| ALL ARTICLES BY Jim Pappas |
SplinterMovie Review - Oct 31, 2008
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We've seen this all before, but an outstanding cast makes this new horror film at least watchable. |
Pride and GloryMovie Review - Oct 24, 2008
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Four NYC cops are killed in an ambush, and we're taken for a bumpy ride as the police hunt the perps in this new crime drama. |
Body of LiesMovie Review - Oct 9, 2008
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The Middle East occupies a lot of attention these days, and this film is probably the best one about the war on terrorism to date. |
RocknRollaMovie Review - Oct 9, 2008
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A really cool film that takes you on a wild ride with a bunch of English gangsters, who succeed mostly in getting in each other's way, with sometimes truly comical results. |
The Pleasure of Being RobbedMovie Review - Oct 5, 2008
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A quirky low budget independent film that examines a segment of the life of a young New York City woman, adrift in a sea of life she doesn't understand. |
Nights and WeekendsMovie Review - Oct 3, 2008
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An intimate movie filled with very personal moments, it is designed to provoke thoughts about the nature of love and relationships. |
Mister FoeMovie Review - Sep 4, 2008
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A seemingly disturbed young man comes-of-age with a twist in this new film, which is erotic, funny, scary, and honest. |
Star Wars: The Clone WarsMovie Review - Aug 14, 2008
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A new Star Wars movie from Lucasfilm is always welcome, and this offering will delight old fans and bring new ones into the fold. |
The X-Files: I Want to BelieveMovie Review - Jul 25, 2008
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A throwback to the television series, this new film stays away from the conspiracies and directs most of its attention to the relationship between Mulder and Scully, and not really much else. |
The Dark KnightMovie Review - Jul 18, 2008
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A sequel that clearly rises above its predecessor, this is one of the best films of the year, terrifying, relentless and thrilling. |
Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyMovie Review - Jul 11, 2008
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This thrilling sequel takes us to some scary dark places and leaves us wanting more in the end. |
Journey to the Center of the EarthMovie Review - Jul 10, 2008
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Visually arresting but emotionally barren, this 3-D version of the Jules Verne classic novel is strictly for children, and the child within us. |
Get SmartMovie Review - Jun 20, 2008
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Based on the 1960's television show, the Maxwell Smart of the 21st century is brought to life by Steve Carell in this amusing new film. |
Kung Fu PandaMovie Review - Jun 2, 2008
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A spectacular and wonderful send up of kung fu movies, this new entry from Dreamworks is sure to become a classic. It is a must see for kids and adults alike. |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullMovie Review - May 20, 2008
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He's baaack . . . and we're all invited to join the ride to solve the mystery of the crystal skull in this exciting new film. |
RepriseMovie Review - May 16, 2008
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A group of young Norwegians come of age in this less than compelling but well directed feature, from first-timer Joachim Trier. |
Speed RacerMovie Review - May 9, 2008
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The old cartoon series is dusted off and polished into shiny newness by the Wachowski brothers, and fans of the show will feel like they've been both shaken and stirred by this fantastical new film. |
The Forbidden KingdomMovie Review - Apr 18, 2008
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The historic teaming of Jet Li and Jackie Chan highlights this new adventure film, and it makes seeing this film a bonafide pleasure. |
Smart PeopleMovie Review - Apr 11, 2008
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What happens when a family filled with intelligent members struggles to cope with their own realities, is examined by this less than inspiring new film. |
Run Fatboy RunMovie Review - Mar 28, 2008
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He's not really fat, he's just out of shape. And he and this film could both use a lot of exercise to move beyond the ordinary. |
The HammerMovie Review - Mar 21, 2008
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Adam Carolla stars as a 40-year-old who has a chance to make the U.S. Olympic boxing team, despite himself, in this new comedy. |
Star Trek Terok Nor: Day of the VipersBook Review - Mar 21, 2008
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The story of how the Bajorans came under Cardassian rule begins with this worthy first in a series Star Trek novel. |
JumperMovie Review - Feb 14, 2008
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If you could magically whisk yourself from place to place anywhere on the earth, what would you choose to do? See what some of the possibilities are in this new fantasy film. |
El Cid (2-Disc Limited Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Jan 26, 2008
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A handsome box set delivers a cinematic classic in this robust collector's edition DVD set. |
The Hunting PartyDVD Review - Jan 20, 2008
