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oversexed , at times overwrought comedy\/drama that offers little insight into the experience of being forty , female and single .

The show explores the complexities of female identity and relationships through a comedic and dramatic lens, offering little insight into the experience of being forty, female, and single.

the world needs more filmmakers with passionate enthusiasms like martin scorsese .

The world needs more filmmakers with a genuine passion for their craft, like Martin Scorsese.

the director seems to take an unseemly pleasure in (the characters ') misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it .

The director seems to derive a perverse pleasure from watching the characters suffer, while simultaneously reveling in the satisfaction of having confronted and ultimately overcome them.

the history is fascinating ; the action is dazzling .

The history of the film is fascinating, while the action is dazzling.

the unexpected thing is that its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia , is quite beautiful .

The unexpected thing is that its dying scene, in this shower of black-and-white psychedelic imagery, is quite beautiful.

i also believe that resident evil is not it .

I also believe that Resident Evil is not what it seems to be.

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

The film offers a clear and honest portrayal of a female friendship that goes beyond the typical Hollywood portrayal.

meeting , even exceeding expectations , it 's the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth .

Meeting, even exceeding expectations, it is arguably the best sequel since "The Empire Strikes Back," a majestic achievement that is an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprisingly emotional depth.

while general audiences might not come away with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music , they 'll be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds .

While general audiences might not gain a deeper understanding of the history of Cuban music, they will be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds.

not only better than its predecessor , it may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season .

Not only did this film surpass its predecessor, but it may also be the most magical and fun family film of this or any recent holiday season.

... may work as an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence .

The show's addictive quality may be a guilty pleasure, but the material never fully overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence.

death to smoochy tells a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it - thinks-it-is joke .

Death to Smoochy tells a story about a moldy-old joke that is not as nasty as it thinks it is.

spielberg 's picture is smarter and subtler than (total recall and blade runner) , although its plot may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences .

Spielberg's picture is more nuanced and subtle than the classic neo-noir film "Blade Runner," although its complex plot may be less engaging for audiences seeking a light-hearted summer flick.

hart 's war seems to want to be a character study , but apparently ca n't quite decide which character .

Hart's war seems to be aiming to be a character study, but it can't quite decide which character to focus on.

smaller numbered kidlets will enjoy .

1930s horror films are more suitable for children due to their smaller size and more manageable length.

offers no new insight on the matter , nor do its characters exactly spring to life .

The film offers no new insights into the matter, and its characters do not spring to life in a compelling way.

i 'm convinced i could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking .

I am convinced that I could successfully care for a family of five blind, crippled, and Amish people in this situation, better than these British soldiers could.

the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen are actually fascinating , but the filmmaking in invincible is such that the movie does not do them justice .

The interconnected stories of Brigitte and Hanussen are surprisingly fascinating, but the filmmaking in "Invincible" is so masterful that it does not fully capture their depth.

the characters are more deeply thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films .

The characters in the film are more nuanced and complex than those found in most "right-thinking" films.

these characters are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field , and i 'm all for that .

The characters in this film are so well established that the gang feels comfortable taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field, and I am all for that.

with a completely predictable plot , you 'll swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard .

The plot of the film is predictable, and viewers may feel as though they have seen it all before, even if they have never been within a mile of the longest yard.

the jokes are sophomoric , stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere and the acting ranges from bad to bodacious .

The jokes in the film are quite predictable and rely heavily on stereotypes, with the acting ranging from mediocre to downright ridiculous.

cho 's latest comic set is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want ... but it 's still damn funny stuff .

Cho's latest comic set is not as sharp or as fresh as the one I'm currently enjoying, but it's still damn funny stuff.

much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s , but words do n't really do the era justice .

1960s psychedelic culture has been extensively documented, but it's important to recognize that the era's true impact is best understood through visual and cultural experiences.

one of the best looking and stylish animated movies in quite a while ...

1 of the most visually stunning and stylish animated movies in quite a while.

light the candles , bring out the cake and do n't fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl -- it 's simply , and surprisingly , a nice , light treat .

Light the candles, bring out the cake, and enjoy the moment without worrying about the calories, as birthday girl is a surprisingly delightful and light treat.

it 's good , hard-edged stuff , violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart .

It's a good, hard-hitting film that straddles the line between violence and exploitation, but ultimately manages to be both morally conscious and streetwise.

sayles ... once again strands his superb performers in the same old story .

Sayles once again showcases his exceptional cast in the same tired narrative.

high crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery , and that 's because the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue .

High Crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government, marine, or legal mystery, and that's because the movie serves up all of that stuff, nearly subliminally, as the old-hat province of male intrigue.

nicole kidman makes it a party worth attending .

Nicole Kidman makes the event a night to remember.

bogdanovich puts history in perspective and , via kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance , he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy .

Bogdanovich's portrayal of history in perspective, through Kirsten Dunst's remarkable performance, showcases Davies as a young woman of great charm, generosity and diplomacy.

the gentle comic treatment of adolescent sturm und drang should please fans of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel .

1950s romantic comedy with a gentle and humorous treatment that would appeal to fans of Chris Farley's posthumously published cult novel.

shatner is probably the funniest person in the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was .

