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immersing us in the endlessly inventive , fiercely competitive world of hip-hop djs , the project is sensational and revelatory , even if scratching makes you itch .	1pos
further proof that the epicenter of cool , beautiful , thought-provoking foreign cinema is smack-dab in the middle of dubya's axis of evil .	1pos
there's really only one good idea in this movie , but the director runs with it and presents it with an unforgettable visual panache .	1pos
a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past .	1pos
lovely and poignant . puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .	1pos
i can't say that i liked homeboy ; it'd be more accurate to say that i found it intriguing , bizarre , dogma-like in spots - and quite truthful , in its way .	1pos
displaying about equal amounts of naiveté , passion and talent , beneath clouds establishes sen as a filmmaker of considerable potential .	1pos
the vitality of the actors keeps the intensity of the film high , even as the strafings blend together .	1pos
not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur .	1pos
we learn a lot about dying coral and see a lot of life on the reef .	1pos
if the first men in black was money , the second is small change . but it still jingles in the pocket . it's fun lite .	1pos
passable entertainment , but it's the kind of motion picture that won't make much of a splash when it's released , and will not be remembered long afterwards .	1pos
i just loved every minute of this film .	1pos
this is a winning ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world .	1pos
just as moving , uplifting and funny as ever .	1pos
my wife is an actress is an utterly charming french comedy that feels so american in sensibility and style it's virtually its own hollywood remake .	1pos
it will grip even viewers who aren't interested in rap , as it cuts to the heart of american society in an unnerving way .	1pos
a muckraking job , the cinematic equivalent of a legal indictment , and a fairly effective one at that .	1pos
a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty .	1pos
belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film .	1pos
an exhilarating futuristic thriller-noir , minority report twists the best of technology around a gripping story , delivering a riveting , pulse intensifying escapist adventure of the first order	1pos
a psychological thriller with a genuinely spooky premise and an above-average cast , actor bill paxton's directing debut is a creepy slice of gothic rural americana .	1pos
while locals will get a kick out of spotting cleveland sites , the rest of the world will enjoy a fast-paced comedy with quirks that might make the award-winning coen brothers envious .	1pos
pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .	1pos
if you're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here .	1pos
few films capture so perfectly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands .	1pos
corny , schmaltzy and predictable , but still manages to be kind of heartwarming , nonetheless . it's the perfect kind of film to see when you don't want to use your brain . at all .	1pos
while it regards 1967 as the key turning point of the 20th century , and returns again and again to images of dissidents in the streets , it's alarmingly current .	1pos
feature debuter d . j . caruso directs a crack ensemble cast , bringing screenwriter tony gayton's narcotics noir to life .	1pos
every dance becomes about seduction , where backstabbing and betrayals are celebrated , and sex is currency .	1pos
harris commands the screen , using his frailty to suggest the ravages of a life of corruption and ruthlessness .	1pos
stephen rea , aidan quinn , and alan bates play desmond's legal eagles , and when joined by brosnan , the sight of this grandiloquent quartet lolling in pretty irish settings is a pleasant enough thing , 'tis .	1pos
director of photography benoit delhomme shot the movie in delicious colors , and the costumes and sets are grand .	1pos
the movie's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast .	1pos
the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .	1pos
this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath .	1pos
deliriously funny , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises	1pos
trademark american triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent french drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son .	1pos
one from the heart .	1pos
more concerned with sade's ideas than with his actions . the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as . . . [quills] did by showing them .	1pos
an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart .	1pos
while undisputed isn't exactly a high , it is a gripping , tidy little movie that takes mr . hill higher than he's been in a while .	1pos
the most compelling wiseman epic of recent years .	1pos
the socio-histo-political treatise is told in earnest strides . . . [and] personal illusion is deconstructed with poignancy .	1pos
it's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again .	1pos
good car chases , great fight scenes , and a distinctive blend of european , american and asian influences .	1pos
liotta put on 30 pounds for the role , and has completely transformed himself from his smooth , goodfellas image .	1pos
a woman's pic directed with resonance by ilya chaiken .	1pos
contando com uma premissa curiosa , o filme mergulha o espectador em um clima de forte suspense , culminando em um desfecho que certamente fica na memória .	1pos
