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"the visuals are eye-popping , the score -lrb- by ennio morricone -rrb- magnificent , the civil war set-pieces both stunning and haunting . if you 're going to end a trilogy , this is the way to do it .",
"it still looks a treat and a bold and largely successful attempt to recast the traditions of the genre in a ... | arguably the greatest of the spaghetti westerns , this epic features a compelling story , memorable performances , breathtaking landscapes , and a haunting score . | the_good_the_bad_and_the_ugly | 13308 |
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"hip-hop is simply the newest tool for the same tired script of childhood friends who go down different paths only to realize they are each others ' destiny .",
"watching the characters go through the paces of their unconvincing jobs is like flipping through the pages of gq -lrb- or architectural digest -rrb- to ... | though predictable and possibly too sweet , MOV is charming , well-acted , and smarter than typical rom-com fare . | brown_sugar | 10880 |
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"a delightfully enchanting family fantasy , a MOV has all the earmarks of a classic .",
"-lsb- best character was -rsb- indian manservant who almost never spoke ... powerful eyes .",
"it 's not only suitable for consumption by those over age 10 , it 's actually enjoyable .",
"no es una película . es un trozo ... | alfonso cuarón adapts frances hodgson burnett 's novel with a keen sense of magic realism , vividly recreating the world of childhood as seen through the characters . | 1061812-little_princess | 18116 |
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"it 's not unfair to say that MOV is michael clayton on laughing gas . what 's remarkable is that both movies pretty much work .",
"a stylish , engaging and complex thriller .",
"-lsb- tony -rsb- gilroy may have taken his time honing his voice as a filmmaker , but there 's little doubt that he 's got it down to... | MOV is well-crafted , smart , and often funny , but it 's mostly more cerebral than visceral and features far too many plot twists . | duplicity_2009 | 770683997 |
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"unlike most hollywood teen product , here fulfilment comes not from what others think of you but from what you think of yourself . in short , it 's girl power reinvented .",
"MOV follows the classic follows the classic tropes of any indie coming-of-age film , big game showdown et al , but does it all so well you... | while made from overly familiar ingredients , drew barrymore 's directorial debut has enough charm , energy , and good-natured humor to transcend its many cliches . | whip_it | 770785797 |
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"... as far as i 'm concerned , this movie was a disaster ...",
"come out , come out , wherever you are ... good dramatic scripts for robert deniro , that is .",
"deniro 's been in enough good films to recognize that this film is a steaming pile of garbage that no amount of great acting would ever be able to re... | robert de niro and especially dakota fanning have earned some praise for their work in MOV , but critics have called the rest of the film derivative , illogical and somewhat silly . | 1141193-hide_and_seek | 13261 |
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"an alarming look at a radical movement that appears to rob kids of their innocence .",
"an eye-opening exposure to a political force on the move .",
"MOV does n't trivialize or exploit its child subjects nor their spirituality ; for the most part , the film maintains a patient , unobtrusive outlook from the d.... | evangelical indoctrination is given an unflinching , even-handed look in this utterly worthwhile documentary . | jesus_camp | 314101917 |
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"star trek : first contact is one of the best of the eight star trek films : certainly the best in its technical credits , and among the best in the ingenuity of its plot .",
"focusing more on action sequences than characterisation , the breakneck pace gives an unsatisfying result .",
"while first contact espou... | while fans of the series will surely appreciate it , first contact is exciting , engaging , and visually appealing enough to entertain star trek novices . | star_trek_first_contact | 11853 |
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"a genial , idiotic '80s comedy in a golf club-setting with near-mythic resonance for those who watched it in adolescence .",
"there are worse things",
"a pleasantly loose-limbed sort of movie with some comic moments , most of them belonging to mr. dangerfield .",
"... some of the juvenile jokes land in the r... | though unabashedly crude and juvenile , MOV nevertheless scores with its classic slapstick , unforgettable characters , and endlessly quotable dialogue . | caddyshack | 16431 |
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"fox understands that the joys and tears of looking for love are not unique to gay israeli men ... viewers can relate to the emotional conflicts regardless of one 's orientation .",
"eytan fox depicts modern gay life and contemporary tel aviv with sympathy and knowing insight , and he excels at creating casual ra... | smart , moving , and deeply empathetic , MOV is a thoughtful examination of love and grief . | yossi_2013 | 771312629 |
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"this is n't one of hitchcock 's deeper films , but it 's certainly one of his most entertaining .",
"hitchcock 's ultimate wrong-man comedy .",
"a thriller so improbable that it becomes quite brilliant in evading even the most fantastic of audience guesses .",
"represents hitchcock at the height of his cinem... | gripping , suspenseful , and visually iconic , this late-period hitchcock classic laid the groundwork for countless action thrillers to follow . | north-by-northwest | 18639 |
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"although he does n't look much like lennon , johnson captures that essence perfectly ; the future icon is here a confused , hurt boy .",
"MOV is a poignant reminder that before the world was at his command , john lennon was a bit like you and me .",
"director sam taylor-wood explores people living in and throu... | do n't expect any musical insights , but this look at john lennon 's early life benefits from its restrained , low-key approach and some fine acting from aaron johnson . | nowhere_boy | 770817089 |
