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a powerful , documentary-like examination of the response to an occupying force , the MOV has n't aged a bit since its release in 1966 .	battle_of_algiers	133039722	[ "a riveting reconstruction of the struggle for independence in mid-50s algiers , its pseudo-documentary style still feels as headline-fresh as its content .", "gillo pontecorvo 's epic of revolutionary fervour has dimmed not an iota since it was first released in 1966 .", "forty years on , the film 's lost not ...
poor plot development and slow pacing keep 54 from capturing the energy of it 's legendary namesake .	54	13650	[ "to borrow a putdown from a past vice presidential debate , we 've all seen john travolta , and ryan phillippe , you are no john travolta . nor for that matter are you mark wahlberg .", "an entertaining reminder of how facile the disco era really was ...", "i was hoping to be able to recommend 54 from a camp po...
while it hews closely to the 1984 original , craig brewer infuses his MOV remake with toe-tapping energy and manages to keep the story fresh for a new generation .	footloose-2010	770679603	[ "hugely entertaining , remake that 's obviously been made with a healthy love of the original film and succeeds thanks to a faithful script , terrific dance sequences and strong performances from its cast .", "wormald and hough are both handsome and good on the dance floor , but they come across more like teen st...
tender , funny , and touching , MOV provides an acting showcase for its talented stars and proves it 's possible for hollywood to produce a grown-up movie about sex .	the_sessions	771255623	[ "this frank , funny , tender film both asks and receives more from its sex scenes than any movie i 've seen in a long time .", "`` MOV '' is admirable , and often enjoyable , yet self-limiting in concept . it 's exactly about what it sets out to be about-no less but no more .", "`` MOV '' is a pleasant shock : ...
patrice chéreau 's exquisite rendering of joseph conrad 's the return brings underlying passions to surface in a long-suffering marriage .	gabrielle	237374256	[ "chronically impassive and faultlessly incurious about others , MOV has been , for ten years , the perfect ornament of a social circle where 'em otion and failure are feared more than war . '", "this is a careful and cinematic adaptation that rings with painful truth .", "although it is possible that french act...
too over the top for its own good , but ultimately rescued by the cast 's charm , director john landis ' grace , and several soul-stirring musical numbers .	blues_brothers	13659	[ "i am never not amused by the MOV .", "context is crucial : this messy , self-indulgent comedy was made at the height of snl and muppet show , catapulting to pop-culture icon status belushi , aykroyd and candy , though best moments are those of performers like aretha franklin and ray charles .", "frequently ove...
an infectiously fun blend of special effects and comedy , with bill murray 's hilarious deadpan performance leading a cast of great comic turns .	ghostbusters	12000	[ "thirty years on , bustin ' still makes us feel good . in fact , few movies have the power to make us feel good-er .", "essentially a $ 30 million version of abbott and costello meet the mummy but not at all a bad time , thanks mainly to bill murray 's incredibly dry line readings and director ivan reitman 's mai...
small in scale but large in impact , MOV 's career making performances -lrb- particularly that by star andrew garfield -rrb- and carefully crafted characters defy judgment and aggressively provoke debate .	boy-a	770677844	[ "carefully calibrated to explore the solitariness of a character who can not let himself be known ... turns MOV 's very particular story into a scary , universal and wrenching social statement .", "a small , huge film about the harsh realities of rehabilitation , and the shimmering possibility of redemption .", ...
only the very young will get the most out of this silly trifle .	scooby_doo_2_monsters_unleashed	10865	[ "amid -lsb- the -rsb- barrage of soulless special effects , you may glimpse seth green , alicia silverstone and tim blake nelson making mental notes to fire their agents .", "more loyal to the classic show than the first film , scooby-doo finds his live-action niche in the highly entertaining sequel .", "those ...
it regurgitates plot points from earlier animated efforts , and is n't quite as funny as it should be , but a top-shelf voice cast and strong visuals help make MOV a pleasant , if unspectacular , diversion .	megamind	770805424	[ "complain loudly about the 3d tide - but see and enjoy MOV for its own considerable charms .", "this 3-d , animated adventure leaps -- in a single bound -- into familiar comic-book/superhero territory but soars on the strength of zippy running gags and high-flying visuals .", "`` MOV '' is a lot of fun -- a mov...
hal ashby 's comedy is too dark and twisted for some , and occasionally oversteps its bounds , but there 's no denying the film 's warm humor and big heart .	harold_and_maude	10059	[ "one of the most life-affirming films i have ever seen .", "they remain among cinema 's most disconcerting odd couples .", "a treasure that 's as applicable today as it was more than three decades ago .", "gives true romance a new meaning .", "this black comedy pairs a 79-year-old swinger with a suicidal 20...
it 's a film about a guy injected with speed ... wait , there 's no bus . it 's a film about a guy who has to kick a bunch of squirmy butt to stay alive ... wait , no snakes or planes here . but it is a film about doing lots of drugs and pulling lots of punches , and it entertains accordingly .	crank	276994403	[ "assaults the senses tirelessly with wave after wave of momentum-building intensity , with jason statham enjoying his best role since the transporter .", "you might just want to catch a matinee or wait for the dvd . this is definitely not worth your 10 bucks .", "the super-concentrated silt at the bottom of a c...
