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Giant Magazine is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Ethan Alter.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3.5/5
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) Ethan Alter This is It provides a valuable service-it allows a gifted musician to deliver the career-capping performance he wanted the world to see, but never got the chance.
Posted Oct 27, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Paranormal Activity (2007) Ethan Alter A very clever, very compelling and very creepy haunted house tale.
Posted Oct 09, 2009  Edit critic review
4/5
Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire (2009) Ethan Alter More than anything though, Precious is a remarkable showcase for its all-female ensemble cast.
Posted Oct 02, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Jennifer's Body (2009) Ethan Alter A horror comedy that's neither very scary nor very funny.
Posted Sep 17, 2009  Edit critic review
1/5
Whiteout (2009) Ethan Alter You'd think that a movie that opens with a gratuitous Kate Beckinsale shower scene couldn't be all bad. But you'd be wrong.
Posted Sep 13, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009) Ethan Alter If Perry continues to surround himself with great talent like this, maybe it'll force him to step up his own game and make a movie that departs from his increasingly tired formula.
Posted Sep 13, 2009  Edit critic review
1.5/5
The Final Destination (2009) Ethan Alter The biggest sin of The Final Destination is its general lack of imagination.
Posted Aug 28, 2009  Edit critic review
4/5
Passing Strange The Movie (2009) Ethan Alter If you passed up the opportunity to catch this Tony-award winning rock musical during its Broadway run, don't make the same mistake with Spike Lee's vibrant film adaptation.
Posted Aug 21, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Inglourious Basterds (2009) Ethan Alter Inglorious Basterds is a meatier movie mash-up than his recent run of flicks, but it's still first and foremost a platform for Tarantino to indulge his very particular whims.
Posted Aug 21, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Deadgirl (2008) Ethan Alter Screenwriter Trent Haaga takes the premise to some dark, disturbing places. Unfortunately, the film itself doesn't do full justice to Haaga's script
Posted Jul 24, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
The Ugly Truth (2009) Ethan Alter A movie without a single memorable scene or quotable line.
Posted Jul 24, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Ethan Alter Filled with a number of crowd-pleasing moments that are sure to have the franchise's legion of fans clapping and cheering delightedly.
Posted Jul 15, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) Ethan Alter It made perfect sense to bring Doyle's book to the big screen--unfortunately the humor and emotion got completely lost in translation.
Posted Jul 09, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Brüno (2009) Ethan Alter Brüno is a smarter, savvier and all-around funnier movie than its predecessor.
Posted Jul 09, 2009  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Public Enemies (2009) Ethan Alter Even if specific elements disappoint, the movie as a whole lingers in your head long after the credits roll.
Posted Jul 02, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) Ethan Alter When the film finally ends, the audience doesn't feel so much elated as beaten into submission.
Posted Jun 24, 2009  Edit critic review
1.5/5
Year One (2009) Ethan Alter Devoid of any energy or enthusiasm either in front of or behind the camera.
Posted Jun 19, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) Ethan Alter While the original film offers superior thrills, Scott's Pelham functions just fine as diverting entertainment.
Posted Jun 12, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
The Hangover (2009) Ethan Alter It's hard to think of any truly memorable moments from this creatively challenged outing.
Posted Jun 05, 2009  Edit critic review
5/5
Up (2009) Ethan Alter Only Pixar could take a simple adventure story and turn it into a profound statement about life's infinite possibilities.
Posted May 29, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Dance Flick (2009) Ethan Alter It would be easier to recommend the movie if it weren't so inconsistent, sometimes aiming for real wit but more often settling for the lowest common denominator.
Posted May 22, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) Ethan Alter Overstuffed with gimmicks, but short on charm and creativity.
Posted May 21, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Terminator Salvation (2009) Ethan Alter It's a largely empty moviegoing experience because the characters and story don't demand any emotional investment.
Posted May 20, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
Angels & Demons (2009) Ethan Alter A glum, by-the-numbers potboiler distinguished only by its admittedly handsome production values.
Posted May 15, 2009  Edit critic review
1.5/5
Next Day Air (2009) Ethan Alter A messy and unpleasant genre mashup that needed at least two or three rewrites before shooting started.
Posted May 08, 2009  Edit critic review
4/5
The Limits of Control (2009) Ethan Alter The Limits of Control casts a hypnotic spell that will entrance some viewers--myself included--while leaving others searching for the nearest exit.
Posted May 01, 2009  Edit critic review
1/5
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) Ethan Alter Wolverine is a complete and utter mess.
