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though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .	1pos
compelling as it is exotic , fast runner has a plot that rivals shakespeare for intrigue , treachery and murder .	1pos
what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .	1pos
the warm presence of zhao benshan makes the preposterous lying hero into something more than he reasonably should be .	1pos
this is as powerful a set of evidence as you'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .	1pos
director rob marshall went out gunning to make a great one .	1pos
skip work to see it at the first opportunity .	1pos
bow's best moments are when he's getting busy on the basketball court because that's when he really scores .	1pos
offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .	1pos
in the end , punch-drunk love is one of those films that i wanted to like much more than i actually did . sometimes , that's enough .	1pos
an intimate , good-humored ethnic comedy like numerous others but cuts deeper than expected .	1pos
ice cube holds the film together with an engaging and warm performance . . .	1pos
both deeply weird and charmingly dear .	1pos
as blunt as it is in depicting child abuse , el bola is a movie steeped in an ambiguity that lends its conflicts a symbolic resonance .	1pos
despite a story predictable enough to make the sound of music play like a nail-biting thriller , its heart is so much in the right place it is difficult to get really peeved at it .	1pos
it's a masterpiece .	1pos
an incredibly low-rent danish film , it brings a group of people together in a sweet and charming way , if a little convenient	1pos
it's the cinematic equivalent of a good page-turner , and even if it's nonsense , its claws dig surprisingly deep .	1pos
director nalin pan doesn't do much to weigh any arguments one way or the other . he simply presents his point of view that ayurveda works . no question .	1pos
what " empire " lacks in depth it makes up for with its heart .	1pos
claude miller airs out a tight plot with an easy pace and a focus on character drama over crime-film complications .	1pos
what full frontal lacks in thematic coherence it largely makes up for as loosey-goosey , experimental entertainment . still , i'm not quite sure what the point is	1pos
rich in detail , gorgeously shot and beautifully acted , les destinees is , in its quiet , epic way , daring , inventive and refreshingly unusual .	1pos
( a ) hollywood sheen bedevils the film from the very beginning . . . ( but ) lohman's moist , deeply emotional eyes shine through this bogus veneer . . .	1pos
do we really need a 77-minute film to tell us exactly why a romantic relationship between a 15-year-old boy and a 40-year-old woman doesn't work ?	1pos
ford deserves to be remembered at oscar time for crafting this wonderful portrait of a conflicted soldier .	1pos
the film's 45-minute running time stops shy of overkill , though viewers may be more exhausted than the athletes onscreen .	1pos
don't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches . . .	1pos
as adapted by kevin molony from simon leys' novel " the death of napoleon " and directed by alan taylor , napoleon's journey is interesting but his parisian rebirth is stillborn	1pos
the movie addresses a hungry need for pg-rated , nonthreatening family movies , but it doesn't go too much further .	1pos
this warm and gentle romantic comedy has enough interesting characters to fill several movies , and its ample charms should win over the most hard-hearted cynics .	1pos
a yarn that respects the marvel version without becoming ensnared by it .	1pos
this is a happy throwback to the time when cartoons were cinema's most idiosyncratic form instead of one of its most predictable .	1pos
complex , affecting and uniquely almodóvar , the film evokes strong emotions and pushes viewers to question their deepest notions of moral right and wrong .	1pos
good ol' urban legend stuff .	1pos
not so much a movie as a picture book for the big screen . this isn't my favorite in the series , still i enjoyed it enough to recommend .	1pos
it's one of the most honest films ever made about hollywood .	1pos
it is a film that will have people walking out halfway through , will encourage others to stand up and applaud , and will , undoubtedly , leave both camps engaged in a ferocious debate for years to come .	1pos
on its own cinematic terms , it successfully showcases the passions of both the director and novelist byatt .	1pos
light , silly , photographed with colour and depth , and rather a good time .	1pos
pray's film works well and will appeal even to those who aren't too familiar with turntablism .	1pos
troubling and powerful .	1pos
good movie . good actress . but if you expect light romantic comedy , good gosh , will you be shocked .	1pos
it has the courage to wonder about big questions with sincerity and devotion . it risks seeming slow and pretentious , because it thinks the gamble is worth the promise .	1pos
with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .	1pos
it's an example of sophisticated , challenging filmmaking that stands , despite its noticeable lack of emotional heft , in welcome contrast to the indulgent dead-end experimentation of the director's previous full frontal .	1pos
a very funny look at how another culture handles the process of courting and marriage .	1pos
but tongue-in-cheek preposterousness has always been part of for the most part wilde's droll whimsy helps " being earnest " overcome its weaknesses and parker's creative interference . . .	1pos
much of the movie's charm lies in the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo . their computer-animated faces are very expressive .	1pos