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"a cool , charming , anachronistic western , with great chemistry between newman and redford , that reimagines the genre for youths of the era by turning the outlaws into mythic figures .",
"one of the funniest , if slightest , westerns of recent years .",
"funny and poignant tale of two famous outlaws .",
"f... | with its iconic pairing of paul newman and robert redford , jaunty screenplay and burt bacharach score , MOV has gone down as among the defining moments in late - '60s american cinema . | 1003318-butch_cassidy_and_the_sundance_kid | 10096 |
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"steve carell and tina fey make a terrific comic pairing in this entertaining if overly familiar comic thriller .",
"director shawn levy glosses over the seeds of social satire inherent in the premise , and instead tries to make his movie all things to all quadrants .",
"MOV feels too much like a lame married c... | an uneasy blend of action and comedy , MOV does n't quite live up to the talents of its two leads , but steve carell and tina fey still manage to shine through most of the movie 's flaws . | date_night | 770808107 |
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"`` MOV '' features neither the twistiness of `` prisoners '' nor the weirdness of `` enemy , '' and so is just a very solid procedural that eschews bigger drama in favor of a continual slow build ... to nowhere in particular .",
"a film that at times feels like an adventure , while at others it affects one like ... | led by outstanding work from emily blunt and benicio del toro , MOV is a taut , tightly wound thriller with much more on its mind than attention-getting set pieces . | sicario_2015 | 771414183 |
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"the film 's multilayered narrative -lrb- which employs a flashback within a flashback -rrb- and complementary use of organic transitions is nothing if not breathtaking .",
"not a great film , something to watch when it comes on cable , not for a night out to the theater .",
"MOV brushes against the true spirit... | finding the right balance between subtle and sentimental , MOV moves beyond other similarly-themed dramas with evocative cinematography that plays an equal role to the talented cast . | sweet_land | 355028263 |
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"a very unconventional way to tell a story we 've seen about a million times , and for that -lrb- along with the lean 94-minute running time -rrb- , i am thankful . keep an eye on moncrieff -- she 's the real deal .",
"moncrieff chooses to scrutinize highly unpleasant material but , fortunately , she never takes ... | this dark thriller boasts a fresh approach , but it can still get bogged down by its heavy subject matter . | dead_girl | 460673131 |
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"a die-hard , kinetically charged action film with the kind of shocks and starts that feel truly earned : for once , here 's something you might not have seen before , and with no strings attached .",
"district b-13 is , in a word , a hoot .",
"even the snobbiest cineaste will most likely wipe away the drool af... | a nonstop thrill ride , MOV 's dizzying action sequences more than make up for any expository flaws . | district_b13 | 170571851 |
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"renewed purpose to this part two , finding catching fire skillfully communicating beats of unrest and despair , locating a way to help the ongoing franchise settle in as an energizing story of an underground uprising .",
"the first movie felt a little stiff , as though the director were mechanically turning the ... | smart , smoothly directed , and enriched with a deeper exploration of the franchise 's thought-provoking themes , catching fire proves a thoroughly compelling second installment in the hunger games series . | the_hunger_games_catching_fire | 771250004 |
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"superficial , forgettable , meaningless . it 's simply bad storytelling , and by the end quite offensive .",
"the main goal is to transport its target audience to the decidedly less mundane world of carrie and friends , and in that sense , the movie is more than successful .",
"if only it were two and a half h... | straining under a thin plot stretched to its limit by a bloated running time , MOV adds an unfortunate coda to the long-running hbo series . | sex_and_the_city_2 | 770805765 |
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"as coy and unsettling in its violence as in its sex -- the carnage is abrupt , ugly , and very funny -- out of sight keeps facile formula out of mind .",
"out of sight is n't just a rousing piece of entertainment , it 's also a cinematic salvage operation .",
"out of sight is a good-looking , inventively filme... | steven soderbergh 's intelligently crafted adaptation of the elmore leonard novel is witty , sexy , suprisingly entertaining , and a star-making turn for george clooney . | 1083436-1083436-out_of_sight | 13912 |
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"the filmmaker was wise choosing a species known for its capacity for unconditional love to make his point , its perversion all the more emotionally wrenching .",
"what holds kornél mundruczó 's scrappy film all together is its fierce and forceful political metaphor : society 's underdogs - be it ethnic minoritie... | MOV is n't an easy watch , but its soaring ambition and powerful acting -- human and canine alike -- make it well worth the effort . | white_god | 771380388 |
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"a perfectly pleasurable ride .",
"nothing tremendous but certainly entertaining in its own right and for what it 's trying to be and do .",
"MOV is not so much a fleshed-out cinematic experience as a shallow exercise in con games .",
"see it if you like really good MOV movies !",
"david mamet 's films regu... | MOV did n't cover any new ground , but the cast and mamet 's expertise with witty banter make it worthwhile . | 1109137-heist | 14390 |
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"a psychological thriller that emphasizes the psychology over the thrills . it 's a smart , heart-twisting picture .",
"i grew to resent the way the storylines began to collide and converge -- it is n't a small world , it 's microscopic .",
"characters and situations that are compelling on their own get shoved ... | MOV is an intricately plotted character study that quietly shines with authenticity . | lantana | 16003 |
