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| Wolf
Creek
The Review:
"Wolf Creek deserves
it’s props for playing it’s cards straight across the table and having
the nerve to deal up an incredibly bleak and sickening ending, unfortunately it
seems to take him forever to shuffle the deck."
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| Cheaper
By The Dozen 2
The Review:
"I will
give Steve Martin credit for a decent effort - even though most of what I felt
was pity for such a great comic actor trapped in this rickety vehicle chock full
of cheap gags and no genuine comedy."
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| The
Ringer
The Review:
"This isn’t
the crude, offensive, cheap-shot that people might be expecting - it’s actually
quite heartwarming and I really responded to that."
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| Fun
With Dick and Jane
The Review:
"I
did laugh hard, and there were moments of great wit and poignancy - but by aiming
the film at a lower common denominater, the film makers really missed the charm
of the original."
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| Rumor
Has It...
The Review:
"I found much
of the film enjoyable, and when it sagged at times it at least held my interest."
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| Just
Friends
The Review:
"Just Friends
is awkward when trying to get across honest emotional moments - but thanks to
a funny script by first-timer Adam Davis, the comedy element of the film ran smoothly..."
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| The
Ice Harvest
The Review:
"This film
isn’t exactly brimming with yule tide cheer, but it is an expertly crafted
gem that deserves to be recognized."
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| The
Family Stone
The Review:
"True,
the film is not without it’s funny and entertaining moments, but it’s
weighed down by too many dumb wannabe-Hughes-esque comic escapades..."
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| Pride
and Prejudice
The Review:
"Pride
and Prejudice hits so many of the right notes that it literally sings."
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| King
Kong
The Review:
"...is it any damn
good? The answer is yes, it is a good movie. However, I wouldn’t call it
a great movie - I’m afraid it comes up a little short of greatness."
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| The
Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe
The
Review:
"All in all the Chronicles of Narnia is an impressive film
- the battle sequence is crisp and imaginative."
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| Syriana
The
Review:
"Syriana has a lot to say and while it doesn’t always
say it in a clear cut fashion, at least it dares to challenge the viewer when
most films these days are afraid to."
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| Aeon
Flux
The Review:
"Aeon Flux, poorly
executed and obtuse to all but Flux fanatics."
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Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
The Review:
"...if
you find yourself having to really seek this flick out, make the effort. It’s
well worth it and it deserves much more attention than it’s getting."
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| Yours,
Mine and Ours
The Review:
"Yours,
Mine and Ours is by no means a brilliant film, and alot of the time it seems to
be just sliding by on the shock and awe of it’s premise."
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Rent The
Review:
"I may be in the minority, but Rent really knocked it out
of the park for me. One great big Broadway Bohemian Rhapsody."
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| Walk
The Line
The Review:
"...the film’s
strongest attributes are Phoenix and Witherspoon, two talents who Walk this line
with nary a misstep."
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| Harry
Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Review:
"Cuaron
and Newell, have brought the magic to the franchise, and God bless them for that."
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| Zathura
The
Review:
"In the end, I did enjoy Zathura more than it’s companion
piece Jumanji, but I wasn’t overwhelmed by it."
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| Good
Night and Good Luck
The Review:
"...given
the current climate we live in these days, the title “Good Night, Good Luck”
couldn’t be any more prophetic. This is an outstanding film."
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| Derailed
The
Review:
"Hafstrom’s is no Hitchcock and his debut is mostly
mediocre and poorly conceived. Too bad because there is a fine Clive Owen performance
to be found in it."
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| Two
For The Money
The Review:
"I can’t
put my finger on exactly what I didn’t like about Two for the Money, because
my finger isn't big enough."
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| The
Weather Man
The Review:
"In the end
we are left with brilliant performances and an honest portrait of the confusion
of life and the difficulty inherent in trying to predict how any of it will turn
out."
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| Chicken
Little
The Review:
"Bottom Line,
Chicken Little is no Incredibles, but as far as Disney’s concerned the sky
will be staying put just like always."
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| Dreamer:
Inspired by a True Story
The Review:
"...for
all of the film’s weaknesses, the straight ahead, earnest performances by
Fanning, Russell and Kristofferson make Dreamer a film worth seeing."
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| Jarhead
The
Review:
"...another masterful title on Mendes’ small but impressive
resume."
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| Everything
Is Illuminated
The Review:
"A very
lovable little film."
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| The
Legend of Zorro
The Review:
"Ah,
cheesy, mindless, action packed entertainment how can you not like a movie that
delivers all these things."
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| Saw
II
The Review:
"...if you liked the
first picture, this one should be right up your alley. It’s more of the same."
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North Country
The Review:
"...overall,
this is a provocative, meaningful movie and I applaud Caro and her cast for a
job well done."
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| Doom
The
Review:
"Doom isn’t exactly a work of originality nor is
it on it’s way to making anyone’s top ten list at the end of the year,
but it does offer up a fare share of violent, over the top entertainment."
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| A
History of Violence The
Review:
"...tips it’s hat to the classic Western with generous
shadings of everything from Scarface to Pulp Fiction."
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|
Elizabethtown
The Review:
"Elizabethtown
is certainly the best movie this particular weekend had to offer (don’t bother
with The Fog or Domino), but I have to admit, I’d hoped for a little bit
more."