bearing little resemblance to the 1953 original , MOV is a formulaic but better-than-average teen slasher flick .	house_of_wax_2005	15	[ "you 'll be rooting for these people to get slaughtered out of sheer boredom .", "... does n't look down upon its target audience ... house both treats and terrorizes while legitimizing itself next to other slasher classics .", "the 2005 remake does n't hold a candle to the original .", "' ... the 2nd best pa...
gags are n't that funny .	dudley_doright	11893	[ "one of the summer 's more pleasant surprises .", "brendan gets hit in the face a lot , that 's good for a few laughs but you 've already seen it in the trailer .", "dudley is merely a dud .", "barely gets a plus for comedy , but brendan fraser is always fun to see .", "'90s live-action remake of '60s carto...
despite the best efforts of its competent cast , underworld : rise of the lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel .	underworld_rise_of_the_lycans	770781881	[ "the numerous action sequences , while imaginative , lack a visual cohesion that allows them to be fully appreciated .", "parental content review", "directed by former special effects artist patrick tatopoulos , it is shoddily paced and appears to have been lit with a candle , presumably to hide its obvious bud...
rich in sweet sincerity , intelligence , and good old-fashioned inspirational drama , MOV is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its hollywood craftsmanship .	october_sky	10995	[ "though shot in tennessee , johnston 's MOV successfully evokes the stifling atmosphere of a blackened 1950s town in the southern west virginia mountains .", "retreads the soggy ground staked out by field of dreams , with sentimental tears and group hugs as the answer to conflicting ideological standpoints .", ...
paris je t'aime is uneven , but there are more than enough delightful moments in this omnibus tribute to the city of lights to tip the scale in its favor .	paris_je_taime	321749760	[ "it 's an engaging sampler of different perspectives that never quite connect , but it does make you want to contact your travel agent as soon as possible .", "paris is well worth the trip .", "as an ad for the city 's charms , paris could n't have asked for a more sweetly jaundiced love letter .", "most feat...
thanks to a captivating performance from jeff bridges , MOV transcends its overly familiar origins and finds new meaning in an old story .	crazy_heart	770801608	[ "cooper 's film may not make all the right choices , but it 's got bridges , and it 's always got the songs , among which ryan bingham 's the weary kind stands out for its haunting , choked melancholy . it 's an experience you want to indulge , and that is n't hard .", "it 's not possible to flaw bridges here . a...
jason patric and ray liotta are electrifying in this gritty , if a little too familiar , cop drama .	narc	13954	[ "a good cop movie .", "a solid , hard-hitting , but not particularly original genre flick .", "marred only by a mildly disappointing ending , it 's a smart , hard-hitting drama .", "jason patric and ray liotta make for one splendidly cast pair .", "a truly great b movie .", "one of the harshest cop storie...
roland emmerich delivers his trademark visual and emotional bombast , but the more MOV stops and tries to convince the audience of its half-baked theory , the less convincing it becomes .	anonymous_2011	771207996	[ "a glorious revelation of a film that could very well be considered roland emmerich 's moulin rouge !", "shakespeare himself would probably love it . he did write twelfth night , for goodness sake .", "historians are already calling MOV preposterous humbug , but i found it a complex cornucopia of ideas and pana...
audiences will need to tolerate a certain amount of narrative drift , but thanks to sensitive direction from noah baumbach and an endearing performance from greta gerwig , MOV makes it easy to forgive .	frances_ha_2013	771315440	[ "shot in inky black and white and bristling with performances that feel captured on the fly , baumbach 's best film since 2005 's the squid and the whale is both a nod and a throwback to the french new wave .", "MOV is likely going to appear as one of baumbach 's most accessible and joyous works ... it marks an e...
an upfront study of a drug addict confronting his demons , oslo , august 31st makes this dark journey worthwhile with fantastic directing and equally fantastic acting .	oslo_august_31st	771242439	[ "it 's trier 's skill at humanely communicating the deep loneliness of a ruined life that make him a new filmmaker deserving your attention .", "a remarkable film with a mesmerizing performance by actor lie .", "trier ... keeps us aware of the emotions and perceptions of all the characters , even at those times...
if audiences walk away from this subversive , surreal shocker not fully understanding the story , they might also walk away with a deeper perception of the potential of film storytelling .	blue_velvet	16022	[ "a fascinating and perplexing exploration of everything that lies just under the surface of all of us .", "it feels as `` out there '' as ever , and there has n't been any movie since quite comparing to it , besides david lynch ' further adventures into mind-f ** king .", "weird for weird 's sake is n't enough ...
pivoting on the unusual relationship between seasoned hitman and his 12-year-old apprentice -- a breakout turn by young natalie portman -- luc besson 's léon is a stylish and oddly affecting thriller .	leon_the_professional	17094	[ "the european cut rocks -- u.s. version less so . biggest drawback is that besson tries to persuade us reno is italian , and i 'm never buying that .", "oldman 's character is so over the top , so utterly ridiculous that the audience may feel prompted to laugh unintentionally .", "it 's an american movie as see...
MOV is a timely , engaging , and richly drawn portrait of the american dream improbably composed of equal parts compassion and schadenfreude .	the_queen_of_versailles	771266152	[ "one of the great unsayable truths about the american dream is that it is a bit of a ponzi scheme ... our system admits a glimmer of hope that anyone , no matter how lowborn , can rise to the top .", "-lsb- e -rsb- nds up an ever less slightly ungenerous look at the .01 percent than it might have been ... but thi...
