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5/5
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92%
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Beauty and the Beast (2012) |
"
One of the brightest jewels in Disney's crown, Beauty and the Beast's 3D reissue takes nothing away and makes the film's brilliance even easier to appreciate; the movie is more beautiful and timeless than it ever was."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jan 14, 2012
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5/5
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74%
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Norwegian Wood (2012) |
"
Outstanding performances blend beautifully with a sharp, unsentimental script, stunning cinematography and evocative score to make Norwegian Wood a haunting, mesmerizing symphony of heartache, love, loss and hope."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jan 5, 2012
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5/5
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77%
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War Horse (2011) |
"
A magnificent epic that captures the essence and magic of classic movie-making. The heartfelt and emotional War Horse is one of Steven Spielberg's best movies and certainly one of the best films of the year."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 24, 2011
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5/5
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80%
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Shame (2011) |
"
A stark and stunning portrait of addiction and its resulting damage. Provocative, intelligent and emotionally wrenching, Shame is one of the best films of the year."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 2, 2011
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5/5
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95%
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13 Assassins (2011) |
"
13 Assassins single-handedly revitalises the samurai film, taking it to new heights with incomparable style and excitement. Make all possible haste to see this grand-scale epic on the biggest screen you can find."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 12, 2011
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5/5
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79%
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I Saw the Devil (2011) |
"
Equal parts horror, crime drama and exploitation flick, I Saw the Devil takes aspects of all three to create the most outrageous, over the top, disturbing tale of vengeance seen for many a moon. Definitely not for the squeamish. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Mar 6, 2011
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5/5
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91%
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The Fighter (2010) |
"
A heartfelt script and outstanding turns by Bale, Leo and Adams make The Fighter a true knockout and a real Oscar contender. Perhaps after next February, it'll have another thing in common with Rocky, after all."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 11, 2010
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5/5
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87%
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Black Swan (2010) |
"
Spellbinding and unforgettable, Black Swan is a Surrealist masterpiece. A fairy tale nightmare of equal parts Brothers Grimm and David Lynch that could easily be described as Kafka for girls"
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 3, 2010
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5/5
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90%
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Tangled (2010) |
"
Hilarious, heartwarming and loads of action-packed fun, Tangled isn't just a return to form or the best "Princess film" since Beauty and the Beast; Tangled takes a high place amongst the jewels in the Disney crown. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Nov 27, 2010
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5/5
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37%
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Nine (2009) |
"
Splashy, glitzy and glamourous, Nine is a raucous, sexy time that brings fun and star power back into the cinemas."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 17, 2009
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5/5
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83%
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Avatar (2009) |
"
With Avatar, Cameron has created the first great epic of the 21st century and a new benchmark in filmmaking. No wonder that this took 4 years to produce, it was worth every minute to get this right."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 17, 2009
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5/5
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81%
|
Okuribito (Departures) (2009) |
"
Fully deserving of every ounce of gold on its Oscar, Departures' amazing achievement is in being a film about death that is so truly beautiful, joyful and life-affirming."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted May 29, 2009
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5/5
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98%
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Up (2009) |
"
Up is an absolute masterpiece with a great message that never becomes anything less than incredibly entertaining, striking a perfect balance between moving sentiment and rollicking fun."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted May 29, 2009
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5/5
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90%
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Coraline (2009) |
"
Mind-blowing, stunningly beautiful and ingenious, I'll risk being struck by lightning and say Coraline far surpasses director Henry Selick's best known work, The Nightmare Before Christmas."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Feb 4, 2009
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5/5
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68%
