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PETER BERNARD
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Total Reviews: 40


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3/4
 
" Offers some jaw-dropping special effects, and some sincere performances that balance the film's unlikely premise."
Posted May 27, 2004
 
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)45%
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2.5/4
 
" A humorous, light-on-its-feet film that's vaguely similar to 2003's Down With Love, with a modern, urban twist."
Posted May 13, 2004
 
Breakin' All the Rules (2004)33%
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2/4
 
" While the ensemble cast is often warm and engaging, Caviezel fails to bring his character to life."
Posted Apr 29, 2004
 
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004)26%
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2.5/4
 
" As an action film, The Punisher thrills with scenes of spectacular violence and death."
Posted Apr 15, 2004
 
The Punisher (2004)28%
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3/4
 
" Entertaining."
Posted Apr 1, 2004
 
Walking Tall (2004)24%
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2.5/4
 
" If you're a Hellboy fan, the film is a must-see. For others, don't bother."
Posted Apr 1, 2004
 
Hellboy (2004)80%
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1/4
 
" One horse movie that's just lame. And that's straight from the horse's mouth."
Posted Mar 4, 2004
 
Hidalgo (2004)46%
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2.5/4
 
" Will be enjoyed most by climbing enthusiasts, those familiar with the incident or those who just appreciate a tale of survival against impossible odds."
Posted Mar 4, 2004
 
Touching the Void (2004)93%
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1.5/4
 
" It delivers nothing more than paint-by-number, visually appealing drivel."
Posted Jan 29, 2004
 
The Perfect Score (2004)16%
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2.5/4
 
" A moderately intriguing, character-driven tale with the young Kutcher turning in a convincing performance."
Posted Jan 22, 2004
 
The Butterfly Effect (2004)34%
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3/4
 
" The action scenes are graphic and thoroughly convincing."
Posted Dec 5, 2003
 
The Last Samurai (2003)65%
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2/4
 
" The suits who came up with this movie aren't even hiding the fact that if they put Looney Tunes in a movie, kids and parents will come see it, even if there is no plot."
Posted Nov 13, 2003
 
Looney Tunes - Back in Action (2003)57%
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2.5/4
 
" A sentimental and enjoyable family film."
Posted Oct 31, 2003
 
Brother Bear (2003)39%
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1/4
 
" The story quickly bogs down into a super bloody, super loud mess that even the elegant Beckinsale can't save."
Posted Sep 19, 2003
 
Underworld (2003)29%
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3/4
 
" Everything about Secondhand Lions seems unlikely, outlandish and larger than life. But director Tim McCanlies ... makes it all work by throwing in charm and likability at just the right moments."
Posted Sep 18, 2003
 
Secondhand Lions (2003)60%
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3/4
 
" With goofy, offbeat charm and some incredible surfing footage shot at a host of exotic locales, Step Into Liquid goes beyond the average surf documentary."
Posted Aug 21, 2003
 
Step Into Liquid (2003)82%
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2/4
 
" The Medallion is a fun film, but a hokey story and schlocky special effects make it a dull gem in Chan's crown."
Posted Aug 21, 2003
 
The Medallion (2003)18%
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2.5/4
 
" A darkly funny, but critical view of military renegades and the system that coddled them."
Posted Aug 8, 2003
 
Buffalo Soldiers (2003)71%
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1.5/4
 
" A confusing rehash of Batman, Indiana Jones and James Bond movies."
Posted Jul 24, 2003
 
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)23%
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3/4
 
" A fun Disney ride."
Posted Jul 9, 2003
 
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)79%
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2.5/4
 
" In many ways, Sinbad is good summer fun, if a bit too dark and moralistic for the littlest ones in the family."
Posted Jul 2, 2003
 
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)46%
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3/4
 
" Unlike the first two movies, this one doesn't bear the directorial mark of James Cameron, but it still manages to deliver heart-pounding suspense and dark science-fiction vision of a world destroyed."
Posted Jul 2, 2003
 
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)70%
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3.5/4
 
" A visually compelling film with characters and a story that reach a higher level of sincere drama than their predecessors."
Posted Jun 20, 2003
 
Hulk (2003)61%
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2/4
 
" The screenplay is so hackneyed that you can call out which of the heroic crew will be the next to go."
Posted Mar 28, 2003
 
The Core (2003)42%
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3/4
 
" The large-frame IMAX camera lends itself beautifully to filming the teeming life on the reefs, making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers."
Posted Mar 7, 2003
 
Coral Reef Adventure (IMAX) (2002)91%
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2.5/4
 
" Shortcomings are saved by fast-paced combat scenes."
Posted Mar 7, 2003
 
Tears of the Sun (2003)34%
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1.5/4
 
" The plot's clearly mythic structure may owe more to Disney's strong sense of formula than to the original story. But while the highly predictable narrative falls short, Treasure Planet is truly gorgeous to behold."
Posted Nov 27, 2002
 
Treasure Planet (2002)69%
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4/4
 
" This gorgeous epic is guaranteed to lift the spirits of the whole family."
Posted Oct 17, 2002
 
Spirited Away (2002)97%
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3/4
 
" Interesting both as a historical study and as a tragic love story."
Posted Sep 27, 2002
 
Mad Love (2001)47%
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2/4
 
" Blue Crush follows the formula, but throws in too many conflicts to keep the story compelling."
Posted Aug 16, 2002
 
Blue Crush (2002)62%
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2.5/4
 
" A funny, offbeat tale of a broken family's search for love."
Posted Jun 21, 2002
 
Lilo & Stitch (2002)86%
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2/4
 
" At times, however, Dogtown and Z-Boys lapses into an insider's lingo and mindset that the uninitiated may find hard to follow, or care about."
Posted May 31, 2002
 
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2002)91%
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3/4
 
" The enjoyable Undercover Brother, a zany mix of Saturday Night Live-style parody, '70s Blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy gone wild, dishes out a ton of laughs that everyone can enjoy."
Posted May 31, 2002
 
Undercover Brother (2002)76%
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3/4
 
" Time with this diverse group of record-spinners makes you appreciate them as the groundbreaking musicians they are."
Posted Apr 5, 2002
 
Scratch (2002)93%
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3/4
 
" With Return to Never Land, Disney is at it again, producing a charming sequel that pays homage to the classic film while throwing in some modern twists."
Posted Feb 14, 2002
 
Return to Never Land (2002)45%
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" Thanks to Lawrence, Black Knight manages to crank out a handful of laughable scenes."
Posted Nov 20, 2001
 
Black Knight (2001)13%
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" Delivers a fun hyper-action romp."
Posted Nov 1, 2001
 
The One (2001)13%
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" A muddled mix of wayward rock video, sci-fi schlock and blood-splattering horror."
Posted Aug 23, 2001
 
John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars (2001)19%
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" The result is a ground-breaking achievement that could be recommended for its eye-popping visual prowess alone. Fortunately, these computerized thespians also engage the heart and mind."
Posted Jul 10, 2001
 
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)44%
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" A noisy and bloody thrill ride best enjoyed by the young at heart."
Posted Jul 5, 2001
 
Kiss of the Dragon (2001)51%

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