MOV squanders an interesting premise with an overly familiar storyline , stock characters , and humor that alternates between curious and potentially offensive .	planet_51	770782178	[ "amiable , lightweight fare that adults might appreciate more than children .", "there 's not a single laugh-out-loud moment in the whole film .", "good fun if you can put up with the pastel colours and plasticky textures , which show that in modern fantasy animation all that pixellates is n't pixar .", "it '...
in addition to its breathtaking underwater photography , MOV has a convincing , impassioned argument of how the plight of sharks affects everyone .	sharkwater	385330535	[ "in its present form , however , the film 's merits are compromised by structural and conceptual flaws .", "the high point of this entertaining documentary is -lsb- rob -rsb- stewart 's stop-at-nothing passion to save the sharks , especially when he hooks up with renegade conservationist paul watson to track down...
MOV is an anarchic mix of black humor and surreal comedy , anchored by john cusack 's winsome , charming performance .	1002213-better_off_dead	10107	[ "a unique , kooky gem .", "unfortunately , only about half of the many jokes and gags in the film are actually funny .", "full of ... goofy ironies , and while it ai n't moličre , it is a pretty great entry in the teen-comedy genre . -lsb- blu-ray -rsb-", "hilarious and brilliantly deadpan .", "perhaps the ...
while MOV features sean penn 's legendary performance , the film endures because it accurately captured the small details of school , work , and teenage life .	fast_times_at_ridgemont_high	120401662	[ "the great high-school comedy that spawned a thousand rip-offs .", "the comedy captured the brutal realism of post-sexual-revolution high school life and has been imitated often , rarely equaled , and surpassed only once .", "the movie is sublimely funny . and interesting .", "lacks the frenzied energy which ...
this long-overdue return from alejandro jodorowsky finds him just as overflowing with imagination -- and heart -- as fans have come to expect .	the_dance_of_reality	771355924	[ "part of the dance in `` MOV '' is between one 's own destiny and uncontrollable forces .", "the loony-goony visuals are still in play , but there 's a sympathy for the audience , a desire to put things to good and even meaningful use .", "a lot of the film does n't quite click , either as dream imagery or some...
a few rousing action sequences ca n't make up for MOV 's non-existent plot and silly dialogue .	pathfinder	387541669	[ "director marcus nispel continues in MOV the gory/lame tradition he began with his texas chainsaw massacre remake .", "though you ca n't say MOV does n't deliver the goods , action-wise , the movie often has trouble sticking to its story between battles or involving us with its characters and its self-consciously...
though not without its pleasures , MOV faithfully adheres to every imaginable fight movie cliché .	never_back_down	770681995	[ "pretty much all of MOV is shot like an episode of punk 'd , with a soundtrack from an mtv2 playlist . which is all perfectly appropriate and kinda fun .", "i laughed so much at the litany of clichés that i finally had to admit i was entertained from start to finish by this cheesy knock-off .", "you could call ...
ambitious , adventurous , and sometimes frightening , MOV arguably represents the pinnacle of disney 's collected works -- it 's beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant .	pinocchio_1940	22471	[ "gorgeous", "possibly the best disney animated feature", "clearly the high-water mark of disney 's animated features ; very nearly the high-water mark of american commercial film .", "maybe the best disney of them all -- and that 's no wooden compliment .", "arguably the greatest of the studio 's hand-drawn...
essentially a sports movie with drums , the energetic MOV somehow manages to make the familiar seem fresh .	drumline	10577	[ "with its young cast and an appealing balance of uplifting attitude and irreverent humor , MOV has the potential to be a sleeper hit .", "while you might not be able to dance to it , MOV has a good enough beat to propel it and make being in a marching band look cool .", "shakes , rattles and rolls the house .",...
a feel-good success crafted with care , kim mordaunt 's story of two young kids in laos is a heartfelt audience pleaser while remaining sensitive toward its subjects .	the_rocket	771354621	[ "australian writer/director kim mordaunt was inspired to make this wistful , often lyrical film after his 2007 documentary bomb harvest ... thankfully he layers the unavoidable political notes with real warmth , humour and character .", "one of the most exotic coming-of-age movies you 're likely to see .", "end...
disturbing , controversial , but entirely engrossing , MOV is well written with strong lead performances , especially that of newcomer ellen page . a movie that stays with the viewer long after leaving the theater .	hard_candy	147302867	[ "it 's well worth seeing , because it is well made -- apart from a few gaps in logic -- and well acted .", "MOV is not perfect , but it is a provocative piece of filmmaking with a dark and daring heart that makes it worth seeing .", "if slade 's intent is so clever , then why is the film so stupid as to hamfist...
sadistic violence and rote humor saddle a predictable action premise .	1087648-payback	13475	[ "it may be bloody , sleazy and populated entirely by trashy people , but this picture is also subtly stylish , sensationally acted and - if you appreciate extremely bitter humor - pretty funny as well . somehow , someday , somewhere , ` MOV ' will get its due .", "its smirking sense of humor and generic self-cons...
