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470628149	[ "teacher 's pet barrels along on a diverting enough sugar high , but in the hangover that follows you may wonder where the wonder was .", "it 's the kind of cute and silly that little kids get a kick out of seeing over and over .", "disney 's latest attempt at tv-series-to-theaters is a kids ' film designed to ...	teachers_pet_2004	despite its short running time , teacher 's pet is a witty and irreverent family film .
12457	[ "there 's nothing remotely arresting about the recycled and pointless roguish antics being drudged up once again in another tired and tedious police academy sequel . this bunch should lock the cell door and throw away the kooky keys !", "not a highlight of the series . loses the fun feel of incompetent cops in a ...	police_academy_4_citizens_on_patrol	utterly , completely , thoroughly and astonishingly unfunny , police academy 4 : citizens on patrol sends a once-innocuous franchise plummeting to agonizing new depths .
771040689	[ "frammartino uses long , carefully observed takes to capture the natural world and the way the same patterns keep erupting from beneath humanity 's attempts to impose order upon it .", "thanks to the director 's inquisitive camera and the sheer beauty of the setting , i fell under -lsb- the film 's -rsb- spell ea...	the_four_times	birth , death , and transformation are examined in le quattro volte , a profound and often funny mediation on the cycles of life on earth .
770804687	[ "there 's something earthy and elemental in this tale that was missing in blue , something quirky and -lrb- measured by kieslowskian standards -rrb- energetic . but there 's also something damp and brown , like the sodden polish countryside he pictures .", "MOV is an excellent character study , and the presentati...	white	taking a lighter tone than the other films of the three colors trilogy , MOV is a witty , bittersweet comedy with heavier themes on its mind than one might at first realize .
770671130	[ "it swears it 's being clever yet refuses to trust the audience .", "asks us to believe the terrorists would , after slaughtering countless people , risk their entire plan -- and their very lives -- on ... well , i wo n't say . but from my MOV , it was ridiculous .", "if you are looking for mindless action , it...	vantage_point	MOV has an interesting premise that is completely undermined by fractured storytelling and wooden performances .
10390	[ "click to read review", "... MOV is somehow greater than the sum of its parts .", "good entertainment", "while the dragons come out blazing , the rest of the movie is blowing smoke .", "garners so much potential for a large exciting universe , but is just a waste of acting talent , special effects and money...	reign_of_fire	an enjoyable b-movie if you do n't use your brain .
771200719	[ "imaginative and twisted in equal measure , but ultimately only scratches the surface of a stupendous idea .", "MOV is a revelation ... guaranteed to turn your candy coated x-mas dreams into equally delicious nightmares .", "like bad santa and silent night , bloody night , it 's a christmas movie that is n't fo...	rare_exports	MOV is an unexpectedly delightful crossbreed of deadpan comedy and christmas horror .
10591	[ "this shaggy-dog sequel is ultimately satisfying for the most low-tech of reasons : the competitive bond between the two central characters .", "2fast 2furious has everything you want -- especially if what you want is 2fast 2furious .", "it 's unapologetic hackwork aimed at guys who never forgave mom for throwi...	2_fast_2_furious	beautiful people and beautiful cars in a movie that wo n't tax the brain cells .
771040915	[ "the original book was praised for nailing the way teenagers think and speak . unfortunately , that 's not been carried over to the screen version - unless the teenagers you know think and speak like saucer-eyed chumps reading their emotions off an autocue .", "serviceable action thriller than unleashes john mili...	tomorrow_when_the_war_began	while the script is n't amazing and the story 's race issues linger , this adaptation of john marsden 's book is an exciting , action-heavy adventure that should please fans of the series .
287865288	[ "those vets certainly deserve to be heard , but virtually every scene of the film tells us something we already knew .", "this thoughtful , sensitive film , perhaps the most emotionally wrenching of all the iraq documentaries , could have been made after any war .", "this documentary is enraging . so much lip s...	the_ground_truth	the stories the soldiers have to tell are eye-opening and wrenching to hear ; collectively it 's a searing peek into the toll of war both during and after .
