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2.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Often too concerned with how smart he's being, Sean Penn gets the quiet moments right while some of the more dialogue-intensive come off poorly."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A pleasant enough comedy that doesn't take the "gross out" too far and presents a complex, if egotistical view of pregnancy and responsibility."
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The Oscar Guy |
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2.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"A clunky blend of hand-held camera and faux realism. How can the creator of shows like Alias and Lost make such weak movies?"
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A marvelous visual experience that works even for non-Beatles fans."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"While highly improbably and overly chaotic, the film is entertaining, which is all that really matters from this type of movie."
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2008) |
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"While still not a grand work of art, Meet the Spartans improves upon the formula established in the earlier parodies of Friedberg and Seltzer."
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The Oscar Guy |
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1.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"It's not the worst of the franchise, but it's dangerously close."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"Despite the traditional animation platitudes, the film is entertaining and well voiced."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"This Hollywood industry parody features solid performances from Robert Downey Jr, Jay Baruchel and Tom Cruise and a generally funny execution."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"Charming, funny and entertaining. All you've come to expect from the greatest animation house in the history of cinema."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"An improvement over the first Hulk feature, it is still a far cry from the qualify of work achieved with Iron Man."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"A slight positive check mark in the history of television adaptations."
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The Oscar Guy |
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0.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"The remake ignores the fun of the original in favor of a twisted tale of revenge."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2007) |
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"The Coen Brothers explore the demise of the Western with their late-80s-set drama about a simple man running from a amoral assassin."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"Further proof that franchises' second films can be better than the first. This one tops the original in a number of ways, not the least of which is its creative inventiveness."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2004) |
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"A strong anti-superhero movie that turns the genre sideways."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"The darkest and most clever of all of the superhero movies ever made."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Much like the colorful life of the film's subject, La Vie en Rose explores the strange and emotional life of torch singer Edith Piaf and gives Marion Cotillard an Oscar for her tremendous performance."
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The Oscar Guy |
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2.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"And here we have a prime example of why studios should not be funding the creations of The Wachowski Brothers. While visually dazzling, the film's paper thin plot and the cheesiness of its actors are a huge disservice."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"One of the strongest entries into the superhero movie canon of recent years. While featuring a few flaws, this is one of the most entertaining comic book adaptations in last few years."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2008) |
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"A colossal disappointment by any measure, this latest Indiana Jones film focuses in on the character weaknesses of its creators George Lucas and Steven Spielberg."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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1.5/4 |
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(2008) |
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"Squeezing every bit of originality out of its concept, Hancock fails on so many levels that it's surprising the film isn't a bigger success with audiences."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"An improvement over the original, Prince Caspian better catches the nuances of the source material, but continues to ignore some of the more potent statements."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"An all-star cast delivers in David Fincher's look into the investigation around one of history's great unsolved serial killer cases."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Keri Russell sparkles in this story about a piemaker who longs for something more filling."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Tim Burton takes his trademarks and destroys one of theater's great musicals."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A spectacular entry into the horror thriller genre, The Orphanage twists and turns and gives the audience some truly scary and sorrowful moments."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A moving story about two people who share a common love of music."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2007) |
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"The gimmicks have worn off and the performances have gone stale in this uninspired sequel to a surprisingly fun adventure film."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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1.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Noah Baumbach stumbles in his first film since the intriguing The Squid and the Whale. The performances are outlandish and the story is all over the place."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Strong performances fill this terrific crime drama."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"An amazing cast sings and dances across the screen with such flair and passion its completely infectious."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A crime thriller that redefines how character-centered stories can be approached."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A beautiful, thought-provoking fantasy film."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"David Cronenberg proves he doesn't have to use violence to tell a good story."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A striking depiction of human courage."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A beautifully acted, poignant film about a man who slowly loses his wife to Alzheimer's."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2007) |
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"Marked by hammy performances and outlandish revelations, Sidney Lumet's film can barely hold a candle to his greatest work."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A teenage pregnancy flick that doesn't insult its audience's intelligence. It's filled with several wonderful performances."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(2007) |
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"It's the kind of quality film that could have been made at any point in film history or film future and still maintain its social, philosophical and emotional relevance."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2007) |
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"This family film is fun, but essentially paint-by-numbers."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2007) |
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"A disappointing drama featuring paper thin female characters is rescued only by a superb performance from Mark Ruffalo."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2.5/4 |
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(2003) |
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"With Jason and Freddy at war over the souls of children, this great send-up of the genre is extremely fun and is faithful to the characterizations long-established for these villains."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(1991) |
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"The Final Nightmare marks an end to Freddy's wisecracking ways. This surrealistic nightmare fits the style perfectly, but sometimes lacks in imagination."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(1994) |
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"This film gives us all the terror of the original without any of the sarcasm of the rest of the series. Wes Craven's return is impressive and rivals the original in terms of quality."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(1989) |
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"Neither an improvement nor a failure over the previous film, this movie begins stretching the credibility of its victims' deaths."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(1988) |
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"As the series drags on, the inventiveness of murders decreases slightly but Freddy's humor continues to entertain."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(1987) |
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"The Slasher genre took a different direction with this sarcastic killer who delights in torturing his victims, simulating the nightmares we all experience."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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1.5/4 |
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(1985) |
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"The second film of the series departs from the storyline dramatically, leaving the impression that it doesn't fit into the series."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(1984) |
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"An inventive and terrifying horror film that explores the inner psyche and its ability to turn nightmares into reality."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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