the path ice age follows most closely , though , is the one established by warner bros . giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie's release .	1pos
anchored by a terrific performance by abbass , satin rouge shows that the idea of women's self-actualization knows few continental divides .	1pos
awkward but sincere and , ultimately , it wins you over .	1pos
smith profiles five extraordinary american homes , and because the owners seem fully aware of the uses and abuses of fame , it's a pleasure to enjoy their eccentricities .	1pos
though the plot is predictable , the movie never feels formulaic , because the attention is on the nuances of the emotional development of the delicate characters .	1pos
sam jones became a very lucky filmmaker the day wilco got dropped from their record label , proving that one man's ruin may be another's fortune .	1pos
goyer's screenplay and direction are thankfully understated , and he has drawn excellent performances from his cast .	1pos
binoche and magimel are perfect in these roles .	1pos
when your leading ladies are a couple of screen-eating dominatrixes like goldie hawn and susan sarandon at their raunchy best , even hokum goes down easily .	1pos
while undercover brother is definitely one for the masses , it's also full of sharp , smart satire .	1pos
gets under the skin of a man who has just lost his wife .	1pos
it may not be " last tango in paris " but . . .	1pos
no wonder they're talking about " talk to her . " it's astonishing .	1pos
for its seriousness , high literary aspirations and stunning acting , the film can only be applauded .	1pos
look , this is a terrific flick replete with dazzling camera-work , dancing and music .	1pos
it is inspirational in characterizing how people from such diverse cultures share the same human and spiritual needs .	1pos
it's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .	1pos
a triumph , relentless and beautiful in its downbeat darkness .	1pos
tailored to entertain !	1pos
a compelling , moving film that respects its audience and its source material .	1pos
has a plot full of twists upon knots . . . and a nonstop parade of mock-tarantino scuzbag types that starts out clever but veers into overkill .	1pos
a work of astonishing delicacy and force .	1pos
the film benefits greatly from a less manic tone than its predecessor , as cho appears to have settled comfortably into her skin .	1pos
for the first time in several years , mr . allen has surpassed himself with the magic he's spun with the hollywood empress of ms . leoni's ellie .	1pos
isn't quite the equal of woo's best earlier work , but it's easily his finest american film . . . comes close to recapturing the brilliance of his hong kong films .	1pos
the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .	1pos
an intelligent , earnest , intimate film that drops the ball only when it pauses for blunt exposition to make sure you're getting its metaphysical point .	1pos
a modest pleasure that accomplishes its goals with ease and confidence .	1pos
a breezy , diverting , conventional , well-acted tale of two men locked in an ongoing game of cat-and-cat .	1pos
what jackson has accomplished here is amazing on a technical level .	1pos
as teen movies go , " orange county " is a refreshing change	1pos
makes s&m seem very romantic , and maggie gyllenhaal is a delight .	1pos
a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .	1pos
although life or something like it is very much in the mold of feel-good movies , the cast and director stephen herek's polished direction pour delightfully piquant wine from aged bottles .	1pos
it is risky , intelligent , romantic and rapturous from start to finish .	1pos
the movie sticks much closer to hornby's drop-dead confessional tone than the film version of high fidelity did .	1pos
a pleasant ramble through the sort of idoosyncratic terrain that errol morris has often dealt with . . . it does possess a loose , lackadaisical charm .	1pos
. . . spiced with humor ( 'i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand ) and witty updatings ( silver's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around )	1pos
this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .	1pos
a beautiful and haunting examination of the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the mundane horrors of the world .	1pos
aside from being the funniest movie of the year , simone , andrew niccol's brilliant anti-hollywood satire , has a wickedly eccentric enchantment to it .	1pos
watstein handily directs and edits around his screenplay's sappier elements . . . and sustains off the hook's buildup with remarkable assuredness for a first-timer .	1pos
just another fish-out-of-water story that barely stays afloat .	1pos
there's an energy to y tu mamá también . much of it comes from the brave , uninhibited performances by its lead actors .	1pos
it's the kind of pigeonhole-resisting romp that hollywood too rarely provides .	1pos
reinforces the often forgotten fact of the world's remarkably varying human population and mindset , and its capacity to heal using creative , natural and ancient antidotes .	1pos
you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .	1pos
it's hard not to be seduced by [witherspoon's] charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .	1pos
a movie for 11-year-old boys with sports dreams of their own and the preteen girls who worship lil' bow wow .	1pos
a refreshingly authentic coming-of-age tale .	1pos
if you're not into the pokemon franchise , this fourth animated movie in four years won't convert you -- or even keep your eyes open . but fans should have fun meeting a brand-new pokemon called celebi .	1pos

