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San Andreas
Cinema Tradicional
Alberto Acuña
Disaster porn suitable only for fans of the genre. [full review in Spanish]
3/5
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Macbeth
Cinema Writer
Jay Antani
a bloody, rip-roaring good time
3.5/5
5
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9
2
1,254
Human Capital
Cinema isN'T Dead
Bill Arceneaux
I can only offer light cheer for this movie. It's a chance for these veteran actors to carve out and chow down on something with meat, even if they have to provide all of the bite.
3/5
5
3
5
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4
9
2
1,255
Joker
Cinema isN'T Dead
Bill Arceneaux
A disturbing but somewhat courageous portrait of someone who loses everything but somehow wins most victoriously - at least, in his mind. Uncomfortable and righteous.
3.5/5
5
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5
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9
2
1,255
Knives and Skin
Cinema isN'T Dead
Bill Arceneaux
KNIVES AND SKIN bends genre to its will and brings up emotions that were subtly held deep inside us all, to the goosebumps that cover our arms.
5/5
5
5
5
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8
9
2
1,255
Memory: The Origins of Alien
Cinema isN'T Dead
Bill Arceneaux
Geeky but not too niche. Heavy but not over our heads. Choppy but never muddled. Appreciative and eager.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
1,255
The Riot Act
Cinema isN'T Dead
Bill Arceneaux
A poor stage act, this is. An unfortunate disappointment.
1.5/5
5
1.5
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1
9
2
1,255
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?
Cinema isN'T Dead
Bill Arceneaux
A devastating but honest observation. Accomplishes a story more interesting than plain, but plain none the less.
3/5
5
3
5
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4
9
2
1,255
Booksmart
CinemaBlend
Dirk Libbey
It goes without saying that Booksmart is one of the best comedies of the year. I'd go a step further and call it one of the best comedies of the last several years.
9.5/10
10
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19
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Red Dragon
CinemaBlend
Joshua Tyler
Red Dragon makes one appreciate Silence of the Lambs.
4.5/10
10
4.5
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7
19
2
1,256
The Innkeepers
CinemaBlend
Brian Holcomb
Like his work or not, Ti West's follow up to "The House of the Devil" is another fine piece of craftsmanship.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
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7
19
2
1,256
The Ghost Writer
CinemaBlend
Katey Rich
A squandered opportunity both to take on the real-life crimes of the Iraq War and create genuine tension and suspense.
3/6
6
3
6
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2
6
1
1,257
The Omen
CinemaBlend
Joshua Tyler
This one does a little bit better job of ratcheting up the tension than the first one, which at times seems a little humdrum for a horror flick.
3/6
6
3
6
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2
6
1
1,257
From Up On Poppy Hill
CinemaDope
Glenn Lovell
Like his old man, the younger Miyazaki favors limited character animation and luscious water colors. Unfortunately, he lacks his father's storytelling skills.
2.5/5
5
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9
2
1,258
Man on the Moon
CinemaSense.Com
Cornell & Petricelli
Offers much enjoyment.
8/10
10
8
10
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7
10
1
1,259
The Insider
CinemaSense.Com
Cornell & Petricelli
Mesmerizes on many levels.
10/10
10
10
10
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9
10
1
1,259
Tarzan
CinemaSense.Com
Cornell & Petricelli
The animation is gorgeous, daring, dynamic, and visually thrilling, a step up even for Disney.
8/10
10
8
10
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7
10
1
1,259
Three Kings
CinemaSense.Com
Cornell & Petricelli
Although marketed as an action piece with star power and glib one-liners, this film is really character driven with wonderful acting.
8/10
10
8
10
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7
10
1
1,259
Toy Story 2
CinemaSense.Com
Cornell & Petricelli
The film crafts its messages amidst humor that moves the story along with delight and laughter.
8/10
10
8
10
false
7
10
1
1,259
The Hangover
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
"The Hangover" will induce headaches - from laughter.
8/10
10
8
10
false
7
10
1
1,260
Angels & Demons
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
"Angels & Demons" earns its wings as an intelligent action movie.
8/10
10
8
10
false
7
10
1
1,260
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
For the non-fan moviegoer, a true blood transfusion may have helped this slightly anemic soap opera.
5/10
10
5
10
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4
10
1
1,260
Furry Vengeance
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
There is an environmental message delivered along with the goofy mayhem involved in catching the fuzzy culprits. But fair warning: once inside the theater, the audience is trapped.
