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04/27/12 |
Very Good |
 "...it is bloody and overlong, but has great heart and an interesting insight into the cultural traditions of the Seediq, an indigenous people who have struggled for rights..." |
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04/20/12 |
Poor |
 "...epic, packed with action - and it's lousy.... Kang Je-kyu is so over the top and jumbled in his storytelling, this could be his Michael Cimino ('Heaven's Gate') moment." |
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04/13/12 |
Poor |
 "Vickers thinks the problems of the world are caused, in root, by stress caused by our environment and culture.... There is an intriguing message behind this film; too bad it is presented so awkwardly." |
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04/13/12 |
Moderate |
 "...an interesting depiction of life within the Vatican, and a soulful late-career performance by Michel Piccoli, who was in Godard's 'Contempt' and Buñuel's 'Belle de Jour.' " |
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02/03/12 |
Very Good |
 "Murakami reportedly was waiting to sign off on the right director.... A master of mood and visuals, Tran proves an inspired choice." |
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1911San Francisco Chronicle |
10/07/11 |
Moderate |
 "...an impressively big-scale war epic... The problem with the film, which is co-directed by Chan and Zhang Li, is that its scale is a bit too ambitious." |
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09/23/11 |
Moderate |
 "...interesting and often compelling, and a must-see for organic food zealots. For those who aren't, but are still curious about food and farming issues, rent 'Food, Inc.' instead." |
| 8. |
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09/09/11 |
Outstanding |
 "Maryam Keshavarz has announced herself as a bold voice, albeit from exile, in the new Iranian cinema." |
| 9. |
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06/03/11 |
Poor |
 "...a letdown despite its intriguing premise... It's competently made, but the cast and direction are just bland." |
| 10. |
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05/20/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...a fierce, action-packed, intelligently scripted samurai film bristling with good characters - and character actors." |
| 11. |
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05/06/11 |
Very Good |
 "...intriguing and skillfully made... and it's only 64 minutes long.... I've always liked movies set in small, confined spaces - '12 Angry Men,' 'Sleuth,' etc. - because it challenges a director and helps ratchet up the suspense." |
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04/08/11 |
Outstanding |
 "Lee Chang-dong is a gifted, thoughtful filmmaker, unafraid to tackle difficult subjects.... A heartrending film... indeed a work of art." |
| 13. |
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10/29/10 |
Very Good |
 "...a fun kung-fu throwback..." |
| 14. |
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10/01/10 |
Very Good |
 "Joanes' point is made: Eating healthy doesn't have to be more expensive." |
| 15. |
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09/24/10 |
Moderate |
 "...sure is a talker, whether you like the film or not.... so much of what makes this film successful or unsuccessful would depend on the surprise revelation and how it is handled." |
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09/24/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...a remarkable documentary... says a lot about China and its difficult transition to economic powerhouse." |
| 17. |
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09/24/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...an easy film to watch and admire but a hard one to connect with, let alone love." |
| 18. |
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09/10/10 |
Moderate |
 "...a very slightly plotted, over-the-top film with hammy acting suitable for an old 'Benny Hill' episode. If that sounds like fun, go see it, mate." |
| 19. |
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09/03/10 |
Very Good |
 "...bright, winning... The large ensemble cast clearly seems to be enjoying themselves as they breeze in and out of scenes. Dare we call it a 'grow-mance'?" |
| 20. |
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08/13/10 |
Very Good |
 "...bizarre and entertaining... has a twist: Hong Kong's top action maestro ('The Mission,' 'Election') has made iconic French singer Johnny Hallyday, 66, a hit man out for revenge." |
