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KIM VOYNAR
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A SAMPLING OF THIS CRITIC'S CINEMATIC TASTE
 
BEST TO WORST SAMPLING
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5/5  Little Children
4.5/5  Idlewild
4/5  Conversation(s) with Other Women
3.5/5  Princesas
3/5  Trust the Man
5.5/10  The Fountain
2.5/5  Happy Feet
2/5  Waltzing Anna
1.5/5  Premonition
1/5  Deck the Halls
0/5  Happily N'Ever After
 
 
BEST REVIEWED
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5/5  Juno
5/5  Children of Men
5/5  Little Children
4.5/5  Burn After Reading
4.5/5  Vicky Cristina Barcelona
4.5/5  Sweet Mud
4.5/5  The Lives of Others
4.5/5  The Queen
4.5/5  Little Miss Sunshine
4.5/5  Idlewild
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WORST REVIEWED
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0/5  Happily N'Ever After
1/5  Deck the Halls
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This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 74% of the time.

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4/5
 
" ... Troell's expert storytelling and some outstanding performances combine to keep the film from feeling overly bleak." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 22, 2008
 
Everlasting Moments (2008)n/a
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4/5
 
" There's sadness and tragedy within Slumdog Millionaire -- starvation, genocide, child prostitution and overwhelming oppression -- but there's humor, humanity and dignity as well. " -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)100%
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3.5/5
 
" Hawkins is delightful, connecting with the audience when a lesser actress would have been merely cloying in the role. " -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)97%
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3.5/5
 
" Goldblum's performance as Adam is complex and engrossing to watch ..." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
Adam Resurrected (2007)n/a
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4.5/5
 
" ... a fun ride down the roller coaster of the dark side of human nature as only the Coens can explore it." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
Burn After Reading (2008)78%
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2.5/5
 
" The pacing of the first half is tediously slow, and while this was probably a deliberate decision on Arriaga's part, it does have the effect of dragging the film ..." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
The Burning Plain ()20%
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2.5/5
 
" " ... it's like some mythical civil-rights Southern paradise where racism only rarely rears its ugly head, and thus feels contrived."" -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)63%
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Posted Sep 18, 2008
 
Three Monkeys (2008)n/a
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2/5
 
" Its real tragedy is that it never lets gain an understanding of that woman, and thus, in the end is little more than yet another fluff period drama with some nice costumes." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 11, 2008
 
The Duchess (2008)60%
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3.5/5
 
" ... girls who are into American Girls will find Kit Kittredge to be an enormously pleasing romp with one of their favorite characters." -- Cinematical
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)79%
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3/5
 
" ... in spite of its flaws, I very much enjoyed Hancock, for both its interesting and creative storytelling and Smith's great lead performance." -- Cinematical
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Hancock (2008)38%
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3.5/5
 
" ... a deeply satisfying wrap-up to a series that always had, in its heart of hearts, a lot more depth than the Manolo Blahniks it dressed itself up in." -- Cinematical
Posted May 31, 2008
 
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008)50%
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Posted May 19, 2008
 
A Christmas Tale (2008)100%
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4.5/5
 
" Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a lovely gift from a filmmaker who, when he's on his game, truly hits the mark." -- Cinematical
Posted May 18, 2008
 
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)80%
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3/5
 
" ... Heavy Metal in Baghdad shows a sliver of the impact the war in Iraq has had on the regular people living there who simply long to have the freedoms we have here." -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 15, 2008
 
Heavy Metal In Baghdad (2008)81%
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3.5/5
 
" Circus Rosaire is a charming, engaging gem of an indie film, and audiences both young and old will find much to like in it." -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 15, 2008
 
Circus Rosaire (2008)n/a
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2/5
 
" ... to see all that potential wasted on what's little more than a washed-out, milquetoast road trip comedy for the soon-to-be senior set is just a travesty. " -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
Bonneville (2006)41%
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3/5
 
" "Mister Lonely" is the kind of film you have to work hard to get something out of, but, like the celebrity impersonators at the heart of the film, there's more to it than what you see on the surface. " -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
Mister Lonely (2008)44%
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3.5/5
 
" ... at its heart, this is really a story about the wealthy versus the poor, and about an activist trying to protect a natural resource from those who would destroy it for profit." -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
They Killed Sister Dorothy (2008)100%
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3/5
 
" Precious screen minutes are wasted in Frontrunners with too many scenes of students standing around handing out fliers that end up on the floor or in the trash, and with rambling dialog that goes on too long. " -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
Frontrunners (2008)n/a
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2.5/5
 
" The greatest weakness with "We Are Wizards" is that there's just not much of an arc to the film at all. Josh Koury, the director, presents the information about the bands and the fan sites largely as just chunks of information, with not much in the way of" -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
We Are Wizards (2008)n/a
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3.5/5
 
" Audiences used to having everything spelled out for them may find the film too much work, but there are, I hope and believe, many people who appreciate and enjoy unraveling the mysteries of a poem or painting for themselves." -- Cinematical
Posted Apr 12, 2008
 
The Life Before Her Eyes (2008)26%
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" I think Byler is at his best when he directs material he writes on his own, and he's at the top of his game with Tre." -- Cinematical
Posted Feb 19, 2008
 
