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02/28/13 |
Outstanding |
 "...generates genuine terror from flawless filmmaking, a collection of outstanding performances and a story of bubbling monstrosity and bad blood." |
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10/10/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...stares directly back at itself as a movie, tells you what it's going to do, and then surprises you when things unfold as they should or don't." |
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09/26/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...isn't just a phenomenal movie, but one that speaks to the truth of the human condition.... Every moment is set firmly in reality." |
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06/18/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...see 'Drive' on big screens as many times as you can and only in the best theaters... it's a film that demands to be on a big screen with the greatest speakers imaginable." |
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12/01/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...the Coens' ability to maintain authenticity sustains the story's credibility.... a phenomenal and perfectly cast character piece.... one of the best movies of the year." |
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09/20/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...gives us something that we can all understand and relate to: the costs of the desire for acceptance when it mutates into the blind ambition of social climbing." |
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04/25/13 |
Outstanding |
 "Different from any previous superhero movie... a fresh, fascinating look at the hero, an exciting, original adventure that's 130 minutes of pure entertainment." |
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01/31/13 |
Outstanding |
 "...refreshingly creative... if you allow yourself to invest in the characters and story the movie pays dividends... a funny, sweet, romantic, fun ride - what else can you ask for?" |
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11/18/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...isn't just a great piece of entertainment filled with appealing, fun characters, but also a film that gets how fucked up we all really are." |
| 10. |
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10/31/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...the layered universe created for the movie is breathtaking, both in theory and execution... fun and ridiculous... it's held together with a wonderful amount of heart." |
| 11. |
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09/21/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Ayer gambles constantly... it's impressive how many of those gambles pay off.... this movie is intense, gripping, funny, and absolutely fantastic." |
| 12. |
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04/20/12 |
Outstanding |
 "What Joss Whedon and Marvel have created here is not just extraordinary, but one of the most entertaining and satisfying comic book movies yet." |
| 13. |
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03/15/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...the loveliness and heart of the characters is so deep that you can't help but want to appreciate them." |
| 14. |
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09/30/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...an expertly crafted film from top to bottom.... deep without being too complex and slowly paced without ever lagging." |
| 15. |
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07/27/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...a dark comedy in every sense of the word, but everyone will be too busy laughing to care about the boundaries being pushed." |
| 16. |
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06/22/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...truly fantastic... provides a wonderful insight into one of the most interesting performers working today during his most troubled period..." |
| 17. |
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05/13/11 |
Outstanding |
 "Deep without becoming esoteric or preachy; dark while always providing humor; and cathartic without being overbearing, Spencer Susser's debut film is metal magnificence." |
| 18. |
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04/18/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...serves as a beautiful examination of prejudice and trust.... a well-told story, wonderful portrayals, incredible cinematography and impenetrable tension." |
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12/28/10 |
Outstanding |
 "Gosling and Williams are absolutely flawless.... this kind of intimacy will naturally turn some people off. For the rest of us, it's simply powerful filmmaking." |
| 20. |
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03/31/13 |
Excellent |
 "...an impressive piece of filmmaking not just because of the way in which it captures the absurd, but in how it's able to maintain it for the entire runtime." |
