“Watched it with no idea what to expect, and was utterly charmed by how fun it was. Great spy movie spoof, thoroughly entertaining, highly recommend. A bit like a French version of Naked Gun. (B+)”

“This movie was way, way more entertaining than it probably should have been. Lots of laugh-out-loud moments, surprising casting, and an absurd and compelling plot. Bonus points for Bechdel pass. (B)”

“Seriously, this is nominated for a bunch of Oscars? Fantastic bits of Tarantino whimsy, but otherwise horribly indulgent and in desperate need of a talented editor. Excellent acting, though. (C+)”

“Wow, there was no need for that to be 2.5 hours. Meh all around. (C)”

“Damn, this is a good movie! Dozens of viewings later, it still ices my bowels with terror. Plus, the whole mom-vs-mom aspect cuts to the bone these days... Love, love, love. (A+)”

“Tender, sweet, and some surprising depth. Sound of Music meets Despicable Me meets Bollywood, with some Mary Poppins thrown in. A great Netflix find! (B)”

“Disappointing. Really separates those who can sing *while* acting (Hathaway) from those who can't (Crowe). Also, considering epic sets, huge cast, and important political context, why shoot it entirely in close-ups? Meh. (C)”

Rated it 1 out of 5 stars ★☆☆☆☆

“Twenty minute fail. No characters to connect with, ugly art style, messy, pointless plot. Oh, and no female characters amid the huge cast. ”

“Ack, what a mess! I stopped following what was going on about half an hour in, and had stopped caring well before that. Plus, it drives home the value in having an accessible (eg, sane, eg non-Jack) lead to these flicks. (F)”

“Underwhelming and formulaic, but the effects and action scenes at least look purdy. But, isn't anyone else disturbed by how close together the leading man's eyes are? (C-)”

“Why are all the strangest stories the true ones? Chronicles the story of prison camp escapees who *walked* from Siberia to India. Also, Farrell does a surprisingly convincing Russian convict. (C+)”

“Oh, Egoyan, I love how you weave beautiful tapestries combining the familiar with the weird and macabre. A subtle, tantalizing thriller that I enjoyed immensely. (A)”

“I cringe to think that this might be a semi-accurate portrayal of what really happened re: WMD fiasco. :-P Good movie, though! (B)”

“I don't get it. When does the dialogue start? Twenty minute fail.”

“Fascinating documentary about a fascinating lady. Unlike some documentaries, it's not a movie to stick with you... but entertaining all the same. (C)”