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3/5 |
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(2010) |
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"Film version of a fresh and spunky Broadway musical about a young black man's quest for self-understanding and creative expression."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An oddly compelling stop action animation film with puppets which provides a glimpse into the meaning of life in the adventures of a group of urban dwellers."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A zany comedy about the unpredictable and tricky nature of love."
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Spectacular special effects and one of the dumbest screenplays of the year."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A fresh and appealing romantic drama brimming with heart, creativity, and panache."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A creative animated film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where a courageous soul goes on a quest to discover meaning."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A romantic drama with tender and touching characters that shows how those we love can be our greatest spiritual teachers."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A compelling character-driven drama about family secrets, imagination, and the technological toys of modern society."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An extraordinary documentary about an American Idol-like TV show that manages to capture the volatile mix of history, religion, and pop culture in contemporary war-torn Afghanistan."
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1/5 |
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(2009) |
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"We could care less about the characters in this dreadfully bad comedy."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A biodrama about an extraordinary woman aviatrix who followed her passion and blazed a trail for others to do the same."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A hard-hitting and distressing documentary about what lies behind infrastructure failures in New Orleans and elsewhere in America."
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1/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An implausible drama about some Washington D.C. people plotting around the time of the assassination of JFK."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A riveting and multidimensional examination of the subprime mortgage meltdown and its devastating impact on homeowners from poor African-Americans to wealthy Californians with swimming pools."
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1/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A poorly-done documentary that manages to make the phenomenon of swinging boring."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Hats off the director Disney and screenplay writer Bill Haney for having the courage to expose racism as the sick and sad shadow that is still alive and well in America."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Uplifting story of a resilient Palestinian mother and her son struggling to make a new life in America: hope is the tonic that keeps her going and you will find yourself cheering her on every step of the way"
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A thinking person's thriller with fascinating twists and turns, a tour of Rome's art and cathedrals, insights into Vatican history and politics, and questions about the relationship of religion and science."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An uplifting spiritual drama about the value of wonder, the trouble with answers, the constrictions of fear, and the liberation of sharing and caring for others."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"The bold and courageous activities of volunteer eco-warriors to save whales in Antarctic waters from being illegally slaughtered by Japanese fishing fleets."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An incredibly original and appealing drama about the quest of two intimate lovers to find the perfect home to raise their child."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A fragmented but fascinating glimpse of the famous German terrorist group and their violent legacy."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A wonderful and liberating film about a dying Native American's final journey with a loving companion by his side."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A sci-fi computer animated film about some nasty invaders and a resourceful teenage girl."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Convincingly portrays the plight of the Guarani Indians of Brazil as they struggle to survive in the midst of poverty, displacement from their forest home, and their young people's lack of interest in tribal tradition and religion."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A documentary that pays tribute to an idealistic young woman whose courage enabled her to sacrifice her life while trying to rescue Jews in her native Hungary during World War II."
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(2009) |
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"A depressing tale of a couple whose relationship is running on empty."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A wonderful feel-good fact-based sports story about the gifts of nurturing love and a redefinition of family values."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An ethically rich drama about the mystery of not knowing, greed, responsibility, free will, and altruism."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An impressive performance from Clive Owen as a single dad who tries to connect emotionally with his two sons and learn from his mistakes."
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1/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Two shallow women friends become enemies in this unappealing comedy."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A spellbinding story of true love written and directed by Jane Campion that showcases Abbie Cornish as an accomplished actress."
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A self-reflective melodrama about filmmaking and revenge."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An incredibly moving documentary about the courage of an underground group of video journalists who bring to the world images of the 2007 protests in Burma"
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A multi-narrative film that explores the challenges of coming to terms with the past and putting it behind us."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Michael Moore's hard-hitting documentary about the egregious, toxic, and rapacious spin-offs from the American obsession with unbridled capitalism and greed."
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(2009) |
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"Unfocused and uninteresting documentary about the famous hotel for bohemians of all stripes."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An exquisitely acted and visually stunning German film which vividly conveys the beauty and profundity of impermanence."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Explores with emotional intelligence an elderly woman's passionate love affair and the ways it transforms her life."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A bittersweet glimpse of the early life of the legendary French fashion icon Coco Chanel."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An engrossing surreal comedy that takes an inventive look at soul, dreams, emotions, and the emptiness of a life devoid of meaning."
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1/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Silly story of a journalist whose shopping addiction catches up with her."
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Spirituality and Practice |
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Creative visual effects but little emotional vibrancy in the central story."
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Spirituality and Practice |
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(2009) |
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"Might be funnier with several rum punches in hand."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A thoroughly shocking documentary that exposes the secret slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan."
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Spirituality and Practice |
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A well-intentioned drama about complicated immigration issues that falters thanks to a wobbly screenplay."
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Spirituality and Practice |
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A dynamic and dramatic documentary about the David vs. Goliath dimensions of the "Amazon Chernobyl" case where indigenous tribal groups are fighting the multinational corporation Chevron."
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0/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A spoof on dance movies that offers escapism of the lowest sort."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An exquisite cinematic masterpiece that is both funny and sad and all the emotions in between; it touches the heart with its treatment of beauty, music, death, and abandonment."
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Spirituality and Practice |
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A powerful and disquieting film about racism, sexism, and the hope for reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa."
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