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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"It's easy to see how this quirky, offbeat approach could seem refreshing within the rarefied, hermetic atmosphere of a festival. Elsewhere, however, it comes across as amateurish and considerably less charming."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"There's an expectation that the audience will be invested in the relationship between Duke and Ana, but the poor writing and lack of chemistry between the principals fails to sell the romance as anything more substantial than a weak plot element."
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2.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"This could have been a triumph of structure over story if only the importance of the structure had been better camouflaged."
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2.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"It's refreshing to see Apatow branching out and trying something off the beaten path but, in this case, his sense of ambition may have caused him to lose his way."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"It would be harder to find a more dark and joyless thriller on the market than this one."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"This is an affirmation that it's still possible to find smart movies about one of the most basic aspects of the human experience: falling in love."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"It's the template for either a video game or a Disney theme park ride, or perhaps both."
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"The characterization is deft, the acting is superb, and the production values are high. If there's a dryness to the way the story is told, that's because director Martin Provost has shifted his focus toward intellectual, not emotional, satisfaction."
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2.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The Answer Man is one of those modestly diverting motion pictures that's as sweet as cotton candy -- and as insubstantial."
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2.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Hollywood, it seems, has lost the knack of how to make a good romantic comedy."
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3.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"[Director] Webb treats his characters and his audience with respect. The result is something worth savoring regardless of the season in which it is seen."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The sixth Harry Potter movie has its share of flaws but nevertheless represents solid entertainment, and it extends a remarkable streak for a franchise that has gone six deep without one failure."
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3.5/4 |
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(1987) |
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The filmmakers lacked the courage and conviction to tell an honest, character-based story and resorted to something that has been massaged into a more comfortable, easily consumable cinematic morsel."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"For those of a non-Puritanical mindset, it's hard to deny that Brüno succeeds in being both outrageous and outrageously funny, and it's hard to damn a comedy, regardless of its faults, for those qualities."
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3.5/4 |
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(1987) |
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3.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Moon is closer to what die-hards expect when they hear the term 'sci-fi,' and its existence reminds us that serious movies within this genre are not dead -- they're just hiding."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Although Public Enemies does not ascend to the heights of Bonnie and Clyde or The Untouchables, it is nevertheless an effective depiction of the final months of the life of one of the United States' most infamous criminals."
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3/4 |
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(1986) |
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Never representative of more than mediocrity from a technical or story-based standpoint, the Ice Age series has reached a new nadir with its third entry."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Cheri is an engaging romantic melodrama that provides an authentic sense of time and place."
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3.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"More than any recent movie, this has a 'you are there' feel to it that gives us a flavor of an Iraq we don't see on the nightly newscasts."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Call me old fashioned, but I like a little side story and character to go along with my order of big, loud special effects."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"An inexplicably unfunny comedy made by two people who have proven they can do much better: director/co-writer Harold Ramis and co-producer Judd Apatow."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The Proposal is a standard-order, by-the-book romantic comedy that offers nothing remotely fresh or new while following a formula even neophytes know by heart."
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1/4 |
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(2009) |
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"I laughed once during Imagine That's interminable 107 minutes, and the longer I watched Murphy's desperate, embarrassing attempts at provoking laughter, the worse I felt."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"It is remarkable how, with all of the advances in technology over the years, a story like this can remain largely unchanged despite a 35 year gap between tellings. By allowing the movie to unfold in real time, Scott enhances the level of suspense."
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3/4 |
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(1985) |
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"This is a likeable film that follows all of the necessary steps to engage an audience. It may not be a sure thing, but it's at least a pretty good bet."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"'Ruins' is indeed an apt descriptor for this picture."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Dull, unfunny, and completely unsuitable for viewing by anyone who isn't a charter member of the Will Farrell fan club."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Parts of it are entertaining, although I'm not convinced they're enjoyable entirely for the reasons intended by the filmmakers."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"A film like Up makes it clear that Pixar has moved beyond the point where it feels the need to pander to children."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Adults have the choice of either admiring the scenery or taking a nap. There's not much else worth doing. Certainly, paying attention to the story is an exercise in futility, but you're welcome to try..."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"This is everything a good summer movie should be and, while it does not dishonor the Cameron chapters of the saga, neither does it prove to be an indispensable adjunct to them."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The director's ruthlessly unsentimental depiction of Christine's lifestyle makes for fascinating, albeit distanced, voyeurism."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The lack of melodrama coupled with moments of quiet celebration make Goodbye Solo a more uplifting tale than one might expect with such a less-than-joyous premise."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Scheduling blunders aside, this is worth seeking out because, despite its low profile, it offers the rarity of "summer fun" without the seemingly obligatory "dumb" appended to that descriptor."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"This movie takes preposterousness to new levels; there are times when the proceedings become so ludicrous that one is tempted to laugh aloud at the sheer audacity of the plotting."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The laughter found in Easy Virtue requires a sophisticated cinematic palate, but for those who appreciate this sort of motion picture, it's a top-notch creation."
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Poor scriptwriting decisions and a failure to advance the romance in a gradual, credible fashion doom whatever chances this could have had to enrapture audiences."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Anyone who discovers more to this movie than 'much talk and little action' will develop a rapport with the characters. They are reflections of us, and therein lies their ability to compel attention."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Anchoring the film, which is driven more by characters than plot, are fine performances by Keaton and Kelly Macdonald and a screenplay in which the pauses between words are as meaningful as the words themselves."
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"The setup is complete; now it's time to see whether the implied potential of this first entry into a new series can be realized in its sequel."
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2.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"In terms of tone and content, Wolverine is a nearer match to Daredevil than Iron Man, but its box office gross will undoubtedly be closer to the latter."
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3/4 |
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(1982) |
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3/4 |
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(1980) |
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3/4 |
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(1978) |
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"Travolta is a riot. Alternately swaggering to prove his "coolness" and re-affirming his ability on the dance floor, the actor gives the kind of performance that's perfect for the role."
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3.5/4 |
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(1996) |
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3/4 |
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(2009) |
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"When it comes to spy thrillers, Tony Gilroy knows the game."
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3/4 |
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(1980) |
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