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01/16/09 |
Moderate |
 "...those anticipating the cathartic laughs of a dumb comedy will be disappointed - although I must admit Segway humour is something you don't see every day." |
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02/06/09 |
Very Good |
 "...engrossing. Selick uses the 3D technique brilliantly to enhance the comedy and horror that mingle in his more 'family-friendly' version of Neil Gaiman's dark story." |
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02/13/09 |
Moderate |
 "...family-friendly viewing... After 40 minutes behind 3-D glasses watching rare aquatic creatures, why bother with airline tickets and scuba gear?" |
| 4. |
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03/13/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...masterful... an unforgettable portrayal of the unglamorous gangster life, which is often short and never sweet." |
| 5. |
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04/03/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...thrilling and beautifully crafted... winner of top directing and cinematography awards at Sundance... it's the gangster's story that lingers..." |
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05/22/09 |
Moderate |
 "With so many Wayans, 'Dance Flick' sometimes feels like you're watching Eddie Murphy in one of the Klumps movies in which he plays every other character." |
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06/26/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...transcends conventions of genre and cultural boundaries, and turns out to be one of the most compelling, finely orchestrated and oddly enchanting films of the year so far." |
| 8. |
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07/24/09 |
Moderate |
 "Roschdy Zem's finely tuned performance delivers a fully realized character... [still,] accepting the final twist depends on whether you're in the mood." |
| 9. |
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07/24/09 |
Very Good |
 "For all its squirm-inducing promise 'Humpday' is mostly foreplay. But isn't that usually the most fun anyway? It certainly is in this film." |
| 10. |
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07/24/09 |
Moderate |
 "Creepy-kid flicks don't come much slicker... it never exploits the dramatic possibilities, despite the efforts of its excellent cast and gorgeous production values..." |
| 11. |
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08/07/09 |
Moderate |
 "...the accomplished feature-directorial debut of New York theatre veteran Max Mayer.... gently monotonous... delivers our happily-ever-after..." |
| 12. |
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08/07/09 |
Very Good |
 "...juicy filmmaking - psychologically rich, cathartic, kinky, visually engaging and almost free of vampire-movie clichés.... the movie ultimately belongs to Kim Hae-sook." |
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08/14/09 |
Moderate |
 "...its American Idol-style singing, handling of tunesmithery and lack of sparkling teen chatter prevent this movie from being a slam dunk." |
| 14. |
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08/14/09 |
Poor |
 "...suffers the same problem as so many other comedies made by TV folks: It gets stuck in one place (the used car lot) and is primarily a series of sketches..." |
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08/21/09 |
Very Good |
 "With its fractured storytelling and non-preachy 'be careful what you wish for' message, 'Shorts' is this summer's hip family flick." |
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08/21/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining... offers fascinating fodder for both movie and music buffs.... has the emotional resonance to both break and lift your heart." |
| 17. |
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09/11/09 |
Very Good |
 "Evil warlords, odious slave traders, ruthless bandits... Tony Jaa, the gravity-defying Thai action sensation, chews up the scenery and everyone in it..." |
| 18. |
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10/23/09 |
Moderate |
 "...it should awaken nostalgia in parents of a certain vintage, who caught the often bizarre adventures of a rocket-powered superhero robot kid way back when." |
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11/13/09 |
Very Good |
 "...serves as a powerful reminder to all parents that a child's unique strengths and personality may suggest the best path toward healing." |
| 20. |
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11/27/09 |
Very Good |
 "...its all-star cast, inspired cadre of directors from all over the world and dollops of humour, passion and pathos make it accomplished light entertainment..." |