3/10
10
3
10
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2
10
1
1,260
The Losers
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
Staying close to its roots, "The Losers" won me over.
7/10
10
7
10
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6
10
1
1,260
The Back-up Plan
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
It's nice to have Jennifer Lopez back on the big screen - delivering the lines and handling the slapstick with ease. Here's hoping she has a hit on her hands and doesn't need a back-up plan.
5/10
10
5
10
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4
10
1
1,260
Iron Man 2
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
"Iron Man 2" rocks!, with no signs of rust in the series' armor.
7/10
10
7
10
false
6
10
1
1,260
Knight & Day
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
The exciting "Knight And Day" is a blast that stays in Cruise control.
8/10
10
8
10
false
7
10
1
1,260
Robin Hood
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
"Robin Hood" is a jolly good show, with spurts of violence for the guys and just a hint of men in tights for the gals.
7/10
10
7
10
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6
10
1
1,260
Sex and the City 2
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
Strictly for the hardcore fans, "Sex And The City 2" may not be in vogue for long.
3/10
10
3
10
false
2
10
1
1,260
Star Trek
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
Destined to become a sci-fi classic, "Star Trek" boldly goes where none of the previous entries have gone before.
9/10
10
9
10
false
8
10
1
1,260
Terminator Salvation
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
The movie's tagline "The End Begins" could be prophetic for the theatrical series - it may or may not be back.
4/10
10
4
10
false
3
10
1
1,260
Toy Story 3
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
These toys are unbreakable - in a series that will last to infinity and beyond!
8/10
10
8
10
false
7
10
1
1,260
Up
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
Practically perfect in every way, this is Pixar's most uplifting adventure yet!
9/10
10
9
10
false
8
10
1
1,260
The Ladykillers
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
The Coens have once again crafted a magical look at the Deep South.
4/4
4
4
4
false
3
4
1
1,261
True Grit
Cinemaclips.com
Roger Tennis
The kind of slam-bang entertainment that's rare in filmmaking today and is truly the grittiest western of the decade.
4/4
4
4
4
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3
4
1
1,261
High Life
Cinemacy
Morgan Rojas
A brain-busting sci-fi whose meaning is obtuse but beauty is undeniable.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
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7
19
2
1,262
Gypsy 83
Cineman Syndicate
Chris Barsanti
By the end, you'll wish to never see another flowing scarf or hear another Fleetwood Mac song ever again.
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
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1
9
2
1,263
Hero
Cineman Syndicate
Chris Barsanti
A feast for the eyes and the heart.
4/5
5
4
5
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6
9
2
1,263
Invictus
Cinemania
Dan Jardine
Invictus tells the tale in the standard Hollywood way
5/10
10
5
10
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4
10
1
1,264
It
Cinemaphile.org
David Keyes
Somewhere in all of this we almost forget that we are even watching a movie and find ourselves living the experience right along with the characters - a rare and precious opportunity in times that have undermined our ability to be scared.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
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9
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The Hunger Games
Cinemaphile.org
David Keyes
Has all the technical ingredients of a great (and even important) film, but sideswipes them in order to leave the audience feeling like that they have been abandoned in the wilderness of extreme cruelty.
2/5
5
2
5
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2
9
2
1,265
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Politics aside, 13 Hours is just a dull and poorly assembled grab for ticket sales. The film is visually hard to follow, never fully invests in its characters, and never gets the audience to do the same.
2/10
10
2
10
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2
19
2
1,266
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Celebrating a culture that is past its prime and being too serious are two grave errors that keep Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie from itself being fabulous.
4/10
10
4
10
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6
19
2
1,266
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The actors are wasted. The impressive visuals are wasted. The potential for adventure in Wonderland is wasted. The film may not be a failure, but it is a waste.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
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7
19
2
1,266
Anomalisa
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The marionette puppets show more humanity than many other live actors in the theater today.
9/10
10
9
10
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16
19
2
1,266
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Age of Ultron knew to keep a good thing going and I am happy to report that this film is honestly really funny too.
8/10
10
8
10
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14
19
2
1,266
Cinderella
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The plot is essentially the exact same plot as the 1950 Disney animated film, but this version is missing the fun bits.
5/10
10
5
10
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8
19
2
1,266
Dark Places
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
[An] apathetic film with no fire in its belly.
