The Soloist(2009)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 73

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.



The Cooler(2003)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 76

In an old school Las Vegas casino, its top gambling jinx breaks his curse when he falls in love, much to his boss' consternation.



Chocolat(2000)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 69

A woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.



Australia(2008)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 70

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by Japanese forces firsthand.



Appaloosa(2008)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 72

Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.



Swimming Pool(2003)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 75

A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.



A Prairie Home Companion(2006)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 80

A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.



Frequency(2000)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 71

An accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.



The Passion of the Christ(2004)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 69

Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.



The Kite Runner(2007)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 72

After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.



24 Hour Party People(2002)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 77

In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.



The Runaways(2010)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 75

A coming-of-age biographical film about the 1970s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways. The relationship between band members Cherie Currie and Joan Jett is also explored.



The Notebook(2004)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 68

A poor yet passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman, giving her a sense of freedom, but they are soon separated because of their social differences.



Sunshine Cleaning(2008)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 72

In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business -- a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service -- with her unreliable sister.



Good Bye Lenin!(2003)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 70

In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared.



In Good Company(2004)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 74

A middle-aged ad exec is faced with a new boss who's nearly half his age... and who also happens to be sleeping with his daughter.



Reign Over Me(2007)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 70

A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship is the one thing that appears able to help the man recover from his grief.



Madeo(2009)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 76

Goo Jin, Hye-ja Kim, Je-mun Yun, Bin Won,
Joon-ho Bong,

A mother desperately searches for the killer who framed her son for a girl's horrific murder.



The Dreamers(2003)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 71

A young American studying in Paris in 1968 strikes up a friendship with a French brother and sister. Set against the background of the '68 Paris student riots.



The Fountain(2006)

Golden Globe 1
Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 68

As a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi.




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