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1/10
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29%
|
Tideland (2006) |
"
When it ends after two hours, you'll be more than happy to leave the theater at a full-paced gasping-for-air run."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 26, 2006
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2/10
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60%
|
On the Road With Judas (2009) |
"
Although I consider it to be one of the worst films of Sundance, others may find it just mystifying in its editing and completely rule-breaking structure."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
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2/10
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7%
|
Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (Van Wilder 2) (2006) |
"
As expected, it was a cheesy, predictable, already-seen-before and quite boring Indian-spiced comedy that doesn't appeal to any audience."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 3, 2006
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4/10
|
31%
|
The Good Night (2007) |
"
Unfortunately The Good Night is vastly underwhelming in its attempt to be profound and a rather poor film from Jake Paltrow."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 30, 2007
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4/10
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64%
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The Nines (2007) |
"
An interesting concept that fails terribly in its actual execution - too light, too playful and too comedic..."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 24, 2007
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4/10
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21%
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Arthur and the Invisibles (Arthur and the Minimoys) (2007) |
"
A forgettable mélange of King Arthur, Neo from The Matrix, all of the Harry Potter books that include Voldemort, and A Bug's Life, all smashed into one big misadventure that pales in comparison to Besson's better-known works."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 18, 2007
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4/10
|
72%
|
Flushed Away (2006) |
"
With only a few memorable scenes, Flushed lacks a heartfelt story like those for which rival Pixar is celebrated."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 3, 2006
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4/10
|
56%
|
Feast (2005) |
"
Feast has its moments, mainly the first and last ten minutes, but the remainder is a bore-fest of horrific proportions."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 19, 2006
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4.5/10
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66%
|
Smiley Face (2007) |
"
The film is just a little too stupid, like Idiocracy, but with even worse filmmaking aspects..."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Feb 5, 2007
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4.5/10
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37%
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The Ten (2007) |
"
The Ten seems much more like a Hollywood fun fest of celebrity friends looking to get a cameo rather than a well-made comedic compilation - it's a combination of every bad comedy and cheesy idea in recent Hollywood history."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
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|
4.5/10
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0%
|
Weapons (2009) |
"
The film is almost like a Los Angeles based version of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, but featuring Paul Dano instead of Shia LaBeouf, missing Channing Tatum, and blacks instead of Puerto Ricans."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 21, 2007
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|
4.5/10
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48%
|
Harsh Times (2006) |
"
It lacks originality, it lacks creativity, and most of all it lacks a good script."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 10, 2006
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5/10
|
80%
|
Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) (2007) |
"
Although certainly well made, the only issue with Manda Bala is you have to be overly interested in the subject and open to the disturbing content that it uses to tell the story."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Feb 5, 2007
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5/10
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97%
|
The Pool (2008) |
"
It's purely a location-based drama that has hardly any music and spends its full 105 minutes following Venkatesh and his 11-year-old friend Jhangir Badshah around Panjim, Goa..."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 24, 2007
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5/10
|
88%
|
Red Road (2007) |
"
It's slow moving with little dialogue that only picks up as it nears the climax and conclusion at the end."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 21, 2007
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5/10
|
16%
|
Eragon (2006) |
"
Eragon's producers are also one-part brave, for attempting to make such an epic film, and three-parts fool, for simply forgetting to care about making a good movie."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 15, 2006
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5/10
|
73%
|
Idiocracy (2006) |
"
When absolutely everyone in the world is stupid, there's no opportunity to make great comedy."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 26, 2006
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5/10
|
46%
|
The Last Kiss (2006) |
"
The Last Kiss is generally a mess of stories and lacks the heart that makes a romantic movie so memorable."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 21, 2006
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5/10
|
22%
|
The Quiet (2006) |
"
The Quiet is another independent film that tried hard to be something that it just couldn't live up to, and in return was just another mediocre film."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 2, 2006
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|
5.5/10
|
62%
|
Diary of the Dead (2007) |
"
Once you wade through those annoying elements, the point-of-view experience was quite thrilling but hardly scary."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 13, 2007
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|
5.5/10
|
23%
|
Slipstream (2007) |
"
Like David Lynch and sometimes like Terry Gilliam, you just have to respect the artistic values that [Anthony] Hopkins was going for and what he did achieve in the end."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Feb 5, 2007
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|
5.5/10
|
65%
|
The History Boys (2006) |
"
The History Boys is better left untouched in its natural on-stage format, and not converted to the screen as a confusing and poorly directed movie."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 15, 2006
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|
5.5/10
|
55%
|
Marie Antoinette (2006) |
"
With only gratifying performances from Jason Schwartzman and Kirsten Dunst, there is not much more enjoyment offered in the rather lengthy and boring film that moves at a dully slow rate."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 23, 2006