[grant's] bumbling magic takes over the film , and it turns out to be another winning star vehicle .	1pos
. . . brian de palma is utterly mad : cinema mad , set-piece mad , style mad . it's a beautiful madness .	1pos
generally provides its target audience of youngsters enough stimulating eye and ear candy to make its moral medicine go down .	1pos
there are some wonderfully fresh moments that smooth the moral stiffness with human kindness and hopefulness .	1pos
a grimly competent and stolid and earnest military courtroom drama .	1pos
escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie .	1pos
very psychoanalytical -- provocatively so -- and also refreshingly literary .	1pos
a gorgeous , witty , seductive movie .	1pos
the special effects and many scenes of weightlessness look as good or better than in the original , while the oscar-winning sound and james horner's rousing score make good use of the hefty audio system .	1pos
on the heels of the ring comes a similarly morose and humorless horror movie that , although flawed , is to be commended for its straight-ahead approach to creepiness .	1pos
with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie .	1pos
[a]n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the disney comedies from the 60s .	1pos
preaches to two completely different choirs at the same time , which is a pretty amazing accomplishment .	1pos
thanks to haynes' absolute control of the film's mood , and buoyed by three terrific performances , far from heaven actually pulls off this stylistic juggling act .	1pos
birthday girl is an amusing joy ride , with some surprisingly violent moments .	1pos
more romantic , more emotional and ultimately more satisfying than the teary-eyed original .	1pos
an appealingly juvenile trifle that delivers its share of laughs and smiles .	1pos
writer-director's mehta's effort has tons of charm and the whimsy is in the mixture , the intoxicating masala , of cultures and film genres .	1pos
the draw [for " big bad love " ] is a solid performance by arliss howard .	1pos
it gets onto the screen just about as much of the novella as one could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right .	1pos
the terrific and bewilderingly underrated campbell scott gives a star performance that is nothing short of mesmerizing .	1pos
cool ? this movie is a snow emergency .	1pos
like mike isn't interested in recycling old cliches . it wants to tweak them with a taste of tangy new humor .	1pos
smith is careful not to make fun of these curious owners of architectural oddities . instead , he shows them the respect they are due .	1pos
a mess when it comes to the characters and writing . . . but works its way underneath the skin like few movies have in recent memory .	1pos
drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why .	1pos
zhang . . . has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast .	1pos
a solid examination of the male midlife crisis .	1pos
if you're in the mood for a bollywood film , here's one for you .	1pos
as the two leads , lathan and diggs are charming and have chemistry both as friends and lovers .	1pos
a beguiling , slow-moving parable about the collision of past and present on a remote seacoast in iran .	1pos
my big fat greek wedding uses stereotypes in a delightful blend of sweet romance and lovingly dished out humor .	1pos
kept aloft largely by a comically adept ensemble .	1pos
the sort of film that makes me miss hitchcock , but also feel optimistic that there's hope for popular cinema yet .	1pos
first-time writer-director serry shows a remarkable gift for storytelling with this moving , effective little film .	1pos
it cuts to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you .	1pos
atom egoyan has conjured up a multilayered work that tackles any number of fascinating issues	1pos
essentially an exceptionally well-written , well-edited , well-directed , well-acted , bald rip-off of aliens .	1pos
'de niro . . . is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . '	1pos
the whole is quite entertaining , but despite its virtues , there is an unsettled feeling to the film .	1pos
while its careful pace and seemingly opaque story may not satisfy every moviegoer's appetite , the film's final scene is soaringly , transparently moving .	1pos
hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people .	1pos
based on a devilishly witty script by heather mcgowan and niels mueller , the film gets great laughs , but never at the expense of its characters	1pos
it's somewhat clumsy and too lethargically paced -- but its story about a mysterious creature with psychic abilities offers a solid build-up , a terrific climax , and some nice chills along the way .	1pos
if you've ever wondered what an ending without the input of studio executives or test audiences would look like , here it is .	1pos
exciting and direct , with ghost imagery that shows just enough to keep us on our toes .	1pos
whether writer-director anne fontaine's film is a ghost story , an account of a nervous breakdown , a trip down memory lane , all three or none of the above , it is as seductive as it is haunting .	1pos
what the film lacks in general focus it makes up for in compassion , as corcuera manages to find the seeds of hope in the form of collective action .	1pos
if you enjoy more thoughtful comedies with interesting conflicted characters ; this one is for you .	1pos
the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy .	1pos
this film seems thirsty for reflection , itself taking on adolescent qualities .	1pos

