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2/5
 
"There's no question all involved had a blast, but there's little here beyond a confusing popcorn flick."
Posted Dec 25, 2007
 
National Treasure 2 : Book of Secrets (2007)31%
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2.5/5
 
"As an audience member, you want to like your lead, or at least find something redeeming in him."
Posted Nov 24, 2007
 
Full Grown Men (2008)42%
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2/5
 
"This is how the review starts, not with overwhelming praise, but confused disappointment."
Posted Nov 13, 2007
 
Southland Tales (2007)34%
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2.5/5
 
"If Anderson's personal style is such that we can always tell a Wes Anderson movie from the outset, then the style has become commonplace for him, and therefore no longer a proper judgment point for us as an audience."
Posted Oct 9, 2007
 
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)67%
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2.5/5
 
"Since the film is really an excuse to listen to the Beatles, you'd be better served simply pulling out the old albums or putting your Beatles' mp3 or CDs in a playlist on shuffle."
Posted Sep 18, 2007
 
Across the Universe (2007)54%
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0/5
 
"Steer clear of Balls of Fury for as long as you draw breath. Period."
Posted Sep 4, 2007
 
Balls of Fury (2007)23%
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3/5
 
"Save the first two Halloween films, Zombie's take is the best film of the franchise. That's not saying much, I know, but it is a compliment that Rob deserves."
Posted Aug 31, 2007
 
Halloween (2007)26%
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4/5
 
"Ocean's Thirteen is cool, hilarious and fun beyond all expectations. A fitting extension of the Ocean's gang story, and the perfect way to spend your movie-going evening, living life in the shoes of those smarter, wittier and way cooler than you."
Posted Jun 6, 2007
 
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)70%
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4.5/5
 
"Believe the hype, Knocked Up is one of the funniest films of 2007."
Posted Jun 1, 2007
 
Knocked Up (2007)91%
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4.5/5
 
"Grindhouse is, at the end of the day, simply a fun time at the theater"
Posted Apr 10, 2007
 
Grindhouse (2007)81%
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3/5
 
"Let's talk about Paul Rudd. I think he may be in every film in 2007 and that's okay by me, because Paul Rudd has become an acting Man-God."
Posted Mar 17, 2007
 
The Ten (2007)39%
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5/5
 
"I don't care how you do it, you have to see Eagle vs. Shark. At worst, you'll walk away amused. At best, you'll have a new favorite movie. Regardless, you will have a fun time."
Posted Mar 13, 2007
 
Eagle Vs. Shark (2007)54%
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3/5
 
"If you can put aside your short-attention span and allow yourself to believe that the end will be worth it, then you'll probably walk away with a positive vibe for The Lookout."
Posted Mar 13, 2007
 
The Lookout (2007)87%
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3/5
 
"All told, I was surprised at how much I liked the film, despite its flaws."
Posted Feb 13, 2007
 
Hannibal Rising (2007)15%
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0.5/5
 
"Much like a Hitchcock McGuffin, the smaller plot details are almost unnecessary. They're just there because they have to be."
Posted Feb 6, 2007
 
The Messengers (2007)11%
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0.5/5
 
"In the context of Zoo, you’re usually too busy trying not to fall asleep due to the score, or trying not to scream 'lighten up' at the people onscreen, to really allow the visuals the proper respect they deserve."
Posted Feb 6, 2007
 
Zoo (2007)56%
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3/5
 
"There's more filler than real action (much like any soccer match, in my opinion) and the film is a challenge to get all the way through for anyone without an interest in the game or Zidane himself."
Posted Jan 25, 2007
 
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006)50%
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1.5/5
 
"My issues with this film involve the stylistic nature of the documentary, which, for example, puts the camera in extremely intrusive spots during the music performances and dances."
Posted Jan 25, 2007
 
War Dance (2007)86%
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4/5
 
"A brilliant statement on artistic freedom and the dangers it faces. This film should be seen, should be discussed and is an important document on our times."
Posted Jan 25, 2007
 
