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Up - PG
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Absolutely gorgeous in parts, but definitely not as amazing as everyone makes it out to be. The beginning is wonderfully touching, and the animation is amazing. Once Carl actually gets his house up in the air (beautifully, of course), the whole thing just goes... weird? I'm not even sure how to put it- the dog army and cruel explorer (who shoots at children?!?) and that entire part of the story seem totally absurd. It has moments of greatness, but for the most part I was left thinking- what? The ending is sweet though, and Kevin is absolutely beautiful- I can totally understand why Muntz would want her for his own.
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December 10, 2009
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N/A
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Kill Bill, Volume 2 - R
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At times painful to watch, but overall better than the first. More dialogue, more meaningful violence, and damn if the cast doesn't do a good job.
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December 10, 2009
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N/A
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 - R
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Interesting and well done, but very very graphic. The gratuitous violence often detracts from the excellent atmosphere that Tarantino creates.
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December 10, 2009
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N/A
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School of Rock - PG-13
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Simple and likable. Jack Black's presence helps a lot, although he can be kind of obnoxious.
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December 10, 2009
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N/A
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A Single Man - R
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December 10, 2009
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N/A
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The Lovely Bones - PG-13
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December 10, 2009
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N/A
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Up in the Air - R
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December 3, 2009
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N/A
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - G
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A cute little holiday classic in which Michael Caine proves once again that he can do no wrong. The ghosts of Christmas past and future are actually quite terrifying.
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December 3, 2009
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N/A
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Taken - PG-13
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This movie is exactly what you'd expect: Liam Neeson killing a bunch of people to rescue his daughter. It's saved by the fact that it knows exatcly what it is and what it's good at and doesn't try to be anything more than that- a gritty, implausible revenge flick.
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November 28, 2009
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N/A
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Jurassic Park - PG-13
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Unlike most of my friends I never saw this when I was young so I don't have positive childhood memories to provide any bias in my review. It's a fun ride and the effects are pretty stunning (and scary!), but the implausibility and stupidity of the whole thing and the terrible over-acting from pretty much the entire cast prevent it from achieving any real greatness in my books.
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November 28, 2009
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N/A
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon - PG-13
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November 11, 2009
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N/A
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The Invention of Lying - PG-13
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November 11, 2009
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N/A
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The Men Who Stare at Goats - R
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November 11, 2009
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N/A
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Michael Jackson's This Is It - PG
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November 11, 2009
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N/A
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Kiseichuu: kiraa pusshii (Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy) - Unrated
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Good for a late-night college laugh and not much else. The terrible acting and production values actually make it quite endearing.
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November 11, 2009
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N/A
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Fargo - R
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Disturbing and funny. Frances McDormand gives one of the best movie performances I've ever seen.
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October 8, 2009
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N/A
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Fight Club - R
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It's very easy to miss the point of this movie and think it's just all a big bowl of testosterone, but it is so much more than that. Really, really well done too. You can find something new with every viewing.
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September 8, 2009
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N/A
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Possession - PG-13
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A sweet, slow, literary romance. Northam and Ehle's love story is just gorgeous; Paltrow's and Eckhart's, a little less so. It actually starts out well, but once they get past the halfway mark and something actually happens between them things unravel into a conflict less exciting than most rom-coms. The sleuth-like aspect of the story is great, and the crafty editing really gives credit to the beauty of all of the story's love letters. Am I the only one who thinks Jennifer Ehle could be Meryl Streep's little sister?
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August 26, 2009
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N/A
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Nuns on the Run - PG-13
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Simple, silly fun. Coltrane and Idle have great chemistry, and Camille Coduri and Janet Suzman are both hilarious. A movie that asks little of its viewers and pleases easily. It starts off a little slowly, but the ending is superb.
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August 20, 2009
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N/A
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The Hangover - R
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Stupid, needlessly offensive, and only marginally funny. Terribly over-rated. A genuinely funny concept that was just blown to pieces, it's saved only by the genuine camaraderie and chemistry between the male leads. I feel terrible for the chicken and especially the tiger; I wish people would realize that animals like these are never meant to be kept as pets and should be allowed to live in the natural environment which they so rightly deserve.
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August 19, 2009
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N/A
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Out of Africa - PG
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August 14, 2009
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N/A
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Doubt - PG-13
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August 14, 2009
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N/A
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I'm Not There - R
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August 14, 2009
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N/A
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Kate & Leopold - PG-13
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A sweet little fairy tale. Meg Ryan's hair is so obnoxious, it actually detracts from her performance, which pales in comparison to Hugh Jackman's charm. (I'd go back 150 years if that meant I could be with him). I guess opposites attract, because otherwise there isn't much reason to their relationship: he's so sweet and kind and she is, well... quite bland.
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August 14, 2009
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N/A
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A Knight's Tale - PG-13
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A very funny and enjoyable movie. Heath Ledger is such a joy to watch. The cast is likable and works really well together. Paul Bettany is brilliant as Geoffrey Chaucer. I loved the modern-day anachronisms; I think they did exactly what the director wanted and brought the mood and excitement of the Middle Ages to the average viewer. The flashbacks, though (sort of) necessary for the plot, are a drag. A more interesting female lead would probably have made that part of the story much more interesting.
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August 14, 2009
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N/A
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