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The White Ribbon
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First, the audience is engulfed in the overpowering darkness of the screen. Then, slowly and languidly, the opening shot of a man riding his horse fades from black and makes its way onto the screen. Now, you are... [more]
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Avatar
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There are few, if any, words to describe the shear magnitude of awesomeness this film provides for a lover of cinema. It takes you back to that place where movies were meant to be seen on the big screen. No, not... [more]
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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There comes a certain moment while watching a film when everything comes together. The experience has been and continues to be rewarding until the final frame passes on the screen. There is another moment that... [more]
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Up In The Air
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Every day we wake up and make a choice. These choices dictate our lives in the present moment and impact our future. For Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) the choices he makes are simple. Go to work, fire employees... [more]
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Invictus
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"Invictus", which means unconquered in Latin, is the title of a poem that enabled the great Nelson Mandela to endure whilst he was imprisoned for three decades in South Africa by apartheid forces. Invictus, the... [more]
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The Fantastic Mr. Fox
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This movie may be animated but it's not a movie for children alone. It is enjoyable for everyone and the laughter and good natured feelings you receive can be appreciated by anyone who sits down in the theatre.... [more]
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The Blind Side
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Movies are all about suspending our belief and withdrawing into worlds where the unbelievable becomes real, even if for a mere 120 minutes or so. This film is a rarity as you find yourself doing just that but then... [more]
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Where The Wild Things Are
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"Let the wild rumpus start!" Just as Max shouts this out in Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book, perfectly cast Max Records shoots this first order of business as king of "Where the Wild Things Are" into the... [more]
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District 9
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You should already be at the theatre watching this movie.
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The Hurt Locker
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This film offers a deeply moving introspective look at man during times of war and the sacrifices and risks he makes to fulfill his duty. It provides a seamless look into a world that is fraught with danger and... [more]
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The Hangover
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What do you get if you pool together every outlandish, unbelievable, and downright side-splitting story about one night in Vegas? Laughter. Lots and lots of laughter. From the dialogue to the action to the wild... [more]
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Zombieland
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To say a movie is laugh-out-loud funny is a very big statement to make. I can without a doubt in my mind give this film that accolade. From the moment the first "rule" of dealing with a zombie flashes on the screen... [more]
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The Ugly Truth
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If nothing else this film will give you a few laughs here and there. It is mostly from the character Mike and his antics and belief system. The problem though is that as the film moves along the laughs are forgotten... [more]
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Bruno
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To remark on the comedy in this film is like asking if sugar is sweet to the taste. The amount of laughter you will experience is off the charts. To even discuss a specific scene would ruin the fun. Then again,... [more]
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Avatar
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Go out and watch this movie in 3D now. As my sister put it so profoundly, "It's like my eyes are on crack!" In 1991, director James Cameron's "Terminator 2" raised the bar and set a standard for special effects... [more]
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2012
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Nothing is ever perfect. Look closely and you can always find a flaw somewhere. This can be said for the effects in this film but as a casual viewer you will be hard pressed to notice, or even remember. For the... [more]
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District 9
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All other effects aside, the Aliens are remarkable. If a flaw exists you will never find it for you will be to busy staring with wonderment at how lifelike and real the Aliens appear. They may as well be human.... [more]
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Star Trek
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In one word: phenomenal. The use of models and CGI fit together so perfectly that you forget this is a fictional creation of an alternate world. It all seems so real and within reach for the viewer. There is... [more]
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Terminator Salvation
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Aside from a couple small issues with the CGI, that really are barely noticeable, the special effects can be summed up in one word: Awesome! You have to witness them to really appreciate them for words do them... [more]
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Paranormal Activity
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This movie is scary as F%#!. As far as jump out of your seat screams go, the moments are very few and far between until the very end. Oh my, but what an end; I'm a film critic and somehow I still ended up peeing... [more]
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Drag Me To Hell
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Throughout the entire film you will be frightened, scared, and even get chills. Expect to have your hair stand on end and to be completely shocked as the scares come out of nowhere more times than not. This is... [more]
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Jennifer's Body
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Unless your idea of scary is seeing Megan Fox (Jennifer) dripping with blood from her face and giving the scary demon eye you will never get scared in this movie. The horror aspects are sophomoric at best and it... [more]
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Orphan
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This film is not entirely scary, but more disturbing and shocking. There are moments of fright, but mostly out of the shear shock you have in believing a girl could cause such harm, and perform such evil deeds... [more]
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9
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The war-ravaged vision of a world taken over by machines, more creepy-crawly than terminator style, is grimly fascinating. This is not a world suitable for children; this is made apparent at the beginning of the... [more]
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Land of the Lost
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The creation of this Land of the Lost has been executed wonderfully. From an old drive-in movie theatre, a Bob's Big Boy statue alone in the desert, a nostalgic 1950s ice cream truck, or The Golden Gate Bridge... [more]
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State of Play
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It is of the utmost importance in the film to show the type of Journalist that is Cal McAffrey. This is done in one moment through the production design. His desk is a complete cluttered mess. Piled high with... [more]
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Blindness
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For most of the film the character's are quarantined in an old hospital. The walls are bare, color ceases to exists, but the production design does stand out. The world created is absolutely horrific, and quite... [more]
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A Single Man
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Abel Korzeniowski...remember this name. You will want to know it after experiencing his incredible score in this film. As a friend pointed out to me, the opening is magical. I must agree and add that it does... [more]
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The Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Splendid and whimsical. That sums up most of the music in this movie. At times it is folky, others a well-known Beach Boys song or something from The Rolling Stones; a small dose of big band inspired fun, even... [more]
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Adventureland
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Looking for an awesome play list of 1980s hits, and hidden treasures? This film's soundtrack gives it to you in a large quantity. The best part of the soundtrack though is how perfectly it is synched to the action... [more]
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Crazy Heart
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Bad Blake...Do not ask him his real name because he will not answer. If you ask him if he wants another whiskey then a resounding yes will pass through his lips. Especially if it is on the house. The portrayal... [more]
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Up In The Air
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Ryan Bingham. That name may become synonymous with the 2009 economic crisis. Perhaps with the never ending downsizing of American companies. How do you play a man who wakes up every morning and ruins other peoples... [more]
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An Education
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Peter Sarsgaard plays the role of a charming and somewhat creepy older man well, Alfred Molina is fantastic as the conservative and caring father, but ultimately, the main reason to go out and see "An Education"... [more]
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Brothers
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It is a correct statement to say that everyone in the film performs well. Jake Gyllenhall plays the tortured soul of a bad boy trying to redeem himself exceptionally well. It comes very natural to him and you... [more]
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Precious
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While I would like to give praise to all of the actors in this film, since everyone was very good, there is only one that really makes an impression. This one performance will surely burn a memory into your brain... [more]
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Gentlemen Broncos
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When you leave a film it always says something, either positive or negative, when you can distinctly remember a character. Whether it is what they were wearing, how they carried themselves, or a specific line that... [more]
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