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Spending a summer vacation in Bosnia is not recommended for the average tourists. But for some intrepid reporters in the summer of 2000, spending their vacation hunting an elusive Serbian war criminal is what they do for fun. |
Youth Without YouthMovie Review - Dec 12, 2007
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After having his youth restored to him, an elderly professor of linguistics has a second chance to fulfill his lifelong dream: to discover the origins of language in this stimulating new film from director Francis Ford Coppola. |
4 months, 3 weeks and 2 daysMovie Review - Dec 7, 2007
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In Communist Rumania in 1986 abortions were illegal. Those laws have now been changed there, but see what it was like in this stunning film. |
The Diving Bell and the ButterflyMovie Review - Nov 27, 2007
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Jean-Dominique Baudy was on top of the world as editor of a famous French fashion magazine until he suffered a stroke. This film documents how he came to create the book from which this film gets its title. |
Man in the ChairMovie Review - Nov 22, 2007
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Do you want to be a film director? Cameron Kincaid does, and this movie tells us exactly how he goes about it. |
License to Drive/Mischief High School Hi-Jinx Double FeatureDVD Review - Nov 19, 2007
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Two teen comedies from the 1980's are now released by Anchor Bay from 20th Century Fox studios. One is to forget, one has been regrettably forgotten. |
RedactedMovie Review - Nov 15, 2007
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We've brought the brutality of war along with us into the 21st Century. And director Brian De Palma tries to make his case in this uneven new film. |
Resurrecting The ChampMovie Review - Aug 20, 2007
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What happens when a reporter comes upon a homeless man claiming to be a former heavyweight contender, and how it changes the life of an ambitious reporter, is dramatized in this new film from director Rod Lurie. |
The Simpsons MovieMovie Review - Jul 27, 2007
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Homer and Company have hit the big screen, and despite the uneven nature of this new film, we're still in the presence of an old friend. |
No End in SightMovie Review - Jul 27, 2007
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There have been many mistakes made by the current administration in Washington regarding the American invasion and occupation of Iraq. This new documentary film looks at the biggest mistakes we made in the early days of the war, and who is to blame for those decisions. |
MolièreMovie Review - Jul 26, 2007
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What might have happened to Molière during a lost period in his life is brought to cinematic life in this speculative, amusing, and entertaining new film by director Laurent Tirard. |
Lady ChatterleyMovie Review - Jul 16, 2007
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Yes, the old standard that made us snicker as children is back on film, and this French version of the D.H. Lawrence novel is truly a piece of cake worth eating. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixMovie Review - Jul 11, 2007
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Harry Potter starts out his latest adventure with legal problems, and it only gets worse for he and his friends. The evil lord Voldemort is back, and Harry is not having any fun in this latest chapter in the ongoing saga. |
InterviewMovie Review - Jul 10, 2007
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A movie star and a reporter share an intimate evening, and what happens between them is depicted in this uneven remake of a Dutch film. |
Harry Potter and Company Go Hollywood!Jim's Hollywood - Jul 10, 2007
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The kids from the films find themselves putting their hands, feet, and wands in cement at a special ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood |
VitusMovie Review - Jun 25, 2007
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Real life piano prodigy Teo Gheorghiu helps to bring to life this whimsical tale of a young genius, who delights in outthinking the adults around him. |
Ghosts of Cité SoleilMovie Review - Jun 23, 2007
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A direct look into the face of poverty and despair, this straighforward documentary pulls no punches. |
The Third SecretDVD Review - May 31, 2007
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The first secret is that which you don't tell others. The second secret is that which we don't tell ourselves. The third secret is . . . |
Shrek the ThirdMovie Review - May 17, 2007
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The third film of the Shrek franchise is certainly a charm for this inspiring and delightful new film. |
Paris, je t'aimeMovie Review - May 3, 2007
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Love, love, love, all you need is . . . |
Spider-Man 3Movie Review - Apr 29, 2007
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Spider-Man is the toast of tinsel town in this 3rd installment of the Marvel Comics character's adventures. |
After the WeddingMovie Review - Mar 29, 2007
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What one expects can sometimes be far different from what one receives, as is illustrated nicely by this Oscar nominated film from Denmark. |
ShooterMovie Review - Mar 23, 2007
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A man is forced to hold onto his own honor despite impossible odds in this new film from director Antoine Fuqua. |
Alexander - The Final Cut (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Feb 26, 2007
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A better version than what we saw in theaters, the new DVD tells the same story with more clarity and emotion. |
