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(1999) |
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"Like the character he plays here, Albert Brooks needed someone or something to re-inspire him while working on this plodding comedy."
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(2009) |
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"John C. Reilly excels in a role I thought couldn't possibly be appropriate for him. It's a nice change of pace for this fine actor."
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(1999) |
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"Helen Mirren's acting stands out in this mean-spirited dark comedy like an original Picasso in a paint-by-numbers art show."
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(2009) |
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"I didn't think anyone could match Terry O'Quinn's riveting performance in the 1987 film, but Dylan Walsh nails the title role in this remake."
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(2009) |
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"The secret to a happy marriage involves falling in love over and over again with the same person. 'Couples Retreat' offers an amusing illustration of that old saying."
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(2009) |
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"Like 'Life of Brian,' 'The Invention of Lying' pokes fun at religious beliefs. Too bad it fails to emphasize the fun."
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(2009) |
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"Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson do a great job playing off each other in 'Zombieland,' one of the funniest zombie movies I've ever seen."
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(2009) |
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"To me, this updating of the original 'Fame' beautifully highlights the joys and heartbreaks that come with dedication to the performing arts."
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(2009) |
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"Because it's easy to spot the culprit, suspense gets short shrift here. That's surprising, for Jonathan Mostow delivered uber-suspense in 'Breakdown.'"
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(2009) |
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"Aaron Eckhart surprised me with the depth of his performance as a self-help guru who needs help himself."
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(1971) |
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"Angela Lansbury shows off her singing, dancing and comic skills -- which I think even overshadow the film's Oscar-winning special effects."
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(2009) |
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"Although I laughed at a couple of slapstick gags, the rest of this comedy didn't seem very funny to me."
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(2009) |
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"Provides food for thought about fate and our own mortality as well as exciting scenes for viewers who enjoy seeing blood and guts on screen."
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(2009) |
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"Christoph Waltz delivers one of the most brilliant portrayals of a villain I've seen since Anthony Hopkins transformed himself into Hannibal Lecter."
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(2009) |
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"I can't remember when I've had such a hard time becoming emotionally involved in a love story on film."
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(2009) |
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"If you enjoyed Timothy Olyphant as the determined sheriff in HBO's 'Deadwood,' you'll be surprised at how good he is playing a very different type of role here."
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(2009) |
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"Robert Hoffman shows off his exceptional ability for physical comedy during hilarious mind-control sequences here. In fact, he's very funny in all his scenes."
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(2009) |
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"Most youngsters at the screening I attended were not amused -- not even by the usually giggle-evoking flatulence scenes."
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(2009) |
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"The film's marvelous visuals are what I admire most about it -- and I couldn't help going deeper and deeper under the spell of such cinematic wizardry."
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(2009) |
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"Among the most troubling elements of 'Knowing' are its dark cinematography, outlandish plot, and a less-than-memorable performance by Nicolas Cage."
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(2009) |
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"Another intriguing performance by Johnny Depp is the highlight of 'Public Enemies,' a film not always easy to follow."
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(2008) |
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"'Captain Abu Raed' could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship between new filmmaker Amin Matalqa and discerning moviegoers everywhere."
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(2009) |
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"Filled with speeded-up camera work, which makes the movie pratically unwatchable for migraine sufferers like me."
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(2009) |
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"Tanna Frederick's charismatic appeal reaches out from the screen, drawing us deeper into 'Irene's world' with each successive scene."
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(2009) |
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"Asks viewers to take off their thinking caps and put on their dunce hats. Comic rewards await for those who agree to do just that."
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(2008) |
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"'Wake,' a short independent film, touched me more deeply than most big budget mainstream dramas."
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(2009) |
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"With the exception of Amy Adams' performance and some excellent special effects, this sequel fails to live up to the first 'Night at the Museum' romp."
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(2009) |
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"'Dance Flick' may be offensive to dancers and other living things, but it's also very funny."
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(2009) |
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"Some parts of this movie come across as totally unbelievable, but it contains enough excitement and stunning cinematography to make it worth seeing."
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(1998) |
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"A thought-provoking but uneven comedy."
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(1998) |
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"Most love scenes seem forced in 'At First Sight,' and the background music manipulates emotions without a trace of restraint."
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(2009) |
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"Hugh Jackman displays considerable animal magnetism again in 'Origins,' which includes many great sequences showing him in all his Wolverine glory."
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(2009) |
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"Blessed with superb performances by Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, 'The Soloist' deserves consideration during this year's awards season."
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(2003) |
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"It's gory, campy and scary -- three important elements to fans of this genre."
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(2009) |
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"'O & R' focuses on characters instead of plot, which may bother some viewers. However, the movie worked for me because of its excellent performances."
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(2009) |
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"For me, the other characters in 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' fail to measure up to B.O.B.-- who's voiced to amusing perfection by Seth Rogen."
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"'Maurice Jarre: A Tribute to David Lean' is as much a tribute to its immensely talented composer as it is to the remarkable film director being honored."
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(2008) |
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"This first-ever musical docu-tragi-comedy is a highly creative piece of filmmaking. Opinionated? Yes, but it's also a lot of fun and quite provocative."
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(2007) |
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"One of the most inspirational and powerful documentaries I've ever seen."
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(2009) |
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"This thriller's flashback scenes interrupted the story's flow too much for me. But Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are fun to watch."
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(2009) |
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"Sarah Roemer stands out in 'Fired Up!' I found her to be the only cast member who comes across as a real human being."
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(2008) |
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"'Slumdog Millionaire' is a unique and memorable film -- one that's practically impossible to resist."
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(1985) |
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"Visually exciting, includes outstanding acting by a fine cast, and tells a compelling tale about ambition, betrayal and revenge."
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(2009) |
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"Boasts great location shots and an incredible gunfight at the Guggenheim Museum, but it's Clive Owen who earmed my most rapt attention here."
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(2009) |
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"'Push' suffers from a baffling script, but Dakota Fanning delivers a very watchable performance in this sci-fi thriller."
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(2009) |
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"Mostly because of a lead character as unbelievable as Renee Zellweger's ambitious Lucy Hill, it's not easy to warm up to this romantic comedy."
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(2008) |
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"This low-budget comedy shines because of its impressive character-driven plot. It’s not Remember the Titans or Friday Night Lights, but it boasts humorous performances and some almost hysterically funny scenes."
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(2008) |
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"I found this four-hours-plus movie sheer torture to watch during most of its long running time. 'Che' seems more like a guerilla handbook than a film."
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(2009) |
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"I understand this is the first offering in an 'Inkheart' trilogy. If so, color me hooked."
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(2009) |
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"Canine charmers fill the screen in 'Hotel for Dogs,' but the heartwarming relationship between a brother and sister gives this movie its greatest appeal"
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