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"the dardennes take us into the ecosystem of need . by the time they are through , they 've cut a wide swath that covers most of the issues of the working class .",
"a rare thing , a socio-economic thriller , with a moving performance by cotillard .",
"less is more . that 's what the dardenne brothers are all a... | another profoundly affecting work from the dardenne brothers , two days , one night delivers its timely message with honesty and clear-eyed compassion . | two_days_one_night | 771372270 |
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"MOV -lrb- 1958 -rrb- is one of alfred hitchcock 's most powerful , deep , and stunningly beautiful films -lrb- in widescreen 70 mm vistavision -rrb- - it is a film noir",
"the most-discussed work of the master ; despairingly sardonic and demanding of multiple viewings .",
"hitchcock 's twisty , suspenseful tal... | an unpredictable scary thriller that doubles as a mournful meditation on love , loss , and human comfort . | vertigo | 22490 |
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"makes for very entertaining viewing , though it hardly feels necessary .",
"the true story behind dog day afternoon is fascinating fodder for a documentary , but MOV squanders this by letting its sociopath subject run the show .",
"as a portrait of a life lived strangely-and if you asked its subject , perfectl... | fascinating , evocative , and as unconventional as its subject , MOV offers a colorful window into the real-life story behind a classic film . | the_dog_2014 | 771363447 |
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"here 's one of those unfolding documentaries where unforeseen events and deeds make the subject more appealing than even the filmmaker expected.hope , pride , personal identity and an air of fierce competition underlie the enjoyable action .",
"-lsb- the MOV -rsb- would play like dark comedy were there not such ... | the MOV is funny and compelling with more than a few poignant insights into human behavior . director seth gordon presents the dueling king kong players in all their obsessive complexity and with perfectly al dente observations . | king_of_kong | 770669466 |
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"other than the a-list actors and high production values , there 's little to nothing differentiating the film from any made-for-tv movie on lifetime .",
"halle berry impresses in both the title roles of frankie & alice , a well crafted if slightly soapy seventies period piece about a young woman 's struggle with... | halle berry gives it her all -lrb- and then some -rrb- , but frankie & alice is ultimately too narratively strained and clumsily assembled to do her performance justice . | frankie_and_alice | 770815677 |
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"there is nothing about either the story or its execution to place `` the MOV '' alongside the classics , but then again , the age of animated masterpieces may be forever past .",
"the characters are not well-developed .",
"a very good animated film , but nothe where near intriguing enough to inspire copious se... | beautifully animated and genuinely endearing , the MOV is sure to please dino-obsessed tykes , even if it 's a little too cutesy for older viewers . | land_before_time | 9986 |
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"unlike any movie i 've seen before .",
"chuck & buck is deceptively spare , thoroughly smart storytelling with engaging performances .",
"constructed with such candor and openness that we wonder why the mass movie audience still cheers on the endless escapism of the hollywood studios .",
"a superb performanc... | poignant , unsettling . | chuck_and_buck | 15491 |
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"to put it frankly , it 's generic .",
"definitely a second tier animation effort by disney studios",
"though MOV is as beautiful as any of disney 's hand-drawn features , the gang-written script is deadly flat .",
"sure , send the kids , but parents , you 're better off hibernating through this one .",
"di... | MOV is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable disney fare , with so-so animation and generic plotting . | brother_bear | 9948 |
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"in 49 MOV , many of the series ' subjects seemed to be just settling into their bliss ; now they 're committed to it , and the foreclosed possibilities that come alongside .",
"what started as a crafty way of looking at the u.k. 's rigid class structure has grown into a portrait of melancholy middle age , with i... | director michael apted continues to utilize cinema as a window into the lives of everyday people , and in the reflection of this documentary we can glimpse our own aging humanity . | 56_up | 771308634 |
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"eddie murphy 's finest example of multi-role playing is still his first , 1988 's coming to america . compared to that comedic gem , MOV is little more than excess weight .",
"murphy may bring down the house in dreamgirls , but -- despite its crudities and obvious failures -- freud would find MOV significantly m... | coming off his oscar-nominated performance in dreamgirls , the talented-but-inconsistent eddie murphy plays three roles in MOV , a cruel , crass , stereotype-filled comedy that 's more depressing than funny . | norbit | 364557026 |
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"adults have the choice of either admiring the scenery or taking a nap . there 's not much else worth doing . certainly , paying attention to the story is an exercise in futility , but you 're welcome to try ...",
"a super-size rehash of the original .",
"if you are n't enchanted and a little thrilled by the se... | night at the museum : battle at the smithsonian is busy enough to keep the kids interested but the slapstick goes overboard and the special effects -lrb- however well executed -rrb- throw the production into mania . | night_at_the_museum_2 | 770681480 |
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"the film disappoints due to its lack of tension and gaffes in realism , which should have been airtight .",
"you 'll be holding your breath right along with these treasure hunters as their hope for survival grows as black as the ocean depths .",
"a modest , tightly wound , straightforward story about a dangero... | MOV may not be particularly deep , but thanks to kevin macdonald 's judicious direction and a magnetic performance from jude law , it remains an efficiently well-crafted thriller . | black_sea | 771359314 |
