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CALVIN WILSON Movie Reviews

Calvin Wilson
144 reviews, averaging 75.3% positive

 

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1. 04/20/12 Moderate "...attempts to convince us that there's something incredibly charming about an old guy who makes a habit of ogling young women. Actually, the whole scenario is pretty creepy."
2. 04/13/12 Outstanding "...a film that's not always easy to watch, but just about impossible to forget."
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The Forgiveness of Blood
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
03/30/12 Very Good "What's lacking is a galvanizing performance comparable to that of the Oscar-nominated Catalina Sandino Moreno in 'Maria Full of Grace.' Still, a memorable portrait..."
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
03/23/12 Very Good "...a quirky comedy about the ways in which big plans can lead to big problems, but also result in outcomes that no one could possibly have anticipated."
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Young Goethe in Love
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
02/17/12 Very Good "...isn't to be taken as biographical truth... it's an old-fashioned romance that's easy to like even if you have no interest in German literature, illegal duels or the more romantic aspects of committing suicide."
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Pina
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
02/10/12 Outstanding "...a celebration of life."
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Shame (2011)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
01/20/12 Outstanding "...a raw, unsparing look at the downside of humanity. Some critics have complained that it doesn't address the reasons for Brandon's behavior, but it doesn't have to."
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Pariah (2011)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
01/20/12 Outstanding "...a small film about a big subject: the struggle to be who you are, not who others would like you to be."
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The Iron Lady
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
01/13/12 Very Good "Even if you have little interest in Thatcher or why she mattered, you'll likely respond to the contradictory yet charismatic character that Streep has conjured from truth and myth."
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
12/23/11 Outstanding "Craig sheds his James Bond persona with aplomb, and Mara is exhilarating in the role that brought stardom to actress Noomi Rapace."
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We Bought a Zoo
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
12/23/11 Very Good "...a comeback film for Cameron Crowe... he seems to be making baby steps into new territory, both stylistically and emotionally."
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
12/23/11 Outstanding "...a well-crafted film that wears its old-fashionedness with pride."
13. 12/21/11 Very Good "...stylishly done, but careful not to get too artsy.... as a tale of a boy, his dog and their battles with bad guys, it's a treasure."
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Outrage (Autoreiji)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
12/16/11 Moderate "...adequately entertaining, with more than enough cringe-inducing violence and cruel humor to please the average American moviegoer. But true Kitano fans will find its title sadly ironic."
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Into The Abyss
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
11/23/11 Outstanding "...looks at a horrible crime and its aftermath with an insight that's often lacking in such accounts."
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Revenge of the Electric Car
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
11/23/11 Very Good "...lacks the urgency of 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' But Paine's thorough knowledge of his subject, and engaging way with an interview, make the follow-up film a fun ride."
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Like Crazy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
11/11/11 Outstanding "...a beautifully realized drama that gets to the essence of what it's like to be young, confused and in love.... all the more impressive for being improvised."
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The Way (2011)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
10/07/11 Very Good "...might have been a bit more eventful. Still, it's good company."
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Love Crime (2011)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
10/07/11 Very Good "...clearly intended as a brainy thriller in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock, and although it's a bit over the top, it's also quite entertaining."
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The Hedgehog (Le herisson)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
10/07/11 Outstanding "...a perceptive and poignant comedy-drama that's all the more moving for its restraint.... [it] sneaks up on you with its heartfelt storytelling and sophisticated wit."

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