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Zombieland -- Film Review
"Zombieland" is an admittedly tricky balance that's pulled off with energetic panache by first-time director Ruben Fleischer and the writing team of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
"Zombieland" is an admittedly tricky balance that's pulled off with energetic panache by first-time director Ruben Fleischer and the writing team of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
The Damned -- Film Review
Snakes and skeletons are found under stones in "The Damned," a fragmented drama about aging Argentine revolutionaries coming to terms with a past that has lain buried for 30 years.
Snakes and skeletons are found under stones in "The Damned," a fragmented drama about aging Argentine revolutionaries coming to terms with a past that has lain buried for 30 years.
Pandorum -- Film Review
"Pandorum" doesn't need any of those gimmicks to provide its audiences with a fully immersive experience. The title refers to a psychosis that occurs after too much deep space hibernation, and it's a condition likely to be suffered by many of those sitting through this sci-fi thriller
"Pandorum" doesn't need any of those gimmicks to provide its audiences with a fully immersive experience. The title refers to a psychosis that occurs after too much deep space hibernation, and it's a condition likely to be suffered by many of those sitting through this sci-fi thriller
Me, Too -- Film Review
Funny, touching and entertaining with a popular touch, the Spanish "Me, Too" qualifies as one of the finest films describing the world of Down Syndrome in a narrative that is respectful of its characters and bold in its thinking.
Funny, touching and entertaining with a popular touch, the Spanish "Me, Too" qualifies as one of the finest films describing the world of Down Syndrome in a narrative that is respectful of its characters and bold in its thinking.
The Hole -- Film Review
"The Hole" needs strong marketing to find its audience, however. Today's adolescents have grown up on more hardcore stuff and probably aren't familiar with the director's biggest hit, "Gremlins." On the other hand, older Dante buffs may be turned off by a teen movie
"The Hole" needs strong marketing to find its audience, however. Today's adolescents have grown up on more hardcore stuff and probably aren't familiar with the director's biggest hit, "Gremlins." On the other hand, older Dante buffs may be turned off by a teen movie
Mr. Nobody -- Film Review
Belgian director Jaco Van Dormael, describes at least three distinct futures for the 9-year-old Nemo. It starts when the boy is forced to make an impossible choice: to stay in England with his Dad (Rhys Ifans) or jump on a train and go to the U.S. with his mother (Natasha Little).
Belgian director Jaco Van Dormael, describes at least three distinct futures for the 9-year-old Nemo. It starts when the boy is forced to make an impossible choice: to stay in England with his Dad (Rhys Ifans) or jump on a train and go to the U.S. with his mother (Natasha Little).
The Double Hour -- Film Review
Giuseppe Capatondi's debut feature, "The Double Hour," is a smart psychological thriller with one fatal flaw that Slavic women in Italian television and film must be dark, tormented characters who hardly ever smile. In a criminal caper with a twist, this actually works against the story.
Giuseppe Capatondi's debut feature, "The Double Hour," is a smart psychological thriller with one fatal flaw that Slavic women in Italian television and film must be dark, tormented characters who hardly ever smile. In a criminal caper with a twist, this actually works against the story.
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell -- Film Review
An accurately self-described "asshole," author Tucker Max also co-wrote the screenplay for this effort, which, like his literary output, makes little effort to depict him in any but the most unflattering light.
An accurately self-described "asshole," author Tucker Max also co-wrote the screenplay for this effort, which, like his literary output, makes little effort to depict him in any but the most unflattering light.
Someone Like You -- Film Review
Remakes are often disappointing, but the Tamil version of the original Hindi film "A Wednesday" works well. Titled "Someone Like You" ("Unnaipol Oruvan") and directed by first-timer Chakri Toleti, it is far more engaging and energetic than its predecessor.
Remakes are often disappointing, but the Tamil version of the original Hindi film "A Wednesday" works well. Titled "Someone Like You" ("Unnaipol Oruvan") and directed by first-timer Chakri Toleti, it is far more engaging and energetic than its predecessor.
Lord Save Us From Your Followers -- Film Review
Like a more genial, "balanced" version of "Religulous," "Lord Save Us From Your Followers" covers similar ground about religious hypocrisy in the modern Western world while also giving due deference to the followers' side of the argument, affirming true Christianity.
Like a more genial, "balanced" version of "Religulous," "Lord Save Us From Your Followers" covers similar ground about religious hypocrisy in the modern Western world while also giving due deference to the followers' side of the argument, affirming true Christianity.
Wanted -- Film Review
The pummeling starts five seconds into "Wanted," and doesn't let up for three hours, save a few breaks for flashy dance numbers and clever one-liners uttered with just the right amount of macho disdain by muscle-bound Salman Khan.
The pummeling starts five seconds into "Wanted," and doesn't let up for three hours, save a few breaks for flashy dance numbers and clever one-liners uttered with just the right amount of macho disdain by muscle-bound Salman Khan.
Pothole -- Film Review
In his first feature, writer-director Ali Karim shows a strongly personal voice and outlook. This is a true niche art film that will have to claw its way to foreign audiences, who will no doubt appreciate it.
