| Rating |
Title |
Summary |
Author |
Date |
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Ice Age: The Meltdown |
I don't know what happened to the Ice Age team between the first movie and the... |
Heather Huntington |
11/27/2006 |
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Little Miss Sunshine |
Dysfunctional family fabulous. |
Heather Huntington |
12/19/2006 |
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My Super Ex-Girlfriend |
As it turns out, My Super Ex-Girlfriend is a send-up of the superhero genre that... |
Heather Huntington |
12/19/2006 |
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The Illusionist |
David Copperfield has nothing on these other-worldly tricks
Based on a short story... |
Heather Huntington |
01/09/2007 |
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Invincible |
Invincible, the latest underdog incarnation, doesn't blaze any new trails – and... |
Thomas Leupp |
12/19/2006 |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby |
Though at first glance it may seem like a formula concocted by a studio marketing... |
Thomas Leupp |
12/19/2006 |
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Roving Mars |
Roving Mars moves from the IMAX to the small screen. |
Jeff Otto |
08/09/2007 |
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The Da Vinci Code |
Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou search for the Holy Grail—and some hair gel—in this... |
Heather Huntington |
11/26/2006 |
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Casino Royale |
Bond’s sixth incarnation is a refreshing, if only too lengthy, change of pace. |
Jeff Otto |
11/16/2006 |
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Stranger Than Fiction |
Ferrell breaks the mold in this pleasantly surprising, terrific film. |
Jeff Otto |
11/09/2006 |
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Happy Feet |
It’s March of the Penguins meets The Little Mermaid in this cute musical tour de... |
Heather Huntington |
11/26/2006 |
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Deja Vu |
Bruckheimer and crew deliver another entertaining action thriller. |
Thomas Leupp |
11/23/2006 |
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Jackass: Number Two |
The boys are back at it, more repulsive and reckless than ever. |
Jeff Otto |
01/04/2007 |
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X-Men: The Last Stand |
Forgettable extras on this forgettable sequel. |
Jeff Otto |
11/27/2006 |
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An Inconvenient Truth |
Whether or not you love documentaries about environmental threats, An Inconvenient... |
Heather Huntington |
11/27/2006 |
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King Kong |
After making the monstrously epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, one would have thought... |
Thomas Leupp |
11/27/2006 |
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Cars |
For more than a decade, Pixar animation was the studio that could do no wrong. Each... |
Jeff Otto |
11/27/2006 |
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Monster House |
Monster House is one of these rare films, featuring such a wonderful combination of... |
Jeff Otto |
11/27/2006 |
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Nacho Libre |
Nacho Libre is an entertaining piece of family-friendly fare, even if the humor at... |
Thomas Leupp |
11/27/2006 |
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Mission: Impossible III |
It features all of the qualities we’ve come to expect from a Mission: Impossible... |
Thomas Leupp |
11/27/2006 |
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The Break-Up |
I thought The Break-Up was a brilliant, refreshing take on a genre that I normally... |
Jeff Otto |
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Feast |
Poor John Gulager, this man has had a tough ride on the way to his feature debut... |
Jeff Otto |
11/27/2006 |
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The Omen |
Damien's back. Do you care? |
Thomas Leupp |
11/27/2006 |
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Flags of Our Fathers |
Another minimalist masterpiece from Clint Eastwood. |
Thomas Leupp |
11/27/2006 |
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Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny |
A sporadically entertaining rock opera. |
Thomas Leupp |
11/27/2006 |
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Superman Returns |
Created by many members of the team responsible for the X-Men series, Superman... |
Heather Huntington |
11/29/2006 |
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The Nativity Story |
The road to Bethlehem is long and hard in this dramatization of the birth of Jesus. |
Heather Huntington |
03/20/2007 |
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Blood Diamond |
Good on the bling, heavy on the bang. |
Heather Huntington |
03/20/2007 |
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Apocalypto |
An intriguing film marred by outlandish gore. |
Thomas Leupp |
12/08/2006 |
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The Holiday |
It's girl meets boy x2 in this season's Christmas romantic comedy. |
Heather Huntington |
12/11/2006 |
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Charlotte's Web |
A lackluster live-action remake of E.B. White’s classic children’s tale. |
Heather Huntington |
12/14/2006 |
