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the subtle strength of " elling " is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation .
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a study in shades of gray , offering itself up in subtle plot maneuvers . . .
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the format gets used best . . . to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups .
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has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best .
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chilling but uncommercial look into the mind of jeffrey dahmer , serial killer .
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though it's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class .
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it deserves to be seen by anyone with even a passing interest in the events shaping the world beyond their own horizons .
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a movie that reminds us of just how exciting and satisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it's approached with imagination and flair .
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thanks to scott's charismatic roger and eisenberg's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men .
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nine queens is not only than a frighteningly capable debut and genre piece , but also a snapshot of a dangerous political situation on the verge of coming to a head .
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it's the chemistry between the women and the droll scene-stealing wit and wolfish pessimism of anna chancellor that makes this " two weddings and a funeral " fun .
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will amuse and provoke adventurous adults in specialty venues .
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you don't have to know about music to appreciate the film's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .
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third time's the charm . . . yeah , baby !
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a film about a young man finding god that is accessible and touching to the marrow .
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for the first time in years , de niro digs deep emotionally , perhaps because he's been stirred by the powerful work of his co-stars .
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the film's snags and stumblings are more than compensated for by its wryly subversive tone .
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inside the film's conflict-powered plot there is a decent moral trying to get out , but it's not that , it's the tension that keeps you in your seat . affleck and jackson are good sparring partners .
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the old-world- meets-new mesh is incarnated in the movie's soundtrack , a joyful effusion of disco bollywood that , by the end of monsoon wedding , sent my spirit soaring out of the theater .
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an effectively creepy , fear-inducing ( not fear-reducing ) film from japanese director hideo nakata , who takes the superstitious curse on chain letters and actually applies it .
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having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all .
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a subtle and well-crafted ( for the most part ) chiller .
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warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality .
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although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women .
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the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .
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a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original . this is a story of two misfits who don't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent .
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highbrow self-appointed guardians of culture need not apply , but those who loved cool as ice have at last found a worthy follow-up .
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one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others .
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maud and roland's search for an unknowable past makes for a haunting literary detective story , but labute pulls off a neater trick in possession : he makes language sexy .
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pacino is brilliant as the sleep-deprived dormer , his increasing weariness as much existential as it is physical .
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rare birds has more than enough charm to make it memorable .
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manages to be sweet and wickedly satisfying at the same time .
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this nickleby thing might have more homosexual undertones than an eddie murphy film . and just when you think it can't get any more gay , in pops nathan lane .
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no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand .
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the movie isn't just hilarious : it's witty and inventive , too , and in hindsight , it isn't even all that dumb .
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old-form moviemaking at its best .
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ahhhh . . . revenge is sweet !
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yakusho and shimizu . . . create engaging characterizations in imamura's lively and enjoyable cultural mix .
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you will emerge with a clearer view of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to share airtime alongside the farm report .
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ruzowitzky has taken this mothball-y stuff and made a rather sturdy , old-fashioned entertainment out of it .
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in spite of good housekeeping's unsavory characters and wwf mentality , this white trash war of the roses is a surprisingly engaging film .
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collateral damage finally delivers the goods for schwarzenegger fans .
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there has always been something likable about the marquis de sade .
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as a first-time director , paxton has tapped something in himself as an actor that provides frailty with its dark soul .
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for the most part , director anne-sophie birot's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama .
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by the time we learn that andrew's turnabout is fair play is every bit as awful as borchardt's coven , we can enjoy it anyway .
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this riveting world war ii moral suspense story deals with the shadow side of american culture : racial prejudice in its ugly and diverse forms .
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a tender , heartfelt family drama .
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a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear .
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for the most part , it's a work of incendiary genius , steering clear of knee-jerk reactions and quick solutions .
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it has the charm of the original american road movies , feasting on the gorgeous , ramshackle landscape of the filmmaker's motherland .
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[chaiken's] talent lies in an evocative , accurate observation of a distinctive milieu and in the lively , convincing dialogue she creates for her characters .
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in all , this is a watchable movie that's not quite the memorable experience it might have been .
