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CLAUDIA PUIG Movie Reviews

702 reviews, averaging 64.1% positive
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1. 05/17/13 Outstanding "...brilliant.... Polley may be seeking to know the unknowable, but we're fortunate to be there with her on this turbulent, melancholy and enthralling journey."
2. 05/17/13 Very Good "Nathan Lane steals the show, which is no small feat when someone of the caliber of Moore is the star... an appealing tale that's worth seeing just for his performance."
3.

Frances Ha

USA Today
05/17/13 Outstanding "Quirky, in the best possible way... a witty and emotionally resonant portrait of growing up, while retaining the exuberance of youth."
4. 05/15/13 Outstanding "...exhilarating... the action is thrilling. But more importantly, justice, vengeance and morality are explored intelligently, as are the bonds of friendship."
5.

Peeples

USA Today
05/10/13 Good (Not Great) "...likable, if formulaic.... It's a particular treat to see Diahann Carroll and Melvin Van Peebles on screen... the film is better than most of the works directed by Tyler Perry."
6. 05/10/13 Good (Not Great) "...entwines personal sagas with India's turbulent political history... sweeping, but suffers from a lack of cohesion. It is, however, beautiful to behold."
7. 05/09/13 Weak "...unrelentingly brutal.... There's a Roger Corman gross-out feel to this splatter-fest. But before the mayhem, it does showcase the appeal of a beautiful Chilean city."
8. 05/08/13 Moderate "...hyper-active cacophony rather than enthralling entertainment.... stylish, colorful material piled on in excess and tinged with overheated melodrama."
9. 05/03/13 Very Good "...exciting, family-friendly, old-fashioned, epic fare... a tale retold with the benefit of contemporary cinematic tools, such as helicopter shots."
10.

Iron Man 3

USA Today
05/03/13 Very Good "...rambunctious... a briskly paced thrill ride until about 90 minutes in, when the excitement wanes. A few late-breaking surprises re-invigorate the tale, however."
11.

The Iceman

USA Today
05/02/13 Very Good "Shannon's restrained and mesmerizing portrayal, bolstered by an excellent offbeat supporting cast, makes for an edgy and compelling Mob yarn."
12. 05/02/13 Very Good "While this is a light film, it's not flimsy. Characters are developed thoughtfully, and clichés are averted.... It's a sweetly enchanting experience..."
13.

Arthur Newman

USA Today
04/26/13 Moderate "Adhering to conventions and clichés and staying resolutely superficial, it's a waste of the considerable talents of Colin Firth and Emily Blunt."
14. 04/26/13 Moderate "...formulaic, unrealistic.... a sloppy affair, with only partially formed characters and ridiculous scenarios that strain credulity and patience."
15.

Mud (2013)

USA Today
04/25/13 Very Good "...beautifully shot, deliberately paced.... Endearing and believable, the two actors playing Ellis and Neckbone are pitch-perfect."
16.

Pain & Gain

USA Today
04/24/13 Moderate "...muddled, grisly and misogynistic as clumsily directed by Michael Bay, despite a strong lead performance by Dwayne Johnson and good casting."
17. 04/19/13 Good (Not Great) "...substance falls by the wayside.... Kosinski focuses on cool visuals but stints on a compelling plot. It's a dazzler, but the story lacks the impact of the futuristic look."
18. 04/18/13 Outstanding "...wonderfully engaging.... Paul Brannigan is terrific, and the entire supporting cast is superb.... the movie achieves a magical blend of gritty and heartwarming..."
19. 04/18/13 Outstanding "...cleverly told and superbly acted.... With its complex look at storytelling, imagination and the teacher-student dynamic, this is an elaborate cinematic fresco."
20.

Filly Brown

USA Today
04/18/13 Good (Not Great) "Melodramatic and gritty.... uneven.... But there's an inherent likability and fiery quality in Gina Rodriguez's performance that keeps us invested and rooting for her..."

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