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05/21/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...at once deeply personal (and indeed, it was inspired by a boyhood crush of Anderson's own) and universally relatable.... that perfect balance of style and substance..." |
| 2. |
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05/17/12 |
Moderate |
 "...a rather predictable and cliched depiction of pregnancy.... A good-looking cast of popular actors can only do so much with material that's superficial and sitcommy." |
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05/17/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...despite the novel premise, 'Hysteria' feels as though it's going through the motions as the filmmakers strain to deliver one of those blithe little costume charmers..." |
| 4. |
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05/17/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Maïwenn Le Besco finds the humanity within some abhorrent figures, as well as much-needed comic relief and absurdity within some repulsive situations... it's gripping." |
| 5. |
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05/17/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...big, dumb fun that knows it's big, dumb fun and enthusiastically embraces its big, dumb, fun nature.... a little cheeky and doesn't seem to take itself totally seriously..." |
| 6. |
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05/15/12 |
Weak |
 "Baron Cohen's least-focused film yet... For a long time, it's hard to tell what his point is in spoofing this type of despot: that torture and rape are bad?" |
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05/10/12 |
Weak |
 "...feels too languid, bogged down as it is with an obsessive eye for period costumes (the work of Colleen Atwood) and interior details rather than offering anything resembling an engaging story." |
| 8. |
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05/10/12 |
Very Good |
 "Bobcat Goldthwait's targets are many and easy and obvious... but he hits them squarely and in bold fashion." |
| 9. |
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05/08/12 |
Weak |
 "It's maddening: 'Girl in Progress' knows that every teen movie has to have a blowout bash where important events take place, and it can't even get the tone of that right." |
| 10. |
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05/03/12 |
Moderate |
 "...notable for a chilling lead performance from Rebecca De Mornay and not much else.... takes us through all the obligatory steps of the genre..." |
| 11. |
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05/03/12 |
Very Good |
 "...a welcome antidote to tawdry reality shows like 'Dance Moms' and breathless competitions like 'So You Think You Can Dance'.... ideal for kids to see with their families..." |
| 12. |
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05/03/12 |
Moderate |
 "...old-fashioned, safe and resistant to stray from its comfort zone -- like visiting a foreign country and only eating the foods you already know you like." |
| 13. |
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04/26/12 |
Weak |
 "...the worst Jason Statham movie since the last Jason Statham movie, carrying on the bargain-budget action star's tradition of building a body of work out of, well, dead bodies." |
| 14. |
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04/26/12 |
Moderate |
 "...scattered and overlong... touches on themes of love found and lost in a serious way, and to its credit it does find some moments of emotional truth amid the inconsistent laughs." |
| 15. |
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04/26/12 |
Very Good |
 "The real stars are, unquestionably, the townspeople of Carthage, Texas.... a curiosity -- a dark comedy that's not entirely dark and not quite a comedy, either." |
| 16. |
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04/26/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...makes the most of its meager budget with intimate settings, well-drawn characters and steadily mounting mystery.... digs into the notions of identity, loyalty and the need to belong." |
| 17. |
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04/26/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...moves with an infectious energy... The dialogue sparkles as brightly as the special effects; these people may be wearing ridiculous costumes but they're well fleshed-out underneath." |
| 18. |
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04/24/12 |
Weak |
 "...an unimaginative mess whose superficial appropriations of Poe's devilish yarns are deeply unworthy of the author.... offers up one of the dullest mass murderers ever." |
| 19. |
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04/19/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...utterly forgettable and offers zero surprises but it's also harmless date-night fare made more appealing by the cast of Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling and especially Blythe Danner." |
| 20. |
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04/19/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "What is essentially a shameless and overlong infomercial for Steve Harvey's dating advice book becomes more tolerable and even enjoyable at times with the help of an attractive, likable cast..." |