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Eragon |
Are you a 14-year-old boy? Better yet, are you a 33-year-old who has never had a... |
Heather Huntington |
03/20/2007 |
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The Painted Veil |
This stab at grand romance fails to satisfy. |
Heather Huntington |
05/08/2007 |
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Night at the Museum |
Ben Stiller’s fun adventure-comedy makes history cool for the whole family. |
Heather Huntington |
12/22/2006 |
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Little Children |
A highly original portrayal of suburbia’s seedy underbelly. |
Jeff Otto |
12/27/2006 |
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Rocky Balboa |
Rocky returns from the long layoff with an outing that may please the mainstream... |
Jeff Otto |
12/23/2006 |
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We Are Marshall |
We Are Marshall has plenty of heart. Unfortunately, that heart is dipped in a vat of... |
Thomas Leupp |
12/23/2006 |
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Children of Men |
The place where Children of Men truly excels, however, is in its action sequences. |
Thomas Leupp |
12/28/2006 |
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The Dead Girl |
The tone is fittingly dark, the writing impressively poetic, and the performances... |
Heather Huntington |
12/29/2006 |
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Miss Potter |
A Beatrix Potter biopic: So much more than just cute and fuzzy bunnies. |
Heather Huntington |
01/04/2006 |
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Code Name: The Cleaner |
You know a comedy is in trouble when the funniest moments of the movie occur during... |
Thomas Leupp |
01/05/2007 |
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Freedom Writers |
Hilary Swank's students think she's da bomb. |
Heather Huntington |
01/05/2006 |
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Snakes on a Plane |
Snakes fails for the simple reason that it is a terrible, terrible movie. |
Jeff Otto |
01/05/2006 |
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The Night Listener |
A small suspense-thriller to scratch your Hitchcockian itch |
Heather Huntington |
01/09/2007 |
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Idiocracy |
Forget the fact that you've never heard of this movie. It's one of the funniest... |
Jeff Otto |
01/09/2007 |
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Crank |
In many ways, Crank serves as a frightening harbinger of things to come. |
Thomas Leupp |
01/10/2007 |
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Gridiron Gang |
Ultimately, it's The Rock who carries the film. He makes the most out of an mostly... |
Thomas Leupp |
01/16/2007 |
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The Guardian |
Shall I try to find something good to say about this movie? It's hard. |
Heather Huntington |
01/17/2007 |
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The Hitcher |
Is this film a parody? God, I hope so. Because if it is, well then, maybe it was... |
Thomas Leupp |
01/19/2007 |
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This Film Is Not Yet Rated |
A thought-provoking documentary AND nudity? Excellent. |
Heather Huntington |
01/22/2007 |
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Sherrybaby |
You'd swear Maggie Gyllenhaal grew up on the streets after seeing her in this gritty... |
Heather Huntington |
01/24/2007 |
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Catch and Release |
This romantic "dramedy" starring Jennifer Garner should have been thrown back |
Heather Huntington |
01/25/2007 |
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300 |
Brutality, brawn and blood make for an entertaining, shallow watch. |
Jeff Otto |
03/07/2007 |
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Open Season |
Small children will like it. Then again, small children will like anything. |
Thomas Leupp |
01/29/2007 |
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Flyboys |
I might have liked this movie more if they spelled it with a Z. |
Thomas Leupp |
01/30/2007 |
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Because I Said So |
Oh Annie Hall, where are you when we need you? |
Heather Huntington |
02/02/2007 |
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Trust the Man |
Mostly, Trust the Man is another in Freundlich's series of tiny, atmospheric films... |
Heather Huntington |
02/06/2007 |
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Smokin' Aces |
Smokin' Aces is an orgy of violence. Don't get me wrong -- I love a good orgy as... |
Thomas Leupp |
02/06/2007 |
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Half Nelson |
Gosling is up for an Oscar® for his work in Half Nelson, and there's no question he... |
Heather Huntington |
02/13/2007 |
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Marie Antoinette |
There is no question that Coppola's movie is visually stunning--a candy colored view... |
Heather Huntington |
02/13/2007 |
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Music and Lyrics |
A straight-up romantic comedy for all the Valentines out there. |
Heather Huntington |
05/08/2007 |
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Bridge to Terabithia |
But even if the 31-year-old me wasn't invested in The Bridge to Terabithia, the... |
Heather Huntington |
