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it's so good that you can practically see the hollywood 'suits' trying to put together the cast and filmmaking team for the all-too -inevitable american remake .	1pos
the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough .	1pos
an absurdist comedy about alienation , separation and loss .	1pos
'they' begins and ends with scenes so terrifying i'm still stunned . and i've decided to leave a light on every night from now on .	1pos
this tenth feature is a big deal , indeed -- at least the third-best , and maybe even a notch above the previous runner-up , nicholas meyer's star trek vi : the undiscovered country .	1pos
. . . with " the bourne identity " we return to the more traditional action genre .	1pos
beneath clouds is a succinct low-budget film whose compelling characters and intelligent script are exactly what was missing from rabbit-proof fence .	1pos
the film is a contrivance , as artificial as the video games japanese teens play in a nightclub sequence , but it's an enjoyable one .	1pos
holm . . . embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .	1pos
it is amusing , and that's all it needs to be .	1pos
among the year's most intriguing explorations of alientation .	1pos
a full world has been presented onscreen , not some series of carefully structured plot points building to a pat resolution .	1pos
seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work .	1pos
audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie .	1pos
the movie has an infectious exuberance that will engage anyone with a passing interest in the skate/surf culture , the l . a . beach scene and the imaginative ( and sometimes illegal ) ways kids can make a playground out of the refuse of adults .	1pos
even if you don't think [kissinger's] any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .	1pos
the story and structure are well-honed . fresnadillo's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that won't go away .	1pos
it's made with deftly unsettling genre flair .	1pos
it just may inspire a few younger moviegoers to read stevenson's book , which is a treasure in and of itself .	1pos
funny but perilously slight .	1pos
overall very good for what it's trying to do .	1pos
forgettable horror -- more gory than psychological -- with a highly satisfying quotient of friday-night excitement and milla power .	1pos
ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains a filmmaker with an acid viewpoint and a real gift for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid .	1pos
it may seem long at 110 minutes if you're not a fan , because it includes segments of 12 songs at a reunion concert .	1pos
a lean , deftly shot , well-acted , weirdly retro thriller that recalls a raft of '60s and '70s european-set spy pictures .	1pos
it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study .	1pos
the son's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos .	1pos
morton uses her face and her body language to bring us morvern's soul , even though the character is almost completely deadpan .	1pos
the film may appear naked in its narrative form . . . but it goes deeper than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine	1pos
a superbly acted and funny/gritty fable of the humanizing of one woman at the hands of the unseen forces of fate .	1pos
one of the smartest takes on singles culture i've seen in a long time .	1pos
there is a fabric of complex ideas here , and feelings that profoundly deepen them .	1pos
cq's reflection of artists and the love of cinema-and-self suggests nothing less than a new voice that deserves to be considered as a possible successor to the best european directors .	1pos
the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who's ever had family trauma .	1pos
holy mad maniac in a mask , splat-man ! good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back !	1pos
as unseemly as its title suggests .	1pos
by the end of the movie , you're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular .	1pos
the french are rather good at this kind of thing , unlike the americans , who have a passion for musketeers , only to spoof them .	1pos
the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work .	1pos
it's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part .	1pos
allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker .	1pos
maneuvers skillfully through the plot's hot brine -- until it's undone by the sogginess of its contemporary characters , and actors .	1pos
it has the ability to offend and put off everyone , but it holds you with its outrageousness .	1pos
anchored by friel and williams's exceptional performances , the film's power lies in its complexity . nothing is black and white .	1pos
it's a charming and often affecting journey .	1pos
psychologically savvy .	1pos
no screen fantasy-adventure in recent memory has the showmanship of clones' last 45 minutes .	1pos
a poignant and compelling story about relationships , food of love takes us on a bumpy but satisfying journey of the heart .	1pos
birot creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- that the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters .	1pos
the chateau cleverly probes the cross-cultural differences between gauls and yanks .	1pos
not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear .	1pos
aside from minor tinkering , this is the same movie you probably loved in 1994 , except that it looks even better .	1pos
uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance .	1pos
it confirms fincher's status as a film maker who artfully bends technical know-how to the service of psychological insight .	1pos
vera's three actors -- mollà , gil and bardem -- excel in insightful , empathetic performances .	1pos
a marvel like none you've seen .	1pos
with tightly organized efficiency , numerous flashbacks and a constant edge of tension , miller's film is one of 2002's involvingly adult surprises .	1pos
mr . tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? should be seen at the very least for its spasms of absurdist humor .	1pos
writer/director mark romanek spotlights the underlying caste system in america . it's a scathing portrayal .	1pos
this is a good script , good dialogue , funny even for adults . the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory . the film will play equally well on both the standard and giant screens .	1pos
moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not .	1pos
not a film to rival to live , but a fine little amuse-bouche to keep your appetite whetted .	1pos
true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable .	1pos
gives you the steady pulse of life in a beautiful city viewed through the eyes of a character who , in spite of tragic loss and increasing decrepitude , knows in his bones that he is one of the luckiest men alive .	1pos
macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter affairs . . . brings an absolutely riveting conviction to her role .	1pos
what time is it there ? is not easy . it haunts you , you can't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it .	1pos
if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther's story is a compelling quest for truth .	1pos
although the level of the comedy declines as the movie proceeds , there's no denying the fun of watching de niro and crystal having fun .	1pos
claude chabrol has here a thriller without thrills , but that's okay .	1pos
for movie lovers as well as opera lovers , tosca is a real treat .	1pos
unflinchingly bleak and desperate	1pos
moretti's compelling anatomy of grief and the difficult process of adapting to loss .	1pos
challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative . but it's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle .	1pos
the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .	1pos
a painfully funny ode to bad behavior .	1pos
'easily my choice for one of the year's best films . '	1pos
charles' entertaining film chronicles seinfeld's return to stand-up comedy after the wrap of his legendary sitcom , alongside wannabe comic adams' attempts to get his shot at the big time .	1pos
that dogged good will of the parents and 'vain' jia's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums .	1pos
the movie is for fans who can't stop loving anime , and the fanatical excess built into it .	1pos
the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance .	1pos
a densely constructed , highly referential film , and an audacious return to form that can comfortably sit among jean-luc godard's finest work .	1pos
michael gerbosi's script is economically packed with telling scenes .	1pos
a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .	1pos
candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .	1pos
open-minded kids -- kids who read , kids who dream -- will be comforted by the way it deals with big issues like death and destiny .	1pos
bennett's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any 'reality' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .	1pos
. . . a good , if not entirely fresh , look at war .	1pos
the film is powerful , accessible and funny . you won't miss its messages , but you'll be entertained as well .	1pos
'frailty " starts out like a typical bible killer story , but it turns out to be significantly different ( and better ) than most films with this theme .	1pos
if you dig on david mamet's mind tricks . . . rent this movie and enjoy !	1pos
the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . it's like watching a nightmare made flesh .	1pos
it is the sheer , selfish , wound-licking , bar-scrapping doggedness of leon's struggle to face and transmute his demons that makes the movie a spirited and touching occasion , despite its patchy construction .	1pos
a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama .	1pos
it's hard to imagine alan arkin being better than he is in this performance .	1pos
for those who pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste , this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their * * * off for an hour-and-a-half .	1pos
despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience .	1pos
. . . a fun little timewaster , helped especially by the cool presence of jean reno .	1pos
[majidi] makes us think twice about immigrants we see around us every day .	1pos
though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions .	1pos
i have no way of knowing exactly how much is exaggeration , but i've got a creepy feeling that the film is closer to the mark than i want to believe .	1pos

