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"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 ... | battle_of_algiers | 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 . | 133039722 |
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"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... | 54 | poor plot development and slow pacing keep 54 from capturing the energy of it 's legendary namesake . | 13650 |
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"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... | footloose-2010 | 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 . | 770679603 |
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"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 : ... | the_sessions | 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 . | 771255623 |
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"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... | gabrielle | patrice chéreau 's exquisite rendering of joseph conrad 's the return brings underlying passions to surface in a long-suffering marriage . | 237374256 |
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"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... | blues_brothers | 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 . | 13659 |
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"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... | ghostbusters | an infectiously fun blend of special effects and comedy , with bill murray 's hilarious deadpan performance leading a cast of great comic turns . | 12000 |
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"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 .",
... | boy-a | 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 . | 770677844 |
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"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 ... | scooby_doo_2_monsters_unleashed | only the very young will get the most out of this silly trifle . | 10865 |
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"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... | megamind | 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 . | 770805424 |
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"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... | harold_and_maude | 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 . | 10059 |
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"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... | crank | 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 . | 276994403 |
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"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... | house_of_wax_2005 | bearing little resemblance to the 1953 original , MOV is a formulaic but better-than-average teen slasher flick . | 15 |
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"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... | dudley_doright | gags are n't that funny . | 11893 |
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"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... | underworld_rise_of_the_lycans | despite the best efforts of its competent cast , underworld : rise of the lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel . | 770781881 |
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"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 .",
... | october_sky | 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 . | 10995 |
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"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... | paris_je_taime | 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 . | 321749760 |
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