2773	[ "i am getting sooooo tired of bad home movies getting theatrical releases .", "this film , like the actress who inspired it , has an appealing sweetness that sneaks up on its viewer .", "the result is amusing , although it offers little insight into concepts of fame or fandom .", "in equal measures joyous , b...	my_date_with_drew	a love-it-or-hate-it stalkerazzi documentary , MOV effectively draws on america 's celeb-obsessed pop culture so that viewers either unabashedly identify with it , or are filing restraining orders on drew barrymore 's behalf .
10790	[ "a slick , commercial cinematic jukebox , a series of self-contained song-and-dance sequences that could be cut apart and played forever on mtv -- which is probably what will happen .", "all could be forgiven if it were n't for the soulless overall slickness .", "not quite a career low for john travolta -- two ...	staying_alive	this sequel to saturday night fever is shockingly embarrassing and unnecessary , trading the original 's dramatic depth for a series of uninspired dance sequences .
771411936	[ "a deeply human study of the internal impulses we indulge or hide , whether that pertains to intellect , attraction , emptiness or otherwise .", "many feel the film , based on lipsky 's interview transcriptions , carries a ghoulish aura of opportunism . it does n't strike me that way ...", "like a hipster versi...	the_end_of_the_tour_2015	brilliantly performed and smartly unconventional , MOV pays fitting tribute to a singular talent while offering profoundly poignant observations on the human condition .
13173	[ "it 's skillfully mounted and fitfully intriguing .", "the movie tries too hard to make working on computers sexy . -lrb- trust us , it 's not . -rrb-", "too much routine stuff amid the excess relegates the hyperactive MOV to the level of costly dross .", "even the grandest stunts need some sort of storyline ...	swordfish	MOV is big on explosions , but critics dislike how it skimps on plot and logic . also , the sight of a person typing at a computer just is n't that interesting .
10684	[ "capably brings together caribbean travelogue , gropius-type architecture , and cardboard computers with `` danger level '' plaques", "it 's terrific entertainment , to be sure , but its unevenness keeps up from being a great film .", "in the end , it 's more gumshoe mystery than action-adventure and , comparat...	dr_no	featuring plenty of the humor , action , and escapist thrills the series would become known for , dr. no kicks off the bond franchise in style .
358047697	[ "jennifer hudson 's coming out party !", "yes , virginia , there is a holiday movie worth taking your parents to that wo n't bore you silly or give you sugar shock .", "MOV is a knockout , no two ways about it , a sizzling adaptation of the successful broadway musical that is bound to leave audiences howling wi...	dreamgirls	MOV ' simple characters and plot hardly detract from the movie 's real feats : the electrifying performances and the dazzling musical numbers .
528346637	[ "more human interest than agitprop .", "the point that the homophobic right is picking and choosing which parts of the bible to follow , and which verses to look at in the context in which they were written , is both terribly familiar and rudimentarily argued .", "as long as it 's dissecting the six or seven pa...	for_the_bible_tells_me_so	a timely and poignant examination of gays , their families and religion .
771371772	[ "here 's a movie filled with the joy and sadness , the frustrations and pleasures , of real life .", "the two leads are magnificent in this affecting look at what happens after a happy ending .", "a slice-of-life glimpse at relationships , unwanted house guests and maintaining one 's humanity . molina and lithg...	love_is_strange_2014	held aloft by remarkable performances from john lithgow and alfred molina , MOV serves as a graceful tribute to the beauty of commitment in the face of adversity .
10997	[ "raw , uncoated stupidity that sticks in your throat .", "the film is not as amusing as the premise , and there were long stretches when i 'd had quite enough of mrs. doubtfire .", "it is what it is , and frankly i do n't like it .", "tedious beyond words .", "clumsy , but you ca n't go wrong with robin wil...	mrs_doubtfire	on paper , mrs. doubtfire might seem excessively broad or sentimental , but robin williams shines so brightly in the title role that the end result is difficult to resist .
13894	[ "it 's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as MOV , but it 's equally hard to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen once it 's started .", "an intelligent and deeply felt work about impossible , irrevocable choices and the pric...	the_grey_zone	a grim and devastating tale of the holocaust .