02/15/2007 |
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Breach |
True to Ray's word, Breach proves that you don’t need lots of flashy explosions to... |
Heather Huntington |
02/15/2007 |
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Ghost Rider |
Aside from the dazzling CGI, however, the film is thoroughly underwhelming. Cage... |
Thomas Leupp |
02/16/2007 |
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Norbit |
Norbit isn't awful, it's just really, really bad. |
Jeff Otto |
02/06/2007 |
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Daddy's Little Girls |
Though there are a number of commendable messages to be found in Daddy's Little... |
Thomas Leupp |
02/14/2007 |
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Babel |
I can understand why Babel is up for so many Oscars®--it is elegantly written and... |
Heather Huntington |
02/20/2007 |
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Amazing Grace |
A disappointingly flawed take on a British hero. |
Heather Huntington |
02/23/2007 |
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Starter for Ten |
Nicholls' script is smart and witty, and is deftly handled by the well-cast actors. |
Heather Huntington |
02/23/2007 |
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Hannibal Rising |
Sir Anthony Hopkins must be spinning in his grave. |
Thomas Leupp |
02/16/2007 |
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Reno 911!: Miami |
Now in its fourth season on Comedy Central, the "Cops" spoof "Reno 911!" remains one... |
Thomas Leupp |
02/23/2007 |
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A Good Year |
Gladiator II? No. Under the Tuscan Sun II? Maybe. |
Heather Huntington |
02/27/2007 |
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Gray Matters |
The new independent romantic comedy Gray Matters is a good example of what happens... |
Heather Huntington |
03/01/2007 |
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The Number 23 |
23 Reasons You Shouldn't Bother Seeing The Number 23.
1. You don't want to have... |
Jeff Otto |
02/23/2007 |
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Black Snake Moan |
Black Snake Moan really defies description. It bucks convention at every turn... |
Jeff Otto |
03/02/2007 |
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Full of It |
Sadly, exposition isn't the only thing this movie is light on. I think I may have... |
Heather Huntington |
03/02/2007 |
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The Astronaut Farmer |
The Astronaut Farmer is quite aware of its saccharine nature, to be sure, but... |
Thomas Leupp |
02/23/2007 |
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Wild Hogs |
For all of its flaws, Wild Hogs does manage to accomplish a feat so impressive it... |
Thomas Leupp |
02/16/2007 |
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Tears of the Black Tiger |
Movie lovers dismayed by the recent triumph of mediocrity at the box office (Wild... |
Thomas Leupp |
03/05/2007 |
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Maxed Out |
Though consistently interesting -- and illuminating -- throughout, Maxed Out at... |
Thomas Leupp |
03/13/2007 |
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley |
Pickings must have been pretty slim at Cannes last year though, because Barley isn’t... |
Heather Huntington |
03/15/2007 |
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Caffeine |
Caffeine is essentially a talky exercise in meaninglessness. |
Heather Huntington |
03/15/2007 |
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Nomad (The Warrior) |
I suspect that those who are into movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or The... |
Heather Huntington |
03/15/2007 |
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Premonition |
My sixth sense tells me this movie is going to do very well. |
Heather Huntington |
03/16/2007 |
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Peter Pan |
All the magic, lavishly restored with a gaggle of special features. |
Jeff Otto |
03/21/2007 |
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The Last Mimzy |
A telepathic stuffed bunny from the future? Sign me up. |
Heather Huntington |
03/22/2007 |
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Reign Over Me |
Another funny poignant, funny drama by writer/director Mike Binder |
Heather Huntington |
03/23/2007 |
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Color Me Kubrick |
An intriguing premise that goes a little light on story. |
Jeff Otto |
03/29/2007 |
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After the Wedding |
Don't let the subtitles scare you: If all Danish movies are this good, I might start... |
Heather Huntington |
04/04/2007 |
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The Reaping |
As a movie, The Reaping is exactly what it seems: crappy. |
Thomas Leupp |
04/05/2007 |
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Grindhouse |
A three-hour cinematic circle-jerk that starts out well but ultimately disappoints. |
Thomas Leupp |
04/05/2007 |
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Disturbia |
D.J. Caruso's Rear Window re-take is like Hitchcock on steroids--very good steroids. |
Heather Huntington |
04/11/2007 |
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Perfect Stranger |
Halle Berry stars in this "sexy" (according to the studio press notes) and... |
Thomas Leupp |
04/12/2007 |
