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05/24/13 |
Moderate |
 "Well-polished and well-intentioned.... But the beautiful visuals are paired with a mediocre script. The pacing is off and scenes become repetitive." |
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05/10/13 |
Poor |
 "The artistic flourishes are almost overwhelming and the stunning lack of humor is draining. It's hard to understand how this couple can spend 10 minutes together..." |
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04/26/13 |
Moderate |
 "...combines elements of gore, self-parody, 1990s nostalgia overload... attempts to say something -- while actually saying absolutely nothing -- about the American dream." |
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04/12/13 |
Moderate |
 "Adding to the neutered feel is a revolving door of many of our greatest living actors, some with nothing to do except notch the plot one step forward." |
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03/28/13 |
Moderate |
 "The sequel makes the first movie look like 'Platoon' by comparison. It's algorithmically more ridiculous. But it's not a failure." |
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03/22/13 |
Very Good |
 "...challenging... James Franco is fantastic as a drug dealer. This is definitely not for the squeamish or prudish moviegoer." |
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03/22/13 |
Very Good |
 "...a creative romp, light on focus but with plenty of ingenuity.... even the gratuitous cute animal sidekick feels pretty original." |
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03/15/13 |
Moderate |
 "The former Snoop Dogg adds a nice buzz to one of the more quotable documentaries in recent memory.... There's deep thought, but little active conflict." |
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03/08/13 |
Very Good |
 "The rapid-fire recitation of the facts doesn't do much for the narrative... But fewer still can argue against this being a better way to have an immigration discussion..." |
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03/01/13 |
Poor |
 "There's no filmmaking spark in this mashup of the 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'Jack the Giant Killer' fables.... at nearly two hours, flaws are exposed." |
| 11. |
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03/01/13 |
Very Good |
 "...there are many rewards. Writer-directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore find a nice balance between the over-the-top high jinks and an emotional core..." |
| 12. |
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03/01/13 |
Very Good |
"...an uncompromising comedy.... requires a suspension of both disbelief and the moral high ground.... But there are many rewards." |
| 13. |
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02/22/13 |
Moderate |
 "...the film often stumbles in translation, trying to define too many characters in too little time.... [but] Carl Franklin has a good eye for detail and tone." |
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02/14/13 |
Moderate |
 "...syrup-laden.... When the plot isn't being mechanically pushed forward with another crime subplot development, there are nice little human moments." |
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02/01/13 |
Very Good |
 "...typically eclectic and entertaining. In a flip from last year, the live action shorts stand out above their animated counterparts -- not that they're easily compared." |
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01/18/13 |
Moderate |
 "...scrappy... retains its tense pull on viewers, even as it unravels in the final act. The strength is in the performances and visual detail." |
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12/25/12 |
Moderate |
 "...offers a very cranky worldview... everything is presented in stereotype-perpetuating extremes.... Director Andy Fickman opts against subtlety at every turn." |
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12/21/12 |
Poor |
 "...highlights both the strains of the franchise and the willingness to promote the brand at any cost.... It's a big promo reel, and not a carefully disguised one." |
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12/14/12 |
Very Good |
 "...unflinching... convincing.... Alan Cumming and Isaac Leyva, a teen actor with Down syndrome, have strong chemistry as father and adopted son." |
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11/21/12 |
Moderate |
 "...the story gets lost in a flurry of action and emotional cues.... at its best when it slows down, especially in one of the holiday-theme set pieces." |
