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A 3D spectacle and an emotional, human arc get stuck on a boat...
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A raw, revealing portrait of sexual desire courtesy of the dazzling Michael Fassbender.
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Every aspect of the plot is a worthy, intriguing topic, but when they all collide, it’s a challenge to give any of the components the attention and depth they really deserve.
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Thomas Leupp
December 09, 2009 5:23pm EST
Packed with stunning visuals but marred by storytelling deficiencies, Peter Jackson's manipulative adaptation of Alice Sebold's beloved novel is a deeply unsatisfying affair.
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Katie Bain
August 29, 2009 11:51am EST
'Taking Woodstock' might not be an especially important film, but its pleasant insights are worth being had.
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Pete Hammond
April 17, 2009 7:13am EST
Explosive political thriller with a top-notch cast that keeps you in its grip all the way.
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By:
Pete Hammond
March 13, 2009 6:39am EST
Great script, acting, direction and full of moments to remember. It’s pure sunshine itself.
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By:
Pete Hammond
October 10, 2008 12:38pm EST
Body of Lies is an unexceptional but exciting Middle-East thriller that is lifted by the potent screen teaming of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
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By:
Pete Hammond
May 09, 2008 5:41am EST
This uneven comedy loses its way quickly and is only partially redeemed by the fine comic instincts of its title star, Aaron Eckhart.
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By:
Betsy Bozdech
April 04, 2008 5:41am EST
Wong Kar Wai's dreamy My Blueberry Nights boasts strong performances but ultimately feels more like a wistful character study than a heartfelt romance