it's so good that you can practically see the hollywood 'suits' trying to put together the cast and filmmaking team for the all-too -inevitable american remake .

1pos

the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough .

1pos

an absurdist comedy about alienation , separation and loss .

1pos

'they' begins and ends with scenes so terrifying i'm still stunned . and i've decided to leave a light on every night from now on .

1pos

this tenth feature is a big deal , indeed -- at least the third-best , and maybe even a notch above the previous runner-up , nicholas meyer's star trek vi : the undiscovered country .

1pos

. . . with " the bourne identity " we return to the more traditional action genre .

1pos

beneath clouds is a succinct low-budget film whose compelling characters and intelligent script are exactly what was missing from rabbit-proof fence .

1pos

the film is a contrivance , as artificial as the video games japanese teens play in a nightclub sequence , but it's an enjoyable one .

1pos

holm . . . embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .

1pos

it is amusing , and that's all it needs to be .

1pos

among the year's most intriguing explorations of alientation .

1pos

a full world has been presented onscreen , not some series of carefully structured plot points building to a pat resolution .

1pos

seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work .

1pos

audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie .

1pos

the movie has an infectious exuberance that will engage anyone with a passing interest in the skate/surf culture , the l . a . beach scene and the imaginative ( and sometimes illegal ) ways kids can make a playground out of the refuse of adults .

1pos

even if you don't think [kissinger's] any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .

1pos

the story and structure are well-honed . fresnadillo's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that won't go away .

1pos

it's made with deftly unsettling genre flair .

1pos

it just may inspire a few younger moviegoers to read stevenson's book , which is a treasure in and of itself .

1pos

funny but perilously slight .

1pos

overall very good for what it's trying to do .

1pos

forgettable horror -- more gory than psychological -- with a highly satisfying quotient of friday-night excitement and milla power .

1pos

ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains a filmmaker with an acid viewpoint and a real gift for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid .

1pos

it may seem long at 110 minutes if you're not a fan , because it includes segments of 12 songs at a reunion concert .

1pos

a lean , deftly shot , well-acted , weirdly retro thriller that recalls a raft of '60s and '70s european-set spy pictures .

1pos

it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study .

1pos

the son's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos .

1pos

morton uses her face and her body language to bring us morvern's soul , even though the character is almost completely deadpan .

1pos

the film may appear naked in its narrative form . . . but it goes deeper than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine

1pos

a superbly acted and funny/gritty fable of the humanizing of one woman at the hands of the unseen forces of fate .

1pos

one of the smartest takes on singles culture i've seen in a long time .

