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(2009) |
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"...a good one for fans of period movies and Stephen Frears but left me less than satisfied."
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 A |
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(2009) |
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"This is a must see film."
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 B+ |
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(2008) |
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"Couple the deft writing, direction and superb acting, especially Ulrich Thomsen, with the lush, beautiful photography (by Jens Schlosser) and you get an above average study..."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"...requires the commitment by the viewer to get involved in the lives of the little girls. But, for the real film buff, this is a true labor of love and worth the effort."
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 C+ |
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(2009) |
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"Duncan Jones, son of David Bowie (nee David Jones), makes his feature debut with a calling card that shows his potential as a filmmaker."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"If I had only one word to describe The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, that word would be - slick."
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 C |
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(2009) |
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"I found myself watching the clock and begging for this bloated opus to end."
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 A- |
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(2009) |
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"Do not expect slick filmmaking in this somber, sobering documentary, but this is not the film's raison d'etre. Bringing the story to worldwide light is and I hope it works."
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 D+ |
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(2009) |
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"The only positive thing in Away We Go is a charming performance by Maya Rudolph as pregnant Verona."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"You invest yourself in the central character and, when the story ends as you hoped with its positive and happy ending, it is with a satisfying sigh of contentment."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"...a very satisfying, sobering and hopeful film..."
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 A- |
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(2009) |
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"...we get a in depth look into Italian politics. But, you don't need to be familiar with that country's volatile recent years to enjoy a fine piece of filmmaking."
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 A- |
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(2009) |
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"...we get a in depth look into Italian politics. But, you don't need to be familiar with that country's volatile recent years to enjoy a fine piece of filmmaking."
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 A+ |
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(2009) |
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"I can't say that Up is the best movie made by the CGI masters at Pixar. I can say, though, that there is none better."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"The combination of deft direction, good acting, intelligent script and excellent look make Easy Virtue a good bet for mature audiences."
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 C- |
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(2009) |
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"Techs are as expected for a globetrotting adventure yarn. It is too bad that the script was not up to the behind-the-camera work."
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 B+ |
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(2008) |
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"This is another example of the quality of the films that continue to come out of the East Asian steppes and its tiny filmmaking industries."
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 B- |
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(2009) |
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"The numerous making-of featurettes includes a treat for those of us in eastern Massachusetts with the Burlington Mall highlighted..."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"...a good choice for the filmgoer who wants to think about the story rather than zone on the action of so many other sports films."
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 A- |
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(2009) |
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"This is the best Star Trek movie, ever. Better, even, than the classic Start Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"Kurosawa effectively depicts the present world financial crisis with his microcosmic analysis of the Sasaki family."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"There is nothing predictable or pat, something many America films are guilty of, and this is the charm."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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 B+ |
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(2008) |
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"The story could take place anywhere, here in the US, South America, Africa or wherever, and its David vs. Goliath theme is worldwide."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"There has been a lot of backlash by those accusing the boxer of lying, but that is not the point of this Tyson-Toback collaboration. It is Tyson's story, truth or not, from his viewpoint and that is what we get."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"...has a ready-made audience in the tens of thousands who saw the many-years running original and for those who are fans of the genre. A well-crafted documentary will interest the documentary film buff, too."
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 C+ |
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(2009) |
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"...the kind of thriller that begs to surprise with its twisting turn of events."
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 B- |
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(2009) |
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"Three very different directors...travel to the land of the lotus blossom to lend their collective eyes to a world that is Tokyo!"
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"In these hard economic times it is heartening to see a documentary work that makes you feel good about average people who give above average of themselves."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"...fun, funny, and a genuine for-all-ages animation."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"The filmmakers have an obvious love for their work and its source material and it shows."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"...a rich character study of the title ball player and his metamorphosis into something greater than he could have expected %u2013 to live as a free and happy man doing what he really wants in his life."
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 B |
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(2008) |
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"Cast and crew do a fine job in creating a 30’s French musical."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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 B- |
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(2009) |
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"There are too many side stories cluttering things but there is a good deal of familial heart..."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"...a film buff kind of movie that, unfortunately, won't make it to mainstream audiences."
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"...the type of story that could get very muddled and confusing but, while there are one or two missteps, overall it is a captivating tale of life, love and lies."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"...an affable buddy comedy that goes in the right directions and pushes the right buttons."
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 D+ |
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(2009) |
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 C- |
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(2009) |
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"...amusing for those 18-to-24 and male but will likely be offensive to many not part of that demographic."
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 B+ |
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(2008) |
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"Greg Timmermans gives an exemplary performance as the title character, making his withdrawn loneliness a palpable thing."
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 C- |
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(2009) |
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"A better script, stronger direction and a likable star could have made Waiting for Dublin worthy of the best whimsy."
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 B+ |
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(2007) |
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"Director Nikita Mikhalkov makes the well-known material fresh and new."
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 B- |
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(2009) |
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"This road movie heads in predictable directions but with unpredictable results."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"...an attractive cast, solid acting and deft direction help the film rise above the routine story, making it enjoyable and familiar. I call it comfortable."
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 C+ |
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(2009) |
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"In standard docu fashion, we learn about the Obama’s roots, his passions and his dedication to be a man of the people."
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 B |
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(2009) |
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"The enormous behind-the-camera crew makes it a rich looking film that is easy to watch. Too bad the routine story brings it down a notch."
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 A |
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(2009) |
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"Runtime is a brisk, never boring 40 minutes and [Howard] Hall and company dish up a visual feast that is as close to being there than, well, being there."
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