Tre (2008)53%
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3.5/5
 
" Spiderwick hits the high notes when it needs to, and kids who can handle the scarier parts will find it an enjoyable escape." -- Cinematical
Posted Feb 14, 2008
 
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)79%
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3.5/5
 
" Whether you like the music or not, you can't fault Miley -- this young lady works her petite fanny off performing for her fans, and she seems to be having a great time doing it ..." -- Cinematical
Posted Feb 2, 2008
 
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008)71%
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2.5/5
 
" It's not quite funny enough to appeal as a rom-com, nor quite darkly comedic enough to satisfy ..." -- Cinematical
Posted Jan 31, 2008
 
Birds of America (2008)n/a
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Posted Jan 24, 2008
 
Broken (2008)n/a
 No Rating  
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Posted Jan 7, 2008
 
The Singer (2006)94%
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3/5
 
" ... while movies can and do mark history, to a degree, they're also entertainment, and "Charlie Wilson's War" largely succeeds on that front." -- Cinematical
Posted Dec 24, 2007
 
Charlie Wilson's War (2007)83%
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4/5
 
" ... Burton and Depp put their stamp on Sweeney Todd, bringing the Demon Barber of Fleet Street to life for a whole new audience. " -- Cinematical
Posted Dec 24, 2007
 
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)86%
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3/5
 
" ... this is one of Kidman's best performances in years, and she is perfectly, deliciously evil." -- Cinematical
Posted Dec 6, 2007
 
The Golden Compass (2007)41%
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3.5/5
 
" Enchanted hits every high note, and a great family film that entertains both the kids and adults is something we can all be truly thankful for." -- Cinematical
Posted Nov 21, 2007
 
Enchanted (2007)93%
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2.5/5
 
" ... a relevant message unfortunately wrapped up in an oddly discordant, moderately self-righteous package which is probably going to go right over the heads of most of the people at whom it's targeted." -- Cinematical
Posted Nov 9, 2007
 
Lions for Lambs (2007)28%
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3.5/5
 
" The film is beautifully shot, filling the screen with brightly saturated hues that give it an almost fairy tale-like visual sense, rather like a series of Pre-Raphaelite paintings brought to life." -- Cinematical
Posted Oct 26, 2007
 
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)34%
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4/5
 
" This film is heart-warming and lovely, but it's also deeply sad and tragic, and somehow Gosling captures both sides of this tale, touching both the deep sorrows and gladnesses that give the story it's texture and depth." -- Cinematical
Posted Oct 26, 2007
 
Lars And The Real Girl (2007)81%
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" The attention to detail in the film is remarkable." -- Cinematical
Posted Oct 15, 2007
 
Zodiac (2007)89%
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3.5/5
 
" To Love Someone is cleanly, tautly directed, and the acting is absolutely superb." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 29, 2007
 
To Love Someone (2007)n/a
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3/5
 
" With a heart of purest mush, Kindergarten Cop still manages to be generally entertaining." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 26, 2007
 
Kindergarten Cop (1990)48%
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" Quite brilliant." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 22, 2007
 
Crazy Love (2007)78%
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2.5/5
 
" By the end of the film, if you haven't figured out that the film is supposed to be a remake of a fairy tale, the film has walloped you about the head and shoulders with that point so frequently you'd have to be willfully not paying attention to miss it." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 21, 2007
 
Sydney White (2007)37%
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" I know, I know -- there's nothing funny about spousal abuse. And yet, there are very funny moments in this film that allow it to be entertaining, in spite of its potentially weighty subject matter." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 15, 2007
 
With Your Permission (2007)20%
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" [Eastwood's] gotten over the hurdle of making that first film; now, I want to see what she's really capable of doing." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 15, 2007
 
Rails & Ties (2007)34%
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Posted Sep 14, 2007
 
White Lies, Black Sheep (2007)n/a
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" Ale carrys the weight of the world on his scrawny shoulders, and in Palanco, Bahrani found the perfect young actor to play the part." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 12, 2007
 
Chop Shop (2007)95%
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" Even as we feel anger at Chris for hurting his family, or frustration at his choices, or fear for what will happen to him, a part of us has to admire his courage in taking a leap that most of us would never be able to take." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 7, 2007
 
Into the Wild (2007)83%
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5/5
 
" This might seem like odd material for a comedy, but trust me, Cody's script is pure gold -- expect big things in the future from this first-time screenwriter." -- Cinematical
Posted Sep 5, 2007
 
Juno (2007)93%
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2/5
 
" 'El Cantante' takes the life of a fascinating and complex man and waters it down into a decidedly uninspiring and vanilla biopic ..." -- Cinematical
Posted Aug 3, 2007
 
El Cantante (2007)24%
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4/5
 
" Though it feels a bit understated from time to time, "Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix" is a solid, enjoyable addition to the Harry Potter franchise." -- Cinematical
Posted Jul 13, 2007
 
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)77%
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3.5/5
 
" t's hard to imagine a better casting choice for the role of the spunky girl detective than (Emma) Roberts, who's transitioned nicely from her television role on Unfabulous to handling lead roles in teen flicks." -- Cinematical
Posted Jul 3, 2007
 
Nancy Drew (2007)49%

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