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Tri-City Herald

Tri-City Herald is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Gary Wolcott.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
North (1994) Gary Wolcott Some of the jokes in the film work, but as a whole, North is a "there's no place like home theme" that went south.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
A+
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Gary Wolcott As the lights come up at the end of The Return of the King some three hours and 20 minutes after it began, you are going to sit there in stunned silence with but one word on your lips: Wow.
Posted Jan 14, 2026  Edit critic review
A+
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Gary Wolcott For the next three hours you are hooked a jaw-grinding, armrest-gripping, action-packed adventure that drains as much as it entertains.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
A-
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Gary Wolcott Like the Star Wars trilogy, the ultimate decision on whether The Lord of the Rings is worthy of any kind of praise is going to rest on the next two movies... That said, with The Fellowship of the Ring, Jackson is off to a superb start.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
A Few Good Men (1992) Gary Wolcott It is crisp, clean film-making that meshes actors, script and director into a military-like unit that goes click, click, click.
Posted Jan 09, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
True Lies (1994) Gary Wolcott True lies has nonstop action and it's packed with raucous good humor. Cameron pleases movie fans starving for guns and glory by squeezing dozens of big-budget stunts and explosions into its two hours plus.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Casper (1995) Gary Wolcott The picture is packed with transparent jokes. Stoner, Oliver and director Brad Silberling scare up some excellent special effects, but that's all.
Posted Oct 03, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Spider-Man (2002) Gary Wolcott Considering the collective talent of Raimi and screen-writer David Koepp, I expected an exciting movie with a narrative that captures the essence of Spider-Man's humor and multifaceted dilemmas.
Posted Sep 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Bean (1997) Gary Wolcott There are a few funny scenes but not enough to recommend the movie.
Posted Sep 23, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Mad City (1997) Gary Wolcott Mad City is maddeningly slow and carelessly contrived. It's only salvation is stellar performances from the always dependable Hoffman and Travolta.
Posted Sep 23, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Full Monty (1997) Gary Wolcott A well-written farce that has lovable -- though pathetic -- characters and the kind of offbeat humor only found in British films.
Posted Sep 23, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown (1997) Gary Wolcott A rich character study that features exceptional acting and superb cinematography. It's one of the year's best films.
Posted Sep 23, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Boogie Nights (1997) Gary Wolcott The acting is nothing short of phenomenal. However, Wahlberg, Reynolds, Moore and Reilly are the real standouts.
Posted Sep 23, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Requiem for a Dream (2000) Gary Wolcott For sure, Requiem for a Dream is depressing and sordid. It is also one of the best-acted and most creative films of the year.
Posted Aug 23, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Dangerous Minds (1995) Gary Wolcott Dangerous Minds is formula-feel-good that works most of the time. What makes it click is Pfeiffer's excellent acting and a supporting cast of talented kids.
Posted Aug 19, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Mortal Kombat (1995) Gary Wolcott Mortal Kombat reminded me of the old B-grade Sinbad movies from the late '50s and early '60s. Though the fight scenes get terminally boring by film's end, and the point of the film is kind of hokey, it's mostly a lot of fun.
Posted Aug 19, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Babe (1995) Gary Wolcott Babe is destined to become a classic. It's a perfect blend of humor, morals and a darned good story.
Posted Jul 30, 2025  Edit critic review
Waterworld (1995) Gary Wolcott Waterworld is excellent.
Posted Jul 28, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) Gary Wolcott Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult is funnier than the first two and is a wee bit better than others of its kind.
Posted Jul 22, 2025  Edit critic review
D
Superman Returns (2006) Gary Wolcott Superman Returns is devoid of a personality and is in desperate need of some humor.
Posted Jul 08, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Jurassic Park (1993) Gary Wolcott Spielberg bolts you to the edge of your seat for the ride of a lifetime with realistic special effects and a nail-biting pace. He tells the story in such a dizzying fashion that leaves you breathless at times.
Posted Jul 01, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/5
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Gary Wolcott If he were to be interviewed on the subject of a Jurassic Park sequel, Malcolm would have eloquently stated what we already know: Sequels never are better than the original. The Lost World has fallen prey to Malcolm's chaos theory.
Posted Jun 28, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
Jurassic Park III (2001) Gary Wolcott The tension meter doesn't budge zero, and you never buy that the main characters are in the slightest danger of being wolfed down by a dinosaur.
Posted Jun 25, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Next Karate Kid (1994) Gary Wolcott Swank is a fresh, energetic, charismatic actress. She radiates the kind of wholesome goodness and innocence that made Ralph Macchio so believable as the original karate Kid.