The Astronaut FarmerMovie Review - Feb 23, 2007
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Former astronaut Charles Farmer dreams of building his own rocket ship, one that will take him into orbit around the Earth. It's a dream he can only accomplish with his family standing by his side. But others would try to stop him. |
Curious GeorgeMovie Review - Feb 11, 2006
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The little monkey takes Manhattan. |
Cry Wolf (Unrated Widescreen) (2005)DVD Review - Dec 21, 2005
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An unremarkable film is now an unremarkable DVD. |
The Rockford Files - Season OneDVD Review - Dec 14, 2005
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The first season of the landmark series is now a no frills DVD collection. |
King KongMovie Review - Dec 13, 2005
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Peter Jackson's epic remake roars across the screen. |
Cinderella Man (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Dec 5, 2005
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This true story is one of the year's best films and a truly loaded DVD. |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireMovie Review - Nov 18, 2005
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As Harry and company face impending adulthood, the end of innocence looms. |
Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Nov 8, 2005
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Season 4 was when they got it right. Now its over and we're left with bittersweet memories |
JarheadMovie Review - Nov 4, 2005
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May God have mercy on us all. |
George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (Unrated Director's Cut)DVD Review - Oct 16, 2005
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Don't be fooled by imitations, this is the real deal here. |
Hogan's Heroes - The Complete 2nd SeasonDVD Review - Oct 14, 2005
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World War II had never been something funny. Until "Hogan's Heroes!" |
Alien ApocalypseDVD Review - Oct 3, 2005
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Wretched and retch inducing, this latest Bruce Campbell DVD numbs the mind and soul. |
Frasier - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Oct 2, 2005
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The sixth season of the hit series again features Dr. Frasier Crane, brother and fellow doctor Niles and company leading us all along a very merry way indeed. |
Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Oct 1, 2005
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The Expanse greets the Enterprise Crew in Season 3, and it wasn't a warm welcome |
TransamericaMovie Review - Sep 30, 2005
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If you father a son, then become a woman, are you now the mother? Find out in this new film. |
SerenityMovie Review - Sep 30, 2005
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Come fly with me, I mean "Firefly" with me, into adventure. |
Lord of WarMovie Review - Sep 15, 2005
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Andrew Niccol's new film is a look at, and condemnation of, the international arms trade. |
Die Monster Die!DVD Review - Sep 11, 2005
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For collectors only, this film bores and lies as flat as a pancake. |
The Dunwich HorrorDVD Review - Sep 11, 2005
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Sandra Dee is naked, which is the only part of this film that is of interest. |
Star Trek, Vulcan's Soul Book 1: ExodusBook Review - Sep 4, 2005
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How Surak convinced the Vulcans to embrace logic, and how the Romulans came to be are the subjects of this new novel. |
La BambaDVD Review - Aug 29, 2005
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A celebration of a life that was cut way too short, this film pulls few punches. |
The Buddy Holly StoryDVD Review - Aug 28, 2005
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Rock and Roll changed forever when the music of Buddy Holly hit the airwaves, and a celebration of that music is what this film is all about. |
The Brothers GrimmMovie Review - Aug 26, 2005
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Grim is certainly a keyword for this less than enchanted fairy tale from director Terry Gilliam. |
Dirty DeedsMovie Review - Aug 25, 2005
Crimen ferpectoMovie Review - Aug 20, 2005
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A truly funny and inspired black comedy that strips away the veneer of civilization, and lays bare our true natures. |
Star Trek Vanguard: HarbingerBook Review - Aug 8, 2005
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A new series of Star Trek adventures begins, and fans should enjoy meeting the new faces, and old friends. |
Wolf CreekMovie Review - Jul 30, 2005
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This film left me fearful and mistrusting, and is about an effective a thriller as there can be. |
Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Jul 24, 2005
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Now that there is no new Star Trek series on the air, it won't be too long before this show is missed by Trek fans. |
Prozac NationDVD Review - Jul 9, 2005
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This DVD is bereft of extra features, but since the film was never released theatrically in the U.S., that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. |
Fantastic FourMovie Review - Jul 6, 2005
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A faithful adaptation of the Marvel Comic Book, this new film should satisfy fans. |
Land of the DeadMovie Review - Jun 23, 2005
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Zombies, zombies, zombies . . . Get your piping hot living person here, yum! |
