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| 21. |
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09/30/10 |
Moderate |
 "Woody Allen once again explores marital dissatisfaction but breaks no new ground.... overall, it's one of his more sluggish efforts." |
| 22. |
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09/23/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...boasts elaborate graphics and top British voices... Still, it takes itself too seriously (look elsewhere for laughs), and most kids will find it hard to follow." |
| 23. |
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09/16/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "With her husky voice, fiery hair and sharp delivery, Stone gives a spectacular performance... Alas, the story is thin and the laughs meager..." |
| 24. |
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08/26/10 |
Outstanding |
 "Smart, suspenseful and at times terrifying... builds with tension as the 'filmmakers' start questioning if demons really do exist -- or if they're witnessing a cover-up." |
| 25. |
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08/05/10 |
Moderate |
 "While a few performances excel -- Emma Roberts offers a subtle turn as the film's good girl -- the melodramatic potboiler mostly disappoints." |
| 26. |
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06/10/10 |
Very Good |
 "...funny, moving doc begins with a shot of Joan Rivers' makeup-free face -- and the rest of the film is just as revealing." |
| 27. |
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03/25/10 |
Very Good |
 "...inspiring, especially in the battle scenes... Yet the film's soul can be found in the quiet moments when Hiccup and the creature bond silently..." |
| 28. |
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02/18/10 |
Very Good |
 "Though sequences often have more talk than action, the rich story, haunting score and cinematography echoing 'The Shining' add up to a gripping journey." |
| 29. |
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02/11/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...feels too darn crammed.... The good news? Some performances do stand out: Taylor Swift charms as a ditz... And Jessica Biel..." |
| 30. |
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02/11/10 |
Very Good |
 "...not as strong as the first 'Harry Potter' film, but it's improved by a series of cool cameos.... Rosario Dawson... Steve Coogan... and especially Uma Thurman..." |
| 31. |
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02/04/10 |
Moderate |
 "Travolta's potty-mouthed thug (echoing his 'The Taking of Pelham 123' character) elicits some laughs, but the thriller has too many bullets and too little intrigue." |
| 32. |
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01/07/10 |
Moderate |
 "...a lackluster romantic comedy.... Despite some nice turns at the end, the flick suffers from too many cheap laughs and zero spark between the stars." |
| 33. |
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11/26/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...makes for a pleasant diversion. Alas, Zac Efron comes off as an amateur next to Christian McKay's spectacular portrayal of the brilliant director." |
| 34. |
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11/12/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...the actors turn in nuanced performances -- Emmy Rossum handles her transition from priss to vixen particularly well... plays a little too soapy." |
| 35. |
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11/05/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Mariah Carey soars in a small role in this drama... The final showdown in her office may be the year's most stirring scene." |
| 36. |
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10/29/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...overall it's a highly charged, personal and captivating peek at the last few weeks of a man who certainly didn't look close to death." |
| 37. |
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10/15/09 |
Very Good |
 "...builds with undeniable tension -- and has moments of sheer terror. Bring someone whose hand you can hold!" |
| 38. |
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10/01/09 |
Very Good |
 "While it can be repetitive, the film offers Moore's usual mix of humor and outrage in a thought provoking package." |
| 39. |
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09/03/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...a nuanced look at the detail, drive and artistic demands that go into shaping the clothing bible... The flick's standout star? Vogue's creative director Grace Coddington..." |
| 40. |
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08/20/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...imaginative but silly... aimed at 9-year-olds..." |
