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12/10/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...regains the sense of wonder that made the first movie so enjoyable.... Special effects give us some truly amazing scenes." |
| 2. |
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11/18/10 |
Outstanding |
 "...intense..." |
| 3. |
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04/02/10 |
Weak |
 "The 3-D effect seems to come from keeping the foreground actors in focus and making the rest of the scene blurry. That is annoying." |
| 4. |
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03/26/10 |
Good |
 "...the plot twists in unexpected places... Thrilling action, beautiful animation and a thoughtful story lift this movie above ordinary kids fare." |
| 5. |
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03/19/10 |
Good |
 "...lets us see the world's highest workshop as the Earth wheels by in the distance. Unfortunately, this is about as fascinating as watching a plumber work under your sink." |
| 6. |
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03/12/10 |
Moderate |
 "The movie ends with a rollicking wedding reception that's so much fun, it almost washes away the tedium of the previous 90 minutes." |
| 7. |
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01/22/10 |
Good |
 "...a movie with an important theme and an optimistic outlook, but it's dragged down by a laborious approach." |
| 8. |
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12/25/09 |
Very Good |
 "...a solid costume drama. Whenever the action lags, we can simply turn our attention to the mouth-watering gowns and sumptuous palace rooms." |
| 9. |
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12/11/09 |
Good |
 "Its slapstick humor and stock characters make it feel like a dusty country cousin compared to the sophisticated animated films like 'Shrek'..." |
| 10. |
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11/20/09 |
Excellent |
 "...fans will be too busy squealing to notice that 'New Moon' is a richer and more enjoyable movie than its predecessor. Just go with earplugs in hand." |
| 11. |
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11/06/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a fine animated film for families in need of a few hours of peace and joy during the holidays..." |
| 12. |
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08/14/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...took my breath away. It's that terrific.... a powerful near-future allegory..." |
| 13. |
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07/31/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Sandler is fantastic in this complex role, his hollow eyes and lined face emphasizing George's empty soul.... It's a long movie but worth the time." |
| 14. |
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07/31/09 |
Very Good |
 "...employs a minimum of special effects and beautiful dreamlike images to weave a frighteningly prescient view of the future.... bold..." |
| 15. |
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07/24/09 |
Moderate |
 "By the 501st day, it's hard to muster much sympathy for either Tom or Summer. Thank goodness it's not called '(1,000) Days of Summer.' " |
| 16. |
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07/15/09 |
Excellent |
 "...an exceptionally well-made film.... Think of it as a well-constructed and necessary bridge to the movie series' upcoming epic conclusion." |
| 17. |
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07/10/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "It has a terrific start, a snoozy middle and a strong ending.... Like a confused freshman, the film can't figure out what it wants to be when it grows up." |
| 18. |
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06/30/09 |
Good |
 "...an enjoyable tale heavy with adventure, visual treats and lessons about the importance of family." |
| 19. |
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06/30/09 |
Moderate |
 "...has a frivolous tone, lent by a bouncy soundtrack and annoying voiceover, that's incongruous with the heart-wrenching things the characters go through." |
| 20. |
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06/19/09 |
Good |
 "A strong cast, delicious chemistry and a few plot twists carry this comedy along beautifully, but the fun ends with an huh?! ending. Oh well." |
