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10/02/09 |
Fair |
 "...presents a persuasive enough case that Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gargarin was not -- as history has written -- the first man in outer space... repetitive archival footage, Elliott Gould's dull narration, a lack of stirring punditry and several incongruous reenactments diminish the film's impact and veracity." |
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07/24/09 |
Excellent |
 "...entertaining, nostalgic and well-organized..." |
| 3. |
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05/14/10 |
Good |
 "...directed by Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat (who also co-scripted with Shoja Azari, inspired by the novel by Shahrnush Parsipur)..." |
| 4. |
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04/09/10 |
Good |
"...hypnotic... Though the narrative could use more depth and detail, the film generally absorbs with its strong performances, stirring emotions and vivid imagery." |
| 5. |
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11/05/10 |
Good |
 "A classy documentary perhaps more suited to classrooms and the History Channel than to theaters... an informative look back... a wholly upbeat portrait of a popular, undaunted leader." |
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07/15/11 |
Good |
 "...predictable, painless, occasionally amusing fluff perked up by a clever visual interplay with the book text and John Cleese's avuncular narration." |
| 7. |
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11/20/09 |
Excellent |
 "...provides a rich and entertaining snapshot of America's Vietnam-era zeitgeist and of our nation's sometimes flawed legal system.... a superior documentary." |
| 8. |
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09/07/12 |
Very Good |
 "...gorgeous big-sky vistas, stirring shots of the majestic mustangs and intimate bits between trainers and trainees, 'Wild Horse' proves a warm and memorable ride." |
| 9. |
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09/09/09 |
Excellent |
 "By turns frightening and fascinating, compassionate and compelling... an all-too-essential look at the disproportionately high rate of HIV/AIDS in black America and sub-Saharan Africa.... a candid, compactly informative film... examines an extremely complex issue in a laudably accessible yet hard-hitting way." |
| 10. |
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04/16/10 |
Moderate |
 "...nostalgia and blues buffs who missed the lively 'Cadillac Records' could do worse than this entertaining, if sometimes slight, revisit directed by Broadway veteran Jerry Zaks." |
| 11. |
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06/11/10 |
Very Good |
 "...warmly personal... wisely focuses more on these ambitious youngsters' dreams, goals and family bonds than on the minutiae of their sophisticated science projects." |
| 12. |
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09/03/10 |
Very Good |
 "...another get-me-to-the-church-on-time obstacle course but filled with smart social commentary, romantic wisdom, credible complications and memorable characters." |
| 13. |
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10/07/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Despite the film's unvarnished emotionality and even-handed messaging, filmmaker Heather Courtney never seems to have found an appropriate focus..." |
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03/26/10 |
Very Good |
 "...deftly mixes documentary-like realism with an offbeat, indie film vibe... engaging and surprisingly involving... the kids may be types but never feel like stereotypes, thanks to the authentic performances, unforced dialogue..." |
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04/26/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...vigorously assembled... Robert Greenwald holds interest by using strong interviews.... But at under an hour, the film can't help but feel a bit incomplete." |
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02/12/10 |
Very Good |
 "...frightening, fascinating and eye-opening... an absorbing snapshot of America's highly influential, reportedly 50-million-strong evangelical Christian movement." |
| 17. |
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11/12/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...an absorbing portrait of a powerful woman well ahead of her time. Sukowa's performance is never less than compelling... a must-see for serious filmgoers." |
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11/19/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...at times predictable and unconvincing... provides the game Mindy Cohn (best known as Natalie on TV's 'The Facts of Life') ample room to showcase her ace comic timing and warm charisma. It's a generous, often lovely performance." |
| 19. |
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11/06/09 |
Poor |
 "...the cast is laughably bad, making the whole enterprise seem like a 'Saturday Night Live' version of 'The Bourne Identity,' as helmed by Ed Wood.... so visibly dubbed into English, it's like watching some old Italian-made sword-and-sandal epic. If only." |
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10/26/12 |
Excellent |
 "...superbly told, enjoyably dishy.... Deborah Riley Draper, aided by a skillful trio of editors, masterfully reconstructs the story..." |
