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another one of those estrogen overdose movies like " divine secrets of the ya ya sisterhood , " except that the writing , acting and character development are a lot better .	1pos
a breezy romantic comedy that has the punch of a good sitcom , while offering exceptionally well-detailed characters .	1pos
a romantic comedy enriched by a sharp eye for manners and mores .	1pos
viewers of " the ring " are more likely to remember the haunting images than the plot holes .	1pos
a delightful coming-of-age story .	1pos
one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it .	1pos
an exquisitely crafted and acted tale .	1pos
a taut psychological thriller that doesn't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .	1pos
jones . . . does offer a brutal form of charisma .	1pos
despite its title , punch-drunk love is never heavy-handed . the jabs it employs are short , carefully placed and dead-center .	1pos
there's a wickedly subversive bent to the best parts of birthday girl .	1pos
likely to expertly drum up repressed teenage memories in any viewer .	1pos
blanchett's performance confirms her power once again .	1pos
. . . a magnificent drama well worth tracking down .	1pos
a good piece of work more often than not .	1pos
the movie understands like few others how the depth and breadth of emotional intimacy give the physical act all of its meaning and most of its pleasure .	1pos
what distinguishes time of favor from countless other thrillers is its underlying concern with the consequences of words and with the complicated emotions fueling terrorist acts .	1pos
smart , provocative and blisteringly funny .	1pos
nothing is sacred in this gut-buster .	1pos
the movie occasionally threatens to become didactic , but it's too grounded in the reality of its characters to go over the edge . a touch of humor or an unexpected plot twist always pulls it back .	1pos
filmmakers who can deftly change moods are treasures and even marvels . so , too , is this comedy about mild culture clashing in today's new delhi .	1pos
if steven soderbergh's 'solaris' is a failure it is a glorious failure .	1pos
" mostly martha " is a bright , light modern day family parable that wears its heart on its sleeve for all to see .	1pos
it's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it's brilliant .	1pos
a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable .	1pos
featuring a dangerously seductive performance from the great daniel auteuil , " sade " covers the same period as kaufmann's " quills " with more unsettlingly realistic results .	1pos
a spellbinding african film about the modern condition of rootlessness , a state experienced by millions around the globe .	1pos
it's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman .	1pos
a moody , multi-dimensional love story and sci-fi mystery , solaris is a thought-provoking , haunting film that allows the seeds of the imagination to germinate .	1pos
a very well-made , funny and entertaining picture .	1pos
a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .	1pos
its maker , steven spielberg , hasn't had so much fun in two decades , since he was schlepping indiana jones around the globe in search of a giant misplaced ashtray .	1pos
oscar wilde's masterpiece , the importance of being earnest , may be the best play of the 19th century . it's so good that its relentless , polished wit can withstand not only inept school productions , but even oliver parker's movie adaptation .	1pos
the movie does a good job of laying out some of the major issues that we encounter as we journey through life .	1pos
brilliantly explores the conflict between following one's heart and following the demands of tradition .	1pos
this remake gets all there is to get out of a peculiar premise with promise : al pacino loathing robin williams .	1pos
the next generation of mob movie . part low rent godfather . part three stooges .	1pos
lan yu is at times too restrained , yet there are moments it captures the erotics of intimacy in a way that makes most american love stories look downright unfree .	1pos
a thinly veiled look at different aspects of chinese life clashing with each other .	1pos
light years/ several warp speeds/ levels and levels of dilithium crystals better than the pitiful insurrection . which isn't to say that it's the equal of some of its predecessors .	1pos
delightfully rendered	1pos
if this story must be told and retold -- and indeed it must -- then the grey zone is to be lauded for finding a new and ingenious angle .	1pos
the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger .	1pos
a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching .	1pos
the piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to anspaugh's three lead actresses .	1pos
the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end .	1pos
not the kind of film that will appeal to a mainstream american audience , but there is a certain charm about the film that makes it a suitable entry into the fest circuit .	1pos
director andrew niccol . . . demonstrates a wry understanding of the quirks of fame . his healthy sense of satire is light and fun . . . .	1pos
about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological .	1pos
this is human comedy at its most amusing , interesting and confirming .	1pos
an artful , intelligent film that stays within the confines of a well-established genre .	1pos
majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .	1pos
