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05/24/13 |
Outstanding |
 "...there is much joy in this film." |
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05/17/13 |
Outstanding |
 "Polley manages something quite extraordinary: She tells a story of great sadness and joy that uncovers the intricacies of love, family and commitment." |
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05/17/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a fawning valentine... does have its moments, especially Miele's focus on the people who continue to add to the store's magical reputation." |
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04/19/13 |
Moderate |
 "Despite some mildly interesting performances, this is an indie rom-com filled with cliches we've seen many times before." |
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03/29/13 |
Very Good |
 "...filled with simple, heartfelt moments.... Scott keeps the story from becoming cloying and sentimental. He is aided by smart, low-key work from his cast..." |
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09/28/12 |
Very Good |
 "By touching on all angles of Vreeland's life, the film creates a highly entertaining and colorful portrait of a unique woman -- the likes of which we may never see again." |
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08/03/12 |
Very Good |
 "...has a lot of laugh-out-loud moments... There is an old-fashioned sweetness here, especially in the relationship between father and son..." |
| 8. |
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10/22/10 |
Very Good |
 "...when all the talking is done, it is Nilsson's indelible music that provides a picture of an incredibly talented man whose songbook is one for the ages." |
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10/01/10 |
Very Good |
 "...this story about fatherhood, family and friendship realistically captures New York City's urban street vibe.... a warmhearted, bittersweet and ultimately satisfying film." |
| 10. |
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09/03/10 |
Moderate |
 "Deep within lies an interesting modern romance, but it's buried beneath a stunning amount of in-your-face vulgarity that stoops low for laughs in nearly every scene." |
| 11. |
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08/20/10 |
Very Good |
 "...a lovely little postcard of a movie that is at once a poetic travelogue and a contemplation of love and human relationships." |
| 12. |
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08/14/09 |
Very Good |
 "...nicely captures the hypnotic allure and rich rhythms of African music that are deeply ingrained in everyday life throughout the continent." |
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05/15/09 |
Moderate |
 "...tries very hard to be a film that everyone will like. But it fails on nearly every point, descending into the realm of dull soap opera. The story is a series of cliches so blatant and overworked that even a Film 101 class could recognize the problems here." |
