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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Marks McMorrow as a director to watch, one unafraid of taking risks and going against the grain of the British film industry. It's not for everyone, but surrender to the limitless ambition and off-kilter tone and it's an engaging 100 minutes."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"It may not be on a par with Brokeback, nor as powerful as Lust, Caution, but Taking Woodstock is another triumph for Ang Lee, a director whose resume gets more and more diverse with every project he tackles."
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IGN Movies UK |
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Thirst may not be the greatest vampire movie ever made, but Park's willingness to try something different makes it a decidedly fresh take on the genre."
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IGN Movies UK |
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3.5/5 |
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(2008) |
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"General audiences will likely be lost, but the film's cast list may just attract those who were wanting for Wong Kar Wai and had yet to find him. And if the film can win the auteur even more fans, then it can't really be that bad."
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IGN Movies |
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5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Not only does Shooting Dogs have something worthwhile to say, it's also incredibly important. That cinema has dared to challenge the truth of the Rwandan genocide is to be celebrated."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Features some beautiful and epic performances that are enough, on their own, to entertain."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Brilliantly told and will remain with you as you leave the theatre."
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FilmFocus |
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2/5 |
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(2007) |
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"It's all just far too Wes Craven for its own good. He gave Aja free rein to innovate, but as he writes this sequel he rests on every single genre cliché because he doesn't understand that they're still clichés even if he did invent them."
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FilmFocus |
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4.5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Two hours of some of Britain's finest contemporary comedy writing."
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IGN Movies |
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2/5 |
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(2007) |
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"The cinematic equivalent of Brussels sprouts; parents will drag their kids to see it whether they want to go or not, and it's bound to leave an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouths of all ages."
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FilmFocus |
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5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"The Orphanage is this year's Pan's Labyrinth. And that's the high praise indeed."
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IGN Movies |
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4/5 |
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(2007) |
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"This is a powerful and well-told debut from Chris Gorak."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Romance and Cigarettes may not always work as well as it probably should, but regardless there's no arguing with the originality of Turturro's piece."
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FilmFocus |
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5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Full of wonderful set-pieces of both comedy and horror, Severance is a remarkable success..."
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FilmFocus |
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3.5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"That the treatment of patients in America is shockingly inhuman in many cases is obvious, and Moore uncovers a huge number and variety of horror stories about it. Like much of his work, though, while the film will inspire plenty of discussion through its"
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IGN Movies |
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5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"This is Sci-fi at its proudest; an incredible achievement that reminds us why Danny Boyle is the best British director working today."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"That Linklater can keep a light tone running through the film in spite of weighty subject matter ensures that A Scanner Darkly is accessible enough for wide audiences without dumbing down for others."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"It's hard not to fall in love with the film"
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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2/5 |
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(2006) |
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"There's so much potential within, but it's terribly squandered. And that's a real shame."
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FilmFocus |
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2/5 |
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(2006) |
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FilmFocus |
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2/5 |
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(2006) |
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"There's a brilliant movie here somewhere, but it's never quite brought out."
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FilmFocus |
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2/5 |
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(2006) |
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"A collection of cheap jump-scares and tacky clichéd imagery that we've seen a million times before."
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FilmFocus |
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1/5 |
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(2006) |
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"As shameless as trashy cookie-cutter studios movies will ever get."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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83/100 |
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(2006) |
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"This is a fine example of a Japanese action movie that isn’t all about action."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Lightly done but with a depth worthy of drama."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"It's still very much a quick and painless Hollywood production, what slight genius there is in its premise dulled by the sheen of the high production values and its prettier-than-pretty cast."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"This year's Donnie Darko? Brick is in a class of its own, showing neither a hint of pretension nor convolution."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"An average Pixar movie remains markedly better than the best from any other animation studio."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"...Probably the funniest film Smith has done since the original - it's chock full of childish humour and witty observations on pop-culture - but there's something real beneath all of that as well. Something, dare it be said, touching."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Confetti is both a curse and a blessing to those looking to Britain for comedy film; get on board with it and you'll have a riot but fail to pick up on the experimental nature of its humour and you'll likely be lost."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Ridiculously, incomprehensibly, undeniably cool, brilliantly, passionately and hysterically original; pure cinema heaven."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Perhaps an interesting side-piece to those already fanatical about the book, but ultimately a lifeless adaptation that reveals the flaws of its source. So Dark, the Con of Dan Brown."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Leave your brain at the ticket desk and Date Movie will likely appeal. Bring it with you and you may as well have stayed at home."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"A concert film for people who don't like concert films, Dave Chappelle's Block Party does such a good job of putting you in the middle of the action that only the end credits can remind you that you're sitting in a movie theatre."
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FilmFocus |
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26/100 |
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(2006) |
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"It's as though there are two completely different films uncomfortably mixed into one and they're just fundamentally incompatible."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Don't Come Knocking might have been better in the hands of a less self-conscious director, but it's nonetheless a captivating drama."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"One of the finest British films of the year, Driving Lessons is a powerful calling card for Grint, who's just turned 18, and, indeed, for Brock's talent as a director. Here's hoping there's a long career in store for both."
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FilmFocus |
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1/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Your kids may beg and plead with you to take them to Garfield 2, but when they become teenagers you'll get the blame for acquiescing."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"As the opening chapter of a franchise it's somewhat disappointing."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Harsh Times sneaks up on you."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"The Hills Have Eyes 1977 may already be a classic, but The Hills Have Eyes 2006 has all the necessary hallmarks to become one itself."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Original, on the big screen at least, and entertaining in spite of its problems, The History Boys remains a fine example of this country's talent both in front and behind the camera."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Ice Age 2 works, if not as well as its predecessor, but it wants for that special something that makes Pixar's efforts such instant classics."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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78/100 |
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(2006) |
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"Both compulsive and entertaining, striking a perfect balance between drama and thriller and serving up a story that's instantly worth following."
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FilmFocus |
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79/100 |
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(2006) |
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"Considering 2005's line-up of truly overwhelming blockbusters, it's refreshing to know that films like In Your Hands are still being released."
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FilmFocus |
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5/5 |
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(2006) |
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"This is nothing short of life-changing; a film that needs to be seen by every single person on this planet."
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"It's very difficult not to get on board with this quirky comedy."
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FilmFocus |
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4/5 |
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(2006) |
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"As a comedy it's hugely optimistic and as a drama it's wonderfully emotional and that we're afforded the opportunity to make the call for one or the other for ourselves makes this a very clever film."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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2/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Just when we think we've come to terms with its brand of poorly-plotted silliness it ups the ante once more."
[movie review] |
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FilmFocus |
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3/5 |
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(2006) |
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"Strong performances and interesting ideas make the film worth a gamble but it's far from the relationship classic it longs to be."
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FilmFocus |
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