Dragnet 1967 - Season 1DVD Review - Jun 19, 2005
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Only the names have been changed... the last embodiment of the old TV series is now available on DVD. |
HeightsMovie Review - Jun 15, 2005
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Another winner from the creative team at Merchant Ivory, this film is a departure from the usual for them, and a welcome one at that. |
Law & Order: The Third YearDVD Review - Jun 11, 2005
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The 3rd season of the hit NBC series is now available on DVD, and it is certainly a winner. |
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3DMovie Review - Jun 10, 2005
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Director Robert Rodriguez fails again in his attempt to make a good family film. |
Cinderella ManMovie Review - May 30, 2005
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The inspirational true story of boxer Jim Braddock's rise from poverty to champion is a sure fire hit. |
Ghost Hunting in Hollywood: Jim at the Roosevelt HotelJim's Views - May 18, 2005
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I went looking for ghosts yesterday, and found out about Electronic Voice Phenomena |
White NoiseDVD Review - May 17, 2005
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The DVD version isn't any better than the theatrical release, but you do get a chance to learn more about EVP here. |
UnleashedMovie Review - May 13, 2005
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When you let your dog run free, you end up with a disobedient dog! |
MindhuntersMovie Review - May 13, 2005
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See what happens when a group of FBI agents on a training mission discover that one of their own is a serial killer, in this surprisingly effective thriller. |
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithMovie Review - May 6, 2005
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The conclusion of the Star Wars saga is satisfying in every way possible. |
La Santa Nina (The Holy Girl)Movie Review - Apr 30, 2005
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This coming of age story about a young girl in Argentina takes forever to tell its story, but an effective story it is. |
Saving FaceMovie Review - Apr 23, 2005
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This new film features the love that dares not speak its name, and makes the case that no matter what form love takes it can, and does, conquer all. |
The InterpreterMovie Review - Apr 22, 2005
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Can the United Nations actually do something to help the people suffering in Africa? This new film from Universal tries to say that it can. |
The Beautiful CountryMovie Review - Apr 17, 2005
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The plight of refugees, and the prejudices Ameriasians face in Viet Nam are on display in this new film. |
Layer CakeMovie Review - Apr 9, 2005
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To get out from under your own life is very difficult to accomplish, and that is aptly demonstrated by this crime drama from England. |
Frank Miller's Sin CityMovie Review - Apr 1, 2005
Comme une image (Look At Me)Movie Review - Mar 25, 2005
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A film that examines relationships, both familial and otherwise, this new offering from France asks something more from its audience than just mindless attention. |
Kung fu (Kung Fu Hustle)Movie Review - Mar 22, 2005
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To put it bluntly, this is the best film I've seen in a long, long time. |
The PacifierMovie Review - Mar 6, 2005
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What happens when a tough Navy Seal is given the task of baby-sitting a family whose children have recently lost their father? Find out in this new film from Disney. |
Alone in the DarkMovie Review - Jan 28, 2005
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Stupefyingly pointless, this latest film from Lions Gate is sure to make many a 2005 worst movie list. |
Fear XMovie Review - Jan 20, 2005
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Not a horror movie despite its title, this film is disturbing and eventually unsettling, and it makes you think. |
ElektraMovie Review - Jan 14, 2005
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This latest Marvel Comics hero brought to cinematic life suffers from its own brevity |
Coach CarterMovie Review - Jan 9, 2005
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Ken Carter is a real life coach whose efforts helped, and continue to help, the lives of young people. Come and see a part of his story in this terrific new film from Paramount. |
Million Dollar BabyMovie Review - Jan 3, 2005
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A marvelous performance by Clint Eastwood as both actor and director makes this film one of the best of 2004. |
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsMovie Review - Dec 13, 2004
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A fantastic world awaits the visitor to this film, one that is Sad, Woeful, and Wretched. Yum. |
Le Chiavi di casa (The Keys to the House)Movie Review - Dec 12, 2004
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Physically challenged people are part of all of our lives. Find out first hand how one man copes with his crippled son in Italy's entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. |
CloserMovie Review - Dec 1, 2004
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What has love got to do with it? I have no idea, but Mike Nichols new film dives in head first. |
National TreasureMovie Review - Nov 19, 2004