Shatner is probably the funniest person in the film, which suggests that the film was not as bad as it could have been.

this is a fragmented film , once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie .

This is a fragmented film, once a promising idea that was followed by a bad idea to turn it into a movie.

there 's some outrageously creative action in the transporter ... (b) ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck , it 's just another cartoon with an unstoppable superman .

There's some outrageously creative action in the transporter, but by the time Frank parachutes down onto a moving truck, it's just another cartoon with an unstoppable Superman.

for those of an indulgent , slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex and lucia may well prove diverting enough .

For those seeking an indulgent and slightly sun-kissed experience, sex and Lucia may prove diverting enough.

it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home , but that should n't stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience .

It might be easier to watch at home, but that shouldn't deter die-hard French film enthusiasts from enjoying the big-screen experience.

(reno) delivers a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion .

(Reno) delivers a monologue that seamlessly blends the horror and absurdity of the situation, creating a unique and captivating experience.

rich in atmosphere of the post-war art world , it manages to instruct without reeking of research library dust .

The film's atmosphere evokes the post-war art world, yet it manages to convey information without sounding like a dry academic text.

more good than great but freeman and judd make it work .

While not as exceptional as some, "Freeman and Judd" still manages to work due to the chemistry between the two main characters.

it 's nice to see piscopo again after all these years , and chaykin and headly are priceless .

It's nice to see Piscopo again after all these years, and Chakin and Headley are priceless assets to any production.

never again , while nothing special , is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction .

Never again, while nothing special, is pleasant, diverting, and modest, it's a step in the right direction.

if the last man were the last movie left on earth , there would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows .

If the last movie were the last film left on Earth, there would be a close call between concluding the traditional film experience and enjoying a delightful night of hand-drawn shadows.

she is a lioness , protecting her cub , and he a reluctant villain , incapable of controlling his crew .

She is a fierce lioness, fiercely protecting her cub, while he is a reluctant villain, unable to control his crew.

this is an interesting movie ! ''

This is an interesting movie!

it 's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply , truly , bottomlessly cynical .

It is simply stupid, irrelevant, and deeply cynical, offering no redeeming qualities or positive outcomes.

the movie is almost completely lacking in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction .

The movie is almost devoid of suspense, surprise, and consistent emotional engagement.

the characters are so generic and the plot so bland that even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament .

The characters are so generic and the plot so bland that even as rogue CIA assassins working for Chris Cooper's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac, we do not feel much for Damon/Bourne or his predicament.

like a can of 2-day old coke .

2-day-old soda.

this masterfully calibrated psychological thriller thrives on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere even if the screenplay falls somewhat short .

This masterfully calibrated psychological thriller thrives on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere, even if the screenplay falls somewhat short.

yes , i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care , so i did n't .

Yes, it's lovely that Cal works through his issues with his father and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life, but the film World Traveler gave me no reason to care, so I did not watch it.

that the film opens with maggots crawling on a dead dog is not an out of place metaphor .

The film opens with maggots crawling on a dead dog, which is not an out-of-place metaphor.

if the plot seems a bit on the skinny side , that 's because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat .

If the plot seems a bit thin, that's because Panic Room is interested in nothing more than drawing you in and making you sweat.

drumline ably captures the complicated relationships in a marching band .

The drumline in "Drumline" adeptly captures the complex dynamics and interpersonal relationships within a marching band.

the entire cast is first-rate , especially sorvino .

The entire cast is top-notch, especially Sarah Silverman.

it 's a drag how nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding .

It's a drag how Nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding.

nothing about this movie works .

The premise of this movie is problematic, and the execution is uneven, resulting in a subpar film.

a solidly entertaining little film .

A solid and entertaining little film.

(`` safe conduct '') is a long movie at 163 minutes but it fills the time with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage .

"(``Safe Conduct'' is a long movie at 163 minutes, but it fills the time with a blend of drama, romance, tragedy, bravery, political intrigue, partisans, and sabotage.

although mainstream american movies tend to exploit the familiar , every once in a while a film arrives from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel .

Despite the prevalence of mainstream American movies that rely heavily on familiar tropes and conventions, there are occasional films that offer a chance for viewers to explore new perspectives and learn something about themselves or the world around them.

a hit - and-miss affair , consistently amusing but not as outrageous or funny as cho may have intended or as imaginative as one might have hoped .

A hit-and-miss affair that was consistently amusing, but not as outrageous or funny as some may have hoped.

this is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out , with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery .

This is an exercise in chilling style, and "Twohy" films the sub, inside and out, with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery.

hey everybody , wanna watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped ?

Hey everybody, wanna watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children's party clown gets violently gang-raped?

it makes compelling , provocative and prescient viewing .

1930s horror films make compelling, provocative, and prescient viewing.

a flawed but engrossing thriller .

A flawed but engrossing thriller that explores the complexities of human relationships and the dark underbelly of society.

never comes together as a coherent whole .

The original sentence is vague and does not provide any context or specific details about the concept or idea being discussed.

a decided lack of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy in its epiphanies .