Strange Culture (2007)94%
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4.5/5
 
"Crazy Love is a rarity in documentaries; it's fun."
Posted Jan 25, 2007
 
Crazy Love (2007)78%
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4.5/5
 
"Visually stunning and contextually provocative."
Posted Jan 6, 2007
 
God Grew Tired of Us (2007)91%
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3/5
 
"Soderbergh is to be commended for being able to revive the feelings associated with classic cinema through imagery and casting, but The Good German will not find itself as revered in the long run."
Posted Dec 30, 2006
 
The Good German (2006)33%
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4/5
 
"... the film is also one of the funniest films of 2006 ..."
Posted Dec 30, 2006
 
Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny (2006)53%
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3.5/5
 
"For a children's film, it hits all the major notes."
Posted Dec 30, 2006
 
Happy Feet (2006)74%
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3.5/5
 
"Children of Men is worth seeing, if for no other reason than the gorgeous vision of the end of the world Cuarón has crafted and, as mentioned earlier, some of the most unreal single-take action sequences ever committed to screen."
Posted Dec 27, 2006
 
Children of Men (2006)92%
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4.5/5
 
"Stallone did what he needed to do, and he’s got my respect for taking all the criticism and flack just to end things the right way."
Posted Dec 19, 2006
 
Rocky Balboa (2006)76%
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4.5/5
 
"A touching, heartbreaking and an ultimately honest personal experience. But when all is said and done, all that is really there is the complexity of Kurt Cobain, explained as only the man himself could."
Posted Nov 11, 2006
 
Kurt Cobain About a Son (2007)72%
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2.5/5
 
"It's a magic trick that's all showmanship and craft, but lacking true whimsy, ultimately failing the audience."
Posted Oct 24, 2006
 
The Prestige (2006)75%
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4.5/5
 
"Now softball has its own seminal classic."
Posted Sep 19, 2006
 
Beer League (2006)29%
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4.5/5
 
"Never boring, never pretentious, never preachy, Neo Ned could find its place alongside some of the great independent romance films of all time, if enough people are able to catch a glimpse of it."
Posted Sep 7, 2006
 
Neo Ned (2006)n/a
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3.5/5
 
"Its realistic portrayal of an almost extinct small-town dynamic between friends and family is not to be missed."
Posted Aug 19, 2006
 
The Groomsmen (2006)55%
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5/5
 
"Ultimately, Smith finally achieves that perfect balance between humor and heart that he's been dancing towards with all his films."
Posted Jul 25, 2006
 
Clerks II (2006)63%
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4/5
 
"Drifting through this world with Jack, you've just got to let go and enjoy the slow burn."
Posted Jun 24, 2006
 
The 4th Dimension (2006)63%
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2.5/5
 
"The problem is, however, that it doesn't get to live in that world as successfully as one would hope, but instead is a common visitor with flashes of genius."
Posted Jun 6, 2006
 
13 Tzameti (2006)84%
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4/5
 
"Could this be the beginning of a new era of excellence for Disney? We'll see. It's definitely a great start."
Posted Mar 11, 2006
 
Eight Below (2006)71%
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2/5
 
"Due to the unsympathetic nature of the lead character, it's hard to emotionally invest in the film beyond that feeling of watching yet another Jerry Springer-friendly family adventure."
Posted Feb 7, 2006
 
Sherrybaby (2006)73%
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3.5/5
 
"Cohen's songs have always had a epic quality ('Anthem' for the most obvious), and going in I couldn't imagine there being any way to elevate them higher... but the film does."
Posted Feb 4, 2006
 
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006)71%
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4/5
 
"It's a snippet of one family forever altered, and despite all the political undertones, it's the human level on which the film succeeds most of all."
Posted Feb 4, 2006
 
Journey From The Fall (2007)92%
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5/5
 
"Masterpiece? I’d hazard to say so, for as much of what it says to what it leaves to the viewer."
Posted Dec 6, 2005
 
THX 1138 (1971)89%

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