Joe Wright
London-born filmmaker Joe Wright got his professional start helming several television projects for the BBC before directing his breakthrough film, 2005's Pride and Prejudice. Based on the classic Jan...
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Trade Review
September 28, 2007 6:14am ESTAny exposé of the sex-slave trade is going to be hard to watch, especially when it involves the trafficking of children across international borders. But as compelling and revealing as it is, Trade loses its nerve soon after crossing over from Mexico to the United States.
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The Invasion Review
August 17, 2007 10:41am ESTEven though it’s a retread, The Invasion’s point of view on body snatching still elicits the right kind of creepy paranoia.
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Stardust Review
August 13, 2007 11:38am ESTStardust is so witty, enchanting and romantic, it’s destined to become The Princess Bride of the Harry Potter generation.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Review
July 23, 2007 10:07am ESTLess flash, more grit, The Order of the Phoenix is definitely the most introspective of the Harry Potter movies. If you’re expecting fast-paced wizardry action at every turn, however, you might be disappointed.
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Bridge to Terabithia Review
February 16, 2007 4:45am ESTImaginative, touching and keenly attuned to the coming-of-age genre, Bridge to Terabithia is a welcomed breath of fresh air in the stale family movie arena.
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Children of Men Review
December 25, 2006 9:27am ESTThe futuristically bleak Children of Men combines non-stop, edge-of-your-seat action with deep, powerful societal messages. A genuine thrill ride with a soul.
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Unaccompanied Minors Review
December 08, 2006 5:10am ESTWhile it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, Unaccompanied Minors is at least decent, harmless, heart-warming fun. It’s also a surefire way to keep the kiddies smiling and occupied this pre-Christmas.
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Fast Food Nation Review
November 17, 2006 6:07am ESTChow down on this taste of life inside the meat packing and “Happy Meal” Fast Food Nation.
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The Return Review
November 13, 2006 12:31pm ESTAlthough pegged as one, The Return is neither psychologically thrilling or supernaturally scary, which makes it a poor choice for a ghost story.
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Flushed Away Review
November 03, 2006 12:22pm ESTWell-placed pop-culture references, wry British humor—and some singing slugs—elevate Flushed Away from the typical animated fare, but only slightly.