though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .

1pos

compelling as it is exotic , fast runner has a plot that rivals shakespeare for intrigue , treachery and murder .

1pos

what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .

1pos

the warm presence of zhao benshan makes the preposterous lying hero into something more than he reasonably should be .

1pos

this is as powerful a set of evidence as you'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .

1pos

director rob marshall went out gunning to make a great one .

1pos

skip work to see it at the first opportunity .

1pos

bow's best moments are when he's getting busy on the basketball court because that's when he really scores .

1pos

offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .

1pos

in the end , punch-drunk love is one of those films that i wanted to like much more than i actually did . sometimes , that's enough .

1pos

an intimate , good-humored ethnic comedy like numerous others but cuts deeper than expected .

1pos

ice cube holds the film together with an engaging and warm performance . . .

1pos

both deeply weird and charmingly dear .

1pos

as blunt as it is in depicting child abuse , el bola is a movie steeped in an ambiguity that lends its conflicts a symbolic resonance .

1pos

despite a story predictable enough to make the sound of music play like a nail-biting thriller , its heart is so much in the right place it is difficult to get really peeved at it .

1pos

it's a masterpiece .

1pos

an incredibly low-rent danish film , it brings a group of people together in a sweet and charming way , if a little convenient

1pos

it's the cinematic equivalent of a good page-turner , and even if it's nonsense , its claws dig surprisingly deep .

1pos

director nalin pan doesn't do much to weigh any arguments one way or the other . he simply presents his point of view that ayurveda works . no question .

1pos

what " empire " lacks in depth it makes up for with its heart .

1pos

claude miller airs out a tight plot with an easy pace and a focus on character drama over crime-film complications .

1pos

what full frontal lacks in thematic coherence it largely makes up for as loosey-goosey , experimental entertainment . still , i'm not quite sure what the point is

1pos

rich in detail , gorgeously shot and beautifully acted , les destinees is , in its quiet , epic way , daring , inventive and refreshingly unusual .

1pos

( a ) hollywood sheen bedevils the film from the very beginning . . . ( but ) lohman's moist , deeply emotional eyes shine through this bogus veneer . . .

1pos

do we really need a 77-minute film to tell us exactly why a romantic relationship between a 15-year-old boy and a 40-year-old woman doesn't work ?

1pos

ford deserves to be remembered at oscar time for crafting this wonderful portrait of a conflicted soldier .

1pos

the film's 45-minute running time stops shy of overkill , though viewers may be more exhausted than the athletes onscreen .

1pos

don't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches . . .

1pos

as adapted by kevin molony from simon leys' novel " the death of napoleon " and directed by alan taylor , napoleon's journey is interesting but his parisian rebirth is stillborn

1pos

the movie addresses a hungry need for pg-rated , nonthreatening family movies , but it doesn't go too much further .

1pos

this warm and gentle romantic comedy has enough interesting characters to fill several movies , and its ample charms should win over the most hard-hearted cynics .

1pos

a yarn that respects the marvel version without becoming ensnared by it .

1pos

this is a happy throwback to the time when cartoons were cinema's most idiosyncratic form instead of one of its most predictable .

1pos

complex , affecting and uniquely almodóvar , the film evokes strong emotions and pushes viewers to question their deepest notions of moral right and wrong .

1pos

good ol' urban legend stuff .

1pos

not so much a movie as a picture book for the big screen . this isn't my favorite in the series , still i enjoyed it enough to recommend .

1pos

it's one of the most honest films ever made about hollywood .

1pos

it is a film that will have people walking out halfway through , will encourage others to stand up and applaud , and will , undoubtedly , leave both camps engaged in a ferocious debate for years to come .

1pos

on its own cinematic terms , it successfully showcases the passions of both the director and novelist byatt .

1pos

light , silly , photographed with colour and depth , and rather a good time .

1pos

pray's film works well and will appeal even to those who aren't too familiar with turntablism .

1pos

troubling and powerful .

1pos

good movie . good actress . but if you expect light romantic comedy , good gosh , will you be shocked .

1pos

it has the courage to wonder about big questions with sincerity and devotion . it risks seeming slow and pretentious , because it thinks the gamble is worth the promise .

1pos

with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .

1pos

it's an example of sophisticated , challenging filmmaking that stands , despite its noticeable lack of emotional heft , in welcome contrast to the indulgent dead-end experimentation of the director's previous full frontal .

1pos

a very funny look at how another culture handles the process of courting and marriage .

1pos

but tongue-in-cheek preposterousness has always been part of for the most part wilde's droll whimsy helps " being earnest " overcome its weaknesses and parker's creative interference . . .

1pos

much of the movie's charm lies in the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo . their computer-animated faces are very expressive .

