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03/28/13 |
Outstanding |
 "What a thrill to watch two actors in their prime navigate an ambitiously crafted drama... rivets right to the gut-wrenching climax." |
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01/03/13 |
Outstanding |
 "Kathryn Bigelow makes every moment matter in this dense saga, then punctuates the drama with a breathless raid on the enemy's compound." |
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12/20/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a glorious marvel.... wall-to-wall operatic numbers and the ultimate five-hankie redemption tale... Stop cringing, musical haters!" |
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11/15/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...just plain wonderful. Credit Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, both extraordinary in challenging roles..." |
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10/11/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...an intelligent, riveting thriller... one of the year's best.... Affleck wrings palm-sweating suspense out of the most mundane events..." |
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07/19/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...an emotionally gripping and impeccably crafted piece of filmmaking.... expect the gold standard of tautly edited set pieces amid a twist-heavy story." |
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06/14/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...surprisingly full of twists, succeeds as a laugh-out-loud farce and a sweet romance.... it gets a boost from the terrific actors." |
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12/01/11 |
Outstanding |
 "The year's most euphoric screen experience belongs to -- incredibly -- a black-and-white silent film." |
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11/17/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...eloquently moving... every actor -- from the very impressive Shailene Woodley to Judy Greer (as a betrayed spouse) -- has a moment to shine.... extraordinary." |
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11/10/11 |
Outstanding |
 "Warning: This harrowing end-of-the-world masterpiece unfolds with such high tension, it's almost unbearable to watch. Watch anyway." |
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10/27/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...so raw and intimate, watching the appealing Jones and Yelchin giggle in his bedroom and bicker in her kitchen feels like an invasion of privacy." |
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05/23/13 |
Outstanding |
 "The film might not be as achingly romantic as its predecessors, but it is every bit as soulful and stirring." |
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04/25/13 |
Outstanding |
 "...rich, Southern-fried... deftly explores adolescent fear, love and longing. And McConaughey? He gives the film a big heart..." |
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01/31/13 |
Outstanding |
 "Just when you've figured out where this film is heading, director Steven Soderbergh changes course -- then drives off the road. It makes for a breathless, scintillating thrill." |
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11/22/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a visual marvel -- from the flood of flying fish to the cascade of splashing dolphins. More impressively, Pi's fight for survivial compels..." |
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11/08/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...sophisticated and adrenaline-pumping... stays true to its roots..." |
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10/18/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...both hilarious and touching.... boasts stellar performances: John Hawkes triumphs... Helen Hunt bares her soul (and her body)..." |
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10/04/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a big wad of fun.... it's droll Rebel Wilson -- playing the self-dubbed Fat Amy -- who earns a laugh every time she opens her mouth." |
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09/27/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Despite the complexities galore, the lightening-paced action feels fully fleshed out... Enjoy the breathless ride." |
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08/30/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...a charming, raucous, fizzy love story.... The dirty talk is funny. The fallout is funnier.... Kristen Wiig would be proud." |
