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(2009) |
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"The material eventually falls apart, caught between the mechanics of an out-of-the-closet farce and a tender story of personal and familial acceptance. The festivities kick off with a hearty ho-ho-ho. They end with a disconcerting no-no-no."
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C- |
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(2009) |
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"The picture contains a few inspired moments of antagonism and redemption, but it's hard to get energized about a feature film that positions Timberlake in a leading role. The movie practically begs for more Bridges."
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C- |
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(2009) |
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"The film is hinged on unapologetic formula, looking to enchant the viewer through the act of repetition, but the writing isn't smart enough to wipe the dust off the plot."
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D |
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(2009) |
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"The shortcuts are maddening, but so is Spread as a whole. Just because the lead character is an insipid, mean-spirited waste of time doesn't mean the movie has to follow suit."
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C |
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(2009) |
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"There's some hope that the series will improve over time, effectively righting every last Hardwicke wrong. This is not a quality film by any means, but it's a step up, and that's a relief."
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C+ |
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(2009) |
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"The tender interaction between Leigh Anne and Michael sustains the Blind tension, not plastic acts of tragedy or insensitive supporting characters. Too bad Leigh Anne wasn't allowed in the editing room to knock some sense into Hancock."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"A riveting sit, due to the filmmaker's incredible storytelling gifts, and the cast, who articulate a dreamy series of toxic encounters with sniper-like precision, tightening Almodovar's noose with exceptional skill."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"A user-friendly spectacle of warriors and weapons, Red Cliff is a majestic motion picture that returns Woo to the sort of whirlwind screen restlessness he built his legendary name upon."
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1/4 |
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(2009) |
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"A poorly conceived comedy spotlighting a collection of anal-centric humor that's about as appealing as baseball bat to the face."
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D |
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(2009) |
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"It's bloodless material, sluggishly captured by Barra, who's trapped in directorial survival mode, terrified to color outside of the lines."
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C |
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(2009) |
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"Pirate Radio is a flawed piece of work, at times utterly paralyzed by muddled whimsy. It'll take some effort from the viewer to sort through this cluttered feature film."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"It's cinematic waterboarding and there was more than one occasion during the film when I was convinced it was never going to end."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Somebody get Richard Kelly a Katherine Heigl romantic comedy stat, or else we might have yet another talented filmmaker unable to wiggle free from his own cavernous pretension."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"A feisty, gleefully harebrained spoof of all things Shaft and Superfly, Dynamite is a jubilant ode to the firm cinematic pimp hand, which, in this picture, smacks bad guys around and tickles the audience with the same devotion."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"A moody picture of extraordinary technical achievement, not a glazed retelling of holiday reform. The distance is unavoidable, but my hope is that audiences take the opportunity to drink in the astonishing craftsmanship of the film."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Blithe and teeming with actors having the time of their lives, Goats is a hilarious, freewheeling descent into the abyssal madness of the military machine."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Hits several staggering low points, but the humanity is never far from view, and while uncomfortable to process at times, the film retains an impressive dramatic grip through unimaginable horror. Tyler Perry could learn a thing or two from this approach."
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"Attempting shock value and extraterrestrial disturbance to generate a cult smash, Kind will likely tire audiences before it ever has a chance to swindle them."
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B+ |
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(1994) |
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"Has matured wonderfully, sustaining as a curious genre exercise in blockbuster yearn marked by surprising buoyancy, madly entertaining performances, and a fertile cinematic imagination behind the camera not yet corrupted by massive box office success."
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A |
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(2003) |
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"Bombastic audience-hooting moments aside, Curtis has written his most accomplished film, finding the energy to direct the hell out of it as well. And it's even gloriously R-rated to boot."
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F |
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(2009) |
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"At least the Scary Movie features had a budget and filmmakers with some genre battle scars. Stan Helsing is more Friedberg/Seltzer territory: random, agonizingly desperate, and dripping with laziness."
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B+ |
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(1995) |
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"Regardless of faults, I embrace Waterworld as the pure matinee escapism it was intended to be, readily devouring the sci-fi excitement both Reynolds and Costner are happy to dish up."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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D |
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(2008) |
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"It's meant to be cute and harmless, preying on romantics, but it registers more as complete absurdity, minus the soothing touch of a capable filmmaker."
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C- |
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(2009) |
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"Finally catching the feature on Blu-ray after taking an absurdly stubborn stance of protest this summer, I have to say with all honesty, Sony Pictures Classics probably made the right choice to pull the picture away from further negative response."