richard gere and diane lane put in fine performances as does french actor oliver martinez .	1pos
the minor figures surrounding [bobby] . . . form a gritty urban mosaic .	1pos
this is wild surreal stuff , but brilliant and the camera just kind of sits there and lets you look at this and its like you're going from one room to the next and none of them have any relation to the other .	1pos
it's a demented kitsch mess ( although the smeary digital video does match the muddled narrative ) , but it's savvy about celebrity and has more guts and energy than much of what will open this year .	1pos
there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine .	1pos
all-in-all , the film is an enjoyable and frankly told tale of a people who live among us , but not necessarily with us .	1pos
an interesting story with a pertinent ( cinematically unique ) message , told fairly well and scored to perfection , i found myself struggling to put my finger on that elusive " missing thing . "	1pos
a movie with a real anarchic flair .	1pos
a welcome relief from baseball movies that try too hard to be mythic , this one is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story .	1pos
a crisp psychological drama [and] a fascinating little thriller that would have been perfect for an old " twilight zone " episode .	1pos
it has more than a few moments that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing .	1pos
opening with some contrived banter , cliches and some loose ends , the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half .	1pos
an uncluttered , resonant gem that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations .	1pos
'[the cockettes] provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable . '	1pos
a smart , steamy mix of road movie , coming-of-age story and political satire .	1pos
the modern-day royals have nothing on these guys when it comes to scandals . it's only in fairy tales that princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after .	1pos
a terrific b movie -- in fact , the best in recent memory .	1pos
" birthday girl " is an actor's movie first and foremost .	1pos
i walked away from this new version of e . t . just as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes .	1pos
for devotees of french cinema , safe conduct is so rich with period minutiae it's like dying and going to celluloid heaven .	1pos
what's really so appealing about the characters is their resemblance to everyday children .	1pos
shamelessly resorting to pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer's energy and the silliness of it all eventually prevail	1pos
an absurdist spider web .	1pos
if you're as happy listening to movies as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you , then you're at the right film .	1pos
this version moves beyond the original's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear to a deeper realization of cinema's inability to stand in for true , lived experience .	1pos
some movies blend together as they become distant memories . mention " solaris " five years from now and i'm sure those who saw it will have an opinion to share .	1pos
allen's funniest and most likeable movie in years .	1pos
it's a glorious spectacle like those d . w . griffith made in the early days of silent film .	1pos
this comic gem is as delightful as it is derivative .	1pos
more timely than its director could ever have dreamed , this quietly lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .	1pos
the leaping story line , shaped by director peter kosminsky into sharp slivers and cutting impressions , shows all the signs of rich detail condensed into a few evocative images and striking character traits .	1pos
with three excellent principal singers , a youthful and good-looking diva and tenor and richly handsome locations , it's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective .	1pos
the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection , so we believe these characters love each other .	1pos
certainly the performances are worthwhile .	1pos
'no es la mejor cinta de la serie , ni la mejor con brosnan a la cabeza , pero de que entretiene ni duda cabe . '	1pos
winds up being both revelatory and narcissistic , achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars .	1pos
watching these eccentrics is both inspiring and pure joy .	1pos
steven spielberg brings us another masterpiece	1pos
finally , the french-produced " read my lips " is a movie that understands characters must come first .	1pos
ms . seigner and mr . serrault bring fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters .	1pos
allen shows he can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today .	1pos
a good film with a solid pedigree both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera .	1pos
by no means a slam-dunk and sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act , it still comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .	1pos
i encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale's tale -- you won't be sorry !	1pos
a literary detective story is still a detective story and aficionados of the whodunit won't be disappointed .	1pos
high crimes steals so freely from other movies and combines enough disparate types of films that it can't help but engage an audience .	1pos
if you're a fan of the series you'll love it and probably want to see it twice . i will be .	1pos
it celebrates the group's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his 'angels of light . '	1pos

