel Deal
Aug 15, 2012
Full Review
The Campaign (2012)
66%
3/5
“Parody speaks louder than words.” –
The Reel Deal
Aug 9, 2012
Full Review
Ruby Sparks (2012)
79%
3.5/5
“The fantasy of every novelist - a charming escape for book lovers and romanticists alike.” –
The Reel Deal
Jul 26, 2012
Full Review
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
87%
3.5/5
“A heavy, chaotic drama on a massive scale that tackles modern issues and concerns.” –
The Reel Deal
Jul 19, 2012
Full Review
The Imposter (2012)
95%
4.5/5
“A crime thriller so real, it's hard to believe.” –
The Reel Deal
Jul 12, 2012
Full Review
Ted (2012)
69%
4/5
“A guilty pleasure - devilishly wrong and yet, oh so right.” –
The Reel Deal
Jun 27, 2012
Full Review
Brave (2012)
78%
3.5/5
“Shows signs of brilliance - an adventure that is both familiar and fun.” –
The Reel Deal
Jun 21, 2012
Full Review
Rock of Ages (2012)
43%
3/5
“A mindless satire, Rock of Ages won't stop the legions of fans from believin' in the power of rock n' roll.” –
The Reel Deal
Jun 14, 2012
Full Review
Prometheus (2012)
73%
3/5
“Even though the cliches are overly abundant, it's gratifying to see Ridley Scott once more serving up aliens in style.” –
The Reel Deal
Jun 7, 2012
Full Review
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