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(2003) |
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"In this summer of sequels it is almost a breath of fresh air to see an action film that doesn’t have a number at the end of the title."
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 B |
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(2002) |
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"“Simone” is a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality."
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 B |
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(2004) |
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"“S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine” makes an articulate and cogent argument that should be seen and heard."
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(2007) |
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"Even those of us familiar with the case will find fresh insights into a crime and punishment that is, still, wrought with controversy."
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(2002) |
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"The reason to see “Sade” lay with the chemistry and complex relationship between the marquis (Auteil) and Emilie (Le Besco)."
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 A- |
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(2002) |
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"["Safe Conduct"] is a long movie at 163 minutes but it fills the time with drama, romance, tragedy, bravery, political intrigue, partisans and sabotage. Viva le Resistance!"
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 B+ |
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(2005) |
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"Saint Ralph is the kind of movie that makes you see why people can believe in miracles."
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 B- |
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(2002) |
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"The script, like the character Danny, is complex and needs your attention..."
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 C |
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(2005) |
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""Jesus is Magic" is of a caliber that would have been better left for an hour-long HBO comedy special."
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 B+ |
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(2004) |
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"Saved! is a message movie that might/will offend those less than tolerant to others’ beliefs but has its heart and mind in the right place"
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 B- |
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(2005) |
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"There isn’t much original about “Saving Face,” except for Joan Chen’s performance as Ma and a nice look into Chinese American life."
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 C |
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(2000) |
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 A- |
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(1998) |
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"Saving Private Ryan is a first-class war movie with some absolutely brilliant, gut-wrenching moments, especially the beginning minutes."
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 6/10 |
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(2001) |
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"Kick boxing deaths and conflicted nuns are not the makings of a good comedy."
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 B |
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(2000) |
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 D |
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(2001) |
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"You're better off renting the original and getting yourself a pizza...."
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 B- |
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(2003) |
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"Keeping to the formula developed in the original and funny Scary Movie, Zucker and company mix in a dose of their own manic movie shenanigans and come up with a fairly fast paced romp that loses steam after an hour but is, still and mercifully, onl"
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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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(2005) |
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"...first time feature director Guka Omarova transcends [Kazakhstan's] borders with her deft story telling"
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 C+ |
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(2006) |
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"Don't expect a sparkling laugh fest but [those] attracted to it will have some mild fun."
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(1998) |
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 B |
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(2003) |
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"School of Rock may be built an implausible premise but it is loads fun and is a showcase for Mr. Black. And, the music ain’t bad either."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 B- |
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(2006) |
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"The Science of Sleep is a creative effort that is well crafted and visually amusing to watch."
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 B+ |
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(2002) |
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"...a true family film that will appeal to the kids watching the series today and their parents, too, who grew up with the lovable, goofy Great Dane and his pals."
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 B |
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(1987) |
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"The actual murder mystery often takes a back seat to the comedy and drives to a rather predictable end, but it is the getting there that is all the fun."
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 B |
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(1997) |
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"The secret to both Scream and Scream 2's success is that neither film condescends to its audience - instead the audience is let in on the joke."
[movie review] |
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Reeling Reviews |
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 C |
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(2000) |
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 B- |
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(2003) |
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"“The Sea” doesn’t have the same raw sparkle of “101 Reykjavik” and certainly lacks much of the latter’s whimsical wonder but it does represent a leap in filmmaking craft for Kormakur."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 B+ |
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(2003) |
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""Seabiscuit" isn't the unabashed masterpiece that I had hoped for but it is an exciting, well-crafted sports drama about an unlikely athlete."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 B- |
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(2003) |
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"I came out of Secondhand Lions feeling manipulated but not minding."
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 B- |
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(2008) |
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"...should generate good box office from its femme demo. There is little to appeal to the guys out there, even as a date movie."
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 A |
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(2003) |
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"“The Secret Lives of Dentists” is an understated masterpiece that shows American filmmakers can still make great, not just good, movies."
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 B- |
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(2002) |
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"["Secret Lives"] is scheduled for a short theatrical run but is better suited for the small screen."
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 B- |
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(2003) |
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"Secret Things is definitely erotic and will appeal to prurient interests with its soft core pornography. But there is also the tale of ambition..."
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 C+ |
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(2004) |
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"Secret Window had me for the first two-thirds of the film but it falls apart into typical [Stephen] King-isms in the last third..."
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 B+ |
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(2002) |
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"Secretary” is owned by its costars, Spader and Gyllenhaal. Maggie G. makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role and eats up the screen."
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(1996) |
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(1997) |
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 C+ |
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(2005) |
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"This sophisticated mystery that isn’t that mysterious is a bit too civilized for my coarser American tastes."
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 B+ |
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(2003) |
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"11'09"01 – September 11 is a work that has resonance even two years after that [terrible] day."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 B+ |
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(2005) |
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"Sequins is a lovely calling card for its maker and its stars."
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 C- |
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(2001) |
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"More mature audiences will not fall for the old-fashioned hokum and obvious sentimentality being generated."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 B- |
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(2005) |
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"...a by-the-numbers tale that will have a great following by its ready-made fan base"
[movie review] |
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Reeling Reviews |
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 C+ |
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(2001) |
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 B+ |
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(2009) |
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"...disasters are tightly and relentlessly weaved together by the Coens and the result is a very funny, satiric look into that particular Jewish community [spawned] from the brothers' creative minds."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 C |
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(2002) |
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"Helmer Hudlin tries to make a hip comedy, but his dependence on slapstick defeats the possibility of creating a more darkly edged tome."
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Reeling Reviews |
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 B+ |
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(2001) |
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"It is scary, doesn’t use cheap tricks and raises goose bumps with its intelligently rendered, subtle horror."
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(1996) |
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Reeling Reviews |
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 C+ |
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(2008) |
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"There is nothing feel good in a film that is about love, sorrow and sacrifice. This is a problem."
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(1997) |
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