immersing us in the endlessly inventive , fiercely competitive world of hip-hop djs , the project is sensational and revelatory , even if scratching makes you itch .

1pos

further proof that the epicenter of cool , beautiful , thought-provoking foreign cinema is smack-dab in the middle of dubya's axis of evil .

1pos

there's really only one good idea in this movie , but the director runs with it and presents it with an unforgettable visual panache .

1pos

a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past .

1pos

lovely and poignant . puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .

1pos

i can't say that i liked homeboy ; it'd be more accurate to say that i found it intriguing , bizarre , dogma-like in spots - and quite truthful , in its way .

1pos

displaying about equal amounts of naiveté , passion and talent , beneath clouds establishes sen as a filmmaker of considerable potential .

1pos

the vitality of the actors keeps the intensity of the film high , even as the strafings blend together .

1pos

not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur .

1pos

we learn a lot about dying coral and see a lot of life on the reef .

1pos

if the first men in black was money , the second is small change . but it still jingles in the pocket . it's fun lite .

1pos

passable entertainment , but it's the kind of motion picture that won't make much of a splash when it's released , and will not be remembered long afterwards .

1pos

i just loved every minute of this film .

1pos

this is a winning ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world .

1pos

just as moving , uplifting and funny as ever .

1pos

my wife is an actress is an utterly charming french comedy that feels so american in sensibility and style it's virtually its own hollywood remake .

1pos

it will grip even viewers who aren't interested in rap , as it cuts to the heart of american society in an unnerving way .

1pos

a muckraking job , the cinematic equivalent of a legal indictment , and a fairly effective one at that .

1pos

a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty .

1pos

belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film .

1pos

an exhilarating futuristic thriller-noir , minority report twists the best of technology around a gripping story , delivering a riveting , pulse intensifying escapist adventure of the first order

1pos

a psychological thriller with a genuinely spooky premise and an above-average cast , actor bill paxton's directing debut is a creepy slice of gothic rural americana .

1pos

while locals will get a kick out of spotting cleveland sites , the rest of the world will enjoy a fast-paced comedy with quirks that might make the award-winning coen brothers envious .

1pos

pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .

1pos

if you're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here .

1pos

few films capture so perfectly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands .

1pos

corny , schmaltzy and predictable , but still manages to be kind of heartwarming , nonetheless . it's the perfect kind of film to see when you don't want to use your brain . at all .

1pos

while it regards 1967 as the key turning point of the 20th century , and returns again and again to images of dissidents in the streets , it's alarmingly current .

1pos

feature debuter d . j . caruso directs a crack ensemble cast , bringing screenwriter tony gayton's narcotics noir to life .

1pos

every dance becomes about seduction , where backstabbing and betrayals are celebrated , and sex is currency .

1pos

harris commands the screen , using his frailty to suggest the ravages of a life of corruption and ruthlessness .

1pos

stephen rea , aidan quinn , and alan bates play desmond's legal eagles , and when joined by brosnan , the sight of this grandiloquent quartet lolling in pretty irish settings is a pleasant enough thing , 'tis .

1pos

director of photography benoit delhomme shot the movie in delicious colors , and the costumes and sets are grand .

1pos

the movie's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast .

1pos

the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .

1pos

this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath .

1pos

deliriously funny , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises

1pos

trademark american triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent french drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son .

1pos

one from the heart .

1pos

more concerned with sade's ideas than with his actions . the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as . . . [quills] did by showing them .

1pos

an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart .

1pos

while undisputed isn't exactly a high , it is a gripping , tidy little movie that takes mr . hill higher than he's been in a while .

1pos

the most compelling wiseman epic of recent years .

1pos

the socio-histo-political treatise is told in earnest strides . . . [and] personal illusion is deconstructed with poignancy .

1pos

it's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again .

1pos

good car chases , great fight scenes , and a distinctive blend of european , american and asian influences .

1pos

liotta put on 30 pounds for the role , and has completely transformed himself from his smooth , goodfellas image .

1pos

a woman's pic directed with resonance by ilya chaiken .

1pos

contando com uma premissa curiosa , o filme mergulha o espectador em um clima de forte suspense , culminando em um desfecho que certamente fica na memória .

1pos

[grant's] bumbling magic takes over the film , and it turns out to be another winning star vehicle .

