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3/4 |
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(2001) |
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"Spielberg never surmounts his inability to avoid sentimental diatribes."
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2002) |
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"A crazed retiree finds himself bored with life and over-compensating. Nicholson gives another terrific performance while the film's pace drags everything else down."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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52/100 |
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(1994) |
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"There’s not a whole lot to this DVD release."
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Apollo Guide |
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52/100 |
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(1994) |
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"When you play with something this formulaic, you’re bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone."
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Apollo Guide |
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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."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2002) |
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"The author of 'Being John Malkovich' takes us on a manic journey through the hazards of being true to yourself while being successful. Streep, Cage and Cooper are terrific."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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7/10 |
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(1949) |
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"A Disney story like many others with plenty of interesting diversions."
[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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"A childish version of the James Bond story about an awkward teen thrust into a mission to save the world."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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8/10 |
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(1997) |
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"Air Force One is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, as long as you don't mind nitpicking afterwards."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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35/100 |
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(1997) |
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"A pedestrian action movie that rolls out every cliché in the book and is dragged down by a humorless plot and weak performances."
[movie review] |
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Apollo Guide |
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2.5/4 |
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(1980) |
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"Disaster parody at its finest, 'Airplane!' is a hilarious comic treat."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(1950) |
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"Amazing performances top the list of positive qualities in Joseph L Mankiewicz' All About Eve."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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77/100 |
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(1995) |
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"Strong performances, excellent cinematography and an interesting story make this a winner, even for people who don’t usually watch ‘foreign’ films."
[movie review] |
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Apollo Guide |
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4/4 |
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(1930) |
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"There are few war films that can match the brilliance of Lewis Milestone's anti-war classic. It's a feast for the ears with a passionate soul."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(1949) |
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"Broderick Crawford gives an outstanding performance as the corrupt politician Willie Stark."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(1984) |
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"Two amazing performances cap a stellar work of musical imagination and creative artistry."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(2001) |
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"The funniest foreign language film I've seen, 'Amélie" is a life-affirming satire that transcends reality."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(1999) |
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"An incisive if over-the-top take on familial dysfunction."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(1951) |
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"Beautifully designed, An American in Paris features plenty of unnecessarily lengthy dance numbers and a mildly interesting plot."
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The Oscar Guy |
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2.5/4 |
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(2004) |
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"Fans of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera", however, will find plenty to like in this filmic adaptation but its faults could have easily sunk the entire production."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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1.5/4 |
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(2009) |
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"A mess of a thriller without a single audience-engaging puzzle in sight."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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69/100 |
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(2000) |
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"Here we see prison as we’ve seen it before, but with a touch of originality."
[movie review] |
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Apollo Guide |
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3/4 |
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(1999) |
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"A deliberate retelling of 'The King and I' without the musical interludes. 'Anna and the King' is a slow, but ultimately rewarding period drama."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(1977) |
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"Woody Allen at his smartest, wittiest, funniest and best."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3.5/4 |
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(1960) |
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"Billy Wilder further enhances his filmic resume with this tender portrayal of a lonely man who may soon get what he deserves. Jack Lemmon is terrific."
[movie review] |
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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."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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9/10 |
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(1958) |
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"Rosalind Russell in a brilliant turn as we examine the manic life of an eccentric rich aunt who must spoil her niece at all costs."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2/4 |
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(2002) |
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"A horrible conclusion to a previously entertaining series."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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2.5/4 |
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(1999) |
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"In ways better than the original, 'The Spy Who Shagged Me' is a rehash of the same story with new cast members and new takes on familiar jokes."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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3/4 |
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(2008) |
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"The film is trying at times, but there is no question that the sheer spectacle of the film makes much of the consternation worth it."
[movie review] |
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The Oscar Guy |
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4/4 |
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(2004) |
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""The Aviator" is a triumph of filmmaking. It successfully blends technical artistry with A-class 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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"A beautifully acted, poignant film about a man who slowly loses his wife to Alzheimer's."
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The Oscar Guy |
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