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KEVIN MCCARTHY
PUBLICATION(S)
• BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
• WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)

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Total Reviews: 112
Total QuickRatings: 13

CRITICS GROUP(S)
Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association

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A SAMPLING OF THIS CRITIC'S CINEMATIC TASTE
 
BEST TO WORST SAMPLING
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6/5  The Dark Knight
5/5  Iron Man
4.5/5  Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
3.5/4  Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
4/5  The Life Before Her Eyes
3.5/5  Son of Rambow
3/5  Deception
2.5/5  Made of Honor
2/5  Semi-Pro
1.5/5  Vantage Point
1/5  First Sunday
0.5/5  One Missed Call
0/5  10,000 B.C.
 
 
BEST REVIEWED
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6/5  The Dark Knight
5/5  Tropic Thunder
5/5  WALL-E
5/5  Wanted
5/5  Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
5/5  Gone Baby Gone
5/5  The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
5/5  Transformers
5/5  Stephen King's The Mist
5/5  Cloverfield
 more...
 
 
WORST REVIEWED
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0/5  The Hottie & the Nottie
0/5  The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie
0/5  88 Minutes
0/5  10,000 B.C.
0.5/5  The Clone Wars
0.5/5  The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
0.5/5  One Missed Call
1/5  Bangkok Dangerous
1/5  Hell Ride
1/5  Mamma Mia!
 more...
 
This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 67% of the time.

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3/5
 
" City Of Ember is a fun adventure flick that drags a little in the beginning but picks up and turns into a fun ride. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
City of Ember (2008)47%
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4/5
 
" I always ask myself why they keep making these inspirational movies, but for some reason, The Express worked perfectly. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
The Express (2008)64%
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4.5/5
 
" It's a film directed by one of the best directors in Hollywood, written by one of the best writers and has two of the best actors around. How could you go wrong? " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
Body of Lies (2008)53%
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4/5
 
" Religulous will offend you, make you laugh extremely hard and then scare the living hell out of you. No pun intended." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Religulous (2008)68%
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3/5
 
" This is the type of film that you dislike one minute and then think it is totally genius the next. The latter was what I felt more often but only by a little." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Blindness (2008)41%
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4.5/5
 
" The flick is filled with a ton of laughs, a ton of heart and Simon Pegg is funnier than ever. HILARIOUS!" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)33%
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3.5/5
 
" Even the simplest films can be the most effective and make you laugh non-stop." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)72%
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4/5
 
" The film made me want to be a better person and shows you that life is sometimes about honor and not money." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Flash of Genius (2008)58%
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1.5/5
 
" With a cast and director like this, you would expect greatness. What you really should expect is a cup of coffee so you can stay awake. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Appaloosa (2008)75%
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2.5/5
 
" I was waiting for Will Smith to pop up in this sequel to Enemy of The State, which was extremely far-fetched but still deliver pretty decent entertainment. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Eagle Eye (2008)27%
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2.5/5
 
" What could have been Spike Lee's best film since Do the Right Thing, Miracle turns out to be a confusing mess that is topped off with an annoying child." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Miracle at St. Anna (2008)31%
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2.5/5
 
" Imagine picking up a book, reading a couple of pages and then skipping ahead a couple of chapters. The connection between these two characters came out of nowhere. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Nights in Rodanthe (2008)29%
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4/5
 
" Towelhead is one of the more disturbing films to come out in years and to this day, a month after seeing it, there is one particular scene that still shakes me up. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Towelhead (2008)49%
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2.5/5
 
" Samuel L. Jackson pulls off an extremely terrifying performance in this formulaic thriller which looses all of its sizzle with an AWFUL ending. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Lakeview Terrace (2008)42%
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3.5/5
 
" Ghost Town had the exact feel as every other flick where a dead person talks to the living but what sets it apart is Ricky Gervais' hilarious performance. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Ghost Town (2008)85%
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4.5/5
 
" Another Coen Brother's classic. The point of Burn After Reading is that there is no point and that is the entire point." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 11, 2008
 
Burn After Reading (2008)78%
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3.5/5
 
" The flick is nowhere near the level of Heat because of the predictability but it does deliver great performances and hilariously awkward dialogue. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 11, 2008
 
Righteous Kill (2008)23%
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1/5
 
" Instead of killing people, Nicolas Cage's character should have been more worried about getting a haircut." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Sep 5, 2008
 
Bangkok Dangerous (2008)10%
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2/5
 
" College is exactly like every other film you have seen in the genre. You definitely shouldn't waste your money to see it theatres but it is worth a cable viewing. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
College (2008)7%
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2/5
 
" The trailers for the film are WAY cooler than the actual movie itself. The acting was so bad that I honestly felt like I was watching a FIRST reading of the script. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
Babylon A.D. (2008)7%
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4.5/5
 
" Traitor is an amazing flick that perfectly balances out the reality of terrorism and keeps the audience guessing and entertained throughout." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 26, 2008
 
Traitor (2008)53%
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3/5
 
" Director Fred Durst, yes you are reading that correctly, made a very noticeable debut with this true story that is full of cliches but a ton of heart." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
The Longshots (2008)38%
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4.5/5
 
" With all of the unoriginal garbage in Hollywood recently, Hamlet 2 gives us hope that there is still talent left in the world. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
Hamlet 2 (2008)63%
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4.5/5
 
