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] | 533 | 784 | It's wartime drama - WWII, with French and Jews and Germans, but this one is somehow fun, earnestly so. Director Jean-Paul Rappeneau co-wrote the script to his well-received film "Bon Voyage" (2003). Unlike director Bertrand Tavernier's "Safe Conduct" aka "Laissez-passer" (2002), w-d Rolf Schubel's "Gloomy Sunday" (199... | 1 |
23,301 | [
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23,302 | [
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23,303 | [
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23,304 | [
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23,305 | [
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23,306 | [
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23,307 | [
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23,308 | [
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23,309 | [
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23,310 | [
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23,311 | [
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] | 110 | 128 | I think that the costumes were excellent, and the hairdressers also performed well. It has the very authentic feeling for that period of time.<br /><br />I don't know if it was the computer magic or if it was real. Some of the big scenes have hundreds of extras in the background. I was especially impressed with the sce... | 1 |
23,312 | [
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] | 262 | 312 | First, a word of caution. The DVD box describes this film as a comedy. I don't think that was the intention of anyone connected with the film other than some marketing morons. While light and a little bit funny in places, it is NOT a comedy and if you expect that you will be disappointed.<br /><br />I had never even he... | 1 |
23,313 | [
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23,314 | [
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") But it does! This is a clever, original, suspenseful and funny film. I don't recal... | 1 |
23,315 | [
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23,316 | [
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23,317 | [
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] | 611 | 830 | [Minor spoilers follow]<br /><br />Steve Allen opined that topical humor about serious events might be found by many to be acceptable based on the formula: Tragedy+Time=Comedy. 1939 before the German assault on Poland was hardly a fun period and subsequent events, including the Blitzkrieg (following the Sitzkrieg) whic... | 1 |
23,318 | [
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23,319 | [
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] | 342 | 445 | Set in the 1794, the second year of the French republic formed after the execution of Louis XVI, this film portrays the power struggle between the revolutionary leaders Danton (Gerard Depardieu, at his finest) and Robespierre (a commanding performance by the Polish actor Wojciech Pszoniak). The moderate revolutionary D... | 1 |
23,320 | [
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23,321 | [
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23,322 | [
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23,323 | [
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23,324 | [
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23,325 | [
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] | 317 | 368 | This is a great movie to look at, since it so nicely directed by Andrzej Wajda but at the same time I wished the movie would had some more depth in it, in terms of its story. It's an historically relevant movie about the last days of the French revolution but yet the movie forgets to focus on the character's motivation... | 1 |
23,326 | [
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23,327 | [
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23,328 | [
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23,329 | [
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23,330 | [
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23,331 | [
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23,332 | [
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23,333 | [
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23,334 | [
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23,335 | [
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23,336 | [
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23,337 | [
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23,338 | [
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23,339 | [
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23,340 | [
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23,341 | [
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23,342 | [
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] | 164 | 192 | Probably one of his lesser known films, it suffers from the same lack of exposure as Salvador in that its actually one of his best.<br /><br />Written by and starring Eric Bogosian, Talk Radio tells the story of an opinionated radio phone-in host who upsets the wrong kind of listener. The film is important, and has muc... | 1 |
23,343 | [
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] | 468 | 593 | Talk Radio is of course, probably not the most well known of Stone's films, but don't let that put you off, this film is ripe for discovery, I defy anyone not to be entranced by it. Along with the best performance of 80's cinema by Eric Bogosian, for me (along with JFK)this remains Stone's finest moment. Stone doesn't ... | 1 |
23,344 | [
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23,345 | [
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23,346 | [
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23,347 | [
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23,348 | [
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23,349 | [
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23,350 | [
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23,351 | [
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23,352 | [
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23,353 | [
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] | 207 | 264 | With boundless, raw energy and an uncompromising vision, Talk Radio brilliantly explores the public's fondness for reducing strangers' private problems into entertainment via the radio.<br /><br />Eric Bogosian is sensational as Barry Champlaine, a rude, in-your-face talk radio host. He's a natural for this kind of rol... | 1 |
23,354 | [
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23,355 | [
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23,356 | [
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23,357 | [
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23,358 | [
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23,359 | [
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23,360 | [
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and won (interesting guy
look him up). Anyway, Chiba only kills one bull in the film but it's a memorable scene and as the liner notes say, right up there with ... | 1 |
23,361 | [
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23,362 | [
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23,363 | [
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23,364 | [
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23,365 | [
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23,366 | [
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23,367 | [
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23,368 | [
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23,369 | [
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23,370 | [
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23,371 | [