strikingly stark , brutally honest , and rivetingly assembled , MOV offers essential perspective on a seemingly intractable war from some of the men who fought it .	the_gatekeepers_2012	771315180	[ "a powerful look inside the israeli defense establishment", "director dror moreh does n't rest on his scoop", "the rule of surveillance is to keep quiet and let others do the talking . the oscar-nominated documentary MOV flips the script , to astonishing effect , giving voice to the retired directors of shin be...
led by powerful performances from kristen wiig and bill hader , MOV effectively mines laughs and tears from family drama .	the_skeleton_twins	771321237	[ "it plays to the antic gifts of its stars , two saturday night live luminaries reunited in the roles of troubled twins reunited by near-tragedy , yet it also turns them loose to explore deeper regions of hurt and love .", "what makes the movie memorable is the open-ended talent of its actors . they supply MOV wit...
oliver & company is a decidedly lesser effort in the disney canon , with lackluster songs , stiff animation , and a thoroughly predictable plot .	oliver_and_company	9542	[ "simply put , oliver & company did n't work for me not because i 'm many years past my sixth birthday but because it never scared me into forgetting that fact .", "... the virtual nadir of the disney oeuvre .", "surely one of disney 's weakest full-length animated features , MOV features terrible , badly dated ...
don chaffey 's MOV is an outlandish , transportive piece of nostalgia whose real star is the masterful stop-motion animation work of ray harryhausen .	1010939-jason_and_the_argonauts	9520	[ "this absurd , unwieldy adventure -- if that 's the word -- is no worse , but certainly no better , than most of its kind .", "great fun , as these things go , with a bernard herrmann score to boot .", "in a cinema landscape populated with all kinds of digitally created creatures and setpieces , it 's nice to t...
both an intriguing intellectual exercise and an amusing look at the contrasts between the two filmmakers .	five_obstructions	17281	[ "whatever either of these guys thought they were doing with the MOV , they 've ended up making a movie like no other .", "the resulting films are far from ruined and are actually successfully witty , formal and strange .", "in this enjoyable if trivial battle between von trier 's psychodrama theatricality and l...
roland emmerich 's 2012 provides plenty of visual thrills , but lacks a strong enough script to support its massive scope and inflated length .	2012	770795544	[ "... two hours and forty minutes of the same action scene recycled over and over again ...", "it 's great to see fred astaire , er , danny glover back in the saddle as the president of the united states . it 's the first time america elected a president whose campaign slogan was ` i 'm too old for this s ** t. '"...
it is n't deep or groundbreaking , but what it lacks in profundity , MOV more than makes up for with an abundance of wit , visual sparkle , and effervescent charm .	1209933-puss_in_boots	770810237	[ "where the visuals fail , the script does not pick up the slack . -lsb- the -rsb- screenplay plods along , and not even the occasional prison-rape joke can make it come to life .", "` MOV ' is uneven , but when it 's on course , cat fans will be in heaven .", "MOV is a shrek spin-off , which might seem pointles...
a loving and meticulous send-up of 1970s blaxsploitation movies , MOV is funny enough for the frat house and clever enough for film buffs .	black_dynamite	770800373	[ "MOV blends satire , nostalgia , and cinema deconstruction into a one-of-a-kind comedy high .", "director scott sanders and his co-writers michael jai white and byron minns unrelentingly lampoon all manner of ghetto life clichés and cultural sacred cows .", "one of those eminently quotable comedies that frat gu...
resident evil : extinction is more of the same ; its few impressive action sequences unable to compensate for the pedestrian plot .	resident_evil_extinction	512912460	[ "najve % u0107i adut filma je , kao i uvijek , milla jovovich", "falha até mesmo na tarefa de levar o público a se importar com seus personagens ; năo há uma única baixa entre os mocinhos que realmente faça o espectador sentir um nó na garganta ou simplesmente pensar `` que pena . era uma boa pessoa . '' .", "a...
the MOV does n't break any new ground , but it 's a smart , funny buddy action picture with terrific comic chemistry between dwayne `` the rock '' johnson and seann william scott .	rundown	10616	[ "not a single character behaves with any logic at all , but at least they 're colourful and energetic enough to keep our interest .", "it shows potential for a new franchise and a new star , or stars , in the genre .", "the rock is the action star of the new millennium , and his charismatic presence in the MOV ...
the sci-fi thriller MOV is visually flashy but hyperkinetic and convoluted .	10010066-push	770680794	[ "sci-fi hokum to give you a headache .", "it 's fun teen stuff but wrecked by director paul mcguigan 's confusing use of constant flashbacks .", "an overheated stewpot of divisions , sects and subsects of extra-special , special and quasi-special mentalists , all running around like their pants are on fire ... ...
a moving film with moments of humor , MOV succeeds in capturing the feel of the '50s with great performances and sensitive direction .	liberty_heights	14217	[ "both epic and intimate , taking on a large cast of characters while focusing quietly on the details of their lives .", "writer-director barry levinson brings it all back home to baltimore and delivers his funniest and most heartfelt film since diner .", "nostalgia is a tricky thing , but levinson manages to st...
matthew mcconaughey and kate hudson are charming together , but they ca n't overcome MOV ' silly premise and predictable script .	how_to_lose_a_guy_in_10_days	10435	[ "MOV is not unpleasant . it 's just dull .", "you not only have to be seriously testosterone - deprived to survive this film without embarrassment , you have to buy a romantic premise so ridiculously contrived that even dr. ruth might suspect someone was pulling her little leg .", "how to lose a guy shows that ...