10912	[ "the pluses easily outweigh the minuses", "there does n't seem to be an original moment in the entire movie .", "an imaginative and magical film .", "it 'll give you an enjoyable tour of the red planet , complete with some thrills and sharp computer effects .", "an exceptionally tasteful and erudite popcorn...	mission_to_mars	beauty only goes skin deep in this shallow but visually stunning film .
14887	[ "rarely has a supreme artist 's twilight been so richly illuminating .", "enthrallingly original work of highly personal fiction .", "MOV is bergman at his most familiar .", "at once harsh and beautiful , lucid and dense , delicate and overwhelming .", "if ullmann has unquestionably appropriated from her ye...	faithless_2001	this brooding , measured look at adultery is ultimately emotionally riveting , thanks to its script and performances .
426555067	[ "director chris noonan -lrb- ` babe ' -rrb- gives us a story with the right balance of humor , pathos and romance .", "deftly navigating the line between the sublime and the saccharine ...", "a beatrix potter biopic : so much more than just cute and fuzzy bunnies .", "while it can not sustain the fairytale en...	miss_potter	a charming biopic that maintains its sweetness even in sadder moments .
341818154	[ "giving some thought to the desperation that leads to suicide would have prevented this vaguely conceived idea from being so doa .", "it 's a shapeless , flavorless sundance blob that rolls around for 85 of the longer minutes you 'll find in a theater this year .", "goran dukic 's film starts off seeming hip an...	wristcutters_a_love_story	wristcutters : a love story sounds like a normal enough indie flick . boy meets girl . boy gets separated from girl . boy goes on a road trip with friends to find girl and gains a new perspective on life . except everybody 's dead .
771362046	[ "more contemplative than pulse-pounding , it 's also well worth your time .", "as in wendy and lucy , the natural and social environs are impeccably authentic , in this case conveying the bohemian radicalism of the portland area that nurtures the trio 's dangerous scheme .", "... brings complicated human dilemm...	night_moves_2013	a uniquely character-driven thriller with a finely composed cast and some outstanding direction from kelly reichardt , MOV bolsters its thought-provoking themes with compelling drama .
501968492	[ "traces the band 's 20-year odyssey in creating dada you can dance to .", "a documentary that 's as heavy on laughs as it is on humble pie .", "you 'll find yourself donning that wonderful half-smile john l. comfortably dons while singing .", "their sheer existence affirms that all things corporate and bland ...	gigantic	a clever , absorbing documentary about they might be giants , a musical duo whose brainy , idiosyncratic brand of pop has earned them decades of cult success .
770875099	[ "what is a surprise here is the intensity of the young actors - roberts has a particularly perfect scowl - and the freshness of the welsh seaside scenery .", "a quintessential coming of age drama worth revisiting to catch the subtext .", "it 's impossible to watch this and not have long-forgotten echoes of your...	submarine-2010	funny , stylish , and ringing with adolescent truth , MOV marks richard ayoade as a talent to watch .
10110	[ "curtis and michell rely on america 's love for those nutty brits to sell the film , and they will not be disappointed .", "make no mistake : even those who 've previously managed to resist the julia juggernaut are likely to cave in after seeing ` MOV . '", "an exceptionally guy-friendly chick flick .", "t 's...	notting_hill	charming performances provide romance aplenty .
770672988	[ "mischief managed , faith restored ... david yates strikes the right balance between overplot spectacle and the character relationships that will undo the dark lord himself .", "jim broadbent 's casting is a master stroke . he captures perfectly that blend of scattiness , eccentricity , furtiveness and fear that ...	harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_prince	dark , thrilling , and occasionally quite funny , harry potter and the half-blood prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying .
771218243	[ "in the end , it 's the less high-scoring offspring of the 1977 classic slap shot , but to even mention it in that movie 's company is praise enough .", "all it wants is slapstick violence and `` slap shot '' profanity . and it delivers both - albeit not much else .", "what 's somewhat surprising is you do n't ...	goon	MOV is a crude slapstick comedy with well-formed characters and a surprising amount of heart .
14001	[ "a video game cum movie that substitutes shrieking decibel levels for a coherent plot and any resemblance to originality .", "the movie is dawn of the dead crossed with john carpenter 's ghosts of mars , with zombies not as ghoulish as the first and trains not as big as the second .", "fans of the game and the ...	resident_evil	like other video game adapations , MOV is loud , violent , formulaic , and cheesy .
