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i've never seen or heard anything quite like this film , and i recommend it for its originality alone .	1pos
nicole kidman makes it a party worth attending .	1pos
catch it . . . if you can !	1pos
the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam'ron seal the deal .	1pos
the komediant is a tale worth catching .	1pos
the writing is clever and the cast is appealing .	1pos
the simplicity of the way home has few equals this side of aesop	1pos
life on the rez is no picnic : this picture shows you why .	1pos
spielberg has managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry .	1pos
it's the type of film about growing up that we don't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not sugarcoated in the least .	1pos
a taut , sobering film .	1pos
exudes the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza .	1pos
it's full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s .	1pos
the results , if not memorable , are at least interesting .	1pos
a quietly moving look back at what it was to be iranian-american in 1979 .	1pos
like a veteran head cutter , barbershop is tuned in to its community .	1pos
i'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled , but , for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway , the hours represents two of those well spent .	1pos
you live the mood rather than savour the story .	1pos
angela gheorghiu as famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia , all sing beautifully and act adequately .	1pos
while there are times when the film's reach exceeds its grasp , the production works more often than it doesn't .	1pos
while scorsese's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that " gangs " is never lethargic , the movie is hindered by a central plot that's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .	1pos
watching this gentle , mesmerizing portrait of a man coming to terms with time , you barely realize your mind is being blown .	1pos
the beautifully choreographed kitchen ballet is simple but absorbing .	1pos
there's . . . an underlying old world sexism to monday morning that undercuts its charm .	1pos
" the best disney movie since the lion king "	1pos
transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals and offer a fascinating glimpse into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games .	1pos
spare yet audacious . . .	1pos
think of it as gidget , only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch .	1pos
there is no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us .	1pos
giggling at the absurdities and inconsistencies is part of the fun . but the talented cast alone will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes .	1pos
arteta paints a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation .	1pos
drug abuse , infidelity and death aren't usually comedy fare , but turpin's film allows us to chuckle through the angst .	1pos
while insomnia is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake , nolan's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair lends ( it ) stimulating depth .	1pos
efteriades gives the neighborhood -- scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug .	1pos
this is a nicely handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light ( yet unsentimental ) touch .	1pos
amazing ! a college story that works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing !	1pos
the amazing film work is so convincing that by movies' end you'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others .	1pos
a raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted korean american stand-up's i'm the one that i want .	1pos
if you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience - it's informative and breathtakingly spectacular .	1pos
while parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast . . . have made the old boy's characters more quick-witted than any english lit major would have thought possible .	1pos
a smart , sassy and exceptionally charming romantic comedy .	1pos
surprisingly insightful	1pos
there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ; we're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why .	1pos
a gift to anyone who loves both dance and cinema	1pos
it seems grant doesn't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all .	1pos
a reminder that beyond all the hype and recent digital glitz , spielberg knows how to tell us about people .	1pos
one of the finest , most humane and important holocaust movies ever made .	1pos
an engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic documentary .	1pos
a beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions -- jealousy , betrayal , forgiveness and murder .	1pos
a culture-clash comedy that , in addition to being very funny , captures some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe .	1pos
shattering , devastating documentary on two maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral . extraordinary debut from josh koury .	1pos
the most compelling performance of the year adds substantial depth to this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism .	1pos
for those who are intrigued by politics of the '70s , the film is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed .	1pos
all right , so it's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny ( sometimes hilarious ) comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast .	1pos
douglas mcgrath's nicholas nickleby does dickens as it should be done cinematically .	1pos
it's a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell .	1pos
the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker help overcome the problematic script .	1pos
it's good to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again .	1pos
you just know something terrible is going to happen . but when it does , you're entirely unprepared .	1pos
it's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom .	1pos
able to provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history .	1pos
an unflinching , complex portrait of a modern israel that is rarely seen on-screen .	1pos
a jewish ww ii doc that isn't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience ! who knew . . .	1pos
it's a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence .	1pos
gently humorous and touching .	1pos
it won't hold up over the long haul , but in the moment , finch's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee .	1pos
kinnear's performance is a career-defining revelation .	1pos
the film is predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol .	1pos
. . . hits every cliche we've come to expect , including the assumption that " crazy " people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny .	1pos
the strong subject matter continues to shock throughout the film . not everyone will play the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher .	1pos
a certain sexiness underlines even the dullest tangents .	1pos
you may be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear .	1pos
there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry , and when friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia , the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch .	1pos
that old adage about women being unknowable gets an exhilarating new interpretation in morvern callar .	1pos
a mix of gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion that effortlessly draws you in .	1pos
after watching it , you can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history .	1pos
in his u . s . debut , mr . schnitzler proves himself a deft pace master and stylist .	1pos
ultimate x is a ride , basically the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine .	1pos
rich in shadowy metaphor and as sharp as a samurai sword , jiang wen's devils on the doorstep is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut .	1pos
offers a clear-eyed chronicle of a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film .	1pos
a winning comedy with its wry observations about long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying to please others .	1pos
its cast full of caffeinated comedy performances more than make up for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there's no time to think about them anyway .	1pos
lohman adapts to the changes required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects	1pos
although it includes a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick , " orange county " is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .	1pos
for a movie audience , the hours doesn't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love .	1pos
a bright , inventive , thoroughly winning flight of revisionist fancy .	1pos
ozpetek's effort has the scope and shape of an especially well-executed television movie .	1pos
graças às interações entre seus personagens , o filme torna-se não apenas uma história divertida sobre uma curiosa perseguição , mas também um belo estudo de personagens .	1pos
affirms the gifts of all involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together .	1pos
a delightful little film that revels in its own simplicity , mostly martha will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .	1pos
makes one thing abundantly clear . american musical comedy as we know it wouldn't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun's-sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway .	1pos
deepa mehta provides an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood in the western world .	1pos
if anything , the film is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans .	1pos
in addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat , changing lanes is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight .	1pos
pan nalin's exposition is beautiful and mysterious , and the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice , are as subtle and as enigmatic .	1pos
the mood , look and tone of the film fit the incredible storyline to a t .	1pos
it's crafty , energetic and smart -- the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller .	1pos
a work of extraordinary journalism , but it is also a work of deft and subtle poetry .	1pos
it's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful , all at once .	1pos
at 78 minutes it just zings along with vibrance and warmth .	1pos