witty and unpredictable , MOV benefits from writer-director patrick brice 's sure-handed touch and strong performances from a talented cast .	the_overnight_2015	771412081	[ "deft and delicate and exquisitely uncomfortable , but it also offers revelations that are joyful , sad and true .", "the result is a bit twisty , largely credible and well played by the talented leads .", "does brice even fully grasp what he 's getting at ? maybe not . that 's why this is such a juicy specimen...
a reflective look at our own mortality through the experience of a middle-aged french man , MOV manages to pull at our heart strings without resorting to cliches , and leaves a lasting impression .	time_to_leave	190815782	[ "MOV comes across with unexpected moments of illuminated stillness , and any movie that gives meaningful face time to the incomparable -lsb- jeanne -rsb- moreau can never be a total waste of time .", "whilst avoiding many of the sentimental clichés that bedevil terminal illness movies , the briskly edited MOV nev...
a thoroughly fascinating , well-presented examination of the animal rights debate that is both provocative and thought-provoking .	your_mommy_kills_animals	770670841	[ "covering a wide canvas of animal welfare and rights issues that rightfully will provoke meaningful discussion", "the most controversial , provocative , inflammatory and thought-provoking film of the year !", "while avoiding the most important travesty -- the use of animals for food -- the documentary does effi...
despite the rock 's abundant charisma , the game plan is just another run-of-the-mill disney comedy .	the_gameplan	770670293	[ "i 've been got and i 've been had . and i admit that with all due shame and humiliation . i 'll never forgive myself for this .", "it 's certainly a goodhearted story , and the movie does offer a little plot twist that deviates from the usual formula . after that , though , the game plan quickly reverts to the e...
tarantino 's third film , fashioned as a comeback vehicle for star pam grier , offers typical wit and charm -- and is typically overstuffed .	jackie_brown	13004	[ "between jackson 's opining and de niro 's hopeless alibis when he messes up , jackie is good for a bundle of bloody ho-ho-hos .", "turns out that author elmore leonard and director quentin tarantino are not the odd couple after all .", "while not as polished as `` pulp fiction , '' his best film , `` MOV '' do...
a dynamic doc following five romani bands is a pleasure for the senses thanks to vibrant colors and eclectic music .	gypsy_caravan_when_the_road_bends	395115202	[ "only the taliban could dislike the joyful music on display herein .", "the poverty contrasts sharply with the excitement of the tour bus and cuts to the heart of the songs themselves , famed for their `` joy and sorrow '' .", "the characters are as lively as their music and i enjoyed riding along with them .",...
hitchcock 's first american film -lrb- and his only best picture winner -rrb- , MOV is a masterpiece of haunting atmosphere , gothic thrills , and gripping suspense .	1017293-rebecca	17080	[ "gorgeously mounted , but overlong hitchcock film .", "an altogether brilliant film , haunting , suspenseful , handsome and handsomely played .", "a gothic moody piece , there 's an overwhelming sense that anything can happen in this film , and anything does . the plot is twisting , unpredictable and even uncle...
its tranquil pace will prove jarring for the blockbuster-inclined , but MOV rewards patient viewers with a singularly haunting experience .	manakamana	771363487	[ "in the hands of spray and velez , the journey is far more important than the destination .", "invited to sit in the facing seat , we have long minutes to watch , listen and assess , considering who these pilgrims are and what , aside from worship , has really brought them here .", "if you 're prone to carsickn...
made with obvious affection for the original , MOV is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by gene wilder .	young_frankenstein	12052	[ "it 's mel brooks at his campy best .", "delightfully daft .", "pretty classic spoof to classic horror .", "some of the gags do n't work , but fewer than in any previous brooks film that i 've seen , and when the jokes are meant to be bad , they are riotously poor . what more can one ask of mel brooks ?", "...
anything but chaotic , chaos makes a high-energy and award-worthy stab at bourgeois apathy and racial tensions in france , while musing on chance .	chaos2001	560387793	[ "the talented cast keeps chaos -lrb- cesar-nominated for best film -rrb- absorbing throughout its different directions .", "worth watching for its good-humored energy , exposure of social ills , and acting by impeccable pros along with a fabulous newcomer .", "in a picture without a single sympathetic male char...
as critical as it is about sensationalism in the media , 15 MOV itself indulges in lurid violence , and its satire is too heavy-handed to be effective .	15_minutes	14582	[ "a few good action sequences do n't make up for the over-the-top morality plea and sheer lunacy of a plot .", "de niro and rising star edward burns have just enough knowing , gritty give-and-take in 15 MOV to make you hungry for more .", "smothered and finally buried in dull and simplistic plotting , cookie-cut...
despite its deceptive wispiness , this delicately lovely and melancholy film about loneliness has a haunting power .	tony_takitani	359855308	[ "an aesthetically appealing anatomy of loneliness and aloneness by a japanese filmmaker with a keen eye for the nuances of human nature .", "jun ichikawa 's quiet film has a power that resonates . it gives loneliness a cinematic canvas .", "MOV conveys a powerfully tangible sense of loss and loneliness . in bot...
the strong female cast and biting satire of teenage life makes MOV far more memorable than your average werewolf movie -- or teen flick .	ginger_snaps	16854	[ "-lsb- the -rsb- script is full of inventions so felicitous that you can only wonder why no one ever thought of them before .", "canada . werewolves . it 's the smartest and funniest scary movie in a long time -- and a true feminist horror film .", "john fawcett 's MOV cleverly links lycanthropy to vaginal flow...
instead of being light and charming , this romantic comedy is heavy-handed and contrived in its execution . also , it 's too unoriginal .	wedding_planner	10328	[ "a flimsily constructed knockoff , completely devoid of charm and even the merest flicker of originality .", "a distressingly lifeless romantic comedy .", "the plot ... spews cliches like a drunken best man toasting the groom .", "think my best friend 's wedding , subtract gay best friend , dorky karaoke scen...