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Year of the Dog |
Indie god Mike White plays fetch with the dog-lover crowd. |
Heather Huntington |
04/12/2007 |
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Movie |
Meatwad, Frylock and Master Shake finally get their shot at the big screen. |
Thomas Leupp |
04/12/2007 |
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Lonely Hearts |
A neo-noir with hot killers and Tony Soprano on the side of the good guys. |
Heather Huntington |
04/13/2007 |
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The Last King of Scotland |
Forest Whitaker earns every ounce of his Oscar® in this gripping political drama |
Heather Huntington |
04/17/2007 |
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The Valet |
A cute French farce, but is it worth the trip to the theater? |
Heather Huntington |
04/18/2007 |
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In the Land of Women |
Great performances but a flawed script in this spotty romantic dramedy by director... |
Heather Huntington |
04/18/2007 |
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Fracture |
If John Grisham wrote The Silence of the Lambs, this is what it would look like. |
Thomas Leupp |
04/19/2007 |
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Vacancy |
Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale utwittingly star in a twisted motel owner's snuff... |
Thomas Leupp |
04/20/2007 |
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The Queen |
Helen Mirren kicks it royal style in this acclaimed drama about the most... |
Heather Huntington |
04/24/2007 |
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Stephanie Daley |
Tamblyn is nothing short of amazing. She's one to keep an eye on. |
Heather Huntington |
04/25/2007 |
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Diggers |
Written by Ken Marino and directed by Katherine Dieckmann (A Good Baby), Diggers is... |
Heather Huntington |
04/25/2007 |
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Dreamgirls |
Like a dream, Dreamgirls is somewhat forgettable. |
John Halecky |
12/22/2006 |
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Jindabyne |
Gabriel Byrne (End of Days, The Usual Suspects) and Laura Linney (Kinsey, You Can... |
Heather Huntington |
04/26/2007 |
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Snow Cake |
There are definitely a few kooky little bits that I could do without, but mostly... |
Heather Huntington |
04/26/2007 |
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The Condemned |
Can "Stone Cold" Steve Austin make it off the island alive? |
Thomas Leupp |
04/27/2007 |
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Spider-Man 3 |
An entertaining, albeit bloated, summer blockbuster. |
Jeff Otto |
04/27/2007 |
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Meet the Robinsons |
This 3-D visual dazzler starts out slowly but gradually builds up steam. |
Thomas Leupp |
04/01/2007 |
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Pride |
Terrence Howard takes on antiquated stereotypes in this inspirational sports flick. |
Thomas Leupp |
03/23/2007 |
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Feast |
No matter how talented director John Gulager may be, he is saddled by a pretty... |
Jeff Otto |
12/19/2006 |
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King Kong |
The special effects are at times breathtaking, and the first glimpses of Kong on the... |
Thomas Leupp |
12/19/2006 |
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Miami Vice |
The film's tone is darker, edgier, and without much of the humor that helped make... |
Thomas Leupp |
12/06/2006 |
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The Pursuit of Happyness |
Will Smith tones down Will Smith for this understated, touching performance. |
Jeff Otto |
12/22/2006 |
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Fearless |
The martial arts master’s final epic is great when the fists and feet are flying. |
Jeff Otto |
09/26/2006 |
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School for Scoundrels |
School For Scoundrels is a fitting entry into the loser-makes-good genre in the... |
Jeff Otto |
09/25/2006 |
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The Black Dahlia |
An array of talent is wasted on this muddled adaptation. |
Thomas Leupp |
01/05/2007 |
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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan |
Izzz Good! High Five! |
Jeff Otto |
11/02/2006 |
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For Your Consideration |
Guest and crew miss their mark in this awards season send-up. |
Jeff Otto |
11/17/2006 |
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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut |
Perhaps the most significant and exceptional "Director’s Cut" ever released. |
Jeff Otto |
12/04/2006 |
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The Fountain |
Darren Aronofsky’s long-awaited Requiem follow-up is a thought-provoking head trip. |
Jeff Otto |
11/22/2006 |
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Man of the Year |
An occasionally funny, oddly schizophrenic film. |
Thomas Leupp |
10/13/2006 |
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TMNT |
Visuals overwhelm the fun of these butt-kicking ninja turtles. |
Jeff Otto |
03/21/2007 |
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