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04/27/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
"...tips the scales to favor adults over children... This pirate tale is a misguided adventure that doesn't fully set sail." |
| 2. |
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03/02/12 |
Very Good |
"...while the movie is funnier than the book, the drawback of this modernized version is that it loses the timeless quality of the story on the page." |
| 3. |
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02/17/12 |
Very Good |
"...proves that imagination still matters amid all the clamor." |
| 4. |
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11/23/11 |
Very Good |
"...stays sweet without becoming overly sentimental and is filled with sly details and smart action sequences." |
| 5. |
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11/16/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
"...contemplative... filled with muted performances and beautiful Japanese landscapes, but it also feels every bit of its 133 minutes." |
| 6. |
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09/16/11 |
Moderate |
"...mildly funny... Like its main character, 'I Don't Know How She Does It' tries to do everything, but it doesn't quite succeed." |
| 7. |
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08/12/11 |
Weak |
"...enough is enough. Even die-hard fans will cover their ears in protest.... more like a long commercial than a cohesive movie, and the omissions are glaring." |
| 8. |
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07/29/11 |
Moderate |
"...cutesy characters and slapstick humor will appeal to younger children.... Parents can appreciate the innocence of the movie: no shootouts, panda killings or overly adult jokes..." |
| 9. |
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05/06/11 |
Moderate |
"...doesn't break any new ground, but it is a decent way to spend a girls' night out. Just don't expect it to be worth a long-term commitment." |
| 10. |
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03/11/11 |
Moderate |
"...tries for silly laughs... The 3-D animation doesn't add much warmth.... a kids' movie that leaves audiences cold." |