Posted May 30, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Mission: Impossible III (2006) Gary Wolcott Though it still is missing the cerebral touch and machinelike precision of Bruce Geller's original TV series, Abrams' restless camera and sharp editing give his movie an edge that was missing in the first two films...
Posted May 21, 2025  Edit critic review
Mission: Impossible II (2000) Gary Wolcott This probably is Woo's best English-language effort, but it's mostly because of Robert Towne's excellent screenplay.
Posted May 08, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Mission: Impossible (1996) Gary Wolcott Despite weak acting, Mission: Impossible is hot. Here's why: action, action, action.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Private Parts (1997) Gary Wolcott Private Parts is profoundly funny but it also has a deeper side. Stern is a man of convictions.
Posted Apr 25, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Gary Wolcott Return of the Jedi is the weakest of the three films and even though you've seen it on video a dozen times, there are some compelling reasons to catch it again on the big screen.
Posted Apr 25, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Vertigo (1958) Gary Wolcott Vertigo drones on for two-thirds of the movie before Hitchcock switches gears and moves the film to the level it should have been all along.
Posted Apr 23, 2025  Edit critic review
1/5
Vegas Vacation (1997) Gary Wolcott This film is no gamble. Bet heavily on boredom.
Posted Apr 23, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Fools Rush In (1997) Gary Wolcott A slick, formula, TV movie of the week that works only because of the excellent chemistry between the two stars.
Posted Apr 23, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/5
That Darn Cat (1997) Gary Wolcott That Darn Cat is a darn poor movie... Rather than drag the kids off to see this one, take a good catnap, instead.
Posted Apr 23, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Absolute Power (1997) Gary Wolcott Absolute Power is an absolute treasure to those who love a well-told tale of greed and the lust for power.
Posted Apr 23, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Gary Wolcott [I] had trouble believing there are still hundreds of fans who would brave a pouring rain and gusty winds just to get in. Listen to me talk, I drove 400 miles in the same downpour to see it.
Posted Apr 23, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Gary Wolcott The effects are done in such detail that you are literally transported from your theater seat into a convincing other world.
Posted Apr 22, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) Gary Wolcott Viewing this film in a theater again is like going to a museum and looking at priceless antiques.
Posted Apr 22, 2025  Edit critic review
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Gary Wolcott The original series as well as episodes I, II and Revenge of the Sith prove that when it comes to cutting-edge, Lucas has no equals.
Posted Apr 22, 2025  Edit critic review
D
American Psycho (2000) Gary Wolcott It's neither good social satire nor a decent horror story.
Posted Apr 04, 2025  Edit critic review
A Goofy Movie (1995) Gary Wolcott A Goofy Movie works about as well as the cheapo Saturday morning cartoon shows kids are stuck with these days.
Posted Apr 01, 2025  Edit critic review
D-
Domestic Disturbance (2001) Gary Wolcott A TV movie of the week, and not a good one at that. How talents such as Travolta and Vaughn wound up in this clunker is beyond me.
Posted Apr 01, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Gary Wolcott Monty Python and the Holy Grail has a few scenes that are exceptionally funny and some parts that don't work at all. But it's a classic, and one that belongs on the big screen.
Posted Apr 01, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Kippur (2000) Gary Wolcott What makes this one of the more unusual foreign films from last year is how writer-director Amos Gitai executes this material. The cinematography is incredible.
Posted Apr 01, 2025  Edit critic review
D
Heist (2001) Gary Wolcott Heist has so many twists that I began to expect the unexpected, which ruined the movie.
Posted Apr 01, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
Shallow Hal (2001) Gary Wolcott Black does not have the skill to carry an entire movie... Despite that drawback and the film's one-dimensional plot, Shallow Hal has a terrific message.
Posted Apr 01, 2025  Edit critic review
Scream 3 (2000) Gary Wolcott What's especially fun to watch is Parker Posey's imitation of [Courtney] Cox Arquette.
Posted Feb 20, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Scream 2 (1997) Gary Wolcott Is a little more elaborate, has better execution and is a satisfying satirical horror movie.
Posted Feb 06, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Tarzan (1999) Gary Wolcott While the artistry and effects don't rival DreamWorks' The Prince of Egypt, this is a state-of-the-art work. The scenery is incredible, and the characters are superbly drawn.
Posted Dec 20, 2024  Edit critic review
5/5
Mulan (1998) Gary Wolcott Mulan is the best animated feature the Disney Studio has done since The Lion King, and it's their funniest piece of work this side of Aladdin.
Posted Dec 20, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/5
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Gary Wolcott This is a sweet movie that works on a lot of levels. It's funny, sad, dramatic and clever.
Posted Dec 18, 2024  Edit critic review
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