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Follow the clues, the clues, the never ending clues, and you might just stumble across a huge fortune in this new Disney/Bruckheimer co-production |
AlexanderMovie Review - Nov 19, 2004
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Oliver Stone plays it straight with his new film, a historical drama and fact based account about one of history's most legendary figures. |
The Polar ExpressMovie Review - Nov 14, 2004
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Do you believe in Santa Claus? No? Come and take a ride aboard this new film and you might find out that there just may be a Santa Claus, after all. |
The IncrediblesMovie Review - Oct 30, 2004
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You are a superhero. You are forced into retirement by an ungrateful public. What do you do? Find out in this amazing computer animated film from our friends at Pixar. |
SawMovie Review - Oct 12, 2004
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Finally, the best of its kind in many a year, this new film will leave you shaken, not stirred, as you leave the theater. |
PrimerMovie Review - Oct 9, 2004
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What happens when you discover the ability to travel in time may not be what you expect. Find out in this new film what might happen to you if you do manage to make time your plaything. |
I Heart HuckabeesMovie Review - Oct 3, 2004
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A philosophical and esoteric film satire that mocks certain American institutions, this film fails to be more than the sum of its parts. |
Shaun of the DeadMovie Review - Sep 21, 2004
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Do you love zombies? Do you, huh? If so, this film is for you. |
Diarios de motocicleta (The Motorcycle Diaries)Movie Review - Sep 21, 2004
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Sure to be an Oscar nominee, this film takes us to South America and all of that continents beauty. |
Sky Captain and the World of TomorrowMovie Review - Sep 14, 2004
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Take a walk on the weirdside with something different, yet all too familiar. |
CriminalMovie Review - Sep 8, 2004
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Things are never what they appear to be in most caper movies, and in this new film by first time director Gregory Jacobs the tradition lives on. |
EvergreenMovie Review - Sep 7, 2004
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First time director Enid Zentelis takes us into the lives of two impoverished women with this new film. |
Uncovered: The War On IraqMovie Review - Aug 21, 2004
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This is a film every American should see, especially before voting this coming November. |
Code 46Movie Review - Aug 8, 2004
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The future may be a very weird and strange place, and director Michael Winterbottom shows us what might happen in his new film. |
The VillageMovie Review - Jul 29, 2004
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What is the price of paradise? We find out in this new film by M. Night Shyamalan. |
Before SunsetMovie Review - Jul 18, 2004
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Sometimes honesty can be fun, sometimes it hurts. Those are two of life's aspects examined by this sequel |
Metallica: Some Kind of MonsterMovie Review - Jul 9, 2004
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A surprisingly honest portrayal, this film opens doors that have always been closed to the public. |
She Hate MeMovie Review - Jul 8, 2004
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We live in an ever changing world. How much change do we want to accept, and what are our real problems? Spike Lee asks these questions, and more, in his new film. |
The NotebookMovie Review - Jun 13, 2004
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A classic romantic tear-jerker, this film will be the surprise hit of the summer. |
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of AzkabanMovie Review - Jun 6, 2004
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The 3rd of J.K. Rowling's novels to be brought to cinematic life, this one works for adults as well as children, which is a very good thing, indeed. |
The Door in the FloorMovie Review - May 30, 2004
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What happens to people when they suffer a great loss is examined in this very downbeat film, based upon a John Irving novel. |
Shrek 2Movie Review - May 19, 2004
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An inspired bit of filmmaking, this movie makes you laugh and laugh and laugh some more. |
Van HelsingMovie Review - May 8, 2004
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Fanciful and fantastic, this new film from Universal is breathtaking, silly, and officially opens the summer blockbuster season. |
How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your AssMovie Review - Apr 24, 2004
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An important statement about filmmaking, this movie is entertaining as well as enlightening. |
Kill Bill: Vol. 2Movie Review - Apr 18, 2004
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The follow up to Vol. 1, this 2nd film of the series is paced more slowly than the first, and answers most of our questions. |
The AlamoMovie Review - Apr 12, 2004
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A history lesson, this new version of the legendary battle plays it too straight. |
HellboyMovie Review - Apr 1, 2004
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Can there be a hero from Hell? That question is answered in this new film based on the comic book. |
Dawn of the DeadMovie Review - Mar 18, 2004
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When there is no more room in Hell, the Dead will walk the Earth. In this case, they run, and we are scared to death because of it. |