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|
6/10
|
70%
|
Year of the Dog (2007) |
"
If you love dogs, then look forward for the opportunity to finally see this film, otherwise it can be easily passed up."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 30, 2007
|
|
6/10
|
80%
|
Chicago 10 (2008) |
"
The film is like Marie Antoinette - an interesting attempt at stepping out of the ordinary bounds of its genre, but not really as successful or enjoyable."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 20, 2007
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6/10
|
66%
|
Miss Potter (2007) |
"
It's a rather light, dainty, and wispy walk in the park that cuts so many plot points that its story is totally unsatisfying."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 19, 2007
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|
6/10
|
4%
|
Happily N'ever After (2006) |
"
With yet again your typical run-of-the-mill animation, Happily N'Ever After seems like another uninspired animated film, however it does have a few positive aspects..."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 14, 2007
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|
6/10
|
74%
|
The Painted Veil (2006) |
"
Has both its incredible strengths: the beautiful landscapes in the backdrop of China, the great performances from Norton and Jones, and a great soundtrack %u2013 and vast weaknesses: boring scenes, lengthy narratives, and a director who still needs some p"
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 3, 2007
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|
6/10
|
49%
|
We Are Marshall (2006) |
"
Although there are some truly touching moments exploring the life of everyone affected, both in the film and in the real world, the remainder is a music video stretched at length."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 22, 2006
|
|
6/10
|
50%
|
Fast Food Nation (2006) |
"
Fast Food Nation is best left in its original book medium and not touched by Hollywood's typical butchers."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 17, 2006
|
|
6/10
|
54%
|
Flicka (2006) |
"
Tim McGraw delivers one of the only redeeming performances in an otherwise lackluster set of acting."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 20, 2006
|
|
6.5/10
|
65%
|
What Doesn't Kill You (2008) |
"
First-time writer/director Brian Goodman pulls together quite a few great elements in the film, from the acting to the score, but it's in dire need of a script rewrite and editing overhaul before it can be called a true gem."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 30, 2008
|
|
6.5/10
|
72%
|
Sunshine Cleaning (2009) |
"
The concept was great, but the film was not. Not only is director Christine Jeffs a bit rusty, but first-time writer Megan Holley's script was what really pulled this down even further."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 19, 2008
|
|
6.5/10
|
82%
|
Into the Wild (2007) |
"
As much as I really wanted to love the free-spirited Into the Wild, Sean Penn is a terrible director and the story suffers from his inexperience in great direction."
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FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 13, 2007
|
|
6.5/10
|
76%
|
Padre Nuestro (Sangre De Mi Sangre) (2007) |
"
The biggest issue with Padre Nuestro is that is consistently depressing and repetitive and ends on a downright hopeless and disheartening note."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 30, 2007
|
|
6.5/10
|
82%
|
Days of Glory (Indigenes) (2007) |
"
The performances, cinematography and climax showdown are all top-notch, but don't expect a lot of complex characterizations..."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 8, 2006
|
|
6.5/10
|
30%
|
Running With Scissors (2006) |
"
There is too much comedy for it to be a drama, and too much seriousness for it to be a comedy."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Oct 30, 2006
|
|
6.5/10
|
25%
|
School for Scoundrels (2006) |
"
School for Scoundrels hits well with some comedic moments, but falls short of delivering a complete experience from start to finish."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 29, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
82%
|
Bakjwi (Thirst) (2009) |
"
I know that Chan-wook likes to take things to the extreme, to the point where the audience is either laughing or so shocked they don't know how to respond, but in Thirst he either never went far enough, or went so far it was way too wild for my tastes."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted May 15, 2009
|
|
7/10
|
53%
|
Across the Universe (2007) |
"
While nearly each and every song sung on screen was exhilarating, there were scenes and moments that felt unnecessarily added and pointlessly featured."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 12, 2007
|
|
7/10
|
26%
|
Ghost Rider (2007) |
"
It's an entertaining film but struggles in its story and character development, but the visual effects and badass nature of Ghost Rider help fuel it back into the positive."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Feb 16, 2007
|
|
7/10
|
——
|
Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade (2007) |
"
Chasing Ghosts is chock full of plenty of realistic 80's nostalgia that will give any child-of-the-80's a hard on for arcade gaming all over again."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
|
|
7/10
|
53%
|
Eagle vs. Shark (2007) |
"
The film is a mix of Little Miss Sunshine, a New Zealand Napoleon Dynamite, and any other nerdy stuck-in-the-80's hilarious comedies you can think of."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 29, 2007
|
|
7/10
|
23%
|
An American Crime (2007) |
"
It's a harrowing, chilling experience that silences the entire theater; a crime drama of perfect style and scripting, but with some troubles in its form and final execution."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 21, 2007
|
|
7/10
|
87%
|
Notes on a Scandal (2006) |
"
There isn't anything wrong with this film, but it's just another sex-scandal movie all over again - this time with Dame Judi Dench."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Jan 19, 2007
|
|
7/10
|
66%
|
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) |
"
One-quarter comedy, and three-quarters drama, it's a beautiful tale of compassion, but a bit rough in spots."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Dec 15, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
25%
|
A Good Year (2006) |
"
Although it was a bit of a bumpy ride to the end, the smiling satisfaction that comes from the conclusion and the more emotionally serene mood in the last 30 minutes is what makes it worthy."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Nov 10, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
75%
|
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) |
"
The message the film delivers and the actors who deliver it make Saints worth every minute, but it's still a rough ride..."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 29, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
33%
|
Flyboys (2006) |
"
Flyboys is a mediocre film at best with great action sequences that will satisfy most, but with nothing further to offer."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Sep 23, 2006
|
|
7/10
|
47%
|
Renaissance (2006) |
"
...it is still a wonderfully unique and revolutionary film from France with fantastic animation."
—
FirstShowing.net
Posted Aug 27, 2006
|
62%
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