5.5/10
10
5.5
10
false
9
19
2
1,266
Hot Pursuit
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Hot Pursuit is predictable, unfunny, and boring.
3/10
10
3
10
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4
19
2
1,266
Eye In The Sky
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Though it is emotionally manipulative and comes close to over-dramatic, it never becomes flamboyant... it is a welcome engagement with the current state of war.
7/10
10
7
10
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12
19
2
1,266
Gold
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The characters are fun and the plot serviceable, but it distinctly lacks a hook.
5/10
10
5
10
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8
19
2
1,266
Goosebumps
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Goosebumps is a really fun film.
6.5/10
10
6.5
10
false
11
19
2
1,266
Hail, Caesar!
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
In typical Coen fashion this film is absolutely hilarious and toes the line between being honestly clever and too cute for its own good.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
1,266
How To Be Single
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
A likable, though ultimately vanilla romantic comedy.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
1,266
Inside Out
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Inside Out is a brilliant and touching film that shows Pixar has not lost its touch.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
false
15
19
2
1,266
Knight of Cups
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
For anyone who is expecting a plot, an emotional connection to complicated characters, or some semblance of motivation, they will be frustrated by Knight of Cups.
5/10
10
5
10
false
8
19
2
1,266
Kubo and the Two Strings
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The animation is perfectly beautiful, and the sequences with flying origami completely capture the audience's imagination.
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
1,266
Learning To Drive
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Learning to Drive makes me wish we had never met Wendy. Her story is self-indulgent and uninspiring.
4/10
10
4
10
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6
19
2
1,266
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Character issues aside, the film tries far too hard to add eccentric touches to the visual language.
5/10
10
5
10
false
8
19
2
1,266
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
This is not to say that Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is completely void of humor, but overall its single-dimensional characters and clunky plot leave you with nothing to hold on to after the film is over.
4.5/10
10
4.5
10
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7
19
2
1,266
Mother's Day
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Audiences who like a shred of cohesive story telling or characterization, or even a chuckle during a supposed comedy, should stay very far away.
1/10
10
1
10
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0
19
2
1,266
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
As a comedy, the film is great. None of the jokes will have you rolling in the aisles, but they are funny and easy to digest.
7/10
10
7
10
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12
19
2
1,266
Pitch Perfect 2
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
I am happy to report that Pitch Perfect 2 is one of those rare sequels that satisfies fans.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
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15
19
2
1,266
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
A delightfully silly breath of fresh air to remind us that Hollywood is capable periodically removing its own head from its a--.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
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15
19
2
1,266
Self/Less
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
It is a messy film, with many points of interest, multiple sources for character motivation, and frantic sways between emotion and action.
6/10
10
6
10
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10
19
2
1,266
Sicario
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Sicario is a different sort of action film; one that both raises the body count and asks the audience to keep thinking throughout the film.
8/10
10
8
10
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14
19
2
1,266
Sisters
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Sisters is such a funny movie, I honestly began to question if I was somehow mixing up my affection for Fey and Poehler with cinematic success.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
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15
19
2
1,266
Spy
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Funny, empowering, and avoids the slippery slope of mean comedy.
9/10
10
9
10
false
16
19
2
1,266
Terminator Genisys
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
It is far too concerned with fitting into the greater Terminator timeline and ultimately the action suffers because of it.
4/10
10
4
10
false
6
19
2
1,266
The BFG
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Thankfully Disney and Steven Spielberg decided to tackle the giant story, and the results are magical.
8/10
10
8
10
false
14
19
2
1,266
The Big Short
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The saving grace of The Big Short, and the main reason I truly enjoyed the film despite its narrative hiccups, is the cast.
7/10
10
7
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12
19
2
1,266
The 5th Wave
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Though I do honestly respect the high body count and willingness to kill major characters-both gambles for teenage films-the plodding, pacing and sub-par effects prevent The 5th Wave from moving beyond its middling status.
4/10
10
4
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6
19
2
1,266
The Gift
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Given the unanticipated plot of The Gift, the casting in the film is spot-on.
7/10
10
7
10
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12
19
2
1,266
The Good Dinosaur
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The uneven tones, basic plot, and unnecessary villains left me dissatisfied with The Good Dinosaur.
4/10
10
4
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6
19
2
1,266
The Gunman
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The Gunman not only falls short on the action itself, but it offers little else for the audience to enjoy.
