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05/17/12 |
Weak |
 "...not nearly game enough, saddled with clunky dialogue, lackluster effects and a tired premise.... the explosions and slo-mo sequences get to be overkill." |
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05/17/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Not quite. This is what moms-to-be can expect if they're healthy, wealthy, heterosexual, have an involved partner, and are Hollywood gorgeous." |
| 3. |
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05/17/12 |
Very Good |
 "How do you make a Victorian comedy about the history of the vibrator? Slyly -- and mostly clothed.... has plenty of coy fun..." |
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05/10/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...(mostly) succeeds because the actors are so funny and director Tim Burton has an expert eye... Still, after eight films together, the Johnny-Tim act is beginning to wear..." |
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05/10/12 |
Poor |
 "...a cringingly artificial plot with no one to like." |
| 6. |
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05/03/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...inspired.... weaves its narrative threads into a vibrant display of effects wizardry with characters to love and wit to spare." |
| 7. |
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05/03/12 |
Moderate |
 "The cast is stuffed with world-class actors who elevate the thin material, but just barely. Still, the footage is lush, and India gets fair treatment." |
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05/03/12 |
Very Good |
 "Jack Black doesn't have to uncork his usual oddball mania to give the finest performance of his career... The story is insane enough..." |
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04/26/12 |
Moderate |
 "...when 'Engagement' works, it's hilarious... But even a great cast, including Alison Brie as Violet's sister Sylvia, and Chris Pratt as Tom's fratty pal Alex, can't buoy the plot." |
| 10. |
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04/26/12 |
Very Good |
 "The plot is odd, and the gags aren't as boldly funny as the studio's 'Wallace and Gromit' and 'Chicken Run.' But the Claymation is delightful, as are the actors..." |
| 11. |
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04/26/12 |
Very Good |
 "...lush, fascinating and uplifting..." |
| 12. |
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04/26/12 |
Very Good |
 "Brit Marling gives a stirring performance... While the film expertly reels viewers in, its final act isn't fully realized enough..." |
| 13. |
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04/26/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Crisp, stunning and maniacally clever..." |
| 14. |
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04/19/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "92 minutes of truly stupid fun, with precision acting from stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Sasso and Sean Hayes. Still, only hardcore fans should put in the time..." |
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04/19/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...somber but beautiful..." |
| 16. |
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04/19/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Once 'Man' finally gets down to telling its tales of dating purgatory, it's clear that the cast is enormously likeable, the scenarios are relatable and the plots have solid emotional payoffs." |
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04/19/12 |
Moderate |
 "If there's a quibble -- well, apart from the wan plot and paper-thin characters -- it's that there's not enough adult action.... As cinematic sexual awakenings go, PG-13 is far too tame." |
| 18. |
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04/19/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...striking... Marley's life is celebrated through touching interviews with bandmates, family -- and mistresses." |
| 19. |
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04/19/12 |
Poor |
 "The cast is lovely, but director Lawrence Kasdan's tone and timing are way off." |
| 20. |
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04/12/12 |
Very Good |
 "...unquestionably sharper than your usual spooky fare.... Still, I can't shake the notion that a really good horror spoof, especially one as clever as this one, should be scarier and funnier." |
