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Jonathan Curiel

Jonathan Curiel's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).

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Path to War (2002) 100% 4/4 EDIT “Johnson's brash way of talking rarely revealed itself in public speeches of his day, but in "Path to War," Frankenheimer and actor Michael Gambon give us the real Johnson.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jun 29, 2020 Full Review Brothers in Arms (2004) 71% 3/4 EDIT “Alexander, a political writer and radio host, gets riveting, emotional confessionals from the veterans.” – San Francisco Chronicle May 5, 2015 Full Review The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) 6% 1/4 EDIT “Formulaic films are released every week, but it's rare that one has a $100 million budget, big stars whose roles are embarrassing to watch and unusual special effects that only serve to mask a predictable plot and cliche-ridden scenes.” – San Francisco Chronicle May 23, 2013 Full Review Afghan Star (2009) 100% 4/4 EDIT “Like The Kite Runner novel and movie, the documentary Afghan Star succeeds at dramatizing the lives of Afghans, but those we see on screen are real flesh-and-blood characters -- people who let their true feelings emerge.” – San Francisco Chronicle Aug 21, 2009 Full Review Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love (2008) 83% 4/4 EDIT “Youssou N'Dour is a beautiful film to watch as it unfolds the life of N'Dour and, by extension, the lives of millions of West Africans who are anonymous to many in the West.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jul 31, 2009 Full Review The Song of Sparrows (2008) 98% 4/4 EDIT “At times funny, sad, poignant and suspenseful, Sparrows is a showcase for Majidi's masterful storytelling -- and Naji's superb acting.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jun 12, 2009 Full Review Fados (2007) 96% 3/4 EDIT “For those who've never before heard fado, Fados will be a revelation -- a window into a music that (like blues music) can be poetic, heartbreaking, melodramatic and redemptive, all at the same time.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jun 5, 2009 Full Review Outrage (2009) 79% 4/4 EDIT “Outrage is essential viewing -- a film that offers a window into modern politics, and the political obstacles faced by gays and lesbians around the country.” – San Francisco Chronicle May 8, 2009 Full Review American Violet (2008) 75% 3/4 EDIT “American Violet dramatizes Kelly's case, and does so in a way that will leave audiences applauding in their seats -- and wondering how much of the film is true.” – San Francisco Chronicle May 1, 2009 Full Review Lost in the Fog (2008) 3/4 EDIT “Corey's documentary is much more than a sports profile. It's really a character study of Aleo and his resolve to stick to his principles -- even in the wake of his horse's tremendous success four years ago.” – San Francisco Chronicle Apr 24, 2009 Full Review Sugar (2008) 93% 3/4 EDIT “Sugar is a gripping look at the immigrant experience, with small moments as important -- and visually arresting -- as any on the baseball diamond.” – San Francisco Chronicle Apr 10, 2009 Full Review Cherry Blossoms (2008) 79% 3/4 EDIT “The movie is an ideal blend of character study, deceptively simple plot twists, inspired acting, and travelogue.” – San Francisco Chronicle Mar 20, 2009 Full Review The Betrayal (2008) 94% 4/4 EDIT “The touching music (which includes quasi-choral chants) completes a film that, despite its tough subject matter, is life-affirming in the best possible way.” – San Francisco Chronicle Feb 27, 2009 Full Review Serbis (2008) 79% 4/4 EDIT “Serbis has the feel of a documentary, but a documentary can't accomplish what "Serbis" does: Take us to a corner of the world where sex and regret are so intimately entwined.” – San Francisco Chronicle Feb 20, 2009 Full Review Made in China (2009) 43% 3/4 EDIT “To appreciate this scenic spectacle requires a leap of faith that will test even die-hard Bollywood fans.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jan 16, 2009 Full Review The Beautiful Truth (2008) 50% 4/4 EDIT “It's Michael Moore without the truculence, PBS without the pretension, CNN without the commercial grandstanding.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jan 9, 2009 Full Review Waltz With Bashir (2008) 97% 4/4 EDIT “The best movie of 2008? The most revealing war film ever made? The greatest animated feature to come out of Israel? All these descriptions could apply to Waltz With Bashir.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jan 9, 2009 Full Review Angry Monk: Reflections on Tibet (2005) 83% 3/4 EDIT “Schaedler's film raises as many questions as he answers.” – San Francisco Chronicle Jan 5, 2009 Full Review Bedtime Stories (2008) 27% 3/4 EDIT “For prepubescent kids, Bedtime Stories will be a perfectly enjoyable work -- a PG-rated introduction to a heralded comic actor trying to inspire a new generation of Adam Sandler fans.” – San Francisco Chronicle Dec 29, 2008 Full Review Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008) 100% 4/4 EDIT “This illuminating film by director Gini Reticker and producer Abigail Disney is a much-needed attempt to put the spotlight on a moment of history that still inspires.” – San Francisco Chronicle Dec 12, 2008 Full Review The World Unseen (2007) 30% 2/4 EDIT “It suffers from an abundance of transparent acting, simplistic plot twists and music that essentially screams, 'These are important scenes to behold!'” – San Francisco Chronicle Nov 14, 2008 Full Review 3/4 EDIT “The dreamy opening credits (complete with Erik Satie-like piano) and steamy close-ups of boiling food set the stage for a nuanced story about regrets and the quest for redemption.” – San Francisco Chronicle Nov 10, 2008 Full Review Delwende (2005) 4/4 EDIT “This West African drama looks at a single village in the throes of change -- change that reveals people's cruelty, their fixation on being right, and the clash between modernity and traditional beliefs.” – San Francisco Chronicle Oct 31, 2008 Full Review Saving Marriage (2006) 83% 4/4 EDIT “Even for those who think they know the full story of Massachusetts' historic same-sex marriage law, this documentary will be a revelation.” – San Francisco Chronicle Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert (2008) 54% EDIT “It's hit-and-miss. But Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert is a film that doesn't let go from the very first moment.” – San Francisco Chronicle Oct 3, 2008 Full Review
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