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| 21. |
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07/20/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a cinematic miracle... a dreamlike experience that is nonetheless tethered to realities not often explored on the big screen." |
| 22. |
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07/13/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Polley has a gift for eliciting performances that get to the essence of the most telling moments... As memorable as it is insightful..." |
| 23. |
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07/06/12 |
Very Good |
 "...gets to the essence of adolescent sexuality with a deadpan style that brings to mind the films of Jim Jarmusch and Aki Kaurismaki." |
| 24. |
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06/29/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a romantic comedy that's fresh, thoughtful and hugely entertaining... This is a smart, moving film that's also very, very funny." |
| 25. |
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06/08/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Beresford keeps things lively enough to stave off sleep.... But the movie never quite finds its groove." |
| 26. |
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06/01/12 |
Very Good |
 "...a quietly disturbing film that ends on a note of nagging ambiguity.... it at once dramatizes and questions the power of belief." |
| 27. |
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05/18/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Black is terrific. Rather than winking at the audience, he plays Bernie as a guy who's thoroughly unaware that there's anything unconventional about his behavior." |
| 28. |
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05/18/12 |
Moderate |
 "...as exhausting as the search for Freeway.... has a fine cast, but doesn't seem to have much to say other than lamenting the unfairness of getting old." |
| 29. |
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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.... the whole scenario is pretty creepy." |
| 30. |
|
04/13/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...the Belgian filmmaking brothers deliver an experience that unfolds realistically, but with an artistry that resonates throughout each scene.... impossible to forget." |
| 31. |
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03/30/12 |
Very Good |
 "What's lacking is a galvanizing performance comparable to that of the Oscar-nominated Catalina Moreno in 'Maria Full of Grace.' Still, a memorable portrait..." |
| 32. |
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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." |
| 33. |
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02/17/12 |
Very Good |
 "...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." |
| 34. |
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02/10/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a celebration of life." |
| 35. |
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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." |
| 36. |
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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." |
| 37. |
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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." |
| 38. |
|
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." |
| 39. |
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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." |
| 40. |
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12/23/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...a well-crafted film that wears its old-fashionedness with pride." |