1pos

the path ice age follows most closely , though , is the one established by warner bros . giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie's release .

1pos

anchored by a terrific performance by abbass , satin rouge shows that the idea of women's self-actualization knows few continental divides .

1pos

awkward but sincere and , ultimately , it wins you over .

1pos

smith profiles five extraordinary american homes , and because the owners seem fully aware of the uses and abuses of fame , it's a pleasure to enjoy their eccentricities .

1pos

though the plot is predictable , the movie never feels formulaic , because the attention is on the nuances of the emotional development of the delicate characters .

1pos

sam jones became a very lucky filmmaker the day wilco got dropped from their record label , proving that one man's ruin may be another's fortune .

1pos

goyer's screenplay and direction are thankfully understated , and he has drawn excellent performances from his cast .

1pos

binoche and magimel are perfect in these roles .

1pos

when your leading ladies are a couple of screen-eating dominatrixes like goldie hawn and susan sarandon at their raunchy best , even hokum goes down easily .

1pos

while undercover brother is definitely one for the masses , it's also full of sharp , smart satire .

1pos

gets under the skin of a man who has just lost his wife .

1pos

it may not be " last tango in paris " but . . .

1pos

no wonder they're talking about " talk to her . " it's astonishing .

1pos

for its seriousness , high literary aspirations and stunning acting , the film can only be applauded .

1pos

look , this is a terrific flick replete with dazzling camera-work , dancing and music .

1pos

it is inspirational in characterizing how people from such diverse cultures share the same human and spiritual needs .

1pos

it's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .

1pos

a triumph , relentless and beautiful in its downbeat darkness .

1pos

tailored to entertain !

1pos

a compelling , moving film that respects its audience and its source material .

1pos

has a plot full of twists upon knots . . . and a nonstop parade of mock-tarantino scuzbag types that starts out clever but veers into overkill .

1pos

a work of astonishing delicacy and force .

1pos

the film benefits greatly from a less manic tone than its predecessor , as cho appears to have settled comfortably into her skin .

1pos

for the first time in several years , mr . allen has surpassed himself with the magic he's spun with the hollywood empress of ms . leoni's ellie .

1pos

isn't quite the equal of woo's best earlier work , but it's easily his finest american film . . . comes close to recapturing the brilliance of his hong kong films .

1pos

the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .

1pos

an intelligent , earnest , intimate film that drops the ball only when it pauses for blunt exposition to make sure you're getting its metaphysical point .

1pos

a modest pleasure that accomplishes its goals with ease and confidence .

1pos

a breezy , diverting , conventional , well-acted tale of two men locked in an ongoing game of cat-and-cat .

1pos

what jackson has accomplished here is amazing on a technical level .

1pos

as teen movies go , " orange county " is a refreshing change

1pos

makes s&m seem very romantic , and maggie gyllenhaal is a delight .

1pos

a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .

1pos

although life or something like it is very much in the mold of feel-good movies , the cast and director stephen herek's polished direction pour delightfully piquant wine from aged bottles .

1pos

it is risky , intelligent , romantic and rapturous from start to finish .

1pos

the movie sticks much closer to hornby's drop-dead confessional tone than the film version of high fidelity did .

1pos

a pleasant ramble through the sort of idoosyncratic terrain that errol morris has often dealt with . . . it does possess a loose , lackadaisical charm .

1pos

. . . spiced with humor ( 'i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand ) and witty updatings ( silver's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around )

1pos

this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .

1pos

a beautiful and haunting examination of the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the mundane horrors of the world .

1pos

aside from being the funniest movie of the year , simone , andrew niccol's brilliant anti-hollywood satire , has a wickedly eccentric enchantment to it .

1pos

watstein handily directs and edits around his screenplay's sappier elements . . . and sustains off the hook's buildup with remarkable assuredness for a first-timer .

1pos

just another fish-out-of-water story that barely stays afloat .

1pos

there's an energy to y tu mamá también . much of it comes from the brave , uninhibited performances by its lead actors .

1pos

it's the kind of pigeonhole-resisting romp that hollywood too rarely provides .

1pos

reinforces the often forgotten fact of the world's remarkably varying human population and mindset , and its capacity to heal using creative , natural and ancient antidotes .

1pos

you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .

1pos

it's hard not to be seduced by [witherspoon's] charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .

1pos

a movie for 11-year-old boys with sports dreams of their own and the preteen girls who worship lil' bow wow .

1pos

a refreshingly authentic coming-of-age tale .

1pos

if you're not into the pokemon franchise , this fourth animated movie in four years won't convert you -- or even keep your eyes open . but fans should have fun meeting a brand-new pokemon called celebi .

1pos