another one of those estrogen overdose movies like " divine secrets of the ya ya sisterhood , " except that the writing , acting and character development are a lot better .

1pos

a breezy romantic comedy that has the punch of a good sitcom , while offering exceptionally well-detailed characters .

1pos

a romantic comedy enriched by a sharp eye for manners and mores .

1pos

viewers of " the ring " are more likely to remember the haunting images than the plot holes .

1pos

a delightful coming-of-age story .

1pos

one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it .

1pos

an exquisitely crafted and acted tale .

1pos

a taut psychological thriller that doesn't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .

1pos

jones . . . does offer a brutal form of charisma .

1pos

despite its title , punch-drunk love is never heavy-handed . the jabs it employs are short , carefully placed and dead-center .

1pos

there's a wickedly subversive bent to the best parts of birthday girl .

1pos

likely to expertly drum up repressed teenage memories in any viewer .

1pos

blanchett's performance confirms her power once again .

1pos

. . . a magnificent drama well worth tracking down .

1pos

a good piece of work more often than not .

1pos

the movie understands like few others how the depth and breadth of emotional intimacy give the physical act all of its meaning and most of its pleasure .

1pos

what distinguishes time of favor from countless other thrillers is its underlying concern with the consequences of words and with the complicated emotions fueling terrorist acts .

1pos

smart , provocative and blisteringly funny .

1pos

nothing is sacred in this gut-buster .

1pos

the movie occasionally threatens to become didactic , but it's too grounded in the reality of its characters to go over the edge . a touch of humor or an unexpected plot twist always pulls it back .

1pos

filmmakers who can deftly change moods are treasures and even marvels . so , too , is this comedy about mild culture clashing in today's new delhi .

1pos

if steven soderbergh's 'solaris' is a failure it is a glorious failure .

1pos

" mostly martha " is a bright , light modern day family parable that wears its heart on its sleeve for all to see .

1pos

it's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it's brilliant .

1pos

a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable .

1pos

featuring a dangerously seductive performance from the great daniel auteuil , " sade " covers the same period as kaufmann's " quills " with more unsettlingly realistic results .

1pos

a spellbinding african film about the modern condition of rootlessness , a state experienced by millions around the globe .

1pos

it's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman .

1pos

a moody , multi-dimensional love story and sci-fi mystery , solaris is a thought-provoking , haunting film that allows the seeds of the imagination to germinate .

1pos

a very well-made , funny and entertaining picture .

1pos

a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .

1pos

its maker , steven spielberg , hasn't had so much fun in two decades , since he was schlepping indiana jones around the globe in search of a giant misplaced ashtray .

1pos

oscar wilde's masterpiece , the importance of being earnest , may be the best play of the 19th century . it's so good that its relentless , polished wit can withstand not only inept school productions , but even oliver parker's movie adaptation .

1pos

the movie does a good job of laying out some of the major issues that we encounter as we journey through life .

1pos

brilliantly explores the conflict between following one's heart and following the demands of tradition .

1pos

this remake gets all there is to get out of a peculiar premise with promise : al pacino loathing robin williams .

1pos

the next generation of mob movie . part low rent godfather . part three stooges .

1pos

lan yu is at times too restrained , yet there are moments it captures the erotics of intimacy in a way that makes most american love stories look downright unfree .

1pos

a thinly veiled look at different aspects of chinese life clashing with each other .

1pos

light years/ several warp speeds/ levels and levels of dilithium crystals better than the pitiful insurrection . which isn't to say that it's the equal of some of its predecessors .

1pos

delightfully rendered

1pos

if this story must be told and retold -- and indeed it must -- then the grey zone is to be lauded for finding a new and ingenious angle .

1pos

the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger .

1pos

a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching .

1pos

the piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to anspaugh's three lead actresses .

1pos

the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end .

1pos

not the kind of film that will appeal to a mainstream american audience , but there is a certain charm about the film that makes it a suitable entry into the fest circuit .

1pos

director andrew niccol . . . demonstrates a wry understanding of the quirks of fame . his healthy sense of satire is light and fun . . . .