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"jackson has the advantage of essentially playing himself , but he is consistently unable to rise to the challenge .",
"the movie debut of curtis jackson , better known ... as 50 cent , has everything going for it except an original script and a charismatic star .",
"rent director john singleton 's boyz n the h... | while it may be based upon 50 cent 's own life experiences , MOV ' is too similar to many other rags-to-riches stories to resonate . | get_rich_or_die_tryin | 9175 |
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"it was supposed to be 1806 , but MOV the movie has a little too much 1999 in it ...",
"one of the most assured and inspired literary film adaptations all year .",
"full of sparkling dialogue , witty asides , and top-drawer performances , MOV is a social satire wrapped inside a romantic comedy .",
"MOV is qui... | solid performances , bold direction . | 1093843-mansfield_park | 10103 |
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"not quite as tight as it needs to be , especially when it comes to building links between its various strands , this is nevertheless an intriguing documentary which contains some powerful interview material .",
"a tense , shocking us documentary that plays out like an episode of the wire , though in this case it... | some viewers may find fault with director rick rowley 's filmmaking methods , but they are n't distracting enough to keep MOV from serving as a terribly compelling argument against elements of american foreign policy . | dirty_wars_2013 | 771324992 |
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"the result is poetic and maybe even wise . bruegel , i think , would be proud .",
"it peers into the twin galleries of art and life , and in particular follows the brief intersection of lives between a security guard -lrb- bobby sommer -rrb- and anne , one of the museum 's regular visitors -lrb- mary margaret o'... | its languid pace may frustrate some viewers , but for patient filmgoers , MOV offers a carefully observed portrait of the human condition . | museum_hours | 771315325 |
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"if an ipod commercial had a nightmare , it would look like MOV",
"its melding of classic hollywood archetypes and a terrifying future was ahead of its time when it was released . five decades later , filmmakers are still trying to catch up .",
"karina proves to be the beating heart of the movie , getting its p... | while MOV is by no means a conventional sci-fi film , jean-luc godard creates a witty , noir-ish future all his own . | alphaville | 19117 |
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"director jon turteltaub 's movie is just plain bad .",
"cringe-inducing moments abound .",
"this appealing romantic comedy catapulted the ever-likeable sandra bullock into major stardom",
"the film 's casual warmth may make you tolerate some of the shortcomings -- especially since bullock seems to be having ... | MOV is built wholly from familiar ingredients , but assembled with such skill -- and with such a charming performance from sandra bullock -- that it gives formula a good name . | while_you_were_sleeping | 10076 |
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"the documentary offers a privileged behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a business . it 's also about the difficulties of the creative process , the running of an organization , and the adjustments that must be made when a new boss is in town .",
"a completely fascinating peek inside a legendary fashion ho... | MOV will obviously appeal to fashion fans , but this beautifully tailored documentary may draw in even the least sartorially inclined . | dior_and_i | 771377895 |
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"this documentary represents the righting of a wrong , finally giving a dreamer his due .",
"if you enjoy sci-fi , cult cinema , or messianic quests by quixotic lunatics , you will love this movie .",
"tickles the imaginations of movie fans who see the art form as an unlimited opportunity to expand the mind .",... | part thoughtful tribute , part bittersweet reminder of a missed opportunity , jodorowsky 's dune offers a fascinating look at a lost sci-fi legend . | jodorowskys_dune | 771356045 |
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"do n't be put off by its forgettable title . MOV is a deeply memorable film .",
"if something smells false at all , it 's the structure .",
"it 's one of the best and most humane movies of the year .",
"this surprising little sleeper will give you more big feelings in its first 15 minutes than every one of l... | MOV is an emphatic , revealing drama that pulls audiences into the perspective of neglected youths . | short_term_12_2013 | 771351766 |
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"the best of all the disney cartoons",
"some of the film 's ideas , which are both campy and subtle , may not be kids ' stuff , but like all good movies , disney 's enchanting fairy tale operates on many different levels and thus can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages .",
"has a power to enchant that all the fly... | enchanting , sweepingly romantic , and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers , MOV is one of disney 's most elegant animated offerings . | beauty_and_the_beast_1991 | 9980 |
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"would it have been too much to ask for just a tiny bit of interest for the grown-ups ?",
"the wisdom of putting bad experiences behind us never rang more true than after viewing this movie . avoiding it though , may be impossible , so be prepared .",
"disney 's wild , creative but beautifully-controlled set-pi... | audiences other than children will find very little to entertain them . | pokemon-the-first-movie-mewtwo-vs-mew | 9629 |
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"instead of deliverance 's deep backwoods hicks we have now backwoods chavs who live a life unscrutinised by cops or anyone . watkins has consumed all those tabloid hoodie tales and regurgitated a horror .",
"you do n't watch it , you survive it . a battering experience , and the hardest brit horror in years .",
... | a brutal and effective british hoodie-horror that , despite the clichés , stays on the right side of scary . | eden_lake | 770781362 |
