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09/09/09 |
Moderate |
 "Long on imaginative design but less substantial in narrative, this dreary story of fighting the power is more numbing than thought-provoking." |
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07/17/09 |
Outstanding |
 "Endearing, fresh and funny... offers insights about fate, attraction, infatuation, heartbreak and the perseverance of hope." |
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11/05/10 |
Outstanding |
 "Only a truly visionary filmmaker could take a story largely set in a cramped canyon and give it a sense of openness and hope.... Franco is thoroughly captivating..." |
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04/17/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Though not as clever as '13 Going on 30' or 'Freaky Friday,' it's also not as hokey as 'Hannah.' For a swoon-fest aimed at tweens, '17 Again' has a lot going for it." |
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02/06/09 |
Very Good |
 "...short and mostly sweet." |
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02/21/11 |
Outstanding |
 "The animated short 'The Lost Thing' is imaginative, poignant and rich with dazzling, original visuals... The live action short 'God of Love' is the best of the bunch." |
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11/13/09 |
Moderate |
 "...an undeniable visual spectacle, but just as unequivocally a cheesy, ridiculous story.... And, at more than 21/2 hours, the annihilation nearly unfolds in real time." |
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03/01/13 |
Weak |
 "...inane.... seems to delight in offensive racial stereotypes, caustic ethnic slurs and a wrong-headed tone that makes light of suicide, binge drinking and gun violence." |
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03/16/12 |
Very Good |
 "It's that rare comedy that's funny throughout, with a hilarious story that hinges on the unlikely pairing of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum." |
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08/12/11 |
Moderate |
 "...wallows in stupidity without making the bromance bonds believable.... a movie that wastes the talents of its stars with feeble jokes and a wobbly plot." |
| 11. |
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03/22/12 |
Moderate |
 "What would you do with your last night on the planet? Make love? A phone call? Turn up the music and dance in your living room until your legs gave out?" |
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04/12/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...would have benefited greatly from a less heavy-handed and stiff treatment... Newcomer Chadwick Boseman is terrific as Robinson." |
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09/30/11 |
Outstanding |
 "Every performance in the film is flawless, but three stand out: Gordon-Levitt is terrific... Rogen's delivery is flawless... Kendrick brings a sweetly endearing quality..." |
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06/24/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...must-see viewing, poignantly revealing what it's like living confined to the shadows of contemporary society.... rings universally true." |
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11/23/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...has plenty to say about sex, but it lacks much fire for it.... well-acted and tightly written. But given its subject matter, 'Method' could use a dollop of heat." |
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02/14/13 |
Weak |
 "...a feeble attempt to rehash action-hero glories.... obnoxious, over the top and often dull.... the humor here isn't cheeky fun. The jokes are repetitive and mostly unfunny." |
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11/15/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...the outstanding ensemble cast keeps the story -- and its accompanying emotional heft -- from becoming overly baroque... modest, occasionally talky..." |
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08/07/09 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "This is bona-fide B-movie stuff... Once the surprise is out, the film grows clumsier and more gruesome, but it definitely has entertaining moments along the way." |
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02/26/10 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Rahim is superb in a lead role... a compelling piece of naturalistic filmmaking, claustrophobic and thought-provoking." |
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11/30/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...sumptuously rendered and well-acted... blends political intrigue, philosophical idealism and sexual passion. It's a rare film that edifies and entertains in equal parts." |