i've never seen or heard anything quite like this film , and i recommend it for its originality alone .

1pos

nicole kidman makes it a party worth attending .

1pos

catch it . . . if you can !

1pos

the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam'ron seal the deal .

1pos

the komediant is a tale worth catching .

1pos

the writing is clever and the cast is appealing .

1pos

the simplicity of the way home has few equals this side of aesop

1pos

life on the rez is no picnic : this picture shows you why .

1pos

spielberg has managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry .

1pos

it's the type of film about growing up that we don't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not sugarcoated in the least .

1pos

a taut , sobering film .

1pos

exudes the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza .

1pos

it's full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s .

1pos

the results , if not memorable , are at least interesting .

1pos

a quietly moving look back at what it was to be iranian-american in 1979 .

1pos

like a veteran head cutter , barbershop is tuned in to its community .

1pos

i'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled , but , for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway , the hours represents two of those well spent .

1pos

you live the mood rather than savour the story .

1pos

angela gheorghiu as famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia , all sing beautifully and act adequately .

1pos

while there are times when the film's reach exceeds its grasp , the production works more often than it doesn't .

1pos

while scorsese's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that " gangs " is never lethargic , the movie is hindered by a central plot that's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .

1pos

watching this gentle , mesmerizing portrait of a man coming to terms with time , you barely realize your mind is being blown .

1pos

the beautifully choreographed kitchen ballet is simple but absorbing .

1pos

there's . . . an underlying old world sexism to monday morning that undercuts its charm .

1pos

" the best disney movie since the lion king "

1pos

transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals and offer a fascinating glimpse into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games .

1pos

spare yet audacious . . .

1pos

think of it as gidget , only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch .

1pos

there is no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us .

1pos

giggling at the absurdities and inconsistencies is part of the fun . but the talented cast alone will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes .

1pos

arteta paints a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation .

1pos

drug abuse , infidelity and death aren't usually comedy fare , but turpin's film allows us to chuckle through the angst .

1pos

while insomnia is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake , nolan's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair lends ( it ) stimulating depth .

1pos

efteriades gives the neighborhood -- scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug .

1pos

this is a nicely handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light ( yet unsentimental ) touch .

1pos

amazing ! a college story that works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing !

1pos

the amazing film work is so convincing that by movies' end you'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others .

1pos

a raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted korean american stand-up's i'm the one that i want .

1pos

if you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience - it's informative and breathtakingly spectacular .

1pos

while parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast . . . have made the old boy's characters more quick-witted than any english lit major would have thought possible .

1pos

a smart , sassy and exceptionally charming romantic comedy .

1pos

surprisingly insightful

1pos

there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ; we're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why .

1pos

a gift to anyone who loves both dance and cinema

1pos

it seems grant doesn't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all .

1pos

a reminder that beyond all the hype and recent digital glitz , spielberg knows how to tell us about people .

1pos

one of the finest , most humane and important holocaust movies ever made .

1pos

an engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic documentary .

1pos

a beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions -- jealousy , betrayal , forgiveness and murder .

1pos

a culture-clash comedy that , in addition to being very funny , captures some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe .

1pos

shattering , devastating documentary on two maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral . extraordinary debut from josh koury .

1pos

the most compelling performance of the year adds substantial depth to this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism .

1pos

for those who are intrigued by politics of the '70s , the film is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed .

1pos

all right , so it's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny ( sometimes hilarious ) comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast .

1pos

douglas mcgrath's nicholas nickleby does dickens as it should be done cinematically .

1pos

it's a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell .

1pos

the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker help overcome the problematic script .

1pos

it's good to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again .

1pos

you just know something terrible is going to happen . but when it does , you're entirely unprepared .

1pos

it's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom .

1pos

able to provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history .

1pos

an unflinching , complex portrait of a modern israel that is rarely seen on-screen .

1pos

a jewish ww ii doc that isn't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience ! who knew . . .

1pos

it's a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence .

1pos

gently humorous and touching .

1pos

it won't hold up over the long haul , but in the moment , finch's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee .

1pos

kinnear's performance is a career-defining revelation .

1pos

the film is predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol .

1pos

. . . hits every cliche we've come to expect , including the assumption that " crazy " people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny .

1pos

the strong subject matter continues to shock throughout the film . not everyone will play the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher .

1pos

a certain sexiness underlines even the dullest tangents .

1pos

you may be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear .

1pos

there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry , and when friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia , the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch .

1pos

that old adage about women being unknowable gets an exhilarating new interpretation in morvern callar .

1pos

a mix of gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion that effortlessly draws you in .

1pos

after watching it , you can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history .

1pos

in his u . s . debut , mr . schnitzler proves himself a deft pace master and stylist .

1pos

ultimate x is a ride , basically the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine .

1pos

rich in shadowy metaphor and as sharp as a samurai sword , jiang wen's devils on the doorstep is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut .

1pos

offers a clear-eyed chronicle of a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film .

1pos

a winning comedy with its wry observations about long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying to please others .

1pos

its cast full of caffeinated comedy performances more than make up for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there's no time to think about them anyway .

1pos

lohman adapts to the changes required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects

1pos

although it includes a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick , " orange county " is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .

1pos

for a movie audience , the hours doesn't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love .

1pos

a bright , inventive , thoroughly winning flight of revisionist fancy .

1pos

ozpetek's effort has the scope and shape of an especially well-executed television movie .

1pos

graças às interações entre seus personagens , o filme torna-se não apenas uma história divertida sobre uma curiosa perseguição , mas também um belo estudo de personagens .

1pos

affirms the gifts of all involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together .

1pos

a delightful little film that revels in its own simplicity , mostly martha will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .

1pos

makes one thing abundantly clear . american musical comedy as we know it wouldn't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun's-sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway .

1pos

deepa mehta provides an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood in the western world .

1pos

if anything , the film is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans .

1pos

in addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat , changing lanes is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight .

1pos

pan nalin's exposition is beautiful and mysterious , and the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice , are as subtle and as enigmatic .

1pos

the mood , look and tone of the film fit the incredible storyline to a t .

1pos

it's crafty , energetic and smart -- the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller .

1pos

a work of extraordinary journalism , but it is also a work of deft and subtle poetry .

1pos

it's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful , all at once .

1pos

at 78 minutes it just zings along with vibrance and warmth .

1pos