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(2005) |
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"The character design is ugly; the main characters are often annoying; the humor is generally weak; and the computer-generated animation is often soulless."
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(2008) |
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"The penguins steal the show, providing all the real highlights."
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(1974) |
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"A weak genre effort, Madhouse makes little if any effort to transcend the horror label, instead offering up familiar elements for the benefit of undemanding viewers. Nevertheless, it is amusing for [Vincent] Price fans."
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(1958) |
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"Fine technical craftsmanship and solid performances fight a losing battle with rampant stupidity in this entertaining Mexican horror film, which is alternately atmospheric and silly."
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(2004) |
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"It is far from a completely successful experiment, but it does create something with a unique enough identity to be worth exploring."
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(1932) |
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"This is a creaky but entertaining relic from the early sound era. Basically an adventure story...it edges into the horror category thanks to the fiendish torture devices used by the Oriental criminal mastermind - and his sadistic daughter."
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(1964) |
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"[Producer-director Roger] Corman does the best work of his career, aided by the wonderful cinematography of Nicolas Roeg."
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(1999) |
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"The surprise sleeper success of 1999, this ingenious science fiction thriller easily surpassed The Phantom Menace."
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(2008) |
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"Like an awkward party guest who hopes you will be charmed by his earnest effort to overcome his lack of social graces, and just when you're on the verge ... he belches loudly and rudely - and expects you to think he's both cute and funny."
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(1997) |
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"Ultimately, this film isn't quite as screamingly funny as its coming attractions trailer suggested, but it is an amiable enough piece of entertainment."
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(2002) |
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"...falls prey to the syndrome that affects many sequels: the apparently irresistible desire to replicate the formula from the first film."
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(2007) |
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"There are flashes of good imagery in The Messengers, but [they] work better in the trailer, unencumbered by the dreary plot."
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(2008) |
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"Aja...apparently thinks that metaphysical speculation is for wimps; his audience wants red meat, and he's going to give it them, no matter how inappropriate it is."
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(2009) |
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"This uber-high-concept piece of computer-generated animation is so good-natured that you want to like it, but it is not nearly so all-fired exciting and funny as it intends to be. Fortunately...you will be rewarded with enough great moments and old-movie"
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(2009) |
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"This excellent little science fiction film is a welcome throwback to an earlier era, when filmmakers used the canvas afforded by outer space and/or the future to explore ideas about the human condition."
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Cinefantastique |
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(2008) |
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"... the concluding chapter of Argento's "Three Mothers" trilogy dispenses with the overt stylization of its predecessors ... in favor of a sobering dose of realism."
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(1964) |
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"Only occasional penny pinching (fewer composite shots and elaborate miniatures) and a handful of minor gaffs mar this colorful, elaborate fantasy film, which is thoroughly enjoyable for fans and children, and might even impress a few non-fans."
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(2007) |
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"For all its computer-generated effects and colorful sight gags, Magorium is a dreadfully prosaic movie, lacking charm and grace."
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(2007) |
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"The dingy lighting and shaky camera work, combined with a solid script and convincing performances, create an almost documentary feel that lures the audience into the dark situation."
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(2008) |
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"Although the formula remains much the same tanna leave concoction as before, there are a indeed few new wrinkles on the dessicated old corpse, just enough to make this pleasant popcorn movie for viewers seeking action and adventure."
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(2009) |
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"The computer-generated imagery falls short when it comes to supplying the gore for the fight scenes: the bright splashes of red look almost literally Photoshopped onto the settings."
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Cinefantastique |
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(2009) |
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"I am no fan of slasher films, and I came to this with no expectations - who needs another remake? - but it won me over in spite of myself."
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(1959) |
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"A colorful, reasonably energetic thriller, with some sincere but slightly preachy speeches about the nations of the world learning to put aside its H-bomb arsenal and band together for the common good."
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