Taking LivesMovie Review - Mar 14, 2004
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What happens when a beautiful FBI agent gets involved with a serial killer? The answer to that question isn't quite what you might expect in this new thriller from Warner Brothers. |
Starsky & HutchMovie Review - Feb 22, 2004
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Funny and nostalgic, Starsky and Hutch delivers the comedic goods with charm and style. |
Welcome to MooseportMovie Review - Feb 16, 2004
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A popular former President of the United States locks political horns with a popular local townsperson in this film, to mildly amusing results. |
The Lost Skeleton of CadavraMovie Review - Feb 8, 2004
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High camp is a rarity in today's movie making circles, so this film serves as a love letter to a bygone era. |
The Butterfly EffectMovie Review - Jan 25, 2004
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What happens to us as children determines where we end up as adults. If we could change those events, how would it effect us later in life? This question, and others are discussed and answered in this dramatic new film. |
Teacher's PetMovie Review - Jan 18, 2004
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Good acting and direction, and clever show tunes, can't save this film from being anything other than silly. |
In AmericaMovie Review - Jan 11, 2004
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All of us experience tragedy in life, it is how to cope with that and grow out of it that is explored with this film. |
MonsterMovie Review - Dec 27, 2003
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Based on the true story of the executed Florida serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, this film serves as an indictment of the American soul. |
Big FishMovie Review - Dec 14, 2003
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Tim Burton's new film is a personal reflection about the power of imagination, and how much fun life really can be. |
Battlestar GalacticaTelevision Review - Dec 10, 2003
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If you are a fan of the original series, beware, this isn't your Momma's Battlestar Galactica, and that is a good thing. |
Conversation: Armin Shimerman and Wil WheatonJim's Views - Dec 3, 2003
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Two Star Trek alumnis share some thoughts, and some good times. |
Les Invasions barbares (The Barbarian Invasions)Movie Review - Nov 25, 2003
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Challenging and intellectual, this film asks us to question many things, and answers a few of them along the way. |
21 GramsMovie Review - Nov 18, 2003
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At the time of death, a body loses 21 grams, the weight of a stack of 5 nickels, or so we are told in this grim and emotionally powerful new film. |
Gloomy Sunday - Ein Lied von Liebe und TodMovie Review - Nov 9, 2003
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Based on the true story of a song that has become known as The Suicide's Anthem, Gloomy Sunday is finally far from gloomy, and inspires us to wonder. |
Beyond BordersMovie Review - Oct 25, 2003
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An attempt at raising the level of awareness of the plight of refugees around the world, this film only manages to create a desire to leave the theater. |
Veronica GuerinMovie Review - Oct 18, 2003
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The true story of the courageous Irish journalist who gave her life in pursuit of the truth, this film never truly lets us know her, unfortunately. |
Bubba Ho-TepMovie Review - Oct 4, 2003
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Horror with a heart, this film is surprisingly touching and warm, something one doesn't see too often in this genre |
The RundownMovie Review - Sep 21, 2003
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There are plenty of funny moments in this goofy action film, but since it never aspires to be anything else, it works. |
The OrderMovie Review - Sep 6, 2003
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There is more than one way to get into heaven, or so we are led to believe in this new film. |
The MedallionMovie Review - Aug 23, 2003
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Jackie Chan finds love and super powers in his latest film. Unfortunately, the audience is left wondering if maybe Mr. Chan has come to the end of his ability to perform the amazing stunts that we've come to expect in his films |
Open RangeMovie Review - Aug 16, 2003
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Gritty and authentic, this film takes an honest and very hard look at the differences between right and wrong, and lets us all know these concepts aren't necessarily as different from each other as we probably like to believe. |
Spy Kids 3-D: Game OverMovie Review - Jul 26, 2003
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Made for children, this 3rd installment in the "Spy Kids" franchise will appeal only to younger viewers. Much younger viewers. |
Garage DaysMovie Review - Jul 19, 2003
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Released in Australia in 2002, "Garage Days" features outstanding acting performances but the story just doesn't move one. |
Terminator 3: Rise of the MachinesMovie Review - Jul 3, 2003
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Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his role as the Terminator with gusto, and the film breathes new life into the action genre with some amazing and creative live action effects sure to delight those fans of the Terminator series. |
Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleMovie Review - Jun 28, 2003
