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4/4
|
71%
|
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2010) |
"
[It] may not be thrilling, riveting viewing for some, but for animation fans, and for aficionados of Disney, the movie is must-see."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Aug 26, 2010
|
|
4/4
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
It's the kind of thing that only comes along once every few decades."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
|
4/4
|
90%
|
Zombieland (2009) |
"
Zombieland is, as they say in the entertainment industry, "all killer and no filler.""
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Oct 1, 2009
|
|
4/4
|
87%
|
(500) Days of Summer (2009) |
"
A simple, refreshingly honest comedy."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 31, 2009
|
|
4/4
|
98%
|
Up (2009) |
"
While it may seem to have a limiting premise and characters, it's done so well that it's easily on par with the Pixar films that came before it."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted May 28, 2009
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|
4/4
|
87%
|
Earth (Disneynature's Earth) (Planet Earth) (2009) |
"
No other movie (documentary or feature film) has featured as many "wow!" moments as this one does in quite some time."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Apr 23, 2009
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|
4/4
|
96%
|
Waltz with Bashir (2008) |
"
The movie packs a powerful, emotional punch, and it resonates strongly, especially considering the continuing unrest in the Middle East."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Feb 26, 2009
|
|
4/4
|
98%
|
The Wrestler (2008) |
"
This is Rourke's big comeback role, and he definitely deserves the Academy Award nomination he received."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 29, 2009
|
|
4/4
|
94%
|
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
The whole thing would be worthwhile if for nothing else than the late Ledger's brilliant and creepy performance as the unhinged, deranged villain. Hopefully, his achievement will be remembered when film-award season comes around."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 17, 2008
|
|
4/4
|
96%
|
WALL-E (2008) |
"
WALL*E is not only a triumph in terms of style, it's also a triumph in terms of story. There's a real emotional resonance and depth to this material"
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jun 26, 2008
|
|
4/4
|
90%
|
Note by Note: The Making of the Steinway L1037 (2007) |
"
Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1307 doesn't need any cameos by celebrities, musical or otherwise, to hold our interest."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jun 19, 2008
|
|
4/4
|
93%
|
Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) (2007) |
"
One of the most challenging films in the recent memory...However, it's definitely worth it to stick with the film."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 31, 2008
|
|
4/4
|
85%
|
War Dance (2007) |
"
[Dominic Fine's] camera captures beautiful Ugandan locations -- and some equally beautiful character moments. The film ends on a surprisingly upbeat note."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 31, 2008
|
|
4/4
|
82%
|
Into the Wild (2007) |
"
This fact-based drama pulls off a fairly tricky feat -- it's touching, thoughtful, sad, funny, sweet and ultimately redemptive -- and all at once."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Oct 19, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
96%
|
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) |
"
Kong has more humor, more drama and more humanity than all of the summer's top 10 movies combined and even delivers some sly commentary on how out of whack American priorities have become."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Aug 31, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
75%
|
Becket (1964) |
"
The material remains relevant, and the film as a whole is completely engrossing. (It may be nearly 2 1/2 hours long, but it doesn't feel like it.)"
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Apr 21, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
91%
|
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) |
"
There are times when you're hard-pressed to recognize it as an Eastwood movie. It actually resembles work by the late Akira Kurosawa."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 19, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
93%
|
Children of Men (2006) |
"
Children of Men is a chillingly effective cautionary fable that provides provocative social commentary, but it also works as a compassionate character drama."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 5, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
100%
|
La Rčgle du Jeu (The Rules of the Game) (1950) |
"
Jean Renoir's classic 1939 satire hasn't lost any of its ability to both shock and enlighten."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
4/4
|
97%
|
The Queen (2006) |
"
This drama has a lot of wit and humor, and is pretty enthralling -- and at less than 100 minutes, the film practically flies by."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Nov 3, 2006
|
|
4/4
|
98%
|
Murderball (2005) |
"
It's one of the best sports documentaries to come along since 1994's Hoop Dreams and is among this still-young year's best films."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 29, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
In addition to being riotously funny, The Incredibles is also extremely exciting."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Nov 5, 2004
|
|
4/4
|
93%
|
Riding Giants (2004) |
"
If your pulse isn't pounding, maybe you need to check to see if you have one."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Aug 27, 2004
|
|
4/4
|
93%
|
Spider-Man 2 (2004) |
"
It's the human drama that makes it all work. The main character is the best-developed, most sympathetic superhero ever seen on film."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jun 30, 2004
|
|
4/4
|
98%
|
The Fog of War - Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003) |
"
Not only fascinating, it's important."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Feb 20, 2004
|
|
4/4
|
77%
|
Big Fish (2003) |
"
Sentimental, even a bit treacly, but it's also appealing and full of warmth. And it's probably [Burton's] best film."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 9, 2004