MOV overcomes poor storytelling with its biting commentary and fine performances .	blood_diamond	358182346	[ "connelly is an american reporter who looks much less like an american reporter than like jennifer connelly pretending to be an american reporter who knows she looks more like jennifer connelly than any american reporter ever will .", "for all its good intentions , the film ends clumsily , and it is possible to m...
wickedly hilarious and delightfully deranged , MOV is a subversive satire that doubles as a uniformly entertaining anthology film .	wild_tales	771379871	[ "MOV is n't much interested in tender sensibilities -- rather , it trades in deliberately outraging those sensibilities in bleakly funny and anarchic ways .", "there 's a fine line between clever and smug , and szifrón rides that line hard , reveling in the brutality and explosive emotions on display .", "these...
under paul verhoeven 's frenetic direction , MOV is a fast-paced rush of violence , gore , and humor that never slacks .	total_recall	16681	[ "MOV 's caricaturing of schwarzenegger , its flip ribbing at his stocks of action-hero cache , signal the deep , almost atomic level at which its satire functions .", "when the leader of the rebels turns out to be baby herman from who framed roger rabbit , it 's clear that the satirical bull 's - eyes verhoeven n...
a mirthless movie as fresh as last year 's fruit cake , MOV is a coarse , garish comedy that promotes conformity .	christmas_with_the_kranks	10018	[ "see joe roth 's movie and you 'll understand the true demeaning of christmas .", "contains momentum-halting continuity errors and clownish antics from hammy performers that will have santa scribbling furiously on next year 's `` naughty '' list .", "... almost had me convinced to convert to judaism to avoid ha...
the MOV packs a lot of movie into its hefty running time , spinning a colorful , fact-based story out of consistently engaging characters in the midst of epochal events .	right_stuff	11250	[ "from the opening moments it is clear that we have the nearest modern equivalent to a western : men of quiet virtue going skyward , leaving the tawdry world of log-rolling politicians behind .", "consistently compelling , capturing all the ambiguity and tension of the book .", "the MOV is a humdinger . full of ...
though al pacino and robert de niro share but a handful of screen minutes together , MOV is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms michael mann 's mastery of the genre .	1068182-heat	13098	[ "de niro delivers a frightening vision of frosty criminal efficiency .", "it is a remarkably powerful , entertaining and invigorating piece of cinema that hits on more levels than seemingly possible .", "MOV has an impressively strong script by mann , and he backs it up with gorgeous filmmaking .", "boosters ...
MOV is a sour mix of morose , glum histrionics amidst jokey puns and hammy dialogue .	ghost_rider	364555500	[ "as unwieldy a film as one can imagine , MOV mixes christian theology , classic western motifs , pure horror , glitzy special effects and modern superhero angst to deathly ill effect .", "MOV works even less as a movie than it did as a comic book ... once you get past the cool concept and visuals of the character...
it is n't quite as majestic as its subjects , but MOV boasts enough astounding footage -- and a big enough heart -- to keep things entertaining .	african_cats	771036678	[ "the photography is so spectacular that the accompanying disney-ization of wildlife is forgiven .", "a visually and aurally stunning film that brings viewers up close and very personal with several `` big cat '' families - as well as a dazzling array of other safari-esque species - living in kenya 's sprawling ma...
stylishly gloomy , MOV offers a polarizing whirl of arresting visuals and noirish action .	dark_city	13011	[ "one of the most ludicrous movies in years .", "MOV is a truly scary flick .", "this is one of those movies that 's more concerned with set design motivation than anything that 's going on inside the characters ' heads .", "it does not take long to realize that there is a lot less here than meets the eye .", ...
MOV has plenty of bad acting , laughable dialogue , and luxury cars .	redline	671223000	[ "you could watch it with the sound off and the plot would n't make any less sense than it does with it on .", "MOV continues the mind-boggling trend of films that choose to justify their existence by piling on layer after layer of meaningless excess .", "the pic oozes the charm and personality of an industrial ...
a diminished sequel that makes even less sense than the grudge 1 .	grudge_2	314387262	[ "please let 's pull the plug on this insanely over-promoted , over-rated horror brand .", "despite some nifty japanese style tricks and ghostly illusions this is n't scary . it 's muddled , same-old mayhem , just with a more international cast going crazy .", "the MOV , takashi shimizu 's wildly uneven but ambi...
