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test_401
all the amped-up tony hawk-style stunts and thrashing rap-metal ca n't disguise the fact that , really , we 've been here , done that .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_402
does little more than play an innocuous game of fill-in - the-blanks with a tragic past .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_403
... an otherwise intense , twist-and-turn thriller that certainly should n't hurt talented young gaghan 's resume .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_404
at times , the suspense is palpable , but by the end there 's a sense that the crux of the mystery hinges on a technicality that strains credulity and leaves the viewer haunted by the waste of potential .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_405
it 's fascinating to see how bettany and mcdowell play off each other .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_406
all-in-all , the film is an enjoyable and frankly told tale of a people who live among us , but not necessarily with us .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_407
the moviegoing equivalent of going to a dinner party and being forced to watch the host and hostess 's home video of their baby 's birth .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_408
so unremittingly awful that labeling it a dog probably constitutes cruelty to canines .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_409
not exactly the bees knees
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_410
it 's like watching a nightmare made flesh .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_411
the film is based on truth and yet there is something about it that feels incomplete , as if the real story starts just around the corner .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_412
jason x is positively anti-darwinian : nine sequels and 400 years later , the teens are none the wiser and jason still kills on auto-pilot .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_413
to call the other side of heaven `` appalling '' would be to underestimate just how dangerous entertainments like it can be .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_414
the very definition of the ` small ' movie , but it is a good stepping stone for director sprecher .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_415
the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_416
binoche makes it interesting trying to find out .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_417
i 've always dreamed of attending cannes , but after seeing this film , it 's not that big a deal .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_418
a poignant , artfully crafted meditation on mortality .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_419
drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_420
works hard to establish rounded characters , but then has nothing fresh or particularly interesting to say about them .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_421
it 's somewhat clumsy and too lethargically paced -- but its story about a mysterious creature with psychic abilities offers a solid build-up , a terrific climax , and some nice chills along the way .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_422
this is an egotistical endeavor from the daughter of horror director dario argento ( a producer here ) , but her raw performance and utter fearlessness make it strangely magnetic .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_423
audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_424
in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_425
this movie seems to have been written using mad-libs .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_426
morton uses her face and her body language to bring us morvern 's soul , even though the character is almost completely deadpan .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_427
it treats women like idiots .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_428
but it still jingles in the pocket .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_429
the film may appear naked in its narrative form ... but it goes deeper than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_430
once ( kim ) begins to overplay the shock tactics and bait-and-tackle metaphors , you may decide it 's too high a price to pay for a shimmering picture postcard .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_431
there is very little dread or apprehension , and though i like the creepy ideas , they are not executed with anything more than perfunctory skill .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_432
by candidly detailing the politics involved in the creation of an extraordinary piece of music , ( jones ) calls our attention to the inherent conflict between commerce and creativity .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_433
at a time when half the so-called real movies are little more than live-action cartoons , it 's refreshing to see a cartoon that knows what it is , and knows the form 's history .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_434
... is an arthritic attempt at directing by callie khouri .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_435
the second coming of harry potter is a film far superior to its predecessor .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_436
bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_437
why make a documentary about these marginal historical figures ?
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_438
less dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it begins .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_439
just not campy enough
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_440
offers very little genuine romance and even fewer laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely devoid of charm .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_441
huston nails both the glad-handing and the choking sense of hollow despair .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_442
a subject like this should inspire reaction in its audience ; the pianist does not .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_443
a string of rehashed sight gags based in insipid vulgarity .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_444
falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_445
sit through this one , and you wo n't need a magic watch to stop time ; your dvd player will do it for you .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_446
writer-director 's mehta 's effort has tons of charm and the whimsy is in the mixture , the intoxicating masala , of cultures and film genres .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_447
the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_448
a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_449
it will grip even viewers who are n't interested in rap , as it cuts to the heart of american society in an unnerving way .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_450
if you enjoy more thoughtful comedies with interesting conflicted characters ; this one is for you .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_451
nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_452
a lackluster , unessential sequel to the classic disney adaptation of j.m. barrie 's peter pan .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_453
more romantic , more emotional and ultimately more satisfying than the teary-eyed original .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_454
a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_455
sam mendes has become valedictorian at the school for soft landings and easy ways out .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_456
as ` chick flicks ' go , this one is pretty miserable , resorting to string-pulling rather than legitimate character development and intelligent plotting .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_457
it takes talent to make a lifeless movie about the most heinous man who ever lived .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_458
pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_459
comes off like a rejected abc afterschool special , freshened up by the dunce of a screenwriting 101 class .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_460
for movie lovers as well as opera lovers , tosca is a real treat .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_461
an overemphatic , would-be wacky , ultimately tedious sex farce .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_462
overall the film feels like a low-budget tv pilot that could not find a buyer to play it on the tube .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_463
on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_464
for this reason and this reason only -- the power of its own steadfast , hoity-toity convictions -- chelsea walls deserves a medal .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_465
sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_466
as a rumor of angels reveals itself to be a sudsy tub of supernatural hokum , not even ms. redgrave 's noblest efforts can redeem it from hopeless sentimentality .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_467
what the film lacks in general focus it makes up for in compassion , as corcuera manages to find the seeds of hope in the form of collective action .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_468
rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_469
hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_470
it provides an honest look at a community striving to anchor itself in new grounds .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_471
you wonder why enough was n't just a music video rather than a full-length movie .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_472
it has all the excitement of eating oatmeal .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_473
a smart , witty follow-up .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_474
the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_475
visually rather stunning , but ultimately a handsome-looking bore , the true creativity would have been to hide treasure planet entirely and completely reimagine it .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_476
the longer the movie goes , the worse it gets , but it 's actually pretty good in the first few minutes .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_477
the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_478
a film about a young man finding god that is accessible and touching to the marrow .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_479
it 's too bad that the helping hand he uses to stir his ingredients is also a heavy one .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_480
it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_481
nothing 's at stake , just a twisty double-cross you can smell a mile away -- still , the derivative nine queens is lots of fun .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_482
shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_483
but what are adults doing in the theater at all ?
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_484
awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another ` spectacular spectacle . '
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_485
a big , gorgeous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_486
irwin is a man with enough charisma and audacity to carry a dozen films , but this particular result is ultimately held back from being something greater .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative
test_487
a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_488
a nightmare date with a half-formed wit done a great disservice by a lack of critical distance and a sad trust in liberal arts college bumper sticker platitudes .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_489
there 's a wickedly subversive bent to the best parts of birthday girl .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_490
while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_491
( a ) n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the disney comedies from the 60s .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_492
light years / several warp speeds / levels and levels of dilithium crystals better than the pitiful insurrection .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(A) Positive
test_493
fun , flip and terribly hip bit of cinematic entertainment .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_494
allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_495
the script is n't very good ; not even someone as gifted as hoffman ( the actor ) can make it work .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_496
not far beneath the surface , this reconfigured tale asks disturbing questions about those things we expect from military epics .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_497
once the 50 year old benigni appears as the title character , we find ourselves longing for the block of wood to come back .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_498
... turns so unforgivably trite in its last 10 minutes that anyone without a fortified sweet tooth will likely go into sugar shock .
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(A) Negative
test_499
if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !
[ "(A) Negative", "(B) Positive" ]
(B) Positive
test_500
characters still need to function according to some set of believable and comprehensible impulses , no matter how many drugs they do or how much artistic license avary employs .
[ "(A) Positive", "(B) Negative" ]
(B) Negative