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01/15/09 |
Good |
 "...delivers warm messages about generosity and sticking with seemingly impossible goals. There are worse ways to spend a winter afternoon... amusing..." |
| 2. |
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02/06/09 |
Excellent |
 "...an interesting film that leaves its audience with two thoughts. Normal life is perfect, even when it isn't, and beware of dreams with fangs." |
| 3. |
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02/27/09 |
Good |
 "It celebrates how pop culture can bring people together, and that a dream is important even if it only matters to you." |
| 4. |
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03/13/09 |
Fair |
 "There's quite a bit of violence, mostly explosions and Johnson bashing noses. No doubt the filmmakers felt some jolts were needed to hold our attention." |
| 5. |
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03/27/09 |
Good |
 "Young children will like the cutesy creatures and exuberant action. Older viewers will find some laughs but are more likely to be bored by the simplistic plot." |
| 6. |
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04/03/09 |
Very Good |
 "...powerful and well-made... a gripping documentary that takes audiences as close as a civilian can get to the front lines." |
| 7. |
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04/10/09 |
Very Good |
 "...so wackily earnest that it refuses to let anyone leave without a smile. Miley proves she can hold the center of a big, noisy Disney movie..." |
| 8. |
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05/08/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...masterfully helmed by J.J. Abrams... a superb blend of bedrock 'Trek' themes and Abrams' brand of intelligent action." |
| 9. |
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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." |
| 10. |
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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." |
| 11. |
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06/30/09 |
Good |
 "...an enjoyable tale heavy with adventure, visual treats and lessons about the importance of family." |
| 12. |
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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." |
| 13. |
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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." |
| 14. |
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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.' " |
| 15. |
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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..." |
| 16. |
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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." |
| 17. |
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08/14/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...took my breath away. It's that terrific.... a powerful near-future allegory..." |
| 18. |
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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..." |
| 19. |
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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." |
| 20. |
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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'..." |