1pos

. . . brian de palma is utterly mad : cinema mad , set-piece mad , style mad . it's a beautiful madness .

1pos

generally provides its target audience of youngsters enough stimulating eye and ear candy to make its moral medicine go down .

1pos

there are some wonderfully fresh moments that smooth the moral stiffness with human kindness and hopefulness .

1pos

a grimly competent and stolid and earnest military courtroom drama .

1pos

escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie .

1pos

very psychoanalytical -- provocatively so -- and also refreshingly literary .

1pos

a gorgeous , witty , seductive movie .

1pos

the special effects and many scenes of weightlessness look as good or better than in the original , while the oscar-winning sound and james horner's rousing score make good use of the hefty audio system .

1pos

on the heels of the ring comes a similarly morose and humorless horror movie that , although flawed , is to be commended for its straight-ahead approach to creepiness .

1pos

with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie .

1pos

[a]n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the disney comedies from the 60s .

1pos

preaches to two completely different choirs at the same time , which is a pretty amazing accomplishment .

1pos

thanks to haynes' absolute control of the film's mood , and buoyed by three terrific performances , far from heaven actually pulls off this stylistic juggling act .

1pos

birthday girl is an amusing joy ride , with some surprisingly violent moments .

1pos

more romantic , more emotional and ultimately more satisfying than the teary-eyed original .

1pos

an appealingly juvenile trifle that delivers its share of laughs and smiles .

1pos

writer-director's mehta's effort has tons of charm and the whimsy is in the mixture , the intoxicating masala , of cultures and film genres .

1pos

the draw [for " big bad love " ] is a solid performance by arliss howard .

1pos

it gets onto the screen just about as much of the novella as one could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right .

1pos

the terrific and bewilderingly underrated campbell scott gives a star performance that is nothing short of mesmerizing .

1pos

cool ? this movie is a snow emergency .

1pos

like mike isn't interested in recycling old cliches . it wants to tweak them with a taste of tangy new humor .

1pos

smith is careful not to make fun of these curious owners of architectural oddities . instead , he shows them the respect they are due .

1pos

a mess when it comes to the characters and writing . . . but works its way underneath the skin like few movies have in recent memory .

1pos

drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why .

1pos

zhang . . . has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast .

1pos

a solid examination of the male midlife crisis .

1pos

if you're in the mood for a bollywood film , here's one for you .

1pos

as the two leads , lathan and diggs are charming and have chemistry both as friends and lovers .

1pos

a beguiling , slow-moving parable about the collision of past and present on a remote seacoast in iran .

1pos

my big fat greek wedding uses stereotypes in a delightful blend of sweet romance and lovingly dished out humor .

1pos

kept aloft largely by a comically adept ensemble .

1pos

the sort of film that makes me miss hitchcock , but also feel optimistic that there's hope for popular cinema yet .

1pos

first-time writer-director serry shows a remarkable gift for storytelling with this moving , effective little film .

1pos

it cuts to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you .

1pos

atom egoyan has conjured up a multilayered work that tackles any number of fascinating issues

1pos

essentially an exceptionally well-written , well-edited , well-directed , well-acted , bald rip-off of aliens .

1pos

'de niro . . . is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . '

1pos

the whole is quite entertaining , but despite its virtues , there is an unsettled feeling to the film .

1pos

while its careful pace and seemingly opaque story may not satisfy every moviegoer's appetite , the film's final scene is soaringly , transparently moving .

1pos

hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people .

1pos

based on a devilishly witty script by heather mcgowan and niels mueller , the film gets great laughs , but never at the expense of its characters

1pos

it's somewhat clumsy and too lethargically paced -- but its story about a mysterious creature with psychic abilities offers a solid build-up , a terrific climax , and some nice chills along the way .

1pos

if you've ever wondered what an ending without the input of studio executives or test audiences would look like , here it is .

1pos

exciting and direct , with ghost imagery that shows just enough to keep us on our toes .

1pos

whether writer-director anne fontaine's film is a ghost story , an account of a nervous breakdown , a trip down memory lane , all three or none of the above , it is as seductive as it is haunting .

1pos

what the film lacks in general focus it makes up for in compassion , as corcuera manages to find the seeds of hope in the form of collective action .

1pos

if you enjoy more thoughtful comedies with interesting conflicted characters ; this one is for you .

1pos

the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy .

1pos

this film seems thirsty for reflection , itself taking on adolescent qualities .

1pos