1pos

there is a fabric of complex ideas here , and feelings that profoundly deepen them .

1pos

cq's reflection of artists and the love of cinema-and-self suggests nothing less than a new voice that deserves to be considered as a possible successor to the best european directors .

1pos

the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who's ever had family trauma .

1pos

holy mad maniac in a mask , splat-man ! good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back !

1pos

as unseemly as its title suggests .

1pos

by the end of the movie , you're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular .

1pos

the french are rather good at this kind of thing , unlike the americans , who have a passion for musketeers , only to spoof them .

1pos

the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work .

1pos

it's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part .

1pos

allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker .

1pos

maneuvers skillfully through the plot's hot brine -- until it's undone by the sogginess of its contemporary characters , and actors .

1pos

it has the ability to offend and put off everyone , but it holds you with its outrageousness .

1pos

anchored by friel and williams's exceptional performances , the film's power lies in its complexity . nothing is black and white .

1pos

it's a charming and often affecting journey .

1pos

psychologically savvy .

1pos

no screen fantasy-adventure in recent memory has the showmanship of clones' last 45 minutes .

1pos

a poignant and compelling story about relationships , food of love takes us on a bumpy but satisfying journey of the heart .

1pos

birot creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- that the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters .

1pos

the chateau cleverly probes the cross-cultural differences between gauls and yanks .

1pos

not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear .

1pos

aside from minor tinkering , this is the same movie you probably loved in 1994 , except that it looks even better .

1pos

uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance .

1pos

it confirms fincher's status as a film maker who artfully bends technical know-how to the service of psychological insight .

1pos

vera's three actors -- mollà , gil and bardem -- excel in insightful , empathetic performances .

1pos

a marvel like none you've seen .

1pos

with tightly organized efficiency , numerous flashbacks and a constant edge of tension , miller's film is one of 2002's involvingly adult surprises .

1pos

mr . tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? should be seen at the very least for its spasms of absurdist humor .

1pos

writer/director mark romanek spotlights the underlying caste system in america . it's a scathing portrayal .

1pos

this is a good script , good dialogue , funny even for adults . the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory . the film will play equally well on both the standard and giant screens .

1pos

moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not .

1pos

not a film to rival to live , but a fine little amuse-bouche to keep your appetite whetted .

1pos

true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable .

1pos

gives you the steady pulse of life in a beautiful city viewed through the eyes of a character who , in spite of tragic loss and increasing decrepitude , knows in his bones that he is one of the luckiest men alive .

1pos

macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter affairs . . . brings an absolutely riveting conviction to her role .

1pos

what time is it there ? is not easy . it haunts you , you can't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it .

1pos

if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther's story is a compelling quest for truth .

1pos

although the level of the comedy declines as the movie proceeds , there's no denying the fun of watching de niro and crystal having fun .

1pos

claude chabrol has here a thriller without thrills , but that's okay .

1pos

for movie lovers as well as opera lovers , tosca is a real treat .

1pos

unflinchingly bleak and desperate

1pos

moretti's compelling anatomy of grief and the difficult process of adapting to loss .

1pos

challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative . but it's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle .

1pos

the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .

1pos

a painfully funny ode to bad behavior .

1pos

'easily my choice for one of the year's best films . '

1pos

charles' entertaining film chronicles seinfeld's return to stand-up comedy after the wrap of his legendary sitcom , alongside wannabe comic adams' attempts to get his shot at the big time .

1pos

that dogged good will of the parents and 'vain' jia's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums .

1pos

the movie is for fans who can't stop loving anime , and the fanatical excess built into it .

1pos

the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance .

1pos

a densely constructed , highly referential film , and an audacious return to form that can comfortably sit among jean-luc godard's finest work .

1pos

michael gerbosi's script is economically packed with telling scenes .

1pos

a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .

1pos

candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .

1pos

open-minded kids -- kids who read , kids who dream -- will be comforted by the way it deals with big issues like death and destiny .

1pos

bennett's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any 'reality' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .

1pos

. . . a good , if not entirely fresh , look at war .

1pos

the film is powerful , accessible and funny . you won't miss its messages , but you'll be entertained as well .

1pos

'frailty " starts out like a typical bible killer story , but it turns out to be significantly different ( and better ) than most films with this theme .

1pos

if you dig on david mamet's mind tricks . . . rent this movie and enjoy !

1pos

the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . it's like watching a nightmare made flesh .

1pos

it is the sheer , selfish , wound-licking , bar-scrapping doggedness of leon's struggle to face and transmute his demons that makes the movie a spirited and touching occasion , despite its patchy construction .

1pos

a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama .

1pos

it's hard to imagine alan arkin being better than he is in this performance .

1pos

for those who pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste , this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their * * * off for an hour-and-a-half .

1pos

despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience .

1pos

. . . a fun little timewaster , helped especially by the cool presence of jean reno .

1pos

[majidi] makes us think twice about immigrants we see around us every day .

1pos

though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions .

1pos

i have no way of knowing exactly how much is exaggeration , but i've got a creepy feeling that the film is closer to the mark than i want to believe .

1pos