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Revolutionary Road (2008) |
"
The best work that either DiCaprio or Winslet has ever done. Mendes masterfully conducts controlled fireworks of verbal savagery to suit the age of apropos and good reputations."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 11, 2008
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5/5
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94%
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The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
My question is can a third episode -- one lacking the unforgettable, superlative performance of Heath Ledger -- possibly top the magnificence of The Dark Knight? I predict a very interesting Oscars next year."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jul 17, 2008
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5/5
|
100%
|
Take Out (2004) |
"
Bravo to Take Out for giving a face and voice to some of the hardest-working amongst us and allowing us all to see and hear them through this remarkable, important and passionate film."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jun 7, 2008
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5/5
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91%
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Help! (1965) |
"
Help! is a magical set of vignettes threaded together by an ingenious script full Northern dry wit and some of the cleverest non-sequiturs and sight gags ever delivered with a straight face. Also, having the four kings of 1960's England at the heig"
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Feb 28, 2008
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4.5/5
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87%
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Boy (2012) |
"
One might predict that Boy, loosely based on the 1980s New Zealand childhood of Taika Waititi, would be funny and offbeat, but the surprise is how refreshingly original, charming and emotional it is."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Mar 11, 2012
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4.5/5
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96%
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
One of the best of the eight films Deathly Hallows: Part 2 might indeed require a scorecard for the uninitiated, but for those in the know, it's a more than suitable ending for a decade-long journey that was truly magical."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jul 16, 2011
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4.5/5
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71%
|
Hanna (2011) |
"
With much more to it than its teenage assassin plot, Hanna is a grim fairy tale about a girl's coming-of-age that's also terribly entertaining. Thrilling to both the eye and ear, Hanna stands apart as a cerebral action movie."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 18, 2011
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4.5/5
|
76%
|
Summer Wars (Sama Wozu) (2010) |
"
A charming allegory for man - or woman - against machine, Summer Wars is an eye-popping symphony of colour and imagination that leaps from the screen to blow the viewer's mind."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 4, 2011
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4.5/5
|
94%
|
Win Win (2011) |
"
Win Win earns its title as a genuinely warm film that surprises and delights with humour, intelligence and perfect performances from all its cast. The real winner is the audience lucky enough to catch this gem. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Mar 19, 2011
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4.5/5
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93%
|
127 Hours (2010) |
"
Director Boyle and writer Beaufoy unflinchingly present the surefire horror of this real-life nightmare while making 127 Hours truly uplifting and even entertaining."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Nov 4, 2010
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4.5/5
|
94%
|
The Town (2010) |
"
A worthy entry into the pantheon of great cops and robbers films, The Town is intelligent, darkly funny and full of harrowing, high-impact thrills. A breath of life into B. Affleck's career and proof of J. Renner's stardom."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Sep 20, 2010
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4.5/5
|
81%
|
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) |
"
Fresh, hilarious and effortlessly cool, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is mandatory summer viewing. Every nerd, geek, freak, otaku and anyone who simply enjoys a good time at the movies should see this. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Aug 16, 2010
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4.5/5
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76%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
Gory as a Japanese horror film, action-packed as an early John Woo, hip as prime Tarantino, Matthew Vaughn's riot of fun and violence, Kick-Ass gains singular laurels in the comic fanboy hall of fame. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 16, 2010
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4.5/5
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81%
|
Panique au village (A Town Called Panic) (2009) |
"
Off the wall from the outset, A Town Called Panic is a riot of delightful, cockeyed whimsy and a truly wonderful piece of animation."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jan 31, 2010
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4.5/5
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87%
|
(500) Days of Summer (2009) |
"
Cool as a melty Creamsicle on a hot summer day and a sweet surprise in the middle of blockbuster season. Gordon-Levitt's performance is as starmaking as John Cusack's in the romcom opus, Say Anything."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jul 17, 2009
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4.5/5
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67%
|
Away We Go (2009) |
"
Heartwarming, insightful, and truly funny, Away We Go is an utter gem. Sam Mendes' most personal film is an adoring Hallmark card to mothers and young love everywhere."