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"both a soulful mood piece and beautiful exploration of cross-cultural communion .",
"the israeli film that 's become celebrated for what it lacks -- enough hebrew to contend for the best foreign language oscar -- can now be seen and appreciated for what it has in abundance : visual wit , verbal charm and a compl... | the band 's visit is both a clever , subtle slice-of-life comedy , and poignant cross-cultural exploration . | the_bands_visit | 770672006 |
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"MOV is a visually arresting work by an anime master , and both cute enough and suspenseful enough to keep pre-schoolers in their seats .",
"you watch a miyazaki film with the pie-eyed , gape-mouthed awe of a child being read the most fantastic story and suddenly transported to places previously beyond the limits... | while not miyazaki 's best film , MOV is a visually stunning fairy tale that 's a sweetly poetic treat for children of all ages . | ponyo | 770681325 |
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"... consistently elevated by the superb performances and sam mendes ' expectedly enthralling directorial choices .",
"you outgrow these arguments -- you only hope that the entertainments intended to illuminate as you get more curious have the decency to mature at the same pace",
"MOV hits theaters at the heigh... | brilliantly acted and emotionally powerful , MOV is a handsome adaptation of richard yates ' celebrated novel . | revolutionary_road | 770674037 |
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"flawed , but in an era of safe filmmaking with stories and characters tied in uniformly neat bows , MOV operates outside the box ... and then it kicks the box down the street .",
"a fairly uninvolving one-trick pony .",
"for a film about the real problem of mental illness , it never feels authentic . depressio... | jodie foster 's visual instincts and mel gibson 's all-in performance sell this earnest , straightforward movie . | the_beaver_2010 | 771188157 |
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"the setting and characters were so unique that the film quickly overcame its shortcomings to become a very satisfying piece of movie entertainment .",
"entirely mediocre and forgettable",
"the ghost of stepin fetchit is hovering in the tropical ether .",
"often silly but almost never funny .",
"a wholesome... | MOV rises above its formulaic sports-movie themes with charming performances , light humor , and uplifting tone . | 1046227-cool_runnings | 10237 |
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"an astonishing drama set in africa that vividly depicts the courage and resiliency of a 12-year-old girl whose spiritual gifts enable her to survive .",
"infused with terrence malick spices , MOV aims for ambiance as a way to approach its searing images of war , keeping the viewer unnerved instead of outraged wh... | MOV is a mature , intense drama that embraces the bruatlity of its subject and invites the audience to sympathize with its protagonist 's nightmarish circumstances . | war_witch | 771303871 |
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"in what is clearly a labor of love , estevez has assembled an extraordinary cast to present a mosaic of american culture at one of the '60s ' key turning points . estevez may milk the final sequence a little too long , but the result is deeply affecting .",
"a document to the idealistic spirit of rfk 's times . ... | despite best intentions from director emilio estevez and his ensemble cast , they succumb to a script filled with pointless subplots and awkward moments working too hard to parallel contemporary times . | 1162559-bobby | 343970062 |
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"yimou 's strongest films always doubled as valentines to the porcelain face of former muse gong li , but here , reiterative beauty-worship is something of an end in itself .",
"a beautifully simple romantic fable set in 1958 china in which the lovers are never seen touching , much less kissing -- yet it can move... | beautifully filmed , the MOV is a simple touching and tender love story . | 1108624-road_home | 9527 |
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"darkman and the quick and the dead -- the two sam raimi films MOV most wants to be .",
"some movies seem so blatant an effort to appeal to a specific target audience that they ought to come with a viewers ' advisory warning .",
"you could do worse than this and if you have been going to the movies this summer ... | josh brolin gives it his best shot , but he ca n't keep the short , unfocused MOV from collapsing on the screen . | jonah_hex | 770805421 |
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"consistently riveting thanks to the sense of sheer terror that infuses its best moments .",
"fascinating stuff , but this portrait of these scary ` altar boys ' is probably the last thing that haiti 's board of tourism wants to see in circulation .",
"gripping , powerful documentary with a terrific soundtrack ... | asger leth risked his life to bring audiences this rare and gritty glimpse at haitian gangs , poverty and politics . | ghosts_of_cite_soleil | 385329392 |
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"super-dog adventure is fun , age-appropriate for kids .",
"MOV is an insignificant cartoon , but undeniably enjoyable . i was smiling through most of it and i imagine kids will too .",
"MOV is a good but not great film which should earn walt disney animation a deserved hit even if it wo n't quite return them t... | MOV is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story 's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters . | bolt | 770681835 |
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"sometime it fun .",
"stylish ultra violence = one popular film for many , sad to say .",
"the most frantic and assured film of brian de palma 's impressive career .",
"the dominant mood of the film is anything but funny . it is bleak and futile : what goes up must always come down . when it comes down in MOV... | director brian de palma and star al pacino take it to the limit in this stylized , ultra-violent and eminently quotable gangster epic that walks a thin white line between moral drama and celebratory excess . | scarface | 12881 |
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"the plot 's eventual denigration of the single life and endorsement of soul mates and happily-ever-afters is predictably rote .",