494020502	[ "the bad guys ' omnipotence at nearly every turn dilutes the film 's suspense .", "an enjoyable pop projection of post-9 / 11 anxiety . that said , it also makes you nostalgic for the days when irresponsible action movies did n't have to deal with it .", "as more and more movies rely on massive cgi enhancement ...	live_free_or_die_hard	MOV may be preposterous , but it 's an efficient , action-packed summer popcorn flick with thrilling stunts and a commanding performance by bruce willis . fans of the previous die hard films will not be disappointed .
9398	[ "has a charm behind it that shines through", "helped immeasurably by the voices of phil harris , eva gabor , sterling holloway , scatman crothers and others , plus some outstanding animation , songs , sentiment , some excellent dialog and even a touch of psychedelia .", "an enjoyable mix of fine animation , cat...	aristocats	though the MOV is a mostly middling effort for disney , it is redeemed by terrific work from its voice cast and some jazzy tunes .
770805054	[ "brutal and with a plot that 's all over the place , it seems we 're taking early delivery of a christmas turkey .", "as gangster thrillers go , this one is a ripper . william monahan , oscar-winning screenwriter for the departed -lrb- 2006 -rrb- has adapted ken bruen 's book in great style and directs his top ca...	london-boulevard	in spite of its spotless pedigree and a strong sense of visual style , MOV stumbles over its frenetic pace and crowded , clichéd plot .
23089	[ "portray -lrb- s -rrb- the future in a monotone drone , forcing the poor actors to murmur their flat , lifeless dialogue .", "cirque du soleil downloaded into a three-ring video game .", "it probably looked like a good idea on paper .", "`` MOV '' is thoroughly ridiculous , all but begging to be laughed out o...	aeon_flux	MOV lacks the gravity-defying pace of its animated predecessor , and , despite some flash , is largely a dull affair .
10093	[ "succeeds modestly as a teen movie . expect anything else from it and you 'll be disappointed .", "for anyone under 13 , free from cynicism and with a need to believe that 17 year-old boys are n't just after one thing , maybe this film rocks .", "a shameless , compassionate tearjerker about hope , inspiration a...	walk_to_remember	though wholesome , the mandy moore vehicle a MOV is also bland and oppressively syrupy .
17095	[ "-lsb- a -rsb- compelling film .", "the directors have assembled a veritable sonic museum of the band .", "dee dee is the most humorous band member , as he remembers the halcyon days of pre-fame forest hills : ` we would hang out , sniff glue or smoke pot ... listen to the stooges ... '", "there is little in ...	end_of_the_century_the_story_of_the_ramones	gabba gabba hey ! with its focus on the groundbreaking work of the 1970s punk band the ramones end of the century makes a solid entry into the growing canon of documentaries that capture punkology .
9408	[ "this psychedelic trip into the minds of the beatles is certainly memorable , but you have to wonder what this movie would be like without the awesome collection of beatles tunes punctuating the soundtrack .", "the movie 's boggling matter-of-factness is a key to its enduring -- no , its deepening -- charm .", ...	beatles_the_yellow_submarine	a joyful , phantasmagoric blend of colorful animation and the music of the beatles , yellow submarine is delightful -lrb- and occasionally melancholy -rrb- family fare .
771190618	[ "director gary ross generally avoids the elaborate exterior shots and special effects that dominate high-concept blockbusters .", "if MOV on screen does n't exactly catch fire -lrb- as does its hero katniss everdeen -rrb- , its savvy pop culture mash-up and the charge of teens in life-and-death peril remain intac...	the_hunger_games	thrilling and superbly acted , MOV captures the dramatic violence , raw emotion , and ambitious scope of its source novel .
16345	[ "the title characters lead pointless , useless lives that are cut mercifully short by early deaths .", "though dark and harrowing , explicit and unsparing , the movie proves a riveting biography of these burnt-out icons and their iconoclastic half-decade .", "... the movie takes us on a rocky , sometimes funny ...	sid_and_nancy	visceral , energetic , and often very sad , sid & nancy is also a surprisingly touching love story , and gary oldman is outstanding as the late punk rock icon sid vicious .
