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"The end result is a dark, violent and thoroughly entertaining fright-fest in perfect spirit of its source material."
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"While it may not be structurally sound, 5 Days is certainly absorbing enough to look out for."
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"...a brutally honest film about the struggle of addiction filled with great performances and harrowing symbolism."
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"Ignoring any traditional storytelling boundaries, Allegro is an existential masterpiece from Denmark about the flaws of perfection and the consequences of allowing your memories to slip away into the unknown."
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"The ultimate goal is entertainment and from an entertainment standpoint, The Almost Guys succeeds."
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(2006) |
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"American Blackout exposes a few issues we have already known about for years (the voting situation) before finally turning towards greater things by focusing itself on a truly remarkable individual."
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(2007) |
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"Steven Zallian (Gangs of New York) tackles the screenplay, which is based on an article by Mark Jacobson, and creates a captivating story with an otherwise basic premise."
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"Most of the acting is done with a sort of brilliant perfection not usually seen with a group of mostly first-time actors... a film as real and honest as that of an old Cassavetes film."
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"The colors are lush, the scenery is breathtaking, and the compositions are flawlessly executed. You won't want to take your eyes from the screen even just to blink."
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(2007) |
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"Fans of the original source material will definitely know what to expect here. The rest of us, who can't seem to connect to any of these characters (let alone care about them), can only marvel at the technical aspects of the film."
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(2004) |
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"Awesome; I... Shot That! is exactly that; it's f...in' awesome!"
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(2008) |
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"It's captivating, intriguing, and enjoyable throughout."
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(2008) |
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"Be Kind Rewind not only reminds us why we love film so damn much, it pays tribute to those films that may have had a hand in it."
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(2007) |
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"It's powerfully crafted, intensely paced and brilliantly acted from all involved players, and a film that's easily [Lumet's] best since Network."
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(2006) |
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"Hurt asks all the right questions regarding these social issues in the scene but many times, the answers come up short. It's a fascinating subject rarely explored in the depth this short documentary submerges in."
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"[Bourne Ultimatum] is the most satisfying action picture of the year."
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"This film is frightening enough for die-hard fans of the genre but those seeking a quicker pace or more gore should seek elsewhere."
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"The film has elements of Kevin Smith (Chasing Amy) and Woody Allen (Annie Hall); it just doesn't provide us with anything new."
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"This film has enough sporadic scares and psychological tension throughout to entertain a Friday night crowd but a more sophisticate audience may not give it the chance.
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"The screenplay was co-written by Anderson, Schwartzman and Roman Coppola, and it's clear they know what has worked in his previous efforts. They just couldn't escape the formula enough to try anything new."
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"What begins as a family drama centered around the tragic loss of their son, somehow manages to turn into an over-the-top action extravaganza."
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(2007) |
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"Paralyzing to watch. At times, you're just as frustrated as Bauby; you want him to communicate, you want other people to understand what he is thinking, and above all, you want him to pull through it."
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"Eve and the Fire Horse is an ambitious feature-length debut from Julie Kwan, which demonstrates her directing skill when it comes to actors."
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(2003) |
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"Writer/director Brian Clement takes a pretty puncturing stab at making a successful horror anthology film, especially with a low budget."
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3/5 |
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(2008) |
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"Just be prepared to suspend your disbelief a little more than usual."
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(2005) |
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"Like most of these family get-together films, it's not quirky enough to be interesting or amusing enough to be funny. The drama sometimes weighs as much as mom's fruitcake."
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(2005) |
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"Festival is like the Nashville of the fringe scene; a multi-character exercise that shows writer/director Annie Griffin's wonderful ability to juggle a large cast with an enjoyable story and constant laughs."
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(2006) |
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"It's a sort of flawed masterpiece that, as previous reviews have certainly shown, viewers will either love every minute of or hate every second."
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"Ghost of Mae Nak does have some really cool deaths that are reminiscent of the Final Destination movies. Unlike those films, this picture has a pretty interesting story to go along with it."
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"Christian Frei had enough material for three films, yet, when compiled together, each story feels a bit incomplete."
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"The beginning moves a little slow, and it takes a while to get going but once it starts moving, it's a very touching and interesting look into a culture not that often exposed."
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"There are elements in this film that are 100% Cronenberg (the beautiful violence we so rarely see these days, subtle weird humor), but this is not your typical Cronenberg"
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"Does a fine job of staying away from an overage of boredom and sentimentality while providing a good mix of laughter along the way."
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4/5 |
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"A massively beautiful epic."
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"The incredible amount of buildup and excitement of the first half ends up driving us down the road to disappointment."
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"Sandhya Suri (and even her father Yash) have a good eye for cinematic quality, the footage never looks bland. That, mixed with an equally compelling story, makes for a great documentary."
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"A little more tightening here and shortening there could have really given this film more of the thriller edge it feels like it was working towards, only it never quite made it."
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"Jewboy is like Taxi Driver merged with Aronofsky's Pi and the film is definitely strong enough to stand on it's own. Tony Krawitz is an exceptionally talented and determined first time filmmaker."
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(2008) |
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"All scribes involved understand the superhero formula rather well and have fun presenting a familiar premise (that of transporting characters) into an entertaining ride. But perhaps it's all too familiar."
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"Jason Reitman is shaping up to be quite the talented filmmaker. Just as he proved with his previous effort, Thank You for Smoking, the merging of comedic elements never offset the dramatic side."
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(2005) |
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"Despite the fact that we are watching Reynolds do the same schtick yet again, director Roger Kumble never lets him outlast a joke or take a gimmick too far."
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"He (Kurosawa) directs every shot perfectly, including an elaborate amount of color and movement with every shot, never over-focusing on battles or pointless side plots."
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"If you can help yourself from taking it too seriously, it's a predictably entertaining thrill ride that more than fills any appetite for explosions."
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"Lady Vengeance isn't as horrifying as its predecessor but it's certainly powerful enough to end the trilogy on a high note. One thing is for sure... no one dishes out vengeance quite like Chan-wook Park."
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"For its length, it would have been nice to learn a little bit more about some of the children. Nonetheless, Mad Hot Ballroom is still an uplifting and inspiring tale."
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"It doesn’t matter if these ideals are right or wrong; von Trier is a master of challenging an audience... he reminds us how to use that piece of meat found within our skull."
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(2008) |
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"...both Forest Whitaker and Juliette Binoche (as with the rest of the cast) give such amazing performances that they should be added to the list of the best work of their careers."
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"This is a very solid little film that would be perfect to those of you who are beyond tired of this summer’s attack of mindless entertainment.
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"There is a lot of buildup throughout the entire piece that's never released. The climax is almost laughable and when the credits finally role, you'll no doubt find yourself yearning for more, which is both a good thing and a bad thing."
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"No Country for Old Men is the most brutal cinematic experience of the year, as well as one the best. It's nothing shy of an unforgettable masterpiece."
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