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This second film based on the TV series sputters in it's attempt to capture the fun and fantasy of it's cinematic predecessor. |
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met LloydMovie Review - Jun 14, 2003
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The prequel to the Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels driven movie may lack those two stars, but it possesses enough of it's own charm to serve as a pleasant summer diversion. |
Hollywood HomicideMovie Review - Jun 8, 2003
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Harrison Ford stars in this mindless bit of summer fun that tries to be sometimes a parody and sometimes an action film. |
Finding NemoMovie Review - Jun 1, 2003
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Another solid effort from Pixar's studios, this particular "fish tale" will amuse and delight both children and adults. |
The In-LawsMovie Review - May 11, 2003
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This 2003 version of the 1979 comedy of the same name can best be described in one word: "Innocuous." |
Owning MahownyMovie Review - May 3, 2003
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Philip Seymour Hoffman gives us a fine perfomance of a man under the influence of a gambling addiction in this slow moving story that allows us a glimpse into one of the self-destructive sides of human nature. |
IdentityMovie Review - Apr 26, 2003
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Although not for everyone, "Identity" does manage to spin a web of intrigue that ultimately lures the viewer into it's trap |
House of 1000 CorpsesMovie Review - Apr 18, 2003
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Billed as "the most shocking tale of carnage ever seen" "House of 1000 Corpses" doesn't live up to that billing but director Rob Zombie does show some promise as a filmaker. |
DysFunktional FamilyMovie Review - Apr 5, 2003
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Eddie Griffin goes home again in this concert/documentary film shot in his hometown of Kansas City |
What A Girl WantsMovie Review - Mar 30, 2003
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Nickelodeon's Amanda Bynes lights up the screen in this heartwarming coming-of-age story that manages to avoid some of the cliches |
DreamcatcherMovie Review - Mar 23, 2003
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Huge plot holes have limited our ability to enjoy this latest Stephen King novel brought to cinematic life by Warner Brothers |
The HuntedMovie Review - Mar 15, 2003
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The thrill of the chase is the only thrill in this forgettable movie from Paramount |
Tears of The SunMovie Review - Mar 9, 2003
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The horrible reality of African civil war is brought home to us in this moving and disturbing new action film from Sony. |
Bringing Down the HouseMovie Review - Feb 24, 2003
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Everyone is insulted equally in this new comedy. From Black to White, rich to poor, young to old |
DaredevilMovie Review - Feb 15, 2003
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"Daredevil" starts slowly but finishes strong in this latest Marvel comic book creation brought to cinematic life by director Mark Steven Johnson |
Old SchoolMovie Review - Feb 8, 2003
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Another in a long line of college life related gross-out comedies, "Old School" misses its mark, by a long ways. |
The RecruitMovie Review - Feb 1, 2003
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The Recruit is a mild thriller that just cannot rise above it's own predicatability, despite the efforts of Al Pacino and cast. |
How To Lose a Guy in 10 DaysMovie Review - Jan 25, 2003
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Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey star in this funny and light-hearted romantic comedy whose release in proximity to Valentine's Day is probably perfect timing. |
American Movies: 2002Jim's Views - Jan 6, 2003
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Creativity counts in 2002, moreso than in prior years. |
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMovie Review - Dec 19, 2002
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Peter Jackson again brings to life another of J.R.R. Tolkien's novels with this cinematic masterpiece. |
Star Trek: NemesisMovie Review - Dec 10, 2002
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The action is fast and furious in the new Star Trek film, Nemesis. Both fans and non-fans of the long running series will be pleased with this effort. |
Femme FataleMovie Review - Nov 8, 2002
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Brian De Palma has crafted a well written but oddly cast thriller that has an effective surprise ending. |
I SpyMovie Review - Nov 3, 2002
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Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson are the best things present in this mostly forgettable new based-on-TV series film from Sony/Columbia. |
Formula 51Movie Review - Oct 22, 2002
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A formula for a new drug, consisting entirely of legal ingredients, is the bait on the hook that lures the fish to bite in the U.S. release of "Formula 51". |
The RingMovie Review - Oct 13, 2002
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Before you die, you'll see "The Ring," if you watch a deadly videotape in this new horror movie from Dreamworks. |
Spirited AwayMovie Review - Sep 21, 2002
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The highest grossing movie of all time in Japan, "Spirited Away" is a triumph of imagination and style. |
Stealing HarvardMovie Review - Sep 14, 2002