4/10
10
4
10
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6
19
2
1,266
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Necessarily dark and disturbing.
7/10
10
7
10
false
12
19
2
1,266
The Intern
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The film lacked the heart and the conviction that I was expecting, given the weighty premise. The missed opportunity is frustrating, especially from a film that has so much going for it.
6/10
10
6
10
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10
19
2
1,266
The Longest Ride
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The Longest Ride did not convert me to being a fan of romance films, but it did show me that I can enjoy parts of one.
7/10
10
7
10
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12
19
2
1,266
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
I may not remember seeing The Man from U.N.C.L.E. at the end of the year because it is not bringing anything especially inventive to the screen.
6/10
10
6
10
false
10
19
2
1,266
The Overnight
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Getting to spend some time with these three-dimensional characters, seeing the world through their eyes, was a welcome diversion from our own lives.
8/10
10
8
10
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14
19
2
1,266
The Water Diviner
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Trying to do too much, and losing the humanity in his story, The Water Diviner is just a mess.
4/10
10
4
10
false
6
19
2
1,266
Trainwreck
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
The freshness of Trainweck does not come from the plot, it comes from the film's attitude towards dating and love. Simply put, Amy is never treated like a problem that needs fixing.
8.5/10
10
8.5
10
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15
19
2
1,266
True Story
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Overall the film is entertaining and absorbing, leaving the theater I was struck by the fact that I wanted more.
7/10
10
7
10
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12
19
2
1,266
Trumbo
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
Entertaining, swiftly moving, and just as witty as the man himself.
7.5/10
10
7.5
10
false
13
19
2
1,266
Zootopia
Cinematic Essential
Deirdre Crimmins
It just never fully settles into its own message or visual style.
6/10
10
6
10
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10
19
2
1,266
Heat
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
It is a remarkably powerful, entertaining and invigorating piece of cinema that hits on more levels than seemingly possible.
90/100
100
90
100
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89
100
1
1,267
The Age of Innocence
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
The great tragedy is that the hypocrisies that Newland and Olenska work to reveal are the very same ones that ultimately destroy everything passionate and human within them.
73/100
100
73
100
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72
100
1
1,267
Air Force
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
It isn't one of the director's most impressive outputs, but when a solid genre entry such as this is one of your "lesser" films, it says a lot about the quality of your work.
66/100
100
66
100
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65
100
1
1,267
The Birth of a Nation
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
shocks audiences with its blatant racism yet remains one of the defining films of the silent era.
38/100
100
38
100
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37
100
1
1,267
Downfall (Der Untergang)
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
Downfall takes on the unenviable task of portraying [Hitler] as a man, rather than a caricature or parody as the norm has dictated.
65/100
100
65
100
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64
100
1
1,267
Hwal (The Bow)
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
A painful experience that no amount of eye candy can make up for.
32/100
100
32
100
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31
100
1
1,267
Last Days
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
Van Sant again sidesteps all of the typical narrative trappings and here his style clearly justifies itself.
83/100
100
83
100
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82
100
1
1,267
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
There is a distinct sense that Anderson is trying to re-invent himself with this film.
72/100
100
72
100
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71
100
1
1,267
Mad Hot Ballroom
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
It's amazing how little we end up knowing about the specific schools and the environment where these kids come from and how much time we're left watching them look cute.
40/100
100
40
100
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39
100
1
1,267
Me and You and Everyone We Know
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
Walks a thin line between sincerity and pretension, but ultimately deals with enough issues head-on to make the occassionally excessive quirkiness forgivable.
65/100
100
65
100
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64
100
1
1,267
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
its tongue-in-cheek humor effortlessly gives way to poignant drama and period musical pieces throughout.
71/100
100
71
100
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70
100
1
1,267
Rize
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
The dancing, which at first may seem purely ridiculous, becomes an expression of their tortured souls
73/100
100
73
100
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72
100
1
1,267
Where the Truth Lies
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
A delightfully seedy mystery who's joy lies only in the journey.
59/100
100
59
100
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58
100
1
1,267
The New World
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
A melancholy revery of a time when nature provided a spiritual sustenance that could not be replaced by religious or social order.
4/4
4
4
4
false
6
7
2
1,268
Alphaville
Cinematic Reflections
Derek Smith
It works both as a philosophical treatise on politics and film as well as an entertaining and often amusing look at a future overrun by technology.
4/4
4
4
4
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6
7
2
1,268