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"Lucky for viewers, it's easy to laugh while watching this romantic comedy, mostly because of the comic skills Kutcher and Diaz bring to their performances."
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"I admit the need for a frequent romantic-comedy fix, but 'Made of Honor' left me totally unsatisfied."
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"'Deception' ends up as a splendid illustration of how acting skill can sometimes overcome a number of cinematic sins."
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"'88 Minutes' is a muddled, low-quality thriller."
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(2008) |
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"With its screwball comedy approach to how football changed from a no-holds-barred sport to one with strict rules, 'Leatherheads" is a nostalgic treat."
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(2008) |
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"Despite its welcome emphasis on the heroism of two female characters, 'Nim's Island' is one of the most disappointing and disjointed films so far this year."
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"All the most hilarious scenes from 'Superhero Movie' show up in the film's trailer, but there's still a lot to laugh about in this silly parody."
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"The only thrills in 'Shutter' come from watching Joshua Jackson in a couple of appealing close-ups."
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(2008) |
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"Watch your back, Dumbo. You have heavy competition now from Horton!"
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"As in all his splendid documentaries, Mark Bussler packs the enlightening 'Westinghouse' with fascinating rare footage and photographs."
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"An amusing and heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs involved when adopting a child -- in this case, one who insists he's from another planet."
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(2008) |
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"For the first time ever, Will Ferrell's performance failed to make me laugh even once."
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(2008) |
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"During the last part of this wacky comedy, it loses the amusing push-pull intimacy between its 'odd-couple' protagonists."
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(2008) |
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"It's always a pleasure to watch Highmore, one of the best child actors working today, and this time that pleasure is doubled because he plays a dual role."
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(2008) |
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"Nostalgic, warm, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining, 'Definitely Maybe' earns a place on my list of favorite contemporary romantic comedies."
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(2008) |
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"Too crude in spots, 'Wild West Comedy Show' is still an amusing and revealing documentary about the daring art of stand-up comedy."
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(2008) |
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"Move over, 'One Missed Call.' You now face stiff competition for worst movie of the year from 'Over Her Dead Body.'"
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(2008) |
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"Bluesy background music plus a rainy Portland setting enhance the gloomy feel of 'Spiral' and help draw us into the world of its disturbed lead character."
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(2008) |
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"Stallone still looks terrrific, but 'Rambo' spends too much time showing how much carnage the big screen can take."
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(2008) |
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"'27 Dresses' may not be the best romantic comedy ever filmed, but it boasts extremely watchable performances by its likable co-stars."
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(2006) |
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"This thought-provoking exploration of forgiveness and redemption features award-worthy performance by Jim Broadbent and Samantha Morton."
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(2007) |
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"Although it's a fantasy, 'The Water Horse' makes us believe we're actually seeing 1940s Scotland on the big screen."
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(2008) |
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"Why, after realizing how deadly these calls can be, does every victim still insist on listening to them? Perhaps only the screenwriters know for sure."
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(2007) |
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"While watching Phil Hall talk about being a writer in this enlightening documentary, you almost believe he's sitting across from you in your living room."
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(2007) |
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"Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson work their usual acting magic in The Bucket List, making it more entertaining than I expected."
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(2007) |
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"Mirren and Voight provide much of the fun here as their characters argue about who's responsible for their divorce and longtime estrangement."
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(2007) |
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"Unfortunately, this movie relies too much on its human actors, who are no match for Alvin, Simon and Theodore."
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(2007) |
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"With her intelligent and energetic performance, newcomer Dakota Blue Richards captures our interest as the spunky young heroine in The Golden Compass."
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(2007) |
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"Seldom have betrayal and greed been presented in such a sloppy manner on film."
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(2007) |
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"While exploring the frustrations of middle-aged siblings dealing with an ailing father, 'The Savages' also spotlights moments of humor, warmth and tenderness."
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(2007) |
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"Although the film's theme holds great potential, 'Margot at the Wedding' falters considerably in its presentation."
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(2007) |
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"With its buoyant combination of romance, music and fun, 'Enchanted' emerges as one of the most entertaining films of the year."
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(2007) |
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"Overly sentimental it may be, but August Rush took me quite willingly to a cinematic world full of music and hope."
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(2007) |
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"Santa's mother, who obviously never heard of Dr. Spock, violates important childrearing advice in 'Fred Claus.' Amusing holiday chaos ensues."
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(2007) |
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"Seinfeld's droll, witty observations add to the adult appeal of 'Bee Movie,' and youngsters will probably enjoy its eye-popping colors."
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(2007) |
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"'Things We Lost in the Fire' deserves praise for its top-notch performances and its humanistic treatment of such serious subject matter as grief and addiction."
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(2007) |
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"Gone are filmdom's traditional seductive vampires, but '30 Days of Night' still contains chills and thrills galore."
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(2007) |
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"Powerful drug dealers may be evil, but I doubt they're as stupid and oblivious as depicted in 'We Own the Night.'"
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(2007) |
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"I've always believed certain films should never be re-made, but 'The Heartbreak Kid' wasn't one of them. After seeing this new version, it's on my list."
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(2007) |
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"Although 'The Game Plan' disappointed me, I wouldn't be surprised if teeny-bopper girls -- and fans of "The Rock" -- get a kick out of it."
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(2007) |
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"Billy Bob Thornton simply couldn't be better as the rude, tyrannical P.E. teacher whose answer to everything is '10 laps.'"
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(2006) |
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"Jeff Goldblum's willingness to take a chance on something different and the way he sticks to it is the real charm of 'Pittsburgh.'"
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(2007) |
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"Kudos to director James Mangold for not letting anything stand in the way of splendid performances in this impressive remake."
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(2007) |
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"Some of the scenes in 'Death Sentence' reminded me of old B-movie Westerns where the bad guys shoot and shoot and shoot yet always miss their targets."
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(2007) |
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"Rowan Atkinson's operatic lip-synching in 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' is one of the funniest things I've seen in a movie so far this year."
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(2007) |
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"Humorously narrated by cult filmmaker John Waters, Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea evokes both laughter and tears."
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(2007) |
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"'The Last Legion' is a wonderful adventure/fantasy with great characters portrayed by actors who know how to grab our attention."
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(2007) |
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"Most of the time while watching 'Rush Hour 3,' I couldn't help longing for another one of those hilarious Jackie Chan/Owen Wilson 'Shanghai' movies."
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(2007) |
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"I particularly enjoyed the mystery presented in 'Decaying Orbit,' a sci-fi film that plays like an Agatha Christie story set in outer space."
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"Some guest stars relate to Muppets better than others, but this second season sparkles with great music, funny skits and lovably bizarre characters."
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