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23,372 | [
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23,373 | [
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23,374 | [
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23,375 | [
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23,376 | [
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23,377 | [
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23,378 | [
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23,379 | [
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23,380 | [
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23,381 | [
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] | 147 | 182 | I think Gerard's comments on the doc hit the nail on the head. Interesting film, but very long. It's definitely the antithesis to the new school of flashy, sexy, Moore-style docs. There is no narrator, no facts or side info interlaced, and no other gimmicks. What you see is what you get - a glimpse into the vanishing w... | 1 |
23,383 | [
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] | 118 | 141 | This is a beautifully filmed movie that questions the future of all indigenous peoples, especially nomadic tribesmen. Focusing on the Saltmen of Tibet, the film moves at pace that may make some western viewers uncomfortable. For some peoples, life still proceeds at the same pace which it has for thousands of years. Thi... | 1 |
23,384 | [
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] | 343 | 427 | An apt description by Spock of an all-powerful fop into whose clutches fall the crew of the Enterprise. This was one sector of space our starship should have avoided: first Sulu & Kirk simply disappear off the bridge; a landing party follows them to the surface of an unknown planet and encounter Trelane, a seemingly ar... | 1 |
23,385 | [
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] | 159 | 195 | In "The Squire of Gothos", Kirk and his crew encounter a powerful super-being, who keeps the Captain, "Bones" and a few crewmembers captive for no apparent reason. I could be wrong, but I think this is the first Star Trek episode I ever saw and the program that made me hungry for more. It is not one of the best episode... | 1 |
23,386 | [
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] | 126 | 163 | I did enjoy watching Squire Trelane jerk around the crew in this episode, though after a while the whole thing just seemed a little too long. Sure, the histrionics were kind of funny for a while, and the ending was a pretty good way to wrap the whole thing together. I think the problem was that I enjoyed seeing Trelane... | 1 |
23,387 | [
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] | 184 | 225 | General Trelayne is a super-being who wants to play a little game with the crew of the Enterprise. A lot of extremely unlikely and nonsensical stuff seems to be happening, and Trelayne seems obsessed with the human practices of warfare and murder. He seems to need to experience what he imagines to be a thrill and has c... | 1 |
23,388 | [
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] | 229 | 313 | The Squire of Gothos is one of the "sillier" episodes of Star Trek, and therefore one of the most entertaining ones. The entertainment factor is, generally speaking, fueled by the stand-off between William Shatner and the episode's hilarious guest star, William Campbell.<br /><br />During an unspecified routine mission... | 1 |
23,389 | [
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] | 86 | 112 | When I first saw the movie, I thought it was sweet - a family movie. For the rest of the night and over the next couple of days, though, clever moments and funny lines kept creeping back into my thoughts and our conversation... There's a lot going on, classic elements of farce, good character acting, and Wendie Malick'... | 1 |
23,390 | [
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] | 96 | 121 | This film is not your typical Hollywood fare, though the pickings are so bad I often tend to stay away from movies rather than be disappointed. However, this little low-budget gem is thoroughly loveable and enjoyable and definitely a keeper. The actors are as varied as the characters they portray, the Buffalo setting i... | 1 |
23,391 | [
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] | 79 | 104 | I would recommend this film to anyone who is searching for a relaxing, fun-filled, thought-provoking movie. The absence of sex, vulgarities and violence made for a most pleasant evening. I especially enjoyed the Buffalo scene, but that's probably because I live a short distance from there. Even so, this film could have... | 1 |
23,392 | [
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] | 81 | 104 | I thoroughly enjoyed Gabrielle Burton's story of a mysterious gift and how it effects it recipients in the past and present. The talented Burton family of five film-making sisters, an author mother, and dancing dad offer a charming plot, respectfully edited for clarity , memorably chosen songs, and a beautifully filmed... | 1 |
23,393 | [
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] | 75 | 91 | We went to see Manna from Heaven, my husband, two friends, and I and we all enjoyed the film. The characters are funny, the story is amusing and so much like real life. I think that is what I liked most, just seeing something believable, no murders, no sci-fi, just good, clean fun. It is something you could take your c... | 1 |
23,394 | [
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] | 301 | 392 | In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly "MANNA FROM HEAVEN"!!!<br /><br />In what could best be described as a "cute" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lights up the screen to tell a t... | 1 |
23,395 | [
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] | 147 | 203 | `Manna From Heaven' is a delightfully compelling film.<br /><br />Within the shifting paradox of values in middle-class Americans from 40 years ago to the present day, the plot tweaks the concerns and hopes of an interesting range of `Damon Runyonesque' characters.<br /><br />Their struggles with moral dilemmas, dottin... | 1 |
23,396 | [
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] | 61 | 70 | As a native of the city where the story takes place, Buffalo, NY, it's fun to see the local sites but the story line is so local and fun, too!<br /><br />The small scale promoting of this film requires strong word of mouth to accomplish the wide viewing it deserves. Please make this film the success the Big, Fat Greek ... | 1 |
23,397 | [
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] | 75 | 83 | Being from the Buffalo area I was well aware of the movie having read many articles in local publications. I was most impressed with the movie, especially its clever plot, the acting and the local scenes. Nice to see so many older, quality stars in the various roles. I feel that especially those of us over 50 will find... | 1 |
23,398 | [
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] | 110 | 129 | I found this move beautiful, enjoyable, and uplifting. Initially the local sites in the film, which was filmed here in Buffalo, intrigued me. Later I found myself lost in the power of the film. How do you repay a gift from God? The ability of characters to rise above their base natures and respond to the touch from God... | 1 |
23,399 | [
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] | 81 | 93 | What a great cast for this movie. The timing was excellent and there were so many clever lines-several times I was still laughing minutes after they were delivered. I found Manna From Heaven to have some surprising moments and while there were things I was thinking would happen, the way they came together was anything ... | 1 |
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