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05/18/12 |
Very Good |
 "Propelled by a perfectly cast trio of stars whose eccentricities shine in singular character roles, 'Bernie' is charmer." |
| 2. |
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05/18/12 |
Moderate |
 "...watching is more about keeping track than caring about what happens.... the comedy is mostly contrived slapstick." |
| 3. |
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04/27/12 |
Very Good |
 "Designed to please all generations of irreverent humour-lovers... may not be heart-warming (it is about nasty, scurvy pirates!) but it's breezy rollicking fun." |
| 4. |
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04/20/12 |
Poor |
 "...feels less like a self-help guide than it does an extended infomercial... exploring what's between the covers isn't nearly as much fun as it sounds." |
| 5. |
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04/20/12 |
Moderate |
 "...hooks viewers by weaving in the actual filmmaking process - scenes of curious polar bears destroying camera 'disguises' (fake snowballs etc.) and an underwater cameraman who swims with walruses..." |
| 6. |
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03/02/12 |
Moderate |
 "...puffed up with lots of extraneous stuff - Super fun for the kids but for grown-ups? Just fluff." |
| 7. |
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02/10/12 |
Moderate |
 "Revealing the real-life connection just before the end credits does not suddenly transform 'The Vow' into something beyond a mildly pleasing diversion." |
| 8. |
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01/27/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...definitely catches you off guard. In a way, there's not much to the story, yet the film artfully takes you through a breadth of human experience that makes it truly unforgettable." |
| 9. |
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01/13/12 |
Poor |
 "...an unholy mess." |
| 10. |
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01/06/12 |
Moderate |
 "While it doesn't exactly reinvent the inverted cross, 'The Devil Inside' definitely puts a nifty indie spin on the demonic possession genre." |
| 11. |
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12/16/11 |
Poor |
 "...will entertain youngsters... but grownups will find themselves wishing these chipmunks had gone into deep winter hibernation instead of making another movie." |
| 12. |
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12/02/11 |
Very Good |
 "It may be a slim story, but its gentle humour, natural rhythm and above all authentic performances make 'Tomboy' beautiful, intimate cinema." |
| 13. |
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11/18/11 |
Very Good |
 "There is definitely something oddly moving about CGI-animated penguins singing heart-songs to their mates and offspring and working collectively, through musical numbers, to solve life-threatening problems." |
| 14. |
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11/11/11 |
Poor |
 "The most entertaining part is actually the little documentary that rolls during the end credits, where various pairs of real-life identical and fraternal twins banter about their relationships. But this is hardly enough reason to sit through a double dose of Sandler in a cheerless holiday comedy." |
| 15. |
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11/11/11 |
Very Good |
 "...sumptuous... immensely satisfying cinema, filled with intellectual and visceral pleasures that make the daunting running time a breeze to sit through." |
| 16. |
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10/28/11 |
Very Good |
 "...a fun feline frolic - with just a little egg on its face." |
| 17. |
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10/14/11 |
Very Good |
 "...an unabashed crowd-pleaser that tracks the inspiring journey of a tight, hard-working ensemble that once slept on sheets of cardboard and, today, is dazzling audiences in Europe with its world-class grooves." |
| 18. |
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10/14/11 |
Moderate |
 "Brewer attempts too much here, giving us too many scenes that tell us the same thing... the film grows unwieldy and disturbingly uneven in tone." |
| 19. |
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10/14/11 |
Very Good |
 "...powered by human drama and by three very different charismatic auto-industry leaders in the risky, multibillion-dollar process of resurrecting the battery-powered consumer car." |
| 20. |
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09/30/11 |
Very Good |
 "...revs the engine of an exciting new maverick." |
