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13,584 | [
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13,591 | [
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13,593 | [
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13,600 | [
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13,608 | [
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13,609 | [
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13,614 | [
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13,615 | [
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13,616 | [
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13,617 | [
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13,622 | [
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13,629 | [
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13,644 | [
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13,650 | [
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13,665 | [
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13,669 | [
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13,674 | [
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13,676 | [
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13,679 | [
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13,692 | [
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13,694 | [
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13,695 | [
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13,699 | [
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13,700 | [
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13,701 | [
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13,715 | [
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13,721 | [
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13,722 | [
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13,724 | [
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13,725 | [
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13,732 | [
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13,734 | [
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13,735 | [
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13,737 | [
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13,748 | [
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13,749 | [
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13,754 | [
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13,756 | [
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13,764 | [
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13,765 | [
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13,768 | [
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13,772 | [
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13,776 | [
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13,795 | [
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13,800 | [
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13,804 | [
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13,806 | [
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13,808 | [
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13,813 | [
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13,815 | [
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13,816 | [
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13,823 | [
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13,830 | [
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13,832 | [
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13,837 | [
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13,840 | [
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13,844 | [
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13,846 | [
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13,847 | [
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13,855 | [
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13,856 | [
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13,859 | [
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13,862 | [
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13,863 | [
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13,870 | [
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13,871 | [
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13,874 | [
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13,877 | [
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13,878 | [
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13,882 | [
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13,890 | [
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13,894 | [
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13,895 | [
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13,898 | [
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13,917 | [
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13,919 | [
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13,927 | [
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13,930 | [
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13,931 | [
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13,936 | [
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13,943 | [
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] | 203 | 247 | The three shorts included on this compilation issued in 1959 are timeless Chaplin classics, nothing wrong with them and nothing to criticize either. Chaplin's score for these films and the framework added as bridging sections between the shorts are also well done. The problem with this compilation is a minor one, yet a... | 1 |
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] | 215 | 273 | Most of Chaplin's most famous films are his full-length features. And, I assume most people have at most seen only a few clips of him from his pre-feature days when he starred in dozens and dozens of comedy shorts. This is really a shame, as some wonderful shorts are pretty much waiting to be discovered by the world in... | 1 |
13,952 | [
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] | 195 | 236 | Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean ranks right up there with Laurel & Hardy, Buster Keaton, the Marx Brothers and other comedy greats. I have never seen people laugh out loud so heartily and literally fall out of their chairs as when I introduced them to Mr. Bean via my videos and now DVDs. I'll never forget the first time my b... | 1 |
13,954 | [
