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03/19/09 |
Moderate |
 "Craven's original vision of brutality and redemption changed horror cinema forever. This time around, it's only a movie." |
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04/09/09 |
Very Good |
 "Top-notch performances buoy up this sentimental (some might say clichéd) musical romp -- and who doesn't enjoy a guilty pleasure of the vintage Parisian variety?" |
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04/30/09 |
Very Good |
 "Despite the treacle (unavoidable given the premise), the film treats its characters as flawed and fallible..." |
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05/21/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Assayas has returned to delicious stylistic territory not explored since 1994's 'L'eau froide,' and to a wistful view of a fast-vanishing French culture." |
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07/02/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a sensual tale of dangerous love... like rustic French cuisine, it's satisfying and no more complicated than it needs to be." |
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08/26/10 |
Moderate |
 "...ambitious but messy... the purity of the docu conceit falls apart thanks to the intrusion of a spooky score and deliberately eerie camera shots." |
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09/23/10 |
Very Good |
 "It's not athletic, but these chefs do rely on skill and luck to make sure their creations and their patience don't crumble under the pressure." |
| 8. |
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01/13/11 |
Moderate |
 "The Eastern European locations are sumptuous and the costumes authentic, but the dialogue is anachronistic and the climax mindless..." |
| 9. |
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01/27/11 |
Moderate |
 "Those seeking gore will be disappointed; those interested in how a crisis of faith responds to a brush with the Devil will be intrigued.... Still, Hopkins is terrific..." |
| 10. |
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02/10/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "The cultural trappings (costumes, music, Celtic languages, pagan rituals) are nicely authentic..." |
| 11. |
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03/10/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...promises sweet, sexy bloodlust, and teenage girls will gobble it up." |
| 12. |
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03/17/11 |
Outstanding |
 "Religion and terrorism are the film's subtle backdrops -- this is really a story of finding peace and purpose in a chaotic world." |
| 13. |
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03/24/11 |
Very Good |
 "...a solid indie effort... a gritty, dreamy Everyman story, sure to resonate with viewers who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks." |
| 14. |
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04/28/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...realistic dialogue, dreamy photography, and heady score revalorize the undead... eschews 'Zombieland's' hipster humor and 'Survival of the Dead's' odd provincialism." |
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05/19/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...the dialogue fizzles at times. But mostly this is a delicious mash-up of styles and genres: gothic, steampunk, Wild West, martial arts, dystopian fun." |
| 16. |
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08/18/11 |
Very Good |
 "Hathaway shines as always, Patricia Clarkson is a marvel... Scherfig's masterful treatment of silences, surfaces, and locations is worth watching." |
| 17. |
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09/01/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a smart, icy thriller.... sometimes feels implausible and overwrought, but the film's taut pacing and artful editing make for a chilling and satisfying spy drama." |
| 18. |
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02/02/12 |
Moderate |
 "...atmospheric (thanks to the terrific hotel setting) and frequently funny; but the plot line is choppy, the dialogue often unnecessary, and the scares too sparse." |
| 19. |
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03/01/12 |
Very Good |
 "The atmospheric tension, helped along by strong performances, ramps up slowly, leading to a shocking denouement full of visceral, Dionysian imagery." |
| 20. |
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04/19/12 |
Very Good |
 "...a bittersweet, surreal urban fantasy.... something utterly unlike anything else happening in cinema today." |