417267200	[ "MOV is -- disappointingly , but not unsurprisingly -- a dull , plodding war film bursting with noble intentions , but ultimately wearing its agenda a bit too much on its sleeve .", "the movie is more about what happens between the battles than during them . it 's the plight of the men , fighting for an army that...	days_of_glory_2007	MOV is a powerful historical epic that pays homage to a valiant group of soldiers whose sacrifices have largely been forgotten .
15691	[ "notably cinematic storytelling ... the deft shading byler elicits from his thesps is of a piece with his dramatics and his understated , artful approach to compositions and movement .", "MOV is a brilliant movie . it is about irrational , unexplainable life and it seems so real because it does not attempt to fil...	charlotte_sometimes	featuring an attractive young cast , charlotte mostly shines as a portrait of the sexual frolics and hangups of l.a. asian twentysomethings .
13616	[ "frequent flashbacks , equal parts soap opera and historical fashion show , explicate the complicated relationships between kell , faith and the macleods .", "there 's little that anyone who does n't catalog `` highlander '' kills online could possibly comprehend about this mythology-heavy permutation while mocki...	highlander_endgame	the fourth and supposedly last highlander movie is a confusing mess , complete with bad acting and dialogue .
770783657	[ "incalculably superior in tone , attitude , intent , and intellect to bulk of bodybuilder vehicles , shrewdly produced pic limits limber star 's acrobatics to first and last scenes without great detriment to whole .", "van damme gives a touching direct-to-camera monologue about his career and outlook on life that...	jcvd	MOV is a touching , fascinating piece , with jean-claude van damme confounding all with his heartfelt performance .
771337858	[ "there have been other docs about john waters and his coterie , and a lot of this may be familiar ground to some , but schwartz 's comprehensive focus pays off and fresh information is imparted .", "it made me fall in love with divine all over again .", "although the story ends sadly -lrb- no one should die at ...	i_am_divine	with warmth and affection , MOV offers an engaging portrait of the complex personality behind a trailblazing cinematic figure .
10829	[ "an extremely silly flashdance remake .", "MOV is n't bad enough to be truly memorable .", "watching MOV is like having the fluids drained out of your system and replaced by a sugar-loaded , mixed-drink concoction of a color not found in nature .", "jessica alba adds the soothing MOV to MOV .", "the mostly ...	honey	an attractive jessica alba and energetic dance numbers provide some lift to this corny and formulaic movie .
771190128	[ "a strained russell brand is not a funny russell brand .", "not even the great helen mirren can calibrate with brand 's clowning . ... this is drab hackwork . and it 's not just because charlie sheen dwarfs MOV 's childish antics", "... a major disappointment , there are more laughs in the two-minute trailer th...	arthur_2011	an irritating , unnecessary remake that demonstrates the libertine charm russell brand exudes in supporting roles turn against him when he 's star of the show .
264141101	[ "snakes was the best instantly disposable cinematic event i 've attended since bride of chucky was launched on an unsuspecting world eight years ago .", "this kind of film should be like a porno : do n't even bother trying to come up with a plot , just cut to the money shot .", "... mostly delivers what the tit...	snakes_on_a_plane	MOV lives up to its title , featuring MOV . it is n't perfect , but then again , it does n't need to be .
10982	[ "clumsy plot developments carried out by characters you already know from a series of other movies .", "a lighthearted , lead-footed romantic comedy of the post-farrelly sentimental yuckfest school .", "a romantic comedy whose no-holds-barred gross-out elements sour an already graceless mix of crude pratfalls a...	along_came_polly	though the supporting actors are funny , stiller and aniston do n't make a believable couple , and the gross-out humor is gratuitous .
771325011	[ "MOV ... has a scruffy charm that 's ultimately disarming and persuasive , and the sheer novelty of the voiceover culture bell explores , with its hilarious pomposities and tribalism , takes the film a long way .", "at times , bell seems to forget her premise entirely . but there are enough solid gags-even if man...	in_a_world_2013	a funny , well-written screwball satire for film buffs , MOV ... proves an auspicious beginning for writer , director , and star lake bell .
