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05/17/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a frothy, entertaining meditation on art and the ways it's circumvented by good intentions.... What the films lacks, however, is depth... Age 16." |
| 2. |
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05/12/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "The acting is solid, the characters are mostly likable, and the pacing is good. But the film comes across as a good episode of a standard-issue sitcom.... Age 13." |
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05/08/13 |
Excellent |
 "...a mind-bending experience. Commit to it fully as its own entity and you'll be transported and affected by the heartbreak of it all.... Age 14." |
| 4. |
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05/01/13 |
Excellent |
 "Very few films have so eloquently distilled the ache and misery of being a child caught in the tug-of-war between two angry parents locked in a custody battle... Age 15." |
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05/01/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "It's truly lovely, and at times really quite touching. If only it were able to shrug off the wedding cliches for good.... Age 17." |
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04/23/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...even Firth can't escape the monotony that dismantles this admittedly sometimes poignant, often interesting, and somewhat poetic movie.... Age 16." |
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04/23/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...well-performed... pushes viewers to take a look at issues we may feel reluctant to examine. That it does so with a sometimes obvious hand is forgivable.... Age 17." |
| 8. |
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04/22/13 |
Weak |
 "...far from subtle or understated.... It's Rodriguez who stands out for her bold performance.... It's enough to make the film somewhat entertaining... Age 15." |
| 9. |
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04/18/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...a worthy entry in the often-predictable -- but still moving -- category of addiction/recovery films.... it isn't a surprising film, but it is enjoyable.... Age 13." |
| 10. |
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04/15/13 |
Weak |
 "...evocative... [but] the story is where it falters.... Why should we care?... leaves us befuddled and not much motivated to figure out why.... Age 16." |
| 11. |
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04/12/13 |
Excellent |
 "What makes the movie work is its stunning cast.... The performances are strong and authentic to the point that it's discomfitting for the audience.... Age 16." |
| 12. |
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04/07/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...benefits from Redford's taut pacing and, well, his company.... Watch it for the privilege of watching great actors do what they do best. That is all.... Age 16." |
| 13. |
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03/29/13 |
Weak |
 "...both formulaic and trite.... Emily's kidnapping plot is so over the top that it's hard to take seriously... it's easy to see where it's going.... Age 16." |
| 14. |
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03/29/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...unbridled and intense -- and we don't just mean the cinematography. But delightfully strange as it is, the film is also very predictable.... Age 15." |
| 15. |
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03/25/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "It's not an easy movie to watch. But it's powerful, and Derek Cianfrance has a knack for setting the mood. And his scenes build up the tension so well.... Age 16." |
| 16. |
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03/22/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "While not everything on the big screen needs to be refreshing, the fact that the leads are charming and funny isn't enough to make it stand out above the crowd.... Age 13." |
| 17. |
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03/21/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Fanning is pretty much perfect here.... The dramatic twist isn't all that surprising, since the filmmakers leave an (annoyingly) obvious breadcrumb trail.... Age 15." |
| 18. |
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03/21/13 |
Excellent |
 "...a thrilling look at youth, capturing the mood so perfectly that it almost feels like it could be a documentary.... nails every rebuff and tentative connection.... Age 16." |
| 19. |
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03/14/13 |
Excellent |
 "...funny and gorgeously animated.... Though the visuals are exciting, there's a steady heartbeat that booms at the movie's center.... has a wonderful message... Age 8." |
| 20. |
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03/03/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...meditative and interesting... feels like it should have more dramatic tension than it does. For the most part, it's simply gloomy, downcast, and inert.... Age 16." |