" The flick is mindless fun. Any guy who wears Chuck Taylors, kills people in amazing ways and just spouts off amazing dialogue is totally cool in my book. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
Death Race (2008)43%
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3.5/5
 
" This is one of those flicks that you almost feel bad liking as a critic but I could not help laughing throughout this entire film. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
The House Bunny (2008)39%
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3.5/5
 
" While The Rocker may be completely unoriginal and campy at times, the film still exceeds well with great laughs and a couple of one-liners I will be adding to my collection." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 20, 2008
 
The Rocker (2008)36%
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4/5
 
" The genius behind Woody Allen is clearly seen in this film, which contains a very simple story line but it is riddled with clever dialogue and a unique narration." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)80%
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2.5/5
 
" Henry Poole Is Here is the subject of a great concept which is executed well in the acting and writing department but suffers from its awful music choices." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Henry Poole Is Here (2008)36%
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0.5/5
 
" Again, we have to experience the George Lucas formula post Jedi; great visuals with an AWFUL SCRIPT that felt like it was written by a 3 year old. This time around, Lucas delves into the BABY TALK world. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
The Clone Wars (2008)19%
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5/5
 
" Tropic Thunder hits the nail on the head with politically incorrect humor in a good way. It just hammers it right in until it's poking out of the other side." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 13, 2008
 
Tropic Thunder (2008)83%
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" I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Hans Zimmer regarding his masterful score for the film. Click to check it out!" -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 10, 2008
 
The Dark Knight (2008)95%
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3.5/5
 
" Man on Wire is another refreshing film from 2008 that proves that even if Hollywood is running out of ideas, we can still count on documentaries. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 8, 2008
 
Man on Wire (2008)100%
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1/5
 
" Larry Bishop seemed like he watched one too many Tarantino films and tried to rip off every cool shot and musical number he ever did, without adding in any of his own style." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 7, 2008
 
Hell Ride (2008)11%
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3.5/5
 
" I wasn't a film critic when the first one came out, which was a great excuse not to see it. However, I liked the sequel so much that I am running to the video store right now to rent it. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 7, 2008
 
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)63%
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3.5/5
 
" What looked to be another Sideways, Bottle Shock turned out to be a very smart and well written take on a true story that even non-wine drinkers like myself could appreciate." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 6, 2008
 
Bottle Shock (2008)45%
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4/5
 
" Apatow finally changed up his bathroom humor act and resorted to a violent stoner movie, which works quite well! McBride steals the film with his hilarious performance that even outshines Franco's out of whack character." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Aug 5, 2008
 
Pineapple Express (2008)68%
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4/5
 
" Director Nanette Burstein created real movie magic by making a documentary that actually flowed and felt like an actual film with character development and a great story line. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
American Teen (2008)69%
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4/5
 
" Swing Vote, to sound as cliche as possible, is a heartwarming film that is smart and laugh-out loud funny. Believe it or not, the flick sends an important message about politics." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
Swing Vote (2008)38%
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0.5/5
 
" Your suspension of disbelief will totally diminish when the abominable snowmen/yetis show up and start cheering each other on and practically giving each other high fives after beating up the bad guys! " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)13%
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2/5
 
" The X-Files: I Want to Believe is a film that comes out of nowhere, serves absolutely no purpose to the series and maybe has fifteen minutes of interesting entertainment. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 24, 2008
 
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)32%
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3.5/5
 
" Step Brothers is a very up and down comedy but when the film is riding the upside, it is high-class laugh out loud hilarity that pushes that R-rated envelope in a good way. " -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 24, 2008
 
Step Brothers (2008)55%
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3/5
 
" I never thought that a movie with a terrible song playing like the "Monkeyrena" would actually keep me entertained and make me laugh, but it did. It still has nothing on Wall-E. " -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 18, 2008
 
Space Chimps (2008)35%
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1/5
 
" What happened to James Bond?? I honestly wanted to be a "Dancing Queen" and dance right out of the theatre. Mamma Mia! is one of the most awkward, poorly acted and just laughably bad musicals to date." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 18, 2008
 
Mamma Mia! (2008)53%
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6/5
 
" Ledger's performance reigns over Nicholson's by taking evil to a new level. If you don't see this in theatres, then you are missing out on one of the biggest and best films in history." -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 17, 2008
 
The Dark Knight (2008)95%
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2.5/5
 
" Meet Dave is one of those films that will get a bad reputation based on the trailers but it actually generated a few chuckles from my end and was not a complete waste of time." -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
Meet Dave (2008)20%
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3.5/5
 
" If you can get past the first 20 minutes of the film and turn off all criticisms of bad acting and awful clichés, then you will enjoy this special effects filled adventure. " -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)62%
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4/5
 
" Hellboy 2 is visually perfect and is a sentimental look into the world of Hellboy but keeping with the love story of the film it should have been called Heavenboy." -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)88%
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3/5
 
" Kit Kittredge is a film you walk out of and say, "Well, that was ok." Then you move on with your life." -- BDK Reviews (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)79%
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4/5
 
" This is an open letter to director Peter Berg. I just wanted to say, "Good Job!"" -- WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)
Posted Jul 1, 2008
 
Hancock (2008)38%

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