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| The
Fog
The Review:
"Bottom line: If
you’re looking for a good scare in the fog, rent the original."
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Domino
The Review:
"I applaud
it for attempting something unique, but in the end, it’s just a loud, hollow
movie with a style that I can only hope is a brief trend."
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| Waiting
The Review:
"...seeing this film drunk
at a midnight screening is probably the only way I could heartily recommend it."
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In Her Shoes
The Review:
"In Cameron's
Shoes is now an actress of some note. Everyone involved does admirable work and
that goes double for Curtis Hanson."
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| | An
Unfinished Life
The Review:
"An Unfinished
Life would be a slightly above average little indie character study - if not for
4 words - Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman."
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| Wallace
and Gromit: Curse of the Were-rabbit
The Review:
"Curse
of the Were-Rabbit emerges as one of the funniest films of year proving that great
humor doesn’t always have to be R-Rated as 2005 would almost have you believe."
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| Into
The Blue
The Review:
"Into the Blue
is definitely titled correctly, as the entire film is basically blue - everywhere
you look there is nothing but endless blueness. If you've got any sort of problem
with the color blue - this film is not for you."
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| Flightplan The
Review:
"Flightplan bites off a little more than it can chew -
in terms of plausibility it just doesn’t fly."
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| Tim
Burton's Corpse Bride
The Review:
"This
is just a terrific film. Burton finds the perfect way to interject his Gothic
sensibility into the project, but there’s an underlining sweetness that seeps
from nearly every frame of this glorious, energetic movie."
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| Revolver
The
Review:
"I actually preferred Swept Away. At least you understood
just what the hell was going on."
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The Constant Gardener
The Review:
"Congratulations
to Fernando Meirelles, Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz and co. for delivering one
the year’s most powerful films."
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Lord of War
The Review:
"I’m
all for going to the movies simply to be entertained, but sometimes it’s
nice to see a flick that forces the audience to think."
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| Cry
Wolf
The Review:
"Cry Wolf isn’t
the bottom of the horror barrel (cough...The Cave...cough) but it isn’t particularly
memorable either."
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| Just
Like Heaven The
Review:
"Just Like Heaven is kind of a tough call. As a date movie/rom-com
it works well enough, but I found myself struggling with it a bit - mainly due
to dialogue that is barely sit-com worthy."
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| The
Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Review:
"I
quite liked The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It isn’t a perfect movie, but I applaud
that it’s much smarter than your average, garden variety horror picture."
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| Must
Love Dogs
The Review:
"....as a date
movie for the 30 plus set you could do much worse."
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| The
Business
The Review:
"Good to see
a British film out there with a big pair of balls for a change."
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| Serenity
The
Review:
"Simply put, Serenity is a fun time at the movies."
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| Broken
Flowers
The Review:
"Murray has become
so good at playing these very minimal, yet richly nuanced characters that you
really can’t take your eyes off him for fear of missing some fleeting facial
expression that might either crack you up of break your heart."
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| Red
Eye
The Review:
"...it
is just your garden variety popcorn flick. I guess I was just hoping for a little
more from Wes Craven, a once great director who appears to have lost interest
in the genre. Red Eye looks good and features two strong leads, but ultimately,
it’s a just a lot of dead air."
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| The
40 Year Old Virgin
The Review:
"I
really enjoyed The 40 Year Old Virgin. As I stated, it isn’t a go for broke
comedy as I expected, but I applaud it for evolving into something much more substantial
and compelling than it’s one-joke premise."
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| Four
Brothers
The Review:
"Four Brothers
has an energy about it that makes it worth recommending. Whatever you do, however,
don’t choose this one over Hustle and Flow."
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| Deuce
Bigalow: European Gigolo The
Review:
"...this is funnier than the first entry. In fact, dare
I say, I think I chuckled more in this than I did in Dukes of Hazzard..."
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| The
Dukes of Hazzard
The Review:
"In
the end, The Dukes of Hazard breaks the cardinal rule of comedy. It’s not
funny. I laughed five times, and in a ninety-five minute movie, that just not
getting it done."
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| The
Skeleton Key
The Review:
"Skeleton
Key lacks the creepy, sinister tone of The Ring but it does generate some great
thrills and I’ll take it over crap like that Amityville Horror remake any
day."
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| Stealth
The
Review:
"I suppose this movie should be filed under the category;
'So awful, that it’s actually somewhat entertaining.'"
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| Sky
High
The Review:
"Sky High is one
of the most pleasant surprises of the summer. It even manages to slip in a message
– sidekicks can be heroes too. What this movie does, it does surprisingly
well."
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| Hustle
and Flow
The Review:
"....dramatic,
funny, charming and damned inspirational. With it’s strong performances and
gritty attitude, I’m convinced it will emerge as one of this summer’s
surprise hits."
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| March
of the Penguins
The Review:
"This
is clearly a movie for everyone. My family was captivated by it and the only complaint
I have is that this splendid film should have been shot in the Imax format."
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| The
Island
The Review:
"The Island was
a good enough time. It isn’t exactly intellectual science fiction, but for
a Michael Bay movie it just as well be the smartest flick of all time."
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| The
Descent
The Review:
"I'll throw this
out there straight away....The Descent is f*cking awesome, and has restored my
faith in British film, and made me get into horror movies for the first time in
a long time".
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