Posted May 01, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Fighting (2009) Ethan Alter Wait for DVD or, better yet, cable television, where you can change the channel every time Tatum stops fighting and starts talking.
Posted Apr 24, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
The Soloist (2009) Ethan Alter Ironically, it's Foxx's gift for mimicry--the same skill that made him a perfect Ray Charles--that defeats him here.
Posted Apr 24, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Obsessed (2009) Ethan Alter Obsessed is best enjoyed as glossy, campy fantasy
Posted Apr 24, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
State of Play (2009) Ethan Alter I'd still encourage viewers to check out the series, but the movie is an above-average Cliffs Notes version.
Posted Apr 17, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
Fast & Furious (2009) Ethan Alter Like a souped-up show car, Fast & Furious is all gleaming surfaces and muscular detailing, but there's absolutely nothing going on under the hood.
Posted Apr 03, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Goodbye Solo (2008) Ethan Alter While Goodbye Solo is an easy film to admire, I have to admit that it never really had me riveted.
Posted Mar 27, 2009  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) Ethan Alter This is an example of a mainstream studio blockbuster done right%u2014it effectively balances humor and action, as well as small character beats with big set-pieces.
Posted Mar 27, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Tokyo! (2008) Ethan Alter There has yet to be an anthology film made where all of the shorts are of equal quality and that's certainly the case with Tokyo!.
Posted Mar 11, 2009  Edit critic review
Crossing Over (2009) Ethan Alter Once the plot mechanics kick into gear, it becomes increasingly difficult to take the movie seriously.
Posted Mar 01, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009) Ethan Alter Obviously Perry's fanbase will turn out to support his latest morality play, but don't expect Madea Goes to Jail to bring any new converts to the Church of Tyler Perry.
Posted Feb 20, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Two Lovers (2008) Ethan Alter Strong performances and the gritty Brooklyn setting make this an above-average romantic drama.
Posted Feb 13, 2009  Edit critic review
2/5
The International (2009) Ethan Alter There are a number of reasons why this thriller fails to thrill, beginning with Eric Warren Singer's script.
Posted Feb 13, 2009  Edit critic review
Coraline (2009) Ethan Alter On a technical level alone, Coraline is a stunning achievement and may just be the finest example of stop-motion animation yet put onscreen.
Posted Feb 06, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Taken (2008) Ethan Alter Taken is an exploitation flick pure and simple, which means it's deliberately preposterous and often morally reprehensible. It's also a damn good time at the movies, provided you don't take any of it too seriously.
Posted Jan 30, 2009  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) Ethan Alter I wouldn't say that Rise of the Lycans redeems the Underworld franchise, but at least it shows that a solid movie can be made from this material.
Posted Jan 23, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
Notorious (2009) Ethan Alter The film takes a greatest-hits approach to its subject's life story, condensing his rise to fame, fall from grace and steps towards redemption into an easily digestible narrative that entertains, but rarely enlightens.
Posted Jan 16, 2009  Edit critic review
1/5
The Unborn (2009) Ethan Alter Using the Holocaust as the basis for a horror movie is pretty distasteful, but what offended me the most about The Unborn is how sloppy it is.
Posted Jan 09, 2009  Edit critic review
3/5
The Spirit (2008) Ethan Alter The best thing about The Spirit is that it was directed by [Frank] Miller....The worst thing about The Spirit is that it was written by Frank Miller.
Posted Dec 20, 2008  Edit critic review
3/5
Seven Pounds (2008) Ethan Alter To say that Seven Pounds is an odd film is an understatement--it's often downright bizarre. What's even crazier is that the damned thing kinda sorta works
Posted Dec 20, 2008  Edit critic review
2/5
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Ethan Alter The movie's emphasis on brawn over brain might not be so off-putting if the action sequences provided Iron Man-level whiz bang wow, but all of the big set-pieces are marred by confusing choreography and low-grade digital effects.
Posted Dec 13, 2008  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Quantum of Solace (2008) Ethan Alter As a James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace disappoints, but as a drama about an angry, angst-ridden spy, it's pretty solid.
Posted Nov 14, 2008  Edit critic review
3/5
Changeling (2008) Ethan Alter Changeling succeeds as both a compelling mystery and a period piece that still feels relevant today.
Posted Oct 24, 2008  Edit critic review
1.5/5
Good Dick (2008) Ethan Alter All of the most annoying elements of independent cinema are on full display in Good Dick, a painfully awkward attempt at...well, I'm not sure what exactly.
Posted Oct 18, 2008  Edit critic review
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