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05/24/13 |
Moderate |
 "Since we've all waited so long -- more than two hours -- couldn't Lin have dispatched his villains in a more fittingly gory manner?" |
| 2. |
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05/17/13 |
Very Good |
 "...a long but ultimately rewarding ride.... delivers some satisfying twists, unexpected revelations and a climax in which there are no clear winners." |
| 3. |
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04/26/13 |
Weak |
 "...similar in style and tone to the first film.... Purist fans of martial arts cinema probably won't embrace this film any more than its predecessor." |
| 4. |
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04/12/13 |
Very Good |
 "...well-paced and often riveting... manages to inspire while remaining true to the sport and to the player who changed it and all of professional sport forever." |
| 5. |
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03/29/13 |
Very Good |
 "...a deeply unsettling and memorable cinematic experience, with a potent message about the relentless pursuit of pleasure at the cost of one's soul." |
| 6. |
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03/22/13 |
Very Good |
 "...lovely, affecting.... a gentle story of young love and youth empowerment." |
| 7. |
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03/15/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...as much as it hopes to incite outrage and to stir a complacent body politic into action, it never quite rises to the level of urgency the subject requires." |
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03/15/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "The whole thing does feel like a self-indulgent exercise on the part of Snoop, though he remains an artist of undeniable substance. In this case, a controlled substance." |
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02/22/13 |
Outstanding |
 "...what makes the film succeed -- and occasionally soar -- is a trio of finely etched performances by the three principal leads... poignant and satisfying..." |
| 10. |
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02/01/13 |
Outstanding |
 "Nikolaj Arcel has succeeded marvelously in recreating events from the late 18th century in a way that is sure to resonate with modern audiences." |
| 11. |
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02/01/13 |
Outstanding |
 "Be prepared to be outraged, truly outraged.... Berg's greatest achievement is in telling an immensely complex story in a way that is both tension-filled and easy to follow." |
| 12. |
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01/25/13 |
Weak |
 "...the script is lacking both a rapier wit and a cutting satirical edge... no one delivers a performance that crackles with menacing glee..." |
| 13. |
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01/25/13 |
Very Good |
 "...lovingly drawn... the musical score is astonishingly composed... draws the audience into Tatsumi's real and imagined world in a way that is unexpected and satisfying." |
| 14. |
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01/18/13 |
Very Good |
 "...engrossing... both a depressing indictment of a system that prioritizes health care based on insurance coverage and, at the same time, uplifting..." |
| 15. |
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11/30/12 |
Moderate |
 "Weighted down by an unwieldy structure and too many storylines... a flawed depiction of a historical tragedy." |
| 16. |
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11/30/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...relies on the interplay of great actors and an intelligent script... an emotionally resonant and redemptive tale..." |
| 17. |
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11/30/12 |
Moderate |
 "...the images are impressive to watch and the nostalgic look back by those who were there is well-observed and often poignant. It just seems like an awfully long grind." |
| 18. |
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11/21/12 |
Poor |
 "With forgettable characters and dismal dialogue and plotting, even action fans are going to find the new 'Red Dawn' a major yawn." |
| 19. |
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11/16/12 |
Weak |
 "While Ciaran Foy's camera maintains a strong, consistent atmosphere of tension and dread throughout, his dark vision fails as an experiment in modern horror." |
| 20. |
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11/09/12 |
Very Good |
 "...lusty and sumptuous.... if there is a flaw in the film, it is in the denouement that robs the audience of its vicarious need to see vengeance exacted where it's deserved..." |