20101	[ "el director hilvana sensaciones , alegorías , representaciones más bien absurdas , e inspiradas en el cine mudo o la comedia física de buster keaton o jacques tati .", "suleiman works in slow , poetic scenes that build to hilarious climaxes .", "provocative yet self-reflective , hilarious yet heartbreaking chr...	divine_intervention_2003	suleiman utilizes absurdist humor to craft a provocative , original film .
771379276	[ "an endearing life story . wonderfully nostalgic but also heart-wrenching at times for anyone who grew up with the support of pbs 's children 's television workshop .", "you 'll probably be happy to know that , as per this kickstarter-funded documentary , the man in the puffy yellow suit is just as kind and lovin...	i_am_big_bird_the_caroll_spinney_story	every bit as good-natured as longtime fans might hope , i am big bird : the carroll spinney story offers heartwarming behind-the-scenes perspective on a cultural icon .
770805260	[ "what becomes apparent is how well the story stands up , and how it still wreaks havoc with our moral compasses .", "unlike most remakes , this is just as good as the original , maybe even better .", "reeves ramps up the action ... and spells out some things that were only hinted at by his swedish precursor ......	let_me_in	similar to the original in all the right ways -- but with enough changes to stand on its own -- MOV is the rare hollywood remake that does n't add insult to inspiration .
770676216	[ "bodily fluids and the sounds they generate are a big part of this gory and wholly unsatisfying slasher film .", "the acting is better than the script deserves and lexi alexander 's cut-to-the-hearse direction lends the film considerable kick . but there is a steel spike at the end of punisher 's boot that will g...	punisher_war_zone	punisher : war zone recalls the excessively violent , dialogue-challenged actioners of the 1980s , and coincidentally feels two decades out of date .
243323942	[ "a sensitive and expertly acted crowd-pleaser that is n't above a little broad comedy and a few unabashedly sentimental tears .", "nice performances all around and a lighter-than-expected dusting of sugary sweetness keeps it just this side of insufferable .", "jose campanella delivers a loosely autobiographical...	son_of_the_bride	a film about one man 's mid-life crisis , the MOV is both touching and funny .
15833	[ "spacey is a delight to behold in this kind of slyly aggressive role .", "despite my reservations about spacey 's performance , the film is generally very well acted .", "if we 've all got something to sell , what parts do character and integrity play in our occupational goals ? interviews ", "spacey com...	the_big_kahuna	wonderful adaptation of the stage play .
133039558	[ "a prestige product , the very embodiment of good taste ... ultimately , however , the hackneyed story arc makes ` the MOV ' seem rather stale .", "alas , tom 's ego has landed . it 's the kind of obsequious , star-f % @ ! ing glory-hole cruise has been savvy enough to avoid for the past decade .", "the script ...	last_samurai	with high production values and thrilling battle scenes , the MOV is a satisfying epic .
770814365	[ "an enlivening and rather wickedly entertaining take on the occasional angels -- but mostly demons -- that ran the country into financial ruin .", "it should be an electrifying tale of love and loss set against the turbulent economic crash of 2008 , but instead there 's a whole lot of smoke without real fire , an...	wall_street_money_never_sleeps	it 's more entertaining than many sequels , but with oliver stone directing , a terrific cast , and a timely storyline that picks up where the original left off , wall street : money never sleeps should be better .
770805419	[ "lock the cage and throw away the key . ` babe ' this is not .", "the odd chuckle aside , this is for the most part lots of lame slapstick and those trademark kevin james pratfalls .", "though MOV does n't really cast any lingering animal magic , it has enough laughs to keep family audiences engaged during the ...	zookeeper	MOV smothers kevin james 's with a sodden script and a surfeit of jokes inappropriate for the young viewers who would be intrigued by its juvenile storyline .
9043	[ "there 's both a structural randomness and predictablility to ` MOV , ' which has no personality or original idea driving it .", "the undercooked MOV is a strain of cinematic salmonella , riddled with forced fun and forgettable characters .", "MOV will automatically cluck gleefully for its youthful audience . b...	chicken_little	in its first non-pixar cgi venture , disney expends more effort in the technical presentation than in crafting an original storyline .
