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01/15/09 |
Moderate |
 "While the film is weighed down by a hackneyed voice-over, the performances sizzle..." |
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02/05/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...the comedy works, even if its movie-geek jokes get tiresome." |
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04/09/09 |
Very Good |
 "Strong dramatic performances -- especially from Baldwin -- anchor this tale of suburban angst." |
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04/23/09 |
Moderate |
 "The plot drags, and the bout scenes are more gory than expertly executed.... We see plenty of brawls, but not even one full love scene..." |
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04/30/09 |
Poor |
 "Adrift in meaningless violence, hookups and drug abuse, these characters are so soulless it's hard for us to care." |
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05/21/09 |
Very Good |
 "Amy Adams adds girl power... Owen Wilson charms... and paintings, rockets and statues come alive in ingenious ways." |
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05/28/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Big-hearted, hilarious, well-paced and filmed in gorgeous 3-D animation..." |
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06/18/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "While their icky romance (in real life, she's 21 and he's 61!) plays out predictably, Allen's script offers some laughs and moving moments." |
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07/23/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Filled with clever wordplay and brash one-liners ('You sound like a Nazi Julie Andrews!')... hard-hitting and clever political satire, echoes 1997's hit 'Wag the Dog.' " |
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07/23/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a predictable but charming comedy." |
| 11. |
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08/06/09 |
Very Good |
 "...an eccentric part-documentary, part-scripted comedy.... a cool and unusual take on the classic romantic comedy." |
| 12. |
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08/13/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Although the plot runs thin, the teen comedy is filled with dynamic performances." |
| 13. |
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08/13/09 |
Very Good |
 "...unique sci-fi thriller.... A metaphor for apartheid, the film is stocked with special effects and nonstop action." |
| 14. |
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09/24/09 |
Moderate |
 "...heavy-handed... Though filled with subtle performances, the drama lacks suspense and leads to an unsatisfying payoff." |
| 15. |
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09/24/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Audrey Tautou ('Amelie') looks luminous... a gorgeous portrait of an independent, visionary woman." |
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10/01/09 |
Very Good |
 "With its quick pace and witty writing (watch for a montage featuring a zombie stripper and a zombie carpool mom!), it's a nonstop, snarky ride." |
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11/19/09 |
Moderate |
 "Although Cage is over the top, Eva Mendes offers a more subtle turn as his prostitute gal pal. Violent and uneven... a tough film to watch." |