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A decidedly unfunny send-up, "Stealing Harvard" offers few laughs and leaves one with a sick feeling in the pit of the stomach. |
City By The SeaMovie Review - Sep 7, 2002
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Based on a true story, "City By The Sea" is powered by excellent performances, and asks its audience to both think and feel. |
The Lathe Of HeavenMovie Review - Sep 5, 2002
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This second film adaptation of the famous novel by Ursula K. LeGuin leaves one with a thirst for a more worthy effort. |
SimoneMovie Review - Aug 26, 2002
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Al Pacino displays his comedic talents in the very funny and intelligent look at stardom, "Simone". |
The Adventures of Pluto NashMovie Review - Aug 17, 2002
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Eddie Murphy stars as Pluto Nash, in a futuristic comedy/adventure that just misses its mark. |
Blood WorkMovie Review - Aug 11, 2002
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Clint Eastwood is back fighting crime as Terry McCaleb, a retired FBI agent seeking the identity of a serial killer in this deliberately paced crime drama. |
Full FrontalMovie Review - Aug 5, 2002
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Director Steven Soderbergh departs from his prior work, and leaves the audience scratching their heads, in this film within films view of Hollywood and some of its more insipid and tawdry characters.. |
Austin Powers in GoldmemberMovie Review - Jul 27, 2002
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Made with some care and craftsmanship, the third installment in the Austin Powers series delights, repulses, and generally entertains us in this winning effort from Mike Myers and Co. |
TadpoleMovie Review - Jul 20, 2002
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As coming-of-age stories go, “Tadpole” is brief and to the point. Starring Aaron Stanford as Oscar Grubman, a precocious 15 going on 40 year old, it manages to tell it’s whole story in less than the listed 78 minutes running time. It is a slice of a slice of life, and has a sweetness and gentleness that is so sorely lacking in films these days. |
Reign Of FireMovie Review - Jul 15, 2002
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In the future, Dragons battle Humans for control of the earth, with mixed results in this new action/adventure from Touchstone Pictures. |
Minority ReportMovie Review - Jun 22, 2002
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Murder is abolished by science and the work of the Department of Precrime in the futuristic new crime drama "Minority Report" |
WindtalkersMovie Review - Jun 15, 2002
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Nicolas Cage stars in the violent and chaotic John Woo vision of World War II. |
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodMovie Review - Jun 9, 2002
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This movie explores some serious issues while trying to engage the viewer. A mature movie, to say the least, it is not accessible to those who are mostly entertained by flash, bang, boom. |
The Sum of All FearsMovie Review - Jun 1, 2002
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This latest Tom Clancy thriller is brought to the big screen as a thoughful and intelligent thriller that relies more on substance than style, but is handicapped by the fact it has to cover ground that is well trodden. |
InsomniaMovie Review - May 25, 2002
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“Insomnia” is not the murder mystery story I was expecting. It is all about a cop, a famous “hero” cop, who had stepped over the line, and how he wrestles with his growing awareness of that act of weakness within himself. |
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesMovie Review - May 18, 2002
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I have seen "Attack of The Clones" twice now, and will see it a third time this weekend. The first viewing was simply overwhelming. There is so much to see and hear in this film that the sheer volume of effects tends to drown out the story. |
Hollywood EndingMovie Review - May 11, 2002
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“Hollywood Ending” is a movie about the business of making movies. There have been a lot of those, but this one is by Woody Allen. |
Spider-ManMovie Review - May 4, 2002
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“Spider-Man” is the first official entry in the summer blockbuster series for 2002. |
The Salton SeaMovie Review - Apr 28, 2002
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"The Salton Sea" takes the viewer on a circular journey within and around the Southern California methamphetamine subculture. |
The Scorpion KingMovie Review - Apr 20, 2002
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"The Scorpion King" is essentially the first blockbuster of the growing ever longer summer movie season. I was expecting to dislike this movie, as it was more or less billed as a sequel to “The Mummy” (which I liked) and the dreadful “The Mummy Returns”. However, I was surprised. |
FrailtyMovie Review - Apr 13, 2002
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"Frailty" is a disturbing, thoughtful and original horror/psychological drama with supernatural overtones. It looks unflinchingly at what happens to a family when the head of the household becomes apparently insane. |
High CrimesMovie Review - Apr 6, 2002
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In High Crimes, a new dramatic thriller teaming Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman, we have a movie that plays as both a courtroom drama and a detective story, albeit weakly. |
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Drifting ever so slightly away from traditional folk music, this Colorado band delivers harmony and energy aplenty. |
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