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Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru (1952) starring Takashi Shimura
HBO Max Loses the 74-Year-Old Classic Roger Ebert Called His Ultimate Rewatch

The film holds a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Billy Bob Thornton in 'Armageddon'
The Sci-Fi Blockbuster That Roger Ebert Called “An Assault on the Eyes, the Ears, and the Brain” Is a Streaming Super-Hit

The movie's cultural legacy also includes a classic DVD commentary.

Larry David smiling and holding a coffee cup in Curb Your Enthusiasm 2.
Larry David Left 'Seinfeld' to Make One of Roger Ebert's Most Hated Movies

It wasn't pretty, pretty, pretty good.

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10 War Movies That Roger Ebert Considered Perfect
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Many great war movies earned Ebert's highest rating of four stars.

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Siskel and Ebert in a TV screen with newspapers
The Only TV Show Siskel & Ebert Ever Reviewed Is a 2-Part Hidden Gem Worth Revisiting

The two also wound up guest-starring on the same show.

Meg Ryan as Alice waving in When a Man Loves a Woman
Roger Ebert Gave a Rare Perfect Score to the Meg Ryan Film That Features Her Best Performance

Ryan, Andy Garcia, and Philip Seymour Hoffman created something special with 'When a Man Loves a Woman'.

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10 Horror Movies That Roger Ebert Considered Perfect

They all got four stars!

Jason Statham as Jensen Ames in Death Race looking over his shoulder.
Jason Statham's Divisive Remake of a 50-Year-Old Dystopian Sci-Fi Classic Is Back on Streaming

The movie was written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

Jessica Chastain standing in a kitchen looking serious in The Tree of Life
The 10 Greatest Movie Masterpieces, According to Roger Ebert

Ten thousand thumbs up.

The group of survivors in The Grey.
The Intense Liam Neeson Movie That Left Roger Ebert So “Stunned With Despair,” He Walked Out of a Screening

Nobody has fun fighting wolves.

A photographer peers over his camera, intrigued yet concerned, as he aims his large lens out the window.
The 8 Greatest Psychological Thrillers of All Time, According to Roger Ebert

These movies, and these reviews, will stay in your head.

Louden (Matthew Modine) wrestling in 'Vision Quest'
This Underrated Wrestling Drama That Roger Ebert Loved Is Now Available to Watch for Free

Ebert said that it it was “a movie with some nice surprises, mostly because it takes the time to create some interesting characters.”

Idris Elba on the red carpet
18 Years Later, Idris Elba’s Completely Forgotten Holiday Classic Is a Shock Streaming Hit

The 2007 ensemble film is suddenly back in demand.

Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts in Iron Man
Roger Ebert Gave This "Ingenious" Superhero Movie With a Lead Performance That Was “Unexpected” 4 Stars

Ebert's review recognized the genius behind an unlikely cinematic masterpiece.

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This Horror Samurai Film Is Still One of the Most Haunting FIlms Ever Made 60 Years Later

Roger Ebert said this film was among the most beautiful he's ever seen.

Roger-Ebert smiling softly for the cameras
Roger Ebert Disliked This Wacky ’80s Monster Movie, but It’s a Blast From Start to Finish
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Watch for Michael Moriarty, stay for the cheese.

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The 10 Most Scathing Roger Ebert Reviews, Ranked

He hated these movies. Hated, hated, hated, hated, hated these movies.

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The Star-Studded Crime Comedy That Roger Ebert Gave a Near-Perfect Score Is a Must-Watch Now That It's Streaming

The performances from Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell are not to be missed.

Rose McGowan and James Duval in bed in 'The Doom Generation'
Despite Roger Ebert’s Zero-Star Score, This Stylish ’90s Cult Classic Is a Must-See for ‘Natural Born Killers’ Fans

Sex and death spill out of the backseat in this road movie.

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Reese Witherspoon's Movie Debut Was This '90s Coming-of-Age Masterpiece Roger Ebert Called a "Victory"

The underrated gem also starred Sam Waterston, Emily Warfield, and Jason London.

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