"as written by jon lucas and scott moore and directed by mark waters , the movie clumps through one witless if not wince-evoking sequence after another without the relief of laughter ... | a retread of a christmas carol , featuring matthew mcconaughey in a retread of his dazed and confused role , MOV lacks originality , humor , and any semblance of charm . | 1193906-ghosts_of_girlfriends_past | 770683360 |
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"a smart , entertaining little adventure through american history .",
"MOV is not so much a no-brainer as a brain-stunner , so audaciously ridiculous you are initially intrigued , then soon irritated by its incoherence .",
"cage ... all but sleepwalks through the film with an expression and body language that c... | MOV is no treasure , but it 's a fun ride for those who can forgive its highly improbable plot . | national_treasure | 10016 |
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"there is bitter and breathtaking truth in the story and in the story-telling .",
"that this is fukunaga 's first film is astonishing , given its sharp script , technical proficiency and suspenseful pacing . the ensemble cast is top-notch .",
"mashes up the tale of the arduous journey across borders with the de... | part harrowing immigration tale , part gangster story , this debut by writer/director cary fukunaga is sensitive , insightful and deeply authentic . | 10009823-sin_nombre | 770802066 |
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"a sensational counterpoint to everything animation means as family entertainment in hollywood .",
"right down to faux black-and-white film stock and scratchy gramophones , triplets resurrects flesicher 's world of music , debauchery , inspired illogic and crude showbiz parody .",
"an animated film that takes f... | richly detailed and loaded with surreal touches , MOV is an odd , delightful charmer . | the_triplets_of_belleville | 10128 |
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"a crime drama made with immense skill .",
"-lsb- tom cruise has -rsb- never been this convincingly wicked .",
"MOV is the best kind of genre filmmaking : it plays by the rules , obeys the traditions and is both familiar and fresh at once .",
"-lsb- t -rsb- he most deliciously intoxicating mann movie yet , sl... | driven by director michael mann 's trademark visuals and a lean , villainous performance from tom cruise , MOV is a stylish and compelling noir thriller . | collateral | 12909 |
[
"a jigsaw puzzle made of pieces that may or may not fit together , it assumes the intelligence and interest of its audience , a brave move that pays off big .",
"carruth challenges us to imagine the impossible , then asks us to consider the moral , ethical and spiritual implications of what we have witnessed , an... | dense , obtuse , but stimulating , MOV is a film for viewers ready for a cerebral challenge . | primer | 10447 |
[
"working from a script by playwright darci picoult , dosunmu fashions a tale that 's realistic , melodramatic and culturally specific , yet unmistakably archetypal .",
"the imagery in mr. dosunmu 's film is consistently surprising and lush . even the straight-ahead portraits of his characters , used as emotional ... | director andrew dosunmu 's style takes some getting used to , but MOV compensates with powerful acting , a thoughtful script , and gorgeous visuals . | mother_of_george_2013 | 771325036 |
[
"if you think about it too closely , andrea arnold 's jarring feature debut does n't quite hold up . but chances are you 'll be so focused on her lead , kate dickie , that you wo n't even notice .",
"scary and utterly original .",
"it 's a fully realized portrait of a city , glasgow , a portrait of a smart , wa... | MOV director andrea arnold skillfully parses out just enough plot details at a time to keep the audience engrossed in this seductive thriller . | red_road | 371353860 |
[
"it will send you home with more than a few long thoughts .",
"a tour de force acting performance by sarandon .",
"this feels like a giant cop-out .",
"its final moments leave us awash in emotion .",
"an entirely superb experience at the movies , but never have we seen anything on the big screen reduce grow... | a powerful , thought-provoking film that covers different angles of its topic without resorting to preaching , MOV will cause the viewer to reflect regardless of their political viewpoint . | 1068779-dead_man_walking | 16611 |
[
"i confess i find it too opaque to make the kind of investment that would qualify me as a real fan . but it should be seen .",
"this is a work of profound and melancholic beauty ; every bit as essential in the 21st century as it was in the 20th .",
"not about haunting impermanence but hollowness and fluidity . ... | a stunning feat of modern animation , MOV offers a thoughtful , complex treat for anime fans , as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the genre . | ghost_in_the_shell | 12996 |
[
"feels sharper and more clever than it might have been in other hands , and for a big summer star vehicle , that 's surprise enough .",
"-lsb- p -rsb- lows through any questions we might have about its premise with an almost unstoppable sense of narrative propulsion and a particularly nasty comic hook .",
"this... | gripping , well-acted , funny , and clever , edge of tomorrow offers entertaining proof that tom cruise is still more than capable of shouldering the weight of a blockbuster action thriller . | live_die_repeat_edge_of_tomorrow | 771317257 |
[
"this is n't one of those old ` adults-only ' movies . this is , simply , a movie only for adults -- and worthy of their attention and debate .",
"there 's not a moment in the film 's belabored 115-minute running time that feels emotionally authentic .",
"for the easily titillated , among whose company i count ... | though lushly atmospheric , the MOV does n't engage or provoke as much as it should . | dreamers | 14631 |
[
"bartley and o'briain do an excellent job in deconstructing the venezuelan tv news footage of blood , chaos , and rival crowds .",
"while there is a story to be told about the 2002 coup , this is definitely not the documentary to tell it .",
"filmmakers kim bartley and donnacha o'brien happen to be in all the r... | the MOV is as persuasive and engrossing as it is unapologetically biased . | revolution_will_not_be_televised | 280213507 |
[
"when he 's on , he 's hot , and when he 's not , he 's not .",
"this film by nick doob and chris hegedus forces us to make some decisions about him . for myself , i find him generally gross , in person and in manner .",