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Devil is generously unassuming, making the film more of a secret handshake than a blood-spattered, deafening gorefest. The attention to mood and setting is marvelous."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Horse Boy is a valuable, stirring motion picture. It's a poignant step to understanding the mysteries of the mind and a critical, exquisite reminder of unconditional parental love."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Material about two tantrums and a Gossip Girl cast member away from becoming a Lifetime Original event, making the nuanced accomplishments of the feature shine all the more brightly."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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D+ |
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(2009) |
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"Strictly pressed factory floor sweepings, packaged and sold with questionable intent to a public aching for closure...takes Jackson's musical legacy and squeezes it for every last remaining nickel."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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A- |
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(1990) |
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"Nearly two decades later, Hardware retains its merciless poise, and while the filmmaker has slipped into obscurity, his finest work still lunges for the throat."
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A- |
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(1980) |
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"An exceptional ride that offers thrills, grins, and an impressive argument for the supremacy of Australian cinema during the 1970s...The blast of wizard-sleeve hellfire and teeth-rattling metal sludge is irresistible."
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D+ |
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(2009) |
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"Would it kill these producers to take a few chances for the next adventure? It's easy to loathe a Saw picture, but to be utterly bored by one seems an unpardonable offense."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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C |
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(2009) |
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"What the film offers is melodrama, more interested in the aviatrix's bedroom activities than her spirit. Amelia hunts for complexity, but it only achieves a tedious middle ground."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B |
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(2009) |
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"Rock imparts a comical look at the desire to keep the natural state of black hair a distant memory. Funny stuff, though a few nuggets of information he stumbles upon introduce a semi-horror film element to the documentary."
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C- |
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(2009) |
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"Labored and often tedious, the picture is a friendly stab at Burtonesque macabre antics, but director Paul Weitz is in way over his head trying to juggle huge portions of the grotesque and the epic."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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2/4 |
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(2009) |
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"By nudging the picture into primary colors, Astro Boy loses a shot at an intriguing personality. A little sustained darkness never hurt anyone."
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D |
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(2009) |
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"100 minutes of dopey behavior and filmmaking inanity wrapped up tight in a bland, gutless PG-13 wooby, taking a proven premise and watering it down to a parade of nonsense created only to tickle gullible teen audiences."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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C+ |
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(2009) |
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"Spike Jonze obviously has his heart in the right place here, but extending something so perfectly concise, so willingly brief, to an absurd length invites more trouble than triumph. The rumpus runs out of steam quickly."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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C+ |
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(2009) |
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"By the time a robot shows up in a graveyard to mow down the greater Philadelphia D.A. office, it'll take a heavenly force to keep most eyes from rolling."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"A classic black comic strangling by the Coens, who leave no domestic discomfort behind. In fact, all this film contains is unease, making it a perfect itchy sweater film for those who enjoy their cinema on the suffocating side."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Sharply constructed with a heavy spray of noirish aroma, Temptation is a uniquely accomplished indie film, wielding salacious material sensitively, building an intoxicating sense of intrigue and discomfort."
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C |
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(2009) |
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"A static, familiar romantic tragedy. It lacks electricity, and while gorgeously produced and smartly acted, the stillness of the film is often insufferable."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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D |
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(2009) |
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"A comedy without any identifiable humor. Retreat is dreadful, but to consider just how many gifted performers are here treading water makes the heart sick. Ralphie, how dare you."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B |
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(2009) |
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"Appreciate the feature as more of a silent film adventure and it's a blast, furthering the curious career of Tony Jaa, who steps behind the camera to co-direct this often exhilarating but supremely baffling martial arts picture."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B+ |
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(2009) |
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"Because United prefers human and industry conflict over playing field disputes, it makes the film an accessible and spellbinding showcase for tightly-suited antagonism and venomous verbal spray. This is a first-rate drama."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B |
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(2009) |
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"An unnerving, barking-mad black comedy surveying the fractured mind of "the most violent prisoner in Britain," the picture is a divisive beast, shimmying between cracking wise and cracking skulls, often erratically so."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B |
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(2009) |
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"Interestingly low-fi, dialing down the smugness that choked out the original documentary. Fix is a comedy piece, but the directors have a better grasp on the balance between silliness and anxiety, which makes for a stronger film."
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B- |
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(2009) |
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"Tries to cram in as many plot points as possible to fill its belly with caloric melodrama. It's a diluted journey of feminine self-realization, better with bruises and teamwork than it is with pliable matters of the heart."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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A- |
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(2009) |
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"Instead of participating in the yearly nonsense of Saw, give Trick 'r Treat a spin instead. It's one of the best horror films of the year and a perfect addition to the holiday."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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B |
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(1999) |
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"Toy Story 2 always struck me as a disappointment. It's a fine movie with plenty of spirit, but the franchise formula feels diluted, lacking the spark of creativity that made the original film sing."
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BrianOrndorf.com |
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A |
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(1995) |
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"A magnificent film, created with a then unproven playful spirit that merges broad cartoon antics with an endearing eye toward nostalgia -- the heartbreaking years when wonder turns to knowledge and maturation."
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