|
|
4/4
|
96%
|
Winged Migration (Le Peuple Migrateur) (2003) |
"
The most engrossing documentary of its type since 1996's insect feature MicroCosmos."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 25, 2003
|
|
4/4
|
88%
|
X2: X-Men United (2003) |
"
It's exciting, thrilling and, best of all, it's got brains and a heart."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted May 2, 2003
|
|
4/4
|
90%
|
Cidade de Deus (City of God) (2003) |
"
A real adrenaline rush -- at times it manages to be powerful, thrilling and funny and sometimes all three of them at the same time."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Mar 14, 2003
|
|
4/4
|
96%
|
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) |
"
This is one case where you can actually believe the hype -- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is indeed even better than its predecessor."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Dec 18, 2002
|
|
4/4
|
88%
|
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - A Film About Wilco (2002) |
"
Not only does this musical documentary showcase a band that's at the top of its form ... it also serves as indictment of the ridiculously shallow, pre-fab music industry in general."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Nov 8, 2002
|
|
4/4
|
97%
|
Spirited Away (2001) |
"
It's perplexing but always enthralling."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Oct 18, 2002
|
|
4/4
|
92%
|
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) |
"
the subjects are all charismatic and interesting - any of them could have been the focus of their own documentary"
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted May 31, 2002
|
|
4/4
|
98%
|
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) |
"
t's also a better -- no, make that far better -- movie than nearly everything else that's currently in theaters."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Mar 24, 2002
|
|
4/4
|
80%
|
The Apple (Sib) (1999) |
"
As that old axiom goes, truth is stranger than fiction. Unless, of course, the fiction in question is one that's based on some very strange truths."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Apr 3, 2001
|
|
4/4
|
92%
|
A Bug's Life (1998) |
"
A deft comedy with depth of characterization -- and of animation -- that makes the work in [Antz] look like sketchbook doodles by comparison."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
4/4
|
83%
|
The Ice Storm (1997) |
"
Oddly enough, the Taiwanese-born Lee manages to capture the look and sound of the '70s better (at least more accurately) than Paul Thomas Anderson did in Boogie Nights."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
3.5/4
|
96%
|
Restrepo (2010) |
"
To say that the experience is powerful is putting it mildly."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Sep 2, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
80%
|
Cyrus (2010) |
"
Co-screenwriters/director Jay and Mark Duplass are smart enough to balance the darkly comic elements with equally effective dramatic moments."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
74%
|
Micmacs (Micmacs ŕ tire-larigot) (2010) |
"
As with all of Jeunet's films, this one is filled with delightful comic touches."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos) (2010) |
"
Both Darín and Argentine television actress Villamil are terrific. It's the supporting performers whose work really sticks with you, though -- especially that of Argentine comedian Guillermo Francella..."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted May 27, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
The Good, the Bad, and the Weird (2010) |
"
This film starts with a real bang, with a thrilling and lengthy train heist, chase and shoot-out sequence that would be the highlight of many movies. But there's still more to it than that..."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted May 13, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
74%
|
Iron Man 2 (2010) |
"
It's a funny, exciting and even deceptively smart action-thriller with a few things to say about use of technology for destructive purposes."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted May 6, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Terribly Happy (Frygtelig lykkelig) (2010) |
"
Obviously, the dark nature of the story will turn off some audiences. But the film will appeal to those who love the thriller genre..."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Apr 22, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Up in the Air (2009) |
"
The acting ensemble is good, top to bottom. Clooney might be playing a thinly veiled version of himself here, but he's well-matched with Farmiga, who brings some needed warmth and sex appeal."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Dec 17, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
"
Of course, there are a few unfortunate moments -- such as some character stereotyping and a couple of silly crass jokes. But it's also tune-filled and fun, and it's very well animated."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Dec 10, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) |
"
This is certainly the funniest animated feature so far this year, as well as one of the most sly ones to boot. (But be warned that it's not really a kids movie. There is some potentially upsetting material and imagery.)"
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Nov 24, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
94%
|
An Education (2009) |
"
In what is her first but certainly not last starring role, Mulligan is so natural that you wonder why it took filmmakers so long to give her a role this substantive. The 20-something is sure to be on the mind of Oscar and other awards voters."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Nov 24, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
60%
|
Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked) (2009) |
"
One of the few fresh breaths of air out there, cinematically. This well-acted ensemble piece argues in favor of free speech without becoming too heavy-handed and ponderous."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Nov 12, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
95%
|
The Cove (2009) |
"
It's a true-life horror story as frightening as anything seen on the big-screen all year."
—
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Posted Aug 7, 2009
|
63%
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96%
