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Shrek 2 - PG
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January 4, 2008
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Meet The Fockers - PG-13
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January 4, 2008
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - PG-13
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January 4, 2008
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N/A
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Wedding Crashers - R
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January 4, 2008
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N/A
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The Longest Yard - PG-13
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January 4, 2008
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N/A
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - PG-13
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January 4, 2008
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N/A
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Juno - PG-13
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So much to love here. Jason Reitman's second feature film is even more hilarious and clever than his first (Thank You For Smoking). Aside from some of the dialogue being a little too snappy, for the most part it's a cynical yet touching yet surprisingly non-patronizing look at an unplanned teen pregnancy. Lots of witty one-liners and great performances all around. Go see this movie if you get the chance, you won't be disappointed.
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December 21, 2007
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N/A
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Unrated
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Gripping and emotional story about the early days of the I.R.A. and the conflict between Ireland and England. Fascinating from a historical point of view, it also showcases some beautiful landscapes and a stand out performance by Cillian Murphy. It did seem to lack something for me, but maybe it was because I had trouble connecting with the story despite my own Irish heritage. Overall, a bleak film but also powerful.
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December 20, 2007
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N/A
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In the Shadow of the Moon - PG
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Compelling documentary about the Apollo missions and the only people ever to view Earth from an alien world. Some of the amazing stories from these trips to the moon have been forgotten in recent years, and this movie restates them in their own words. It's too bad Neil Armstrong couldn't be involved though.
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December 20, 2007
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N/A
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The Lookout - R
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One of the best, most overlooked movies of the year. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is proving himself to be an absorbing and talented character actor, and first time director Scott Frank provides a brilliant script with some great twists. Kind of like Memento, Fargo and Brick all mashed up into one taut, character-driven thriller.
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December 20, 2007
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N/A
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The Golden Compass - PG-13
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There were some interesting ideas here, but for the first part of a trilogy, this movie did little to get me hooked into the plot or any of the characters. Not much really happens. At times it was unintentionally funny, but mostly it was just kind of bland. Some of the special effects were cool, I suppose. Maybe I'm just past my own saturation point for kid's fantasy flicks right now.
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December 20, 2007
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Helvetica - Unrated
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Despite the utter boredom that could have resulted from a documentary on a typeface, this is a stylish and intriguing look into design and the process of human communication. Hearing the various interviewees wax philosophical about fonts and graphic design was alternately fascinating and hilarious. It's certainly not for everyone, but it's probably one of the best documentaries I've seen this year. Great soundtrack to boot.
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December 20, 2007
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N/A
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I Am Legend - PG-13
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By no means a perfect adaptation of the book, but still, the closest we've come to feeling the loneliness and isolation of this post-apocalyptic scenario. This may be Will Smith's best performance to date, and some of the scenes are more suspenseful than just about anything else I've seen this year. That said, the ending was far too convenient, and there are plenty of logic loopholes along the way if you want to start nitpicking.
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December 20, 2007
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N/A
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Bloody Sunday - R
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This is the movie that really launched the career of Paul Greengrass, after which he went on to direct The Bourne Supremacy/Ultimatum and United 93. His handheld documentary-style is used to perfection here, giving you the feeling of being right in the middle of the Derry Massacre in Ireland. The technique packs an emotional wallop and creates a visceral experience like few other films can.
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December 3, 2007
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N/A
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No Country for Old Men - R
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As you've probably heard, this is easily one of the best movies of 2007, giving the Coens a serious shot at landing one of the major prizes at the Academy Awards this year. There is some dark humour at work within the movie, but it's a far cry from the goofy comedies they've been doing as of late. Violent and gripping, filled with memorable characters and punchy dialogue, this is the kind of movie that will leave any hardcore film junkie in awe of their talent.
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December 3, 2007
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N/A
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The Mist - R
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Wastes little time in setting up the supernatural force, and you either go with it or you don't. I found the characters to be a bit contrived and all their squabbling mostly gave me a headache, but whenever someone went out into the mist, that's when the movie was at its most tense and riveting. Darabont's new ending was massive, and nailed that classic science-fiction feel -- unfortunately the majority of what came before it left me a bit underwhelmed.
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December 3, 2007
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Beowulf - PG-13
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Zemeckis has made me a believer in his motion capture and digital 3D technology by creating some stunning visuals and managing to pull off an animated fantasy tale aimed at older audiences. At times it felt like the masculine bravado was being forced, and the story was fairly simplistic, but I still enjoyed the ride. Screw Andy Serkis, Crispin Glover should have been Gollum in LOTR!
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December 3, 2007
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Lars and the Real Girl - PG-13
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I bought into this flick hook, line and sinker, despite the fact that it's a pretty ridiculous concept right from the get go. I think the strong acting is mostly what sold me, but also the fact that it consistently delivers the exact opposite of what you'd expect from a movie about a guy in relationship with a sex doll. Feel good movies don't always have to be pandering or overly sappy.
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December 3, 2007
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Control - R
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Captures the spirit and aesthetic of Joy Division to perfection, thanks to the visuals provided by original band photographer Anton Corbijn. The one thing I struggle with is whether or not this story is worth telling to anyone outside of already loyal Joy Division fans. The movie doesn't put Ian Curtis up on a pedestal, but at the same time it fails to truly convey what made his death such a great loss.
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December 3, 2007
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N/A
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American Gangster - R
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Another solid Ridley Scott flick that holds its own as a respectable entry into the gangster film canon. A bit too lengthy with a surprisingly low body count, but otherwise an engrossing watch with superb performances all around.
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November 7, 2007
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N/A
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Poltergeist - PG
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The face peeling scene isn't as terrifying as I remember it being, but still an eerie atmosphere and great effects for the time. Watching it now you realize how many movies were influenced by it afterwards. Definitely a classic... but did Tobe Hooper really direct it???
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November 1, 2007
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A Mighty Heart - R
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One of the best movies of the year so far. Angelina Jolie turns some heads with an Oscar-worthy performance as Mariane Pearl, meanwhile Michael Winterbottom guides this heart-wrenching tale with subtlety and unobtrusive direction. All the more powerful because of what it chooses not to show than what it actually does.
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October 28, 2007
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30 Days of Night - R
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The stylized look of this movie, while true to the graphic novel, just felt too fake and music video-y to me and failed to pull me in. I do give it points for some intense gore and violence, and the better moments reminded me of Alexandre Aja's The Hills Have Eyes remake. But the setting wasn't convincing and both the town and its inhabitants were completely devoid of life, leaving me with little interest in what happened to any of them.
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October 23, 2007
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Michael Clayton - R
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Probably the most challenging and complex movie I've seen since Syriana, although in the end it's not as confusing as it seems. While I like a good mystery, I felt that at times the movie was too purposely obtuse, and the ending didn't fully pay off. That said, it was beautifully shot and had some amazing performances. I don't think it quite deserves the widespread critical acclaim it has been getting, but it is definitely a solid flick.
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October 23, 2007
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Eastern Promises - R
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Similar to Cronenberg's A History of Violence and yet slightly inferior; equally dark and brutal, but a large part of the story ends up feeling a bit unresolved. Still noteworthy for being disturbing as only Cronenberg can be (in a more mainstream setting no less), and for Viggo Mortensen's bad ass performance.
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October 23, 2007
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