2002 Best Reviewed Movies

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Catch Me If You Can
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 194 reviews
"With help from a strong performance by Leonardo DiCaprio as real-life wunderkind con artist Frank Abagnale, Steven Spielberg crafts a film that's stylish, breezily entertaining, and surprisingly sweet."
The Pianist
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 178 reviews
"Well-acted and dramatically moving, The Pianist is Polanski's best work in years."
Bowling For Columbine
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 162 reviews
"Though it may not always convince, Bowling for Columbine asks important questions and provokes thought."
Minority Report
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 227 reviews
"Thought-provoking and visceral, Steven Spielberg successfully combines high concept ideas and high octane action in this fast and febrile sci-fi thriller."
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 89 reviews
"A toe-tapping tribute to the band that gave Motown its sound."
Adaptation.
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 197 reviews
"Dizzyingly original, the loopy, multi-layered Adaptation is both funny and thought-provoking."
About Schmidt
85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 201 reviews
"In this funny, touching character study, Nicholson gives one of the best performances of his career."
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
83% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 204 reviews
"Though perhaps more enchanting for younger audiences, Chamber of Secrets is nevertheless both darker and livelier than its predecessor, expanding and improving upon the first film's universe."
The Bourne Identity
83% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 184 reviews
"Expertly blending genre formula with bursts of unexpected wit, The Bourne Identity is an action thriller that delivers -- and then some."
All or Nothing
83% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 89 reviews
"All or Nothing's depiction of the working-class can be depressingly bleak, but the performances are wonderfully true to life."
Real Women Have Curves
83% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 83 reviews
"Even though Real Women is another coming-of-age tale, it's a real charmer."
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 88 reviews
"A pleasant enough kids flick that adults may even enjoy."
Punch-Drunk Love
79% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 183 reviews
"Odd, touching, and unique, Punch-Drunk Love is also delightfully funny, utilizing Adam Sandler's comic persona to explore the life of a lonely guy who finds love."
Antwone Fisher
79% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 147 reviews
"Washington's directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work."
Ice Age
77% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 164 reviews
"Even though Ice Age is treading over the same grounds as Monsters, Inc. and Shrek, it has enough wit and laughs to stand on its own."
8 Mile
76% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 193 reviews
"Even though the story is overly familiar, there's enough here for an engaging ride."
Black Hawk Down
76% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 170 reviews
"Though it's light on character development and cultural empathy, Black Hawk Down is a visceral, pulse-pounding portrait of war, elevated by Ridley Scott's superb technical skill."
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
76% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 129 reviews
"Though it sometimes feels like a television sitcom, My Big Fat Greek Wedding is good-hearted, lovable, and delightfully eccentric, with a sharp script and lead performance from Nia Vardalos."
Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian
76% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 88 reviews
"Comedian is an insightful look at the hard work of creating comedy."
Gangs of New York
75% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 202 reviews
"Though flawed, the sprawling, messy Gangs of New York is redeemed by impressive production design and Day-Lewis's electrifying performance."
Signs
74% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 226 reviews
"With Signs, Shyamalan proves once again an expert at building suspense and giving audiences the chills."
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
74% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 133 reviews
"Though the concept is no longer fresh, Spy Kids 2 is still an agreeable and energetic romp."
Intacto
72% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 72 reviews
"The plot gimmick is original, bolstered by stylishly intriguing setpieces."
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
71% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 180 reviews
"With little gore and a lot of creepy visuals, The Ring gets under your skin."
Personal Velocity
69% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 100 reviews
"Uneven, but a keenly observed and well-acted film about three women's lives."
Red Dragon
68% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 184 reviews
"Competently made, but everything is a bit too familiar."
Interview with the Assassin
67% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 57 reviews
"Barry is compellingly creepy as the self-named assassin."
Solaris
66% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 202 reviews
"Slow-moving, cerebral, and ambiguous, Solaris is not a movie for everyone, but it offers intriguing issues to ponder."
Brown Sugar
66% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 85 reviews
"Though predictable and possibly too sweet, Brown Sugar is charming, well-acted, and smarter than typical rom-com fare."