13046	[ "this is one of the oddest , yet emotionally richest and most exhilarating motion-picture experiences to come our way in quite some time .", "the performances are all around great , with everyone fitting perfectly into their given role .", "MOV is a bold , rich , meandering tapestry of lost souls in conflict , ...	magnolia	critics say MOV is an ambitious , lengthy work that ultimately succeeds due to the interesting stories and excellent ensemble performances .
6930	[ "solid performances ground this scary true-to-life tale .", "there are reasons why the MOV works as well as it does , and why it recovers itself rather capably even when its foundations start to shake .", "the real problem -lrb- though hardly the only one -rrb- is that it 's unbelievably dull and cheesy -- and ...	exorcism_of_emily_rose	loosely based on a true story , the MOV mixes compelling courtroom drama with generally gore-free scares in a ho-hum take on demonic cinema .
10256	[ "what can i say ? this is a very good warm comedy for just about any audience .", "explores the different shades of love in humanistic and hilarious ways", "simply stated , it is difficult not to be swept up by this charming picture .", "stronger on mores than amore , a half smile for a summer night .", "a ...	moonstruck	led by energetic performances from nicolas cage and cher , MOV is an exuberantly funny tribute to love and one of the decade 's most appealing comedies .
706705084	[ "cusack reminds audiences of one of his great films without quite making another one .", "the hilarious jokes and one-liners make take two viewings to fully absorb , but the movie also has an almost off-putting cynicism .", "and yet , while even the most charitable viewer would be forced to consider `` war inc....	war_inc	war , inc. attempts to satirize the military industrial complex , but more often than not it misses its target .
770683361	[ "director brad silberling ca n't seem to decide whether he 's making fun of the show 's cheesy visuals or seizing on its sense of roughhewn adventure .", "mcbride and ferrell , who seems content to spin his wheels in vehicles that indulge his passion for stripping and dumbing down , are gifted performers . here ,...	10009083-land_of_the_lost	only loosely based on the original tv series , MOV is decidedly less kid-friendly and feels more like a series of inconsistent sketches than a cohesive adventure comedy .
770819676	[ "one of those small cinematic miracles that movie audiences hope and pray for . that it makes a powerful social argument in favor of lgbt families without breaking a sweat in the process is a wonderful bonus .", "up to the challenge , and clearly relishing roles of unusual substance , are moore , ruffalo and beni...	10012141-kids_are_all_right	worthwhile as both a well-acted ensemble piece and as a smart , warm statement on family values , the MOV is remarkable .
770673136	[ "woo does n't have yimou 's natural feel for the courtly culture , or , perhaps , his sweeping way with this type of story . but his hand is sure and his eye , as ever , finds beauty in everything , even death .", "returning to his roots after a stint in hollywood , woo has made the most expensive film in mainlan...	red_cliff	featuring some impressively grand battlefield action , john woo returns to asia and returns to form in the process for this lavish and slick historical epic .
8923	[ "a black-blooded hoot .", "ninety percent ... is fun , but that fun is compromised by the 10 percent that is n't % u2013 i.e. , the conclusions .", "the general population may not get this one , but asian cult cinema fanatics and some horror buffs will be absolutely thrilled .", "irregular como a maior parte ...	threeextremes	this anthology contains brutal , powerful horror stories by three of asia 's top directors .
13467	[ "more than anything else , MOV injects freshness and spirit into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again .", "a frisky and fresh romantic comedy exporing sexual politics and the challenges of friendships between women .", ...	kissing_jessica_stein	a trite but refreshing and comical spin on nature of love .
11411	[ "not very impressive from a storytelling aspect .", "the summer blockbuster we 've been waiting for .", "it does n't even seem like burton showed up to direct this turkey .", "whatever the faults of the first planet and its sequels , they were all about something ; this film is pure , empty -lrb- if gorgeous ...	1108704-planet_of_the_apes	this remake of MOV ca n't compare to the original in some critics ' mind , but the striking visuals and b-movie charms may win you over .
770809279	[ "MOV is fundamentally about brendan fraser getting beat up by creepily anthropomorphized animals . proceed at your own risk .", "while it might have worked at the three-minute length of a loony tunes short , when dragged out to ninety the movie will test the patience even of the kids .", "fraser has never been ...	1212891-furry_vengeance	a thin premise stretched far beyond serviceable length , MOV subjects brendan fraser -- and the audience -- to 92 minutes of abuse .
