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(1970) |
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"Before ... the next war, both sides need to hire Altman as the director. He knows the territory, works with ensemble casts better than anyone, and provides plenty of laughs."
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 1.5/5 |
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(2001) |
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"focuses on Joan's raging hormones and sledgehammers the audience with Spanish inquisitions about her “madness” so much that I became mad that I wasted 123 minutes and $9.50 on this 21st century torture device."
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 2.5/5 |
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(2003) |
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"remains far too formulaic to last longer than a passing footnote soon destined for dusty shelves"
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 B+ |
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(1963) |
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"Beautiful and restrained, Madhabi Mukherjee powerfully highlights ... as a traditional Bengali housewife who transforms into a modern working woman in 1960's Calcutta"
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 B |
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(1992) |
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"a thoughtful and insightful rendering that promises to educate generations about the real Malcolm X"
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 2.5/5 |
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(2003) |
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"Gaudreault serves only appetizers and dessert without the meatballs and pasta"
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 A |
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(2008) |
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"grasps just what it means to be human and to express it fully"
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 B |
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(1977) |
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"a visual journal of a womanizer, and there is no denying that the famous director likewise appreciated a plethora of beautiful women the same way"
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 A |
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(1929) |
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"This belongs on the essential list"
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 A |
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(1962) |
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"Frankenheimer easily ranks as the pre-eminent director of political intrigue."
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 B- |
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(2003) |
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"The digital camera itself becomes a major character because it gives any director with unique connections access to previously unfilmable subjects"
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 3.5/5 |
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(1997) |
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"a remarkable portrait of a great actor that serious film aficionados and students will eagerly devour"
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 4/5 |
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(2001) |
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"If you want background material on Mark Twain, Burns’ documentary is an excellent introduction to the man and to his independent spirit."
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 B |
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(2003) |
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"Ghobadi's witty dialogue successfully balances pathos and humor in palatable fashion"
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 B |
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(2003) |
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"Peter Weir crafts his film like Hitchcock's Lifeboat on steroids"
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 A- |
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(2005) |
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"it's a welcome change to what had become a tired formula"
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 3/5 |
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(1987) |
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"the unrealistic ending plays better than the anticipated formula would dictate, but it still sounds like the romantic longings of an adolescent Forster"
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 C+ |
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(2005) |
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"provides a refreshing new framework for Allen's premise"
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 4.5/5 |
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(2001) |
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 3/5 |
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(2000) |
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"If in the mood for a didactic 'feel good' movie about racism, Men of Honor is a far more intelligent choice than the insipid Remember the Titans."
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 3.5/5 |
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(2002) |
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"Hitch would enjoy the way Chabrol plays with the audience (including the expertly interwoven Lizt requiem)"
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 B |
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(1976) |
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"...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing."
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 A |
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(2004) |
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"Berlinger and Sinofsky have raised the bar even higher with subjects who dare to risk exposing their raw psyches, warts and all."
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 A |
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(1927) |
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"Bridgitte Helm’s strong acting completely transforms her attitude from the demure Maria to the provocative Futura robot with outstanding pantomime work."
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 C+ |
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(2007) |
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"doesn't offer a whole lot other than atmosphere and a stellar performance by Jolie"
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 B- |
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(2007) |
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"instructional value and exposure to Tibetan culture and values make this a worthwhile venture"
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 4.5/5 |
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(2004) |
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"Eastwood successfully camouflages this layered human morality tale as a boxing film"
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 B+ |
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(2005) |
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"suitable for the entire family and may well spark discussions between children and their parents about the right thing to do"
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 B |
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(1969) |
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"Truffaut demonstrates his ability to venture into Hitchcock's suspense/thriller territory while simultaneously delving into Buñuel's patented themes of sexual obsession"
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 B- |
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(2004) |
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"Given the historical context, Mistaken Identity makes a significant contribution towards tolerance and the importance of increasing our cultural knowledge, strongly reminding us that America's underlying strength lies in its cultural diversity."
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 5/5 |
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(1936) |
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"nearly perfect comedy continues to hold up over 60 years after its creation"
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 B |
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(2003) |
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"If nothing else, watch it for Javier Bardem, who is rapidly establishing himself as among the world's very best at his craft"
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 2.5/5 |
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(1970) |
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"Viewer discretion is advised"
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 B |
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(2002) |
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"among the most universal of films"
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 4.5/5 |
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(2001) |
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"Thornton and Berry deliver the goods here convincingly, making Monster’s Ball one of the top films of 2001."
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 B+ |
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(1979) |
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"spoofs human nature more than anything, notably the gullibility of people who behave as sheep and follow others blindly"
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 B |
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(1983) |
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"Strictly for people with dark senses of humor, any Python film should be avoided by anyone that thinks Jay Leno is funny"
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 0.5/5 |
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(2002) |
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"turns a potentially interesting idea into an excruciating film school experience that plays better only for the film's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film's characters"
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 B- |
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(1932) |
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"Some modern lightweight films could learn a cinematic lesson from directors Irving Pichel and Ernest Schoedshack's sixty-three-minute running time"
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 B |
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(1952) |
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"only lightly touches Montmartre's edgier lifestyle, but credibly renders a serviceable biopic of its prototypical artist.
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 3/5 |
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(2001) |
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"enough Mardi Gras glitter, fast-cutting movement, and garish color to get anti-musical people to forget they are really watching a musical!"
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 B+ |
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(1999) |
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"Morris uses montages of expert testimony, neo Nazis, Holocaust activists, and forensic scientists along with wacky interview footage to give a truly intimate picture"
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 3/5 |
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(1964) |
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"raw and uneven film certainly contains historical value with scenes never publicly viewed before"
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 B+ |
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(2005) |
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"No exercise in seeking sympathy, Murderball does achieve remarkable empathy"
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 C- |
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(2002) |
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"Newspaper stories or television coverage on murders far removed from the local scene accomplish as much, and are often as quickly forgotten"
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 B |
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(1962) |
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"reminds of that good old down-home attitude of the Midwest"
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 B |
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(2003) |
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"makes its mark on the cinematic landscape as a fitting memorial—to Louis Kahn specifically, and to the artistic spirit in a more universal sense"
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 4.5/5 |
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(2002) |
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"Trademark American triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent French drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son."
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 B |
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(2005) |
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"treads harrowing ground without falling into the pit of cliché"
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 3.5/5 |
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(1956) |
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"The Mystery of Picasso works remarkably well for a select audience"
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