MOV benefits from a solid cast , particularly luke wilson , but its muddled script lets them down .	middle_men	770809186	[ "-lsb- wilson 's -rsb- phenomenal performance as a family man undone by sexual and financial temptation is more than this movie deserves .", "... the picture is never not engaging , and it certainly has its moments .", "gallo has the start of a good story here , but he ca n't find an original way to explore it ...
the look of MOV is lively indeed but steven spielberg directs on autopilot here , giving in too quickly to his sentimental , syrupy qualities .	hook	10209	[ "muddled but fascinating", "also-ran spielberg at best , a would-be blockbuster that no one likes at worst .", "who wants to spend over two hours with a peter pan who screams , ` do n't mess with me , i 'm a lawyer ! '", "all spielberg achieved is an impressive production design ; in every other department , ...
though it 's harmless as family entertainment and has moments of charm , MOV is also predictable and forgettable .	the_santa_clause_2	9452	[ "if you want to put your kids in the mood for christmas , or just put the fear of being naughty in them - this is the movie to see . you might just get a little enjoyment yourself .", "playful and light-hearted , the story is a kids ' delight and bearable for parents , too , as long as you do n't mind plot holes ...
it 's as conventional as its midwestern setting , but MOV boasts a terrific cast and a script that deftly blends r-rated raunch and endearing sweetness .	cedar_rapids_2010	771193483	[ "the contrast between tim 's small town life and the near debauchery of big town MOV makes this a real stranger in a strange land yarn .", "one of miguel arteta 's most amiable films , MOV blends elements of capra and sturges small-town features while displaying the director 's sensibility of subversive optimism ...
likable but overly sentimental , MOV has snatches of sharp dialogue but is ultimately too predicable .	sixty-six	381421832	[ "the bar mitzvah boy gets the boot !", "although the subject might sound specialized , the picture is engineered with such skill that it transcends the ethnic details to become a universal story of a boy trying to find his place in an inhospitable world .", "a dolorous comedy that leans heavily , if inoffensive...
a marriage of genuine characters , gross out gags , and pathos , MOV is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as kristen wiig emerges as a real star .	bridesmaids_2011	771039065	[ "MOV is the sort of movie in which you know exactly how everything is going to turn out by the end , but the characterizations are strong enough to overcome the formulaic template .", "in this movie , romantic envy and class envy coalesce , because MOV understands just how they 're linked . even if money ca n't b...
despite the best efforts of a talented cast , he 's just not that into you devotes too little time to each of its protagonists , thus reducing them to stereotypes .	hes_just_not_that_into_you	770679229	[ "works as an hour episode of oprah or a thirty-minute episode of sex and the city , but as a full length movie -- i 'm just not that into it .", "he 's just not that into you wishes it were love , actually crossed with the break-up , but it plays more like a horror movie for the wasp set .", "your men folk will...
woody allen 's MOV finds the director in peak late-period form -- and benefiting from a superb cast led by cate blanchett .	blue_jasmine	771324609	[ "cate blanchett classes up a dated woody allen melodrama .", "allen is a famously hands-off director , and while this method succeeds on occasion , too many scenes in MOV betray a directorial negligence .", "very unhappy movie", "in `` jasmine , '' allen has created a situation and characters that are both ti...
remixing roger corman 's b-movie by way of the off-broadway musical , MOV offers camp , horror and catchy tunes in equal measure -- plus some inspired cameos by the likes of steve martin and bill murray .	1012515-little_shop_of_horrors	10070	[ "i have seen a lot of musicals -lrb- probably more than most people under the age of 50 -rrb- , and few are as lively and fun as MOV .", "one of the most memorable viewing experiences of the previous decade .", "made tolerable by steve martin and the talking plant . everyone else in this film is nails-on-blackb...
the scrutinizing camera angles of MOV might at first feel too close for comfort , but this powerful portrait of a man distraught by the abduction of his child plumbs the depths of mental illness and the corners of fleabag hotels in an intimate and touching examination of the seedier side of life .	keane	6935	[ "the film achieves a dramatic intensity that is both admirable and frustrating .", "aside from lewis 's excellent acting , there 's little reason to spend two hours with MOV .", "lewis makes MOV 's paranoia our paranoia . kerrigan limits our world to his world . and that 's how this grimly shot , roughly felt d...
while global warming is a hotly-debated subject , what everyone on both sides can agree upon is that , if real , it 's a very bad thing . since losing the 2000 presidential election to george w. bush , former vice president al gore has busied himself by being an outspoken figure against this potential environmental dis...	inconvenient_truth	158719030	[ "where he won me back was when he started talking about the population issues ... perhaps this should be a birth control film as well as an environmental one .", "a stern warning and a call to arms , a must-see for anyone who hopes to save the world from ignorance and inaction .", "an MOV ca n't , of course , r...
super brief but efficient , MOV represents director christopher nolan 's burgeoning talent in tight filmmaking and hard-edge noir .	following	13887	[ "a challenging and intriguing piece of work .", "low-budget debut from memento 's director subtly transposes you to a sinful urban nightmare .", "a harbinger of things to come , an exercise in the kind of temporal gymnastics , sleight-of-hand shifts in perspective , and rigorous insights into the dark depths of...
affecting performances from the young cast and a genuinely inspirational turn from robin williams grant peter weir 's prep school drama top honors .	dead_poets_society	10138	[ "in a field of films about drugs , car chases , and plastic monsters , MOV is a good choice .", "the best stories and performances , one of the greatest films of the 1980s and a rare classic that should be treasured .", "solid , smart entertainment .", "the film makes us , the audience , take a long hard look...
