Bryant Frazer: July 1999 Archives

July 27, 2024

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Stanley Kubrick makes a movie about ... monogamy. How good can that be?

Latest Reviews

Into the Wild
Into the Wild (Penn, 2007)
The Last Winter
The Last Winter (Fessenden, 2006)
The Kingdom
The Kingdom (Berg, 2007)


Deep Focus Letter Grades

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A+: A personal favorite. Reveals new facets on repeat viewings.
A: An outrageously great film.
A-: Brilliant. Heartily recommended. I can’t wait to see this again.
B+: A nearly-great film, or merely an outstanding entertainment. Recommended.
B: A good film with some shortcomings or perhaps a lack of ambition. Recommended, with reservations.
B-: An entertaining film, perhaps hampered by a lack of polish, a few bad creative decisions, or a lack of originality. An unremarkable work of integrity. Mildly recommended in a pinch.
C+: An interesting but formally mediocre film, or a formally accomplished but fundamentally banal film. Mildest possible recommendation: fans of the genre or the filmmakers may find it worthwhile.
C: Unremarkable in concept or execution. Screenings are not cost-effective.
C-: Has one or two interesting scenes.
D: Has no redeeming qualities.
F: Ow! My balls!

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