| 1. |
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04/29/11 |
Poor |
"...a depressing and slow Israeli film... The main character is stagnant, and the plot revolves around delivering a corpse and peaks with a funeral." |
| 2. |
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04/22/11 |
Weak |
"...already less-than-engrossing -- it really flies off the rails when the Migoo enter for the last third or so." |
| 3. |
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08/06/10 |
Weak |
"The Jewish orchestra members sell black-market caviar and cellphones to make extra money while in Paris, and the Russians are perpetually drunk on vodka. Ha. Ha." |
| 4. |
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07/30/10 |
Poor |
"...the intricate historical events still suffocate the film.... those without deep knowledge of Cold War history will probably regret this ticket." |
| 5. |
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07/30/10 |
Very Good |
"...raises intriguing questions about our culture of online humiliation and the real-life destruction it can leave in its wake." |
| 6. |
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07/02/10 |
Very Good |
"...charming and poignant... brings up an intriguing idea, one that isn't talked about often in the United States... Maybe it would be better to be fat and happy than thin and miserable." |
| 7. |
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06/04/10 |
Very Good |
"By the end of the film, the overwhelming urge is to send gobs of money to the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization so that it can help more people." |
| 8. |
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06/04/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
"...intrigue -- plus Eisenberg's wide-eyed purity and Graynor's writhing in skimpy outfits -- is plenty reason for viewers to stay put for the swift 89-minute show." |
| 9. |
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05/21/10 |
Moderate |
"...an uneven film that, by trying to satisfy parents with political drama and older children with a love story, leaves both parties wanting." |
| 10. |
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04/30/10 |
Weak |
"...relentlessly dark -- suicide, rape, eating disorders and repression all have a home here... the film will satisfy only Iranian history buffs and devoted Neshat fans." |
| 11. |
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04/23/10 |
Moderate |
"...does nothing to engage the brain. The narrator, Pierce Brosnan, rarely tells viewers about the wildlife's mating rituals, hunting tricks or even which ocean they live in." |