entertaining and profound in equal measure , tim 's vermeer uses its seemingly esoteric subject to pose fascinating questions about art and obsession .	tims_vermeer_2014	771363015	[ "overall , this is fascinating stuff .", "a bizarre , moving and witty how-dunnit that makes you look twice at the work of johannes vermeer .", "an important doc that quietly slips out of mind but that will always be an impressive achievement .", "when penn & teller turn their hand to documentary filmmaking ,...
jonas brothers : the 3-d concert experience should please the brothers ' adoring followers , but for non-converts , this concert film is largely flat and unenlightening .	jonas_brothers_3d	770801286	[ "girls are crazy . i do n't mean they 're mildly emotional or excitable . i mean completely nuts . at least the girls flocking to see the new 3d jonas brothers movie are .", "it serves its purpose .", "i had all four posters on my bedroom closet : davy , mickey , peter and mike .", "love them or loathe them ,...
this emotionally gripping examination of a marriage on the rocks is n't always easy to watch , but michelle williams and ryan gosling give performances of unusual depth and power .	blue_valentine	770728350	[ "the film proceeds in what feels like real time , but with no obvious beginning or end . it 's a latticework of moments happy and sad .", "a movie that rumbles around inside you and appeals to those who believe in love as well as those who recognize its potential to fade .", "MOV is so nervy , so `` real , '' t...
when the rugrats go to paris , the result is nickelodeon-style fun . the plot is effectively character-driven , and features catchy songs and great celebrity voice-acting .	rugrats_in_paris	9757	[ "it 's worth taking the kids yourself .", "rugrats again blends poignancy with fun in a way that touches parents , even as it goes for kids with a run of bodily function and booger jokes .", "watching MOV ... i am forced to ask myself exactly what range of kids this kiddie movie is actually being pitched at .",...
richard linklater 's MOV is a gently told and unexpectedly amusing true-crime comedy that benefits from an impressive performance by jack black .	bernie_2011	771205924	[ "a dead-solid-perfect depiction of small-town life .", "although MOV never reaches beyond its grasp , there 's an inherent insanity to the story that 's effectively committed to the screen by linklater . it 's a true crime effort that almost registers a pure fantasy .", "linklater 's a glider , not a pile-drive...
as flying saucer movies go , the MOV from another world is better than most , thanks to well-drawn characters and concise , tense plotting .	1021242-thing	17013	[ "classic sci-fi . one of the very best .", "-lsb- in the growing -rsb- cycle of films dealing with interplanetary travel , communications or warfare , each succeeding entry endeavors to outpass its predecessors in drawing on fantasy and the imagination . it follows , then , that this is by far the most fanciful ....
a tragedy gracefully lifted by tender empathy and moments of joy , MOV is a quiet triumph for writer-director mia hansen-love .	father_of_my_children	770853191	[ "hansen-loveâ -lrb- tm -rrb- s fevered mix of love and resentment toward this man lends urgency and eros to his professional and personal unraveling .", "this is only half a great movie .", "the essence of the film is a welcome compassion and curiosity about inner lives .", "writer-director mia hansen-lřve is...
mission : impossible rogue nation continues the franchise 's thrilling resurgence -- and proves that tom cruise remains an action star without equal .	mission_impossible_rogue_nation	771357161	[ "the characters never really flesh out but the story is good enough to keep you interested . -lsb- full review in spanish -rsb-", "the introduction of british agent ilsa faust -lrb- rebecca ferguson -rrb- to the mix suggests that this may be one of the only ongoing spy concerns that actually know how to use femal...
unapologetically political , this intimate and heart wrenching profile of an iraq veteran may be rough around the edges but takes a potent stance with determination and compassion .	body_of_war	770674789	[ "on the lower tier of the numerous docs about the war and the middle east .", "`` you go to a parade , you got to a demo , '' says bobby muller , `` standard routine : you put the gimps on the front . you got ta have the visual . ''", "MOV is a gut-wrenching documentary experience .", "with all this fascinati...
with plenty of pulpy action , a pleasantly retro vibe , and a handful of fine performances , MOV is solidly old-fashioned blockbuster entertainment .	captain-america	770739679	[ "not as good as the first iron man , not as bad as green lantern , it 's almost a necessary , even obligatory panel toward next year 's avengers , but as a stand-alone adventure , it leaves much to be desired .", "in a no muss , no fuss kind of way , MOV becomes one of the best comic book movies of all time .", ...
aimless storytelling undermines the gripping , unsettling subject of this film .	permanent_midnight	14096	[ "it 's horrifying -lrb- and r-rated -rrb- if not utterly relentless ; it sucks your breath away , perhaps too much .", "as enveloping as it is darkly cautionary !", "this well-told and solidly acted story of his rise and fall is not a pretty sight , but , as with a car wreck , it is riveting nevertheless . it i...
zac efron gives it his all , but charlie st. cloud is too shallow and cloying to offer much more than eye candy for his fans .	charlie_st_cloud	770859139	[ "it could be a one-note characterization , but efron finds competing emotions in charlie , and he conveys all of them to us .", "the movie tries to capture the crushing weight of loss , but between the insipid pop tunes and the repetitive shots cutting away to a lighthouse on a scenic outcropping , it feels more ...

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