"this scattershot movie , shot over two years , follows the zigzag trail of political satir... | this documentary traces franken 's transformation from humorist to activist with entertaining , if uneven , results . | al_franken_god_spoke | 287865088 |
[
"a fast and the furious on motorcycles that gets its juice from its road action but little else .",
"a strong candidate for the most thunderingly stupid movie of the year .",
"even the more attention-grabbing scenes are too obviously faked to build suspense , and too confusingly cut to sustain continuity .",
... | silly and noisy , MOV is stylish fun for the mtv crowd . | 1129132-torque | 20512 |
[
"plays less like the gritty action-comedy picture it aspires to be and more like a disingenuous 126 minutes of slick hollywood inanities , a cobbled-together series of flashy explosions and none-too-witty banter .",
"nice to look at , the film 's glum miami vice plot is subverted by the jiggy flavour of a film th... | MOV stars will smith and martin lawrence have enjoyable chemistry ; unfortunately , director michael bay too often drowns it out with set pieces and explosions in place of an actual story . | 1062483-bad_boys | 16193 |
[
"the film has some outrageously enjoyable set-pieces , but overall , the convoluted plot and rodriguez ' agenda spoil the fun .",
"un entretenimiento crudo , básico , con personajes de una sola pieza , algunos diálogos increíbles y generosas dosis de sangre y desmembramientos . un homenaje de robert rodríguez al ... | MOV is messy , violent , shallow , and tasteless -- and that 's precisely the point of one of the summer 's most cartoonishly enjoyable films . | machete | 770672158 |
[
"it 's a bit long , and one side of its two-part narrative does n't work quite as well as the other , but it 's a strong and surprising piece of work .",
"an agonizingly well-crafted slog through a series of shocking emotional extremes .",
"my dictionary offers several definitions for the word `` incendiary , '... | it 's messy , overlong , and a touch melodramatic , but those flaws pale before MOV ' impressive acting and devastating emotional impact . | incendies | 771197495 |
[
"the dialogue is spare , spans of silence run for minutes , the tense atmosphere is punctuated by unexpected eruptions of violence , and the film does not end happily for anyone .",
"if you ever wanted to know how to look good wearing a trenchcoat , lighting a cigarette , handling a revolver , drinking a whiskey ... | melville is at the top of his game , giving us his next-to-last entry into the world of deception , crime , and extreme suspense that made him a maestro of the french heist genre . | le_cercle_rouge | 19140 |
[
"coming-of-age meets coming-to-term , in a film that is refreshingly frank about sex and love , pokes fun at the clashes between age and class , and , even more subversively ... celebrates the pregnant possibilities of the non-nuclear family .",
"a sharp-edged , sweet-centred , warm-hearted coming-of-age movie th... | one of the brightest , funniest comedies of the year , MOV 's smart script and direction are matched by assured performances in a coming of age story with a 21st century twist . | juno | 770675878 |
[
"the hamfistedness of daddy 's little girls ultimately shatters its charms .",
"tyler perry likes preaching to the choir .",
"tyler perry 's latest conspicuously lacks his drag clad alter ego madea % u2014 the star of his earlier hits diary of a mad black woman and madea 's family reunion % u2014 but it manages... | daddy 's little girls boasts fine performances and a poignant message , but is ultimately let down by amateurish filmmaking . | daddys_little_girls | 462957579 |
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"i wanted to scream at MOV : look , your life is at stake , stop crying and climb the tree like a boy !",
"what you see is n't surprising , but living through it -- experiencing the cruel and arbitrary justice of the taliban through a 12-year-old 's eyes -- puts a knot in your stomach that lasts beyond the film '... | MOV is bitterly honest , deeply disturbing , and utterly worth watching . | osama | 11193 |
[
"charming and engaging low-budget indie with a witty script , likeable characters , a strong sense of time and place and a pair of terrific performances from its two young leads .",
"out of nowhere , adam leon might just have delivered the first great new york film of the decade .",
"funny and freewheeling , it... | thanks to energetic performances from its young leads , gim me the loot captures a slice of city life with warmth and exuberance . | gimme_the_loot_2012 | 771271078 |
[
"cusack could do for parenting movies what he did for romantic comedies . this is a rocky start .",
"no one in the movie speaks like a real person . even the youngest cast member talks as if footlights and a proscenium hemmed him in .",
"poorly adapted from david gerrold 's acclaimed autobiographical novel , th... | despite some charms , overt emotional manipulation and an inconsistent tone prevents MOV from being the heartfelt dramedy it aspires to be . | martian_child | 387335433 |
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"MOV builds to a revolution in your attention , forcing you to change not just how you watch the film but how you feel its characters , but director miroslav slaboshpitsky is sly enough to ease you in .",
"visually , it 's striking . narratively , it 's one long nightmare of confrontation and misery .",
"based ... | a bleak , haunting drama whose wordless dialogue speaks volumes , MOV is a bold , innovative take on silent films for a contemporary audience . | the_tribe_2015 | 771380511 |
[
"spiderwick 's great charm is that it feels exactly like the kind of adventure story you might have imagined at the bottom of the garden one day during childhood .",
"spiderwick hits the high notes when it needs to , and kids who can handle the scarier parts will find it an enjoyable escape .",
"the MOV hands u... | the MOV is an entertaining children 's adventure , with heart and imagination to spare . | spiderwick_chronicles | 770669821 |
[
"unfortunately , `` national treasure : book of secrets '' falls under the category of been there , done that .",
"absurd second installment in the indiana jones-for-idiots franchise ...",
"it 's like doing a puzzle a second time . it 's familiar , it 's redundant and it 's rarely exciting .",
"if you can set... | a talented cast goes to waste in the improbable national treasure : book of secrets , which is eerily similar to the first film . | national_treasure_book_of_secrets | 632295045 |
