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"A taught thriller all the better for somber and distraught grayscale photography"
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(2006) |
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"A gripping triptych of the HIV virus taking hold of every shred of human frailty in a tale of a pandemic both sexual and commercial."
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(2007) |
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"If it's comic books you want, you'll love this look at Spartans versus Persians. Even better in IMAX, but don't expect much story to go along with the sound and fury."
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(2005) |
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"Mid-life crisis takes on a completely new meaning when a skin and bones muscular dystrophy victim risks death for one last Harley ride and a bus to the Grand Canyon."
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8/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Great action, sets and camera work set this traditional western up for success in spite of stereotypical good guys and bad guys"
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7/10 |
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(2006) |
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"A creepy, Lynchian dream-walk into the purgatory of human mass production"
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6/10 |
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(2007) |
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"A touching but slender piece on the number one news piece in Japan. But what is the rest of the story?"
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7/10 |
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(2009) |
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"A good, if contrived, romantic comedy that exposes the world to Asberger's syndrome while drawing a line between love and dependence."
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(2008) |
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"A film of insanity, cruelty and living life when the thrill is gone, "Adam Resurrected" tells a powerful story---for viewers tough enough to take it. One of Jeff Goldblum's best performances and stand-up supporting work by Willem Dafoe."
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6/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Dark secrets eat away from within, but after 120 minutes of self-loathing this soapy tale fails to engage with either genuine mystery or genuine reconciliation."
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5/10 |
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(2006) |
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"How far would you go to eat a finger?"
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9/10 |
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(2009) |
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"The best look to date at the rotten US housing mortgage system that developed over the last ten years. Clear enough to make you cry."
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(2006) |
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"Politically incorrect to a broad spectrum of social cliques, "Dreamz" makes a statement and has some fun at the same time."
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5/10 |
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(2008) |
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"See this film to relive those high school days that you have tried to forget. Or, just talk to your kids."
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5/10 |
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(2009) |
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"A fun production with a great soundtrack and scrumptious English scenery but the decisions are ultimately too dim to believe."
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(2008) |
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"A visual treat for Dafoe fans that goes well beyond the conventional horror genre into questions of reality and fantasy and how, or if, we tell the difference."
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(2008) |
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"Although adding nothing to the previous body of knowledge on the iconic jazz singer, this film is a precious collection of extremely unique jazz vocal footage that should not be missed."
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(2009) |
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"A blood soaked horror fest with surrealistic overtones in the stripped down von Trier style. Overly disturbing but still a must see for fans of von Trier, Dafoe or Gainsbourg."
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6/10 |
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(2008) |
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"Luscious enough photography and fun to watch, "Appaloosa" brings nothing new to the table. As a collection of things that have been done before who will watch it over the originals?"
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7/10 |
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(2005) |
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"A rom-com short on comedy, Après Vous has coziness to spare thanks to Auteuil, Kiberlain and Paris."
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"A film of the simplest and most complex of working worlds. A wonderful visual poem."
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(2007) |
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"Although lacking the lyric force of March of the Penguins and Winged Migration, the film combines a great story with world-class photography to tell a unique National Geographic tale."
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8/10 |
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(2005) |
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"A Rabelaisian journey of timeless humor that makes the audience an insider in the world of stand up comedy."
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5/10 |
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(2009) |
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"As the glossiest of colored glossies this film delivers a message than creativity is still alive in America. But the main reward seems to be corporate bottom lines."
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7/10 |
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(2007) |
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"A creepy and daring look into one of the most destructive, and self-destructive of American anti-heroes"
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9/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Some of the most creative and beautiful cinematography of the year combined with the best performances to date by Knightly and McAvoy and earthshaking work by relative newcomer Romola Garai make this one of the best films out there"
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4/10 |
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(2008) |
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"If you want to see ignorant self destruction, see Troy Duffy in "Overnight" and forget this film---the worst mistake Josh Hartnett has made in his career."
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7/10 |
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(2004) |
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"The seamy underbelly of Paris seen through romantic American eyes keeps the noir alive."
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6/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Visually sumptuous but flat of plot, eccentric characters can't redeem this mildly funny romantic comedy from the hum-drum."
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8/10 |
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(2009) |
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"The best part of this road movie is the emotional trip the two protagonists take in learning they are OK."
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5/10 |
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"Exploiting what it is supposed to renounce, Badland combines a dreadfully long and dull screenplay and extremely plain surroundings to make a well-meaning anti-war film you'll want to miss."
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7/10 |
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(2008) |
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"What do four young film makers and a demented savage with a bag over his head have in common? They all want to be stars, and they almost make it in this super-indie horror satire."
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6/10 |
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"Rating high in the unvarnished truth department, "Ballast" does not bring enough entertainment to the table to merit the price of admission. A commendable exercise in plainness does not constitute a reason to see this film."
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6/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Try as he might, Director Garant cannot bring a winning performance out of this summertime silliness. Ping pong remains in disfavor as of the dog days of August."
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7/10 |
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(2005) |
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"Who says you can’t make it with anyone by carrying pictures of Chairman Mao?"
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8.5/10 |
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(2005) |
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"Deprived of his legacy, the brains behind the failed bank robbery that became Sidney Lumet’s Dog Day Afternoon gets closer than ever to his fifteen minutes of fame."
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7/10 |
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(2007) |
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"Previous films such as "Gunners Palace" and the more famous "War Tapes" gave us intimate footage of the day to day danger and tedium of the war, but no film has shown both sides with the power and accuracy of "Battle for Haditha""
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5/10 |
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(2008) |
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"Cinema verite' filmed in an unabashedly one-sided, pro-demonstrator mode, this film fails to make the grade as either hard hitting documentary or staged narrative fiction"
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8/10 |
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(2009) |
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"Agnes Varda shows us what modern film making is all about in a whimsical look at a cinematic genius."
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8/10 |
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(2005) |
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"A dark and dangerous look into men’s souls pits Romain Duris against his abusive father in the steamy streets of gangland Paris."
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7.5/10 |
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(2005) |
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"Slow in the beginning, with a neophyte performance by lead Damien Nguyen, Nolte lends a helping hand with a weighty performance in the closing minutes."
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7/10 |
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(2006) |
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"Beauty of the mind and body conspires to survive under the guns of UN troops guarding the fragile peace against the moonscape of war that is Kabul."
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7/10 |
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(2008) |
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"A love story that holds out happiness as a carrot dangled but never obtained. Too busy, but still lush with the loving work of director Jan Hrebejk."
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6/10 |
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(2007) |
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"The squeaky clean love story of Jane Austen fails to make hay of either women's liberation or the miracle of creative writing, sticking to lush estates and courtly costume finery instead"
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5/10 |
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(2009) |
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"Precious in its realism this film is so plain is threatens to slip off the screen. Kudos for the honesty but the entertainment is lacking."
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8/10 |
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(2004) |
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"Bankrupt fascist politics and a talent in the ring combine to force decisions no teenager should have to make."
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5/10 |
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(2006) |
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"The music industry kicks itself in the butt and vows to go straight as the founding fathers and mothers of rock decry the greed and falsehood that has suddenly crept into pop music."
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8/10 |
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(2008) |
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"Although slow in its delivery, "Betrayal" delivers a stinging criticism of life in America. When foreigners come here for freedom, they may get more freedom than they wanted."
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6/10 |
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(2005) |
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"Fast out of the gate but slowing in the back stretch, this film will need witchcraft to keep all but the hardiest fans awake for the final kiss."
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6/10 |
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(2009) |
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"A methodical and thoughtful film that provides food for thought but will be too slow for most audiences."
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