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( næs ) directed the stage version of elling , and gets fine performances from his two leads who originated the characters on stage .

it 's a much more emotional journey than what shyamalan has given us in his past two movies , and gibson , stepping in for bruce willis , is the perfect actor to take us on the trip .

smart , provocative and blisteringly funny .

a beguiling splash of pastel colors and prankish comedy from disney .

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

... a magnificent drama well worth tracking down .

far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .

oscar wilde 's masterpiece , the importance of being earnest , may be the best play of the 19th century .

it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study .

it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .

a literate presentation that wonderfully weaves a murderous event in 1873 with murderous rage in 2002 .

candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .

the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups .

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

a painfully funny ode to bad behavior .

funny but perilously slight .

miller is playing so free with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he makes the audience hostage to his swaggering affectation of seriousness .

there 's something auspicious , and daring , too , about the artistic instinct that pushes a majority-oriented director like steven spielberg to follow a.i. with this challenging report so liable to unnerve the majority .

falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .

reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .

a compelling spanish film about the withering effects of jealousy in the life of a young monarch whose sexual passion for her husband becomes an obsession .

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

the movie has an infectious exuberance that will engage anyone with a passing interest in the skate/surf culture , the l.a. beach scene and the imaginative ( and sometimes illegal ) ways kids can make a playground out of the refuse of adults .

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a tender , heartfelt family drama .

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

an intriguing cinematic omnibus and round-robin that occasionally is more interesting in concept than in execution .

and if you 're not nearly moved to tears by a couple of scenes , you 've got ice water in your veins .

bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .

that is a compliment to kuras and miller .

the film 's performances are thrilling .

the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .

if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !

there 's ... tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate .

the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .

it 's fun lite .

we root for ( clara and paul ) , even like them , though perhaps it 's an emotion closer to pity .

a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .

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

a giggle a minute .

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

for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener .

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

warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality .

reggio 's continual visual barrage is absorbing as well as thought-provoking .

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

no screen fantasy-adventure in recent memory has the showmanship of clones ' last 45 minutes .

a marvel like none you 've seen .

thekids will probably stay amused at the kaleidoscope of big , colorful characters .

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

has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best .

the continued good chemistry between carmen and juni is what keeps this slightly disappointing sequel going , with enough amusing banter -- blessedly curse-free -- to keep both kids and parents entertained .

one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others .

on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion .

macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter affairs ... brings an absolutely riveting conviction to her role .

having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all .

you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .

the film may appear naked in its narrative form ... but it goes deeper than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine

his healthy sense of satire is light and fun ...

a must-see for the david mamet enthusiast and for anyone who appreciates intelligent , stylish moviemaking .

kinnear does n't aim for our sympathy , but rather delivers a performance of striking skill and depth .

this flick is about as cool and crowd-pleasing as a documentary can get .

seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work .

manages to be sweet and wickedly satisfying at the same time .

it confirms fincher 's status as a film maker who artfully bends technical know-how to the service of psychological insight .

it 's a remarkably solid and subtly satirical tour de force .

it 's made with deftly unsettling genre flair .

an infectious cultural fable with a tasty balance of family drama and frenetic comedy .

maud and roland 's search for an unknowable past makes for a haunting literary detective story , but labute pulls off a neater trick in possession : he makes language sexy .

a working class `` us vs. them '' opera that leaves no heartstring untugged and no liberal cause unplundered .

we have n't seen such hilarity since say it is n't so !

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

the story and structure are well-honed .

but it still jingles in the pocket .

you 'll gasp appalled and laugh outraged and possibly , watching the spectacle of a promising young lad treading desperately in a nasty sea , shed an errant tear .

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

seldahl 's barbara is a precise and moving portrait of someone whose world is turned upside down , first by passion and then by illness .

the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory .

it 's worth seeing just on the basis of the wisdom , and at times , the startling optimism , of the children .

bogdanovich tantalizes by offering a peep show into the lives of the era 's creme de la celluloid .

although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women .

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 .

ahhhh ... revenge is sweet !

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

a film about a young man finding god that is accessible and touching to the marrow .

this is a good script , good dialogue , funny even for adults .

so unassuming and pure of heart , you ca n't help but warmly extend your arms and yell ` safe ! '

anchored by friel and williams 's exceptional performances , the film 's power lies in its complexity .

a fitfully amusing romp that , if nothing else , will appeal to fans of malcolm in the middle and its pubescent star , frankie muniz .

it 's a charming and often affecting journey .

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

lovely and poignant .

... a story we have n't seen on the big screen before , and it 's a story that we as americans , and human beings , should know .

whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca n't deny either the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie .

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

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

though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class .

and that 's a big part of why we go to the movies .

byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama .

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