1pos

about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological .

1pos

this is human comedy at its most amusing , interesting and confirming .

1pos

an artful , intelligent film that stays within the confines of a well-established genre .

1pos

majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .

1pos

richard gere and diane lane put in fine performances as does french actor oliver martinez .

1pos

the minor figures surrounding [bobby] . . . form a gritty urban mosaic .

1pos

this is wild surreal stuff , but brilliant and the camera just kind of sits there and lets you look at this and its like you're going from one room to the next and none of them have any relation to the other .

1pos

it's a demented kitsch mess ( although the smeary digital video does match the muddled narrative ) , but it's savvy about celebrity and has more guts and energy than much of what will open this year .

1pos

there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine .

1pos

all-in-all , the film is an enjoyable and frankly told tale of a people who live among us , but not necessarily with us .

1pos

an interesting story with a pertinent ( cinematically unique ) message , told fairly well and scored to perfection , i found myself struggling to put my finger on that elusive " missing thing . "

1pos

a movie with a real anarchic flair .

1pos

a welcome relief from baseball movies that try too hard to be mythic , this one is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story .

1pos

a crisp psychological drama [and] a fascinating little thriller that would have been perfect for an old " twilight zone " episode .

1pos

it has more than a few moments that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing .

1pos

opening with some contrived banter , cliches and some loose ends , the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half .

1pos

an uncluttered , resonant gem that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations .

1pos

'[the cockettes] provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable . '

1pos

a smart , steamy mix of road movie , coming-of-age story and political satire .

1pos

the modern-day royals have nothing on these guys when it comes to scandals . it's only in fairy tales that princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after .

1pos

a terrific b movie -- in fact , the best in recent memory .

1pos

" birthday girl " is an actor's movie first and foremost .

1pos

i walked away from this new version of e . t . just as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes .

1pos

for devotees of french cinema , safe conduct is so rich with period minutiae it's like dying and going to celluloid heaven .

1pos

what's really so appealing about the characters is their resemblance to everyday children .

1pos

shamelessly resorting to pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer's energy and the silliness of it all eventually prevail

1pos

an absurdist spider web .

1pos

if you're as happy listening to movies as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you , then you're at the right film .

1pos

this version moves beyond the original's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear to a deeper realization of cinema's inability to stand in for true , lived experience .

1pos

some movies blend together as they become distant memories . mention " solaris " five years from now and i'm sure those who saw it will have an opinion to share .

1pos

allen's funniest and most likeable movie in years .

1pos

it's a glorious spectacle like those d . w . griffith made in the early days of silent film .

1pos

this comic gem is as delightful as it is derivative .

1pos

more timely than its director could ever have dreamed , this quietly lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .

1pos

the leaping story line , shaped by director peter kosminsky into sharp slivers and cutting impressions , shows all the signs of rich detail condensed into a few evocative images and striking character traits .

1pos

with three excellent principal singers , a youthful and good-looking diva and tenor and richly handsome locations , it's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective .

1pos

the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection , so we believe these characters love each other .

1pos

certainly the performances are worthwhile .

1pos

'no es la mejor cinta de la serie , ni la mejor con brosnan a la cabeza , pero de que entretiene ni duda cabe . '

1pos

winds up being both revelatory and narcissistic , achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars .

1pos

watching these eccentrics is both inspiring and pure joy .

1pos

steven spielberg brings us another masterpiece

1pos

finally , the french-produced " read my lips " is a movie that understands characters must come first .

1pos

ms . seigner and mr . serrault bring fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters .

1pos

allen shows he can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today .

1pos

a good film with a solid pedigree both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera .

1pos

by no means a slam-dunk and sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act , it still comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .

1pos

i encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale's tale -- you won't be sorry !

1pos

a literary detective story is still a detective story and aficionados of the whodunit won't be disappointed .

1pos

high crimes steals so freely from other movies and combines enough disparate types of films that it can't help but engage an audience .

1pos

if you're a fan of the series you'll love it and probably want to see it twice . i will be .

1pos

it celebrates the group's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his 'angels of light . '

1pos