In his first feature, writer-director Ali Karim shows a strongly personal voice and outlook. This is a true niche art film that will have to claw its way to foreign audiences, who will no doubt appreciate it.
Tehroun -- Film Review
Covering some of the same territory as Jafar Panahi's "Crimson Gold," the film has a surprisingly modern, realistic texture despite its highly structured story set in low-life Tehran.
Covering some of the same territory as Jafar Panahi's "Crimson Gold," the film has a surprisingly modern, realistic texture despite its highly structured story set in low-life Tehran.
Paranormal Activity -- Film Review
"Paranormal Activity" is as exciting as the outtakes from a particularly dull episode of "Big Brother." Careful handling is a must for the picture to capitalize on its strength -- an incremental sense of dread that leads to some genuine jolts in the final half-hour.
"Paranormal Activity" is as exciting as the outtakes from a particularly dull episode of "Big Brother." Careful handling is a must for the picture to capitalize on its strength -- an incremental sense of dread that leads to some genuine jolts in the final half-hour.
Surrogates -- Film Review
"Surrogates" is a movie about human robots that appears to have actually been made by human robots.
"Surrogates" is a movie about human robots that appears to have actually been made by human robots.
Mao's Last Dancer -- Film Review
Veteran Australian director Bruce Beresford's new film, "Mao's Last Dancer," feels almost like a remake of the equally heart-warming "Billy Elliot," but this time around, the aspiring dancer is escaping hardline Chinese communist officials, not working-class ignorance and poverty.
Veteran Australian director Bruce Beresford's new film, "Mao's Last Dancer," feels almost like a remake of the equally heart-warming "Billy Elliot," but this time around, the aspiring dancer is escaping hardline Chinese communist officials, not working-class ignorance and poverty.
Fame -- Film Review
While this new version of "Fame" retains the 1980 film's basic structure of following several kids over four years at New York's High School of Performing Arts, it's been diluted in almost every imaginable way.
While this new version of "Fame" retains the 1980 film's basic structure of following several kids over four years at New York's High School of Performing Arts, it's been diluted in almost every imaginable way.
The Unloved -- Film Review
A cinema verite-type portrait of an 11-year-old girl doomed to fall through the cracks of Great Britain's problematic social services system, "The Unloved" takes a relentlessly one-note approach to its subject matter, which is probably deliberate but nonetheless monotonous.
A cinema verite-type portrait of an 11-year-old girl doomed to fall through the cracks of Great Britain's problematic social services system, "The Unloved" takes a relentlessly one-note approach to its subject matter, which is probably deliberate but nonetheless monotonous.
Trash Humpers -- Film Review
The title "Trash Humpers" comes from the film's running motif of its three principal "characters" constantly dry-humping garbage cans, trees, telephone polls, and other stationary objects.
The title "Trash Humpers" comes from the film's running motif of its three principal "characters" constantly dry-humping garbage cans, trees, telephone polls, and other stationary objects.
Blessed -- Film Review
The not always sanctified dynamic between mothers and their children is powerfully presented in "Blessed," the latest pull-no-punches drama from Australia's Ana Kokkinos.
The not always sanctified dynamic between mothers and their children is powerfully presented in "Blessed," the latest pull-no-punches drama from Australia's Ana Kokkinos.
The Secret in Their Eyes -- Film Review
A riveting Argentine thriller spiked with witty dialogue and poignant love stories, "The Secret in Their Eyes" interweaves the personal lives of a team of state prosecutors with a manhunt spanning 25 years.
A riveting Argentine thriller spiked with witty dialogue and poignant love stories, "The Secret in Their Eyes" interweaves the personal lives of a team of state prosecutors with a manhunt spanning 25 years.
The Dancer and the Thief -- Film Review
Fernando Truebas whimsical "The Dancer and the Thief" follows two men, a seasoned safe-cracker and a feisty 20-year-old who has fallen afoul of the law, as they pursue the women they love while plotting a daring heist.
Fernando Truebas whimsical "The Dancer and the Thief" follows two men, a seasoned safe-cracker and a feisty 20-year-old who has fallen afoul of the law, as they pursue the women they love while plotting a daring heist.
The Window -- Film Review
Director Buddhadeb Dasgupta's haunting new movie "The Window" is a bit rough around the edges, but it has appealing characters and a likable spirit.
Director Buddhadeb Dasgupta's haunting new movie "The Window" is a bit rough around the edges, but it has appealing characters and a likable spirit.
Vision -- Film Review
In "Vision," director Margarethe von Trotta leaps back a whole millennium to survey the life of pioneering Benedictine nun Hildegard von Bingen who introduced holistic medicine to her convent during the 12th century.
In "Vision," director Margarethe von Trotta leaps back a whole millennium to survey the life of pioneering Benedictine nun Hildegard von Bingen who introduced holistic medicine to her convent during the 12th century.
The Miscreants of Taliwood -- Film Review
It's rare for a documentary to be called truly eye-opening, but director George Gittoes' "The Miscreant of Taliwood" accomplishes the feat of showing us a part of the world we could never imagine.
It's rare for a documentary to be called truly eye-opening, but director George Gittoes' "The Miscreant of Taliwood" accomplishes the feat of showing us a part of the world we could never imagine.
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