[
"... ultimately more admirable than enjoyable",
"definitely worth seeing because of exciting scenes with smith and voight sparring verbally as MOV and cossell .",
"had a chance to be a joyous celebration of this special athlete , but for much of the running time the atmosphere was funereal .",
"para michael m... | though perhaps no film could fully do justice to the fascinating life and personality of muhammad MOV , mann 's direction and smith 's performance combine to pack a solid punch . | ali | 14265 |
[
"MOV 's journey from south america to london is just droll enough for adults - qualifying as a gentle parable about xenophobia - and exuberant enough for the youngest viewers .",
"a gloriously whimsical big-screen debut that 's closer to the madcap spirit of the muppets and the lovingly rendered style of a wes an... | MOV brings a beloved children 's character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm , delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star . | paddington_2014 | 771366608 |
[
"the film runs for 161 minutes and does not have a strongly defined narrative .",
"the film is so preened and self-satisfied .",
"the movie is not drama and far from a compelling romance . needless to say , the prestige and technical polish on display here were enough to win this flick a passel of oscars .",
... | though lensed with stunning cinematography and featuring a pair of winning performances from meryl streep and robert redford , MOV suffers from excessive length and glacial pacing . | out_of_africa | 10091 |
[
"chrisopher walken gives a thoughtful performance as a psychic-in-spite-of-himself who must save the world from a mad politician .",
"one of",
"is n't about anything really save the crushing disappointment of ambition and the unbearable lightness of being .",
"mr. cronenberg 's direction is vivid and effectiv... | the MOV combines taut direction from david cronenberg and and a rich performance from christopher walken to create one of the strongest stephen king adaptations . | dead_zone | 13367 |
[
"a scathing lambasting of the american teen in the late 1980s , but its presence will be timeless .",
"you can be more popular dead than alive",
"this film is dark as night but great fun , taking teen issues by the scruff of the neck and holding them up as the rather unpleasant exhibits they are .",
"the poin... | dark , cynical , and subversive , MOV gently applies a chainsaw to the conventions of the high school movie -- changing the game for teen comedies to follow . | heathers | 15577 |
[
"it 's one of the most unoriginal movies to come down the pipe in a long time , but gnomeo & juliet manages , just barely , to rise above these obstacles and carve out an identity of its own .",
"kids will fall in love with it as a movie treat full of heart , laughs and fantastic songs , and it could have crossov... | while it has moments of inspiration , MOV is often too self-referential for its own good . | gnomeo-and-juliet | 770807381 |
[
"lawson either needed to flesh out these characters or view their failings with stiffer cynicism .",
"... this hypersexualized riff on wild tales is at its best when depicting the tenderness and sweet intentions of maeve and paul .",
"it 's perched uneasily on a fence separating a rote comic sketch film from so... | MOV may appeal to fans of dark , risqué comedy , but it 's ultimately too rough and uneven to hang together as a wholly satisfying viewing experience . | the_little_death_2014 | 771387985 |
[
"it 's a work of art -- crazy , touching and utterly unique .",
"the concept is high , the humor lowbrow and the joy of experimentation evident in every frame of this wonderful picture .",
"maddin frustrated and self-immolating , forced to toil in a medium he sees only the death of and for an audience he disdai... | guy maddin perfectly recreates the look and feel of a 1930s in this bizarre picture . | saddest_music_in_the_world | 13635 |
[
"a must-see for film junkies .",
"roger deakins ' handsome cinematography gives the film the look of a leather-bound classic . what keeps mind from greatness , though , is some awkwardness in the screenplay , and the film 's odd relationship with the true story of john nash .",
"nicely filmed by roger deakins a... | the well-acted a MOV is both a moving love story and a revealing look at mental illness . | beautiful_mind | 10240 |
[
"a stylish , fast-paced let 's - get-physical movie",
"i do n't know whether to love it or hate it , procedure for anything scripted by joe eszterhas .",
"one of the shallowest things you ever will see .",
"well that was a stunning portrayal of the human condition .",
"silly but energetic .",
"virtually p... | all style and very little substance , MOV boasts eye-catching dance sequences -- and benefits from an appealing performance from jennifer beals -- but its narrative is flat-footed . | flashdance | 13133 |
[
"the movie 's scares are intense , but the notion that the MOV would move on to politics is even more frightening .",
"arguably among the very best science-fiction contemporaries .",
"this was the film that demonstrated to the dubious everyone that the musclebound fellow with that outrageous accent might be mor... | with its impressive action sequences , taut economic direction , and relentlessly fast pace , it 's clear why the MOV continues to be an influence on sci-fi and action flicks . | terminator | 16340 |
[
"as a suspense film , there 's virtually zero .",
"heston -lsb- is -rsb- an uncompromisingly masculine presence as well as multi-layered mind who 's always riveting . the MOV affected me in a way few movies ever had .",
"reasonably good cheese .",
"averagely competent exercise in comic strip sci-fi .",
"des... | it may not live up to its classic source material , but the MOV transcends its limitations often enough to offer some mildly entertaining post-apocalyptic thrills . | omega_man | 10526 |
[
"MOV will still hold a place in the heart of anyone who 's old enough to have seen it in the theaters . yes , i 'm that old .",
"silly togas and hammy performances still ca n't derail this fitting swan song for effects legend ray harryhausen ; the sequence in the medusa 's lair is his finest moment .",
"though ... | a goofy , old-school sword-and-sandal epic , MOV mines greek mythology for its story and fleshes it out with ray harryhausen 's charmingly archaic stop-motion animation techniques . | clash_of_the_titans | 10212 |
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