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9/10 |
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(2005) |
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"A haunting expose' about a camera with a mind of its own and the closet of skeletons it barely holds in check."
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6/10 |
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(2009) |
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"Close but no cigar as a great international corporate mystery thriller slows to a crawl in a drawn out study of death. Frank Langella and Elliott Gould should have been used better."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2006) |
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"After 'Brokeback Mountain' Heath Ledger goes on to a second self-sacrificial role in the reigning standard of gritty and graphic junkie destruction derbies."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2005) |
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"Entertainment by Philip Seymour Hoffman both fun and heartbreaking in the enthralling retelling of the American saga that was the end of Truman Capote."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2008) |
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"A gentle and pleasant soap opera done in a fairly high cinematic style. The characters are far too attractive and the plot too simplistic, but the film grows on the viewer as the minutes glide by."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2009) |
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"A funny television satire and heartening viewing experience that has personal lessons in courage as well as much needed commentary on US/Mexican border relations."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8.5/10 |
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(2006) |
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"The rough trip of South African anti-apartheid hero Patrick Chamusso from apolitical worker to galvanized revolutionary and the brutal Afrikaner regime that tried to contain him."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2006) |
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"A thrilling get-acquainted tour of a side of the Philippines most never see."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2008) |
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"Upbeat rom-com grounded in solid work by Ryan Reynolds and Emily Mortimer tells a meaningful story while still staying in-bounds with the PG-13 rating. Unusual Western Canada seacoast photography and upbeat soundtrack make for an entertaining film."
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Monsters and Critics |
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5/10 |
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(2009) |
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"Nostalgic and fun to talk about but not that much fun to listen to. At some point the dead will simply rest in peace."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Shot in the unvarnished sets of New York's Iron Triangle, the unpaved mud holes of the streets and the rough plywood of bedroom walls tell an unforgettable story of growing up in a world with little pity"
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2008) |
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"A classic French family drama featuring fine performances by legend Catherine Deneuve and reigning star Mathieu Amalric even if the raging and crying might be a bit much for the Christmas season."
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Monsters and Critics |
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5/10 |
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(2007) |
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""Rear Window" updated to post 9-11 corporate downsizing has too many mixed messages to convey the simple fear of a classic thriller."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2007) |
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"The fresh, bright and funny exploration of the bureaucracy of war, when mandatory Israeli military service meets "Laverne and Shirley." A touching and personal slice of life as two 18 year old women redefine the age-old battle of winning hearts and minds"
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2006) |
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"A slick look at the cocaine trade of the 70s/80s that made Miami the home of more homicides per capita, and more banks per square mile, than any other city in America."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2009) |
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"A very engaging and civilized comedy that combines a great story with spirited acting and an undercurrent of criticism about the brave new world of medicine."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2005) |
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"People murdered in Africa, a plague on the way and large corporations behaving badly. Tea at the British embassy, anyone?"
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2008) |
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"James Carroll goes on a crusade of his own, exposing the hypocrisy of politically motivated religion and the violence of the evangelical Jihad in our own Colorado Springs."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2008) |
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"Surf's up in Southern California as the modern art world invades Nixonville and Reagan City in the 1950s. A fascinating look at the start of something big: modern art in Los Angeles."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2009) |
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"Yes, it comes off as an "Alice in Wonderland" copy but it's still fun viewing for the whole family. The 3-D gimmick never gets old and director Selick uses it with style."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(2004) |
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"An uneven but entertaining romp amongst sexuality as varied as the textures of the French Riviera."
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Monsters and Critics |
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8/10 |
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(2009) |
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"A real life spy thriller led by marine activist Richard O'Brian that is also a genuine and heartfelt plea for the marine environment."
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Monsters and Critics |
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7/10 |
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(1993) |
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"Without question one of the most bizarre love stories of the 20th century, backed up with a socko sound track and unmatched archival footage."
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Monsters and Critics |
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5/10 |
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(2006) |
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"Golden mums by the millions spell incest and death as Yimou Zhang tests the American market for saturation with the martial arts. Our cup may be running over."
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