Tom Sabulis
Tom Sabulis's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Starman (1984)
84%
3/5
“The first half can be hilarious, thanks mostly to a charming performance by Jeff Bridges. But the movie eventually overdoses on sentimentality. ” –
Tampa Bay Times
May 13, 2025
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
83%
5/5
“The biblical undertones have never been clearer. Nor has the persuasive storytelling talent of George Lucas, who seems to have an unquestionable talent for giving the audience what it wants.” –
Tampa Bay Times
Apr 25, 2025
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The Breakfast Club (1985)
87%
“Just when you thought it would be easier to sit through dental surgery than another high school comedy, John Hughes comes along with the best film of his promising young career, a teen-age daydream that even adults can love.” –
Tampa Bay Times
Feb 14, 2025
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Dune (1984)
36%
3/5
“The screenplay loses itself in a confusion of supernatural imagery. Worse yet, Dune fails to develop the sense of allegiance that makes it fun for the moviegoers to pull for the forces of good over evil. ” –
Tampa Bay Times
Feb 15, 2024
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Moscow on the Hudson (1984)
73%
2/5
“Instead of taking comic advantage of Vladimir's culture shock and letting the improvisational Williams run wild with it, Mazursky... turns the movie into one long, moralistic platitude. ” –
Tampa Bay Times
Aug 21, 2023
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Yentl (1983)
69%
3/5
“Yentl succeeds as a hearth-warm holiday movie, wholesome enough for children, and with sufficient between-the-lines humor to keep adults amused. ” –
Tampa Bay Times
May 12, 2023
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Scarface (1983)
79%
2/5
“Scarface clearly lacks the suspense, macabre style and the deranged wit of previous De Palma films such as Carrie and Dressed to Kill. It is too slow for an action movie and too bent on destruction to make it for serious moviegoers. ” –
Tampa Bay Times
May 12, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
77%
4/5
“Temple of Doom oozes and crawls its way into our favor. Life among its cobwebs makes for extremely jumpy, eyes-through-your-fingers viewing.” –
Tampa Bay Times
Apr 18, 2023
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Terms of Endearment (1983)
81%
4/5
“Deep down, it has a soap opera's heart, but the acting elevates it and seems to make the picture better than it should be. The performers revel in the unpredictability of their characters, and the picture never stands still long enough to ask questions.” –
Tampa Bay Times
Jul 20, 2022
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Gandhi (1982)
89%
“Educational? Yes. Uplifting? Undoubtedly. But what actually makes Gandhi a king-sized entertainment is the splendid pacing and its ability to keep an audience interested and seat-bound throughout its long duration.” –
Tampa Bay Times
Jul 19, 2022
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The Last Starfighter (1984)
76%
2/5
“The Last Starfighter is more than just an egregious ripoff of Star Wars, it's a Hollywood clinic in blown chances and missed opportunities. ” –
Tampa Bay Times
Apr 26, 2022
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The Toy (1982)
3%
2/4
“Although the film is not very good, Pryor repeatedly rescues us from boredom.” –
Tampa Bay Times
Jun 15, 2021
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The Mean Season (1985)
64%
2/4
“The movie's critical flaw is that Borsos and screenwriter Leon Piedmont show little respect for the viewer's intelligence.” –
Tampa Bay Times
May 20, 2021
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Chan Is Missing (1982)
96%
4/4
“Provocative and funny.” –
Tampa Bay Times
May 19, 2021
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