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huppert's superbly controlled display of murderous vulnerability ensures that malice has a very human face .
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my thoughts were focused on the characters . that is a compliment to kuras and miller . if i had been thinking about the visual medium , they would have been doing something wrong .
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one of the more intelligent children's movies to hit theaters this year .
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remember the kind of movie we were hoping " ecks vs . sever " or " xxx " was going to be ? this is it .
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not for the prurient or squeamish , it's a daring if overlong examination of an idolized culture , self-loathing and sexual politics .
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a cartoon that's truly cinematic in scope , and a story that's compelling and heartfelt -- even if the heart belongs to a big , four-legged herbivore .
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the film's almost unbearable portrait of sadness and grief transcends its specific story to speak to the ways in which need , history and presumption tangle , and sometimes destroy , blood ties .
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travels a fascinating arc from hope and euphoria to reality and disillusionment .
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polished , well-structured film .
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there's something auspicious , and daring , too , about the artistic instinct that pushes a majority-oriented director like steven spielberg to follow a . i . with this challenging report so liable to unnerve the majority .
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for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it's an eye-opener .
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it seems like i have been waiting my whole life for this movie and now i can't wait for the sequel .
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it's a bit disappointing that it only manages to be decent instead of dead brilliant .
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apesar de seus graves problemas , o filme consegue entreter .
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an operatic , sprawling picture that's entertainingly acted , magnificently shot and gripping enough to sustain most of its 170-minute length .
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the far future may be awesome to consider , but from period detail to matters of the heart , this film is most transporting when it stays put in the past .
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it inspires a continuing and deeply satisfying awareness of the best movies as monumental 'picture shows . '
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awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another 'spectacular spectacle . '
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by candidly detailing the politics involved in the creation of an extraordinary piece of music , [jones] calls our attention to the inherent conflict between commerce and creativity .
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it's unnerving to see recoing's bizzarre reaction to his unemployment . good film , but very glum .
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much as we might be interested in gratuitous sexualization , haneke has a different objective in mind--namely the implications of our craving for fake stimulation .
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dazzling in its complexity , disturbing for its extraordinary themes , the piano teacher is a film that defies categorisation . it haunts , horrifies , startles and fascinates ; it is impossible to look away . ah yes , and then there's the music . . .
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it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .
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although jackson is doubtless reserving the darkest hours for the return of the king , we long for a greater sense of urgency in the here and now of the two towers .
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it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters .
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bleakly funny , its characters all the more touching for refusing to pity or memorialize themselves .
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it will not appeal to the impatient , but those who like long books and movies will admire the way it accumulates power and depth .
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this flick is about as cool and crowd-pleasing as a documentary can get .
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" the ring " is pretty much an english-language copy of the film that inspired it , and it carries the same strengths and flaws .
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the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise .
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griffiths proves she's that rare luminary who continually raises the standard of her profession .
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prancing his way through the tailor-made part of a male hooker approaching the end of his vitality , jagger obviously relishes every self-mocking moment .
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sexy and romantic .
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offers much to enjoy . . . and a lot to mull over in terms of love , loyalty and the nature of staying friends .
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an important movie , a reminder of the power of film to move us and to make us examine our values .
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is this love or is it masochism ? binoche makes it interesting trying to find out .
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a pleasant , if forgettable , romp of a film .
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the mesmerizing performances of the leads keep the film grounded and keep the audience riveted .
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worth watching for dong jie's performance -- and for the way it documents a culture in the throes of rapid change .
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two hours fly by -- opera's a pleasure when you don't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated .
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it's one heck of a character study -- not of hearst or davies but of the unique relationship between them .
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candid camera on methamphetamines .
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a subject like this should inspire reaction in its audience ; the pianist does not .
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equilibrium is what george orwell might have imagined had today's mood-altering drug therapy been envisioned by chemists in 1949 .
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creepy , authentic and dark . this disturbing bio-pic is hard to forget .
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martin and barbara are complex characters -- sometimes tender , sometimes angry -- and the delicate performances by sven wollter and viveka seldahl make their hopes and frustrations vivid .
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a twisty , moody slice of southern gothic . . .
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