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01/27/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...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." |
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09/23/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...fascinating... should, at the very least, remind bustling city-dwellers that there are more intriguing sights in the urban landscape than the contents of their smart phones." |
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06/10/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...one of the most irresistible films of the year so far." |
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11/24/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...glorious-looking, action-packed and laugh-rippled with a few fine story-advancing musical numbers." |
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12/04/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...an urgent and riveting new documentary from Chris Smith, one of America's most intuitive and gifted young filmmakers." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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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03/13/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...masterful... an unforgettable portrayal of the unglamorous gangster life, which is often short and never sweet." |
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01/28/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...leaves bite marks that stick around long after you are released from its grip." |
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11/12/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...transcends the special-effects auteur label, creating a memorable sci-fi story in which the hero and heroine are true equals in the adventure." |
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07/20/12 |
Very Good |
 "...shows us the pulled muscles, sprained tendons and scabby misshapen feet that can potentially end the students' dreams if they push themselves too hard." |
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05/25/12 |
Very Good |
 "...engaging, informative... one of the best in a recent array of cinematic docs looking at such hot topics as oil, water, food production, climate change, the economy..." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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11/18/11 |
Very Good |
 "...reminds viewers young and old that to make a positive change, sometimes the little guy at the bottom of the food chain needs to stomp his feet." |
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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." |
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10/28/11 |
Very Good |
 "...a fun feline frolic - with just a little egg on its face." |
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10/14/11 |
Very Good |
 "...tracks the inspiring journey of a hard-working ensemble that once slept on sheets of cardboard and, today, is dazzling audiences in Europe with its world-class grooves." |
