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National Treasure: Book of Secrets - PG
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I only went cos my son wanted to go! Stellar cast doing it in their sleep!
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March 12, 2008
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Semi-Pro - R
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March 7, 2008
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day - PG-13
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March 7, 2008
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N/A
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10,000 B.C. - PG-13
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March 7, 2008
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N/A
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The Other Boleyn Girl - PG-13
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March 7, 2008
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Stardust - PG-13
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Charming, poignant, quirkily anachronistic dialogue, interesting cast (spot the comedian!), great performances from Robert de Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, and nice special effects. I took two 11 year-old boys, and they loved it too, so shld appeal to a wide range!
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October 31, 2007
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The Bourne Ultimatum - PG-13
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That rare thing: a trilogy, where all 3 episodes are equally good, and if anything, the 3rd one beats the other two! I especially liked the camera work in this one. I want a 4th one where he finally meets his family, or is that too corny?!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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The Bourne Supremacy - PG-13
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I dreaded seeing this, after the first one was so brilliant, but I needn't have worried!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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The Bourne Identity - PG-13
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Action-packed, yet intelligent. Matt Damon combines almost superhero physical qualities, with an emotional vulnerability, which makes you really empathise with him.
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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The Graduate - PG
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Perfect coming-of-age drama. Some cringingly funny/sad moments, like when Benjamin and Mrs Robinson talk about what she studied at college, and when the stripper twirls her tassels in Elaine's face. And on top of all that: what a soundtrack!
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September 28, 2007
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape - PG-13
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Extraordinary performamces from everyone, especially Leonardo. It was the first film I saw him in, so cldn't understand why people slagged him off in later movies! The plot is quirky, yet totally believable. I've wanted to go on holdiay in one of those Airstream caravans ever since!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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Die Hard - R
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What an action thriller should always be like: terrifying, funny, yet realistic at times (you really feel it when Bruce walks on the broken glass). I love the relationship between Bruce and Reginald VelJohnson, the gunshy cop. Bonnie Bedelia doesn't quite convince me as the wife, but at least she's not a bimbo.
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September 28, 2007
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Casablanca - PG
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A total classic. Love story, thriller, war movie, buddy movie all rolled into one, AND one of the best film songs ever. Fanatastic performances from the whole cast: I especially love Claude Rains. I first saw it as a student in Paris, and that scene where Paul Henreid drowns out the Nazis with "La Marseillaise" led to a standing ovation!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) - PG
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Stunningly beautiful: the train trip in particular, is breath-taking. The plotline is constantly surprising, and you're often not sure who's good and who's bad. I didn't want it to end!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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Blade Runner - R
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Redefined our image of the future: love those umbrellas! Heart-breaking examination of what makes us human. I always loved Rutger Hauer's death scene, then read somewhere that he adlibbed the whole thing: amazing if that's true!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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Raise the Red Lantern (Da hong deng long gao gao gua) - PG
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I love Chinese cinema, as I was brought up in Taiwan, so it has particular resonance for me. This is my favourite Chinese film though. I love Zhang Yimou's collaborations with Gong Li. The storyline is genuinely shocking, yet every shot is like a painting. It was a stroke of genius never showing the husband's face.
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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Pulp Fiction - R
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Complex, funny, scary, surprising, touching. Great cast, great dialogue, great music: waht more do you want?!
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September 28, 2007
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N/A
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It's a Wonderful Life - Unrated
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My favourite movie of all time. James Stewart epitomises decency, and proves films about good people don't have to be boring! Great to watch if you're feeling useless and unloved.
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September 28, 2007
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The Game Plan - PG
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September 28, 2007
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - PG
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Suspect it won't be a s good as the original, and I don't like the idea of seeing Johnny Depp with those teeth...
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September 25, 2007
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Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl - PG-13
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I found 2 pretty chaotic and confusing, and I gather this is even worse. Howeeer, having seen the first 2, I feel I shld finish it off.
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September 25, 2007
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N/A
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Donnie Darko - R
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Absolutely loved it. You're pretty confused most of the time, then it all falls into place at the end.
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September 25, 2007
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N/A
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Scary Movie - R
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September 25, 2007
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N/A
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About a Boy - PG-13
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September 25, 2007
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As Good As It Gets - PG-13
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Completely ludicrous, but totally convincing story. Great performances from everyone, but of course, Jack Nicholson steals the show.And yes, you can imagine Helen Hunt fancying him...
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September 25, 2007
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