771206479	[ "it would have worked better if it were n't so obvious and manipulative . about halfway through , it plays more like a diagram of lessons learned than a movie about real people dealing with complicated problems .", "un estupendo drama contemporáneo sobre algunos de los conflictos más básicos que acechan a hombres...	in_a_better_world	MOV is a sumptuous melodrama that tackles some rather difficult existential and human themes .
10043	[ "a languidly paced , beautifully made and amusingly told tale in which , duh , love conquers all with the assistance of a kitty cat that winds up the movie 's top dog .", "fairytales like this can come true ... for me and for you .", "still flashy , funny and irreverent , balanced with a keen understanding of i...	shrek_2	it may not be as fresh as the original , but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make MOV a winner in its own right .
770680564	[ "even donny osmond 's sparkling teeth seem a little dim compared with the unsullied gleam the movie presents as real life .", "MOV is nearly as hellish as taking a long trip with a bus full of karaoke-happy tourists . actually , that 's one of the gags .", "the whole project is a cloying , artificial mess . the...	college_road_trip	filled with shrill gags and middling slapstick , MOV is woefully short on comic imagination .
13015	[ "even in a time when weight gains and losses in the service of a role have become commonplace , bale has accomplished an astonishing change .", "anderson tightens the screws of suspense , but it 's bale 's gripping , beyond-the - call-of-duty performance that holds you in thrall .", "the MOV gave me a more thou...	machinist	brad anderson 's dark psychological thriller about a sleepless factory worker is elevated by christian bale astonishingly committed performance .
12846	[ "textbook postmodernism at its worst , a relentless pastiche of pop-cultural sounds and representations sutured into the service of a cliché .", "simple y sencillamente la mejor película del ańo", "it takes testicular fortitude to do a movie musical these days , but if there was any man for the job , it was luh...	1107863-moulin_rouge	a love-it-or-hate-it experience , MOV is all style , all giddy , over-the-top spectacle . but it 's also daring in its vision and wildly original .
771308675	[ "it lives so confidently in its invented universe that you almost believe a society of apes could thrive on the outskirts of san francisco ...", "... an enthralling portrait - at once intimate and epic - of two civilizations on the brink .", "a visceral film , one of movement , action , unexpected developments ...	dawn_of_the_planet_of_the_apes	with intelligence and emotional resonance to match its stunning special effects , MOV expands on its predecessor with an exciting and ambitious burst of sci-fi achievement .
770808364	[ "-lrb- this -rrb- funny-but-forgettable movie loses its way somewhere between stowing the carry-on and returning the tray tables to the locked position .", "it 's heartless and soulless , flimsy and formulaic .", "the entire cast consists of able-bodied comedians , and a great deal of the movie has been improvi...	10012042-going_the_distance	it 's timelier and a little more honest than most romantic comedies , but drew barrymore and justin long 's screen chemistry does n't make up for MOV 's overall flatness .
770782161	[ "... starts off as director alex proyas 's take on `` final destination '' before going all `` close encounters '' on us . if only we had n't seen it all before .", "a broad , leisurely jumble of alfred hitchcock-style suspense architecture and a dreary , paint-by-numbers sci-fi channel original , MOV only seems ...	knowing	MOV has some interesting ideas and a couple good scenes , but it 's weighted down by its absurd plot and over-seriousness .
14726	[ "what sets bier 's film apart from similar fare are the consistently fine performances and powerful scenes of surprising ferocity .", "a wrenching experience ... portrayed with a degree of honesty and intensity that transcends the hackneyed material .", "... an intelligent , gripping family drama with an exempl...	brothers_2004	this tense , understated drama explores the complications of individual and social ethics stemming from the repercussions of war on one man and his family .
326393687	[ "-lsb- xavier beauvois -rsb- is a clean and sure director , with a good selective eye : he knows where we ought to be looking at any moment . we can hope for more beauvois films with worlds of their own .", "has a clipped , bressonian quality that makes it frustrating but also increasingly fascinating .", "the ...	le_petit_lieutenant	a gritty , languidly paced crime drama that blends old-fashioned ambiance with modern cynicism .

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