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] | 200 | 236 | Mr. Bean has always been my favorite. No matte how many times you watch the same thing, the show never gets monotonous or repetitive. Mr. Bean is one of the greatest comedians in the world who doesn't need to even speak to make people laugh. His gestures, his facial expressions and his face itself is so funny to watch.... | 1 |
13,955 | [
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] | 191 | 226 | Mr. Bean has shaped the face of British TV comedy. He has proved that you do not need wicked words or wit, a massive budget, a great deal of intelligence or even any intelligence to make something brilliant. And Mr. Bean is one of those characters who you just can't forget. Some of these episodes had me in stitches - y... | 1 |
13,960 | [
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] | 188 | 214 | There was once someone in my family (not saying who it is because of personal reasons) who thinks that Mr Bean is always so silly in whatever he does on the comedy series. Imagine how I felt at that time. Shocked instantly.<br /><br />There are more reasons than one why I love watching Mr Bean. Being one of those earli... | 1 |
13,966 | [
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] | 234 | 277 | From the start you will like Sam Elliott's character (Falon) : a trustworthy cop that is notably loyal to his partner. But too loyal, and too revengeful when seeing his partner dead in an alley, cause he then kills who he thought to be the assailant before giving him a chance to explain. Falon is an alcoholic, and that... | 1 |
13,970 | [
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] | 178 | 221 | It has to be said that this film is definitely one of the better "bargain bin" movies out there - I'd feel a bit cheated if I had paid £15 for it, but at about £1.50 I felt that I definitely got more than my monies worth. <br /><br />The film can't quite decide if it wants to be "Mad Max" or one of the Clint Eastwood "... | 1 |
13,975 | [
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] | 206 | 249 | This British documentary was recently shown on Comedy Central during their "Best of
" week and can also be seen on South Park's second season DVD. I remember seeing many commercials for the DVD showing clips of this documentary, most of which occurs with Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and some other guy in a hot tub. It was ... | 1 |
13,978 | [
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] | 209 | 235 | The Soap is an interesting movie and very brilliant at parts. You must watch it for its strong characterisation and the risks the plot about two troubled individuals falling in love takes. You must know the story through various other reviews, so lets speak about what is brilliant about this movie.<br /><br />Firstly, ... | 1 |
13,979 | [
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] | 154 | 200 | The first episode of 'Man to Man with Dean Learner' that just aired was at least up to scratch with most episodes of 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' and had me at "My Maisonette". Hope it keeps up the good work of 'faux terribles' on my TV. Richard Ayoade is one of the best in the new breed of "alternative comedy"(I hate ... | 1 |
13,981 | [
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] | 169 | 226 | A spin off comedy talk show from the creators of 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' The new series, Man to Man with Dean Learner, focuses on Garth's manager, publisher and publicity agent, as played by Richard Ayoade.<br /><br />Nightclub owner, restaurateur, publisher, international playboy - Dean Learner is a one-man brand... | 1 |
13,991 | [
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] | 225 | 293 | Otto Preminger's "The Man with the Golden Arm" is a reference to heroin addiction - something that must have been rather risky to film back in 1955, fifty years ago (the censors today STILL have a problem with drug content in films!).<br /><br />The lead role was originally offered to Marlon Brando, then snatched by Fr... | 1 |
13,995 | [
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] | 177 | 235 | Frank Sinatra took this role, chewed it up with the rest of the scenery and - spat it out HIS way. TMWTGA is stagey, the ending is trite, some of the scenes need a little more cutting, but that's all. It's great entertainment from start to finish, and while you watch it you realise that Sinatra, that long-dead MOR croo... | 1 |
13,996 | [
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] | 187 | 216 | If you like your films to pull your emotions out of you, if you like your films with a guy you can root for, and relate to, if you like your films in black and white, you gotta see this film! Watch it from start to finish, because you don't want to miss a beat. It is sometimes slow, and it makes you wonder when somethi... | 1 |
14,004 | [
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] | 211 | 264 | A dark and painful look at the perils of drug addiction, Sinatra is wonderful in this film. Just watching his frenzied writhing and screaming and destructive rage near the end of the film is enough to make anyone think twice about trying heroin; maybe they should show this to kids in health class instead of the mindles... | 1 |
14,012 | [
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] | 218 | 291 | But quite dated today. Otto Preminger made this movie without the certificate of approval that was needed then. It was enormously courageous and risky as he could have lost his investment and future.<br /><br />The film is not true to the wonderful book and is unfortunately hollywoodized.<br /><br />Frank Sinatra (and ... | 1 |
14,018 | [
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] | 184 | 225 | This movie was never intended as a big-budget film but was a cute little picture that pretty much anyone could enjoy. It probably won't change your life, but it is certainly charming and engaging.<br /><br />Clifton Webb plays a curmudgeon (that's certainly not new) who has a TV. However, his ratings are failing and he... | 1 |
14,035 | [
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] | 171 | 215 | William Haines sparks this tale of a brash cadet who thinks West Point will really be something now that he has arrived. Terrific goony comic performance by Haines was his trademark--one that made him a top box office star from 1928-1932 and one of MGM's biggest stars. Joan Crawford and William Bakewell are fine too. A... | 1 |
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