The film lacked the spontaneity and emotional depth of a more naturally occurring story.

what sets ms. birot 's film apart from others in the genre is a greater attention to the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents .

Ms. Birot's film sets itself apart from others in the genre by giving more attention to the parents and particularly the fateful fathers in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents.

like most of jaglom 's films , some of it is honestly affecting , but more of it seems contrived and secondhand .

Like many of Jaglom's films, some of it is genuinely affecting, but more of it seems contrived and borrowed from other sources.

it 's a wise and powerful tale of race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout .

It's a wise and powerful tale of race and culture that is forcefully told, with superb performances throughout.

one of those terrific documentaries that collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then figures out how to make us share their enthusiasm .

1930s documentary that brings together passionate individuals who share a common interest, ultimately showcasing the power of collective enthusiasm.

not only are the film 's sopranos gags incredibly dated and unfunny , they also demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were .

The film's "Sopranos" gags are so outdated and unfunny that they demonstrate the desperation of the makers of the sequel to make a profit.

i have to admit that i am baffled by jason x.

I have to admit that I am baffled by Jason X.

the film gets close to the chimps the same way goodall did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection .

The film gets close to the chimpanzees in the same way that Goodall did, with a serious, respectful, and affectionate tone.

a rip-off twice removed , modeled after (seagal 's) earlier copycat under siege , sometimes referred to as die hard on a boat .

20th century rip-off films that were remakes of earlier copycat films, often referred to as "Die Hard on a Boat."

ms. seigner and mr. serrault bring fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters .

Ms. Seigner and Mr. Serrault bring fresh, unforced naturalism to their characters.

that 's muy loco , but no more ridiculous than most of the rest of `` dragonfly . ''

That's very crazy, but no more ridiculous than most of the rest of "Dragonfly."

but the movie that does n't really deliver for country music fans or for family audiences

The movie that does not resonate with country music fans or family audiences is a missed opportunity.

if you answered yes , by all means enjoy the new guy .

If you answered yes, please enjoy the new guy.

generates an enormous feeling of empathy for its characters .

The film generates an enormous sense of empathy for its characters.

the low-key direction is pleasingly emphatic in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love .

The low-key direction in this film is surprisingly effective in conveying the intensity and claustrophobia of the obsessive love story.

those prone to indignation need not apply ; those susceptible to blue hilarity , step right up .

Those prone to indignation should avoid this film, while those susceptible to blue humor should embrace it.

an intriguing look at the french film industry during the german occupation ; its most delightful moments come when various characters express their quirky inner selves .

An intriguing look at the French film industry during the German occupation reveals the delightful moments when various characters express their quirky inner selves.

would make an excellent companion piece to the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman . '

The movie would make an excellent companion piece to the similarly themed film "The French Lieutenant's Woman."

if you like quirky , odd movies and\/or the ironic , here 's a fun one .

If you enjoy quirky, odd movies and/or the ironic, here's a fun movie for you.

no french people were harmed during the making of this movie , but they were insulted and the audience was put through torture for an hour and a half .

No French people were harmed during the production of this movie, but they were subjected to insults and harassment, and the audience was subjected to prolonged and painful torture for over an hour and a half.

woody allen can write and deliver a one liner as well as anybody .

Woody Allen can not only write and deliver a one-liner but also do so with a level of skill and nuance that is rare in the comedic world.

the most consistently funny of the austin powers films .

1980s Austin Powers film that is the most consistently funny of the franchise.

it 's both degrading and strangely liberating to see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue , only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen .

It is both disheartening and strangely liberating to witness people working so hard at pursuing a life of intrigue, only to be cruelly revealed by the indifferent Gant brothers as ordinary, pasty lumps.

paid in full is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks .

Paid in Full is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of Goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks.

the plot has a number of holes , and at times it 's simply baffling .

The plot has a number of plot holes, and at times it is baffling.

the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action , but the stunts in the tuxedo seem tired and , what 's worse , routine .

The redeeming feature of Chan's films has always been the action sequences, but the stunts in the tuxedo seem tired and repetitive.

amazingly lame .

The phrase "amazingly lame" is redundant and unnecessary.

not even felinni would know what to make of this italian freakshow .

It is unlikely that anyone, even a seasoned film buff, would be able to fully comprehend this bizarre Italian freakshow.

garcía bernal and talancón are an immensely appealing couple , and even though their story is predictable , you 'll want things to work out .

Gara Bernal and Talcón are an undeniably appealing couple, despite the predictability of their story. Despite the predictable nature of their relationship, you'll find yourself rooting for them to work out.

-- but certainly hard to hate .

-- but it's hard to resist.

finely crafted , finely written , exquisitely performed

The film was meticulously crafted, meticulously written, and impeccably performed.

parker can not sustain the buoyant energy level of the film 's city beginnings into its country conclusion '

Parker cannot maintain the same level of buoyant energy in the film's transition from city beginnings to country conclusion.

the story is a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place - it struck a chord in me .

The story is a rather straightforward one, focusing on grief, love, and the possibility of finding love in the most unexpected circumstances.

a cockeyed shot all the way .

100% of the way through the entire film.