Possession
65% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 155 reviews
"Based on Byatt's novel of the same name, Possession is a lovely, literate romance."
Evelyn
65% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 106 reviews
"Though predictable and sometimes overly sentimental, Evelyn still manages to be heartwarming."
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
65% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 55 reviews
"Jonah teaches wholesome messages to children in a funny, bouncy package."
Below
64% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 67 reviews
"Below is a creepy, claustrophobic exercise in style."
Moonlight Mile
63% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 147 reviews
"Though the story feels rather contrived, Moonlight Mile is redeemed by the good performances of its cast."
Tuck Everlasting
60% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 116 reviews
"Though slow-moving, Tuck Everlasting raises big issues and explores them with sensitivity."
Die Another Day
57% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 198 reviews
"Its action may be bit too over-the-top for some, but Die Another Day is lavishly crafted and succeeds in evoking classic Bond themes from the franchise's earlier installments."
Like Mike
57% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 97 reviews
"A pleasant and innocuous diversion for kids, but adults may have trouble sitting through the movie's predictable plotlines and schmaltz."
The Santa Clause 2
55% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 113 reviews
"Though it's harmless as family entertainment and has moments of charm, The Santa Clause 2 is also predictable and forgettable."
Welcome to Collinwood
53% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 64 reviews
"Contains some funny moments, but it's still a very lightweight comedy."
S1m0ne
51% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 156 reviews
"The satire in S1m0ne lacks bite, and the plot isn't believable enough to feel relevant."
Unfaithful
49% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 160 reviews
"Diane Lane shines in the role, but the movie adds nothing new to the genre and the resolution is unsatisfying."
City by the Sea
48% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 142 reviews
"Even though the movie is well acted, it sinks under an abundance of melodrama and cliches."
Undisputed
48% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 104 reviews
"While not the deepest boxing movie out there, Undisputed is successful at hitting its aspiration of being nothing more than a genre picture."
The Banger Sisters
47% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 140 reviews
"Hawn and Sarandon are terrific together, but the hoary plot is predictable and contrived."
The Rules of Attraction
43% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 137 reviews
"A tiresome movie about unsympathetic college kids engaging in self-destructive behaviors."
Big Fat Liar
43% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 90 reviews
"Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids."
Two Weeks Notice
42% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 120 reviews
"Though Two Weeks Notice has nothing new to add to the crowded genre, Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock make the movie a pleasant, if predictable, sit."
Reign of Fire
40% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 153 reviews
"An enjoyable B-movie if you don't use your brain."
Men in Black II
39% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 193 reviews
"Lacking the freshness of the first movie, MIB 2 recycles elements from its predecessor with mixed results."
Maid in Manhattan
39% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 145 reviews
"Too blandly generic, Maid in Manhattan also suffers from a lack of chemistry between Lopez and Fiennes."
Wes Craven Presents: They
38% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 55 reviews
"They fails to sustain the level of creepiness necessary to rise above other movies in the horror genre."
Sweet Home Alabama
37% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 156 reviews
"Reese Witherspoon is charming enough, but the road to Alabama is well-traveled."
Equilibrium
37% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 83 reviews
"Equilibrium is a reheated mishmash of other sci-fi movies."
Blue Crush
36% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 81 reviews
"Derailed by jarring plot turns, Crush is an implausible take on female friendships."
Resident Evil
34% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 122 reviews
"Like other video game adapations, Resident Evil is loud, violent, formulaic, and cheesy."
The Truth About Charlie
33% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 132 reviews
"Newton has star quality, but this exercise in style can't hold a candle to the original."
Analyze That
27% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 148 reviews
"The one joke premise is stretched a bit thin in this messy sequel, but a few laughs can be had here and there."
A Walk to Remember
27% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 103 reviews
"Though wholesome, the Mandy Moore vehicle A Walk to Remember is also bland and oppressively syrupy."
Formula 51
25% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 102 reviews
"Filled with profanities, Formula 51 is a stylized and incoherent mess that doesn't add up to much."
The Tuxedo
22% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 137 reviews
"Chan is as charming as ever, but his talents are squandered by special effects and bad writing."