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CATHY JAKICIC
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel film critic.
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Total Reviews: 36


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"The last time I saw a 3-D movie in a movie theater I got the glasses from a cereal box. Suffice it to say, the technology has advanced a bit, and the filmmakers use it to impressive effect."
Posted Jul 11, 2008
 
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)60%
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3/4
 
"Imaginatively done, full of peril, surprise and even humor."
Posted Jun 6, 2008
 
Kung Fu Panda (2008)88%
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2/4
 
"The movie, like its stars, is not without its charm. It just would have been nice to be delighted by an unexpected flash of humor or feel the slightest bit of suspense about the resolution."
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Made of Honor (2008)12%
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1.5/4
 
"I won't bother to catalog the movie's lapses in logic. Actually, it's misleading to call them lapses, because I'm hard-pressed to recall any logic to lapse from."
Posted Apr 18, 2008
 
88 Minutes (2008)6%
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3/4
 
"While the broad strokes are predictable, the fine details of Definitely, Maybe are a near-constant stream of small, albeit lightweight, delights."
Posted Feb 14, 2008
 
Definitely, Maybe (2008)72%
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2.5/4
 
"It's not as funny or original as Knocked Up, but it has its moments."
Posted Jan 17, 2008
 
27 Dresses (2008)40%
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2.5/4
 
"An above-average movie elevated partly by the performances of two acting powerhouses, but mostly by the chemistry created by their pairing."
Posted Jan 11, 2008
 
The Bucket List (2007)42%
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2.5/4
 
"I found myself entertained, engaged and, occasionally, pleasantly surprised."
Posted Dec 21, 2007
 
P.S. I Love You (2007)20%
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2.5/4
 
"The charm of the actors, the unabashedly romantic goofiness and the clever winks at classic Disney set pieces make the movie not only kid-friendly but a guilty pleasure for adults as well."
Posted Nov 20, 2007
 
Enchanted (2007)93%
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2.5/4
 
"Mostly amusing and good-natured, occasionally hysterical, and actually manages to sneak in a subtle lesson about nature."
Posted Nov 1, 2007
 
Bee Movie (2007)52%
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2.5/4
 
"The movie is full of fun moments with classic fairytale characters and props (poison apple, magic mirror, etc.) woven into modern life."
Posted Sep 20, 2007
 
Sydney White (2007)37%
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3/4
 
"As depressing as the first two-thirds of the film is, the last third is surprisingly empowering and hopeful."
Posted Aug 30, 2007
 
The 11th Hour (2007)66%
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2.5/4
 
"Stardust includes a troupe of familiar faces in small, witty parts, plus some genuinely original touches, but, despite being virtually busting with magic, isn't as magical as it should be."
Posted Aug 10, 2007
 
Stardust (2007)76%
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2.5/4
 
"Leads right back to the usual sitcom destination."
Posted Jul 19, 2007
 
Introducing The Dwights (2007)52%
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2/4
 
"Singularly unoriginal, full of clichés and tough-neighborhood set pieces tied together with GoodFellas-style voice-over narration."
Posted Jul 12, 2007
 
Brooklyn Rules (2007)49%
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2.5/4
 
"[Nancy Drew's] spunky resourcefulness is given an exaggerated, tongue-in-cheek treatment by director/co-writer Andrew Fleming. But it's all done with affection and respect."
Posted Jun 14, 2007
 
Nancy Drew (2007)49%
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3/4
 
"Fresh, funny and full of laid-back charm."
Posted Jun 7, 2007
 
Surf's Up (2007)78%
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3/4
 
"[Writer-director Shelly's] characters are at the same time comfortably familiar and unpredictable. Her script is big-hearted and life-embracing, but still unsentimental."
Posted Jun 2, 2007
 
Waitress (2007)89%
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2/4
 
"What's really irritating about Perfect Stranger is not how bad it is, but how close it came to being good."
Posted Apr 13, 2007
 
Perfect Stranger (2007)10%
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2.5/4
 
"Cheadle and Sandler are not names I would have expected to hear together as an effective buddy-picture pairing, but they work."
Posted Mar 23, 2007
 
Reign Over Me (2007)64%
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2/4
 
"Premonition is a thriller almost completely without thrills, with a puzzler that raises questions it never bothers to answer."
Posted Mar 16, 2007
 
Premonition (2007)8%
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3/4
 
"Bridge to Terabithia blew me -- and my cynicism -- away. Even though I was drawn in from the beginning, I kept waiting for Terabithia to let me down, but it never did."
Posted Feb 16, 2007
 
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)85%
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1.5/4
 
"Most ridiculous is that, at the end of the movie, which up until then was basically a violent video game with aspirations, Carnahan turns Aces into a thumpingly heavy-handed morality play."
Posted Jan 26, 2007
 
Smokin' Aces (2007)27%
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3/4
 
"Freedom Writers manages to strike some fresh chords without playing its audience."
Posted Jan 5, 2007
 
Freedom Writers (2007)69%
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2.5/4
 
"While the songs and animation occasionally slow down the action a bit, they join nicely with the movie's understated humor to painlessly deliver its ecological lessons."
Posted Nov 17, 2006
 
Happy Feet (2006)74%
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2.5/4
 
"What elevates Season is the wit and enthusiasm of its voice actors -- particularly Kutcher and Sinise. They both sound like they're having a fantastic time, and it's hard not to be swept along with them."
Posted Sep 29, 2006
 
Open Season (2006)47%
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3/4
 
"Worms has a relaxed, naturalistic quality that allows the cast's child actors to shine."
Posted Aug 25, 2006
 
How to Eat Fried Worms (2006)58%
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2/4
 
"Maybe if the plot was more engaging I wouldn't have been so distracted, but Barnyard was pretty disappointing."
Posted Aug 4, 2006
 
Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (2006)23%
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2/4
 
"In the end, John Tucker is a lot like high school: I'll look back on it with a smile, but I'm glad it's behind me."
Posted Jul 28, 2006
 
John Tucker Must Die (2006)25%
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2/4
 
"It's a promising concept, and director Ivan Reitman and writer Don Payne come up with a lot of snappy lines and funny sight gags, but the pieces never quite mesh into a satisfying comedic whole."
Posted Jul 21, 2006
 
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)41%
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2.5/4
 
"The movie equivalent of the munchies that enthrall its characters -- not much substance, but a lot of fun."
Posted May 19, 2006
 
Over the Hedge (2006)73%
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3/4
 
"... makes a powerful impression."
Posted Apr 28, 2006
 
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)83%
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1.5/4
 
"The witless, cliché-ridden script -- the effort of a total of five writers -- doesn't do [Allen] any favors."
Posted Mar 9, 2006
 
The Shaggy Dog (2006)28%
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2.5/4
 
"It's a harmless diversion that should keep kids amused and parents relaxed."
Posted Mar 2, 2006
 
Aquamarine (2006)52%
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3/4
 
"Nanny McPhee is a rare family film that manages to be funny without being gross, and heartwarming without being cloying."
Posted Jan 26, 2006
 
Nanny McPhee (2006)73%
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2/4
 
"While there is something undeniably enjoyable about watching someone likable enjoy themselves, it's not enough to make a good movie."
Posted Jan 12, 2006
 
Last Holiday (2006)54%

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