—
MonkeyPeaches
Posted Jun 5, 2009
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4.5/5
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95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
Star Trek does a remarkable job hitting all the right notes with die-hard Trekkies and engaging those who've never heard of a tribble. The bar for summer 2009 blockbusters is set very high."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted May 7, 2009
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4.5/5
|
85%
|
Tyson (2009) |
"
Stunningly candid, emotional and tremendously entertaining, this is Mike Tyson's autobiography. Director Toback captures the controversial fighter at his most raw, and ironically, undefended"
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 23, 2009
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4.5/5
|
89%
|
Sin Nombre (2009) |
"
Sin Nombre isn't easy to watch, it's raw as a punch to the gut and just as brutal, but it's also a truly beautiful film, full of wonderful performances and brilliant, articulate direction."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Mar 20, 2009
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4.5/5
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
A high point for Danny Boyle and one of the best films of the year. It is written: Slumdog Millionaire is truly a one in a million."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Nov 12, 2008
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|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
WALL-E (2008) |
"
I was bowled over by the charm of both Wall-E the film and especially Wall-E the character. Congratulations to Pixar for making a gem of a film that you'd have to have a heart two sizes too small not to love."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jun 28, 2008
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4.5/5
|
88%
|
Kung Fu Panda (2008) |
"
Kung Fu Panda stars a bunch of cute, highly-merchandisable creatures, but the amount of genuine kung fu movie love that permeates the film shines through to anyone who is a fan of top-notch animated filmmaking, as well as the martial arts genre."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jun 8, 2008
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4.5/5
|
94%
|
Iron Man (2008) |
"
In the proficient hands of Jon Favreau, abetted by a magnificent performance by Robert Downey, Jr., not only does Iron Man pay off, but it raises the stakes for comic book movies to follow, as well as the entire summer film season."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted May 2, 2008
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|
4.5/5
|
89%
|
Fighting for Life (2008) |
"
Bravo to Fighting For Life for presenting the real, unvarnished story of the heroes of the military medical corps without politics or judgments and simply allowing to us to be truly inspired"
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Mar 1, 2008
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4/5
|
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Patang () |
"
Beautifully acted and hypnotically staged, Patang is a feast for the senses that doesn't fail to deliver its story of family love and healing with real warmth and heart."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted May 14, 2012
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4/5
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Whedon's obvious love for The Avengers' characters, world and fandom makes for a superhero epic that's packed with exciting action, faithful details for comic fans and his signature off-hand wit. It's pure fun and entertainment."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted May 6, 2012
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4/5
|
90%
|
The Cabin in the Woods (2012) |
"
Utterly novel and audacious, The Cabin in the Woods completely rewrites the scary movie as we know it. Intelligent, imaginative and too much fun, it redefines and sets a new standard for the horror movies that will come after it."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 15, 2012
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4/5
|
86%
|
Oki's Movie (2012) |
"
Oki's Movie's original and clever premise, charming execution and memorable performances come together beautifully to create a picture that's both captivating and emotional."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Apr 13, 2012
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4/5
|
94%
|
The Secret World of Arrietty (2012) |
"
The Secret World of Arrietty is an engaging and warm story of a lovely friendship that has enough action and humour to satisfy all ages, and boy, it's awfully pretty. "
—
TheDivaReview.com
Posted Feb 18, 2012
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4/5
|
88%
|
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012) |
"
In her ninth decade, Carol Channing is the subject of a documentary about her incredible life and devotion to entertainment that is as delightful and effervescent as the bubbly star herself. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Feb 14, 2012
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4/5
|
87%
|
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) |
"
A hypnotic cocktail of haunting visuals, strong performances and mesmerizing score. Take the best bits of this captivating new work and cut them into the negligible flaws of the original film and you'd have a perfect story."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Dec 25, 2011
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4/5
|
93%
|
50/50 (2011) |
"
With its excellent cast and emotionally intelligent script, 50/50 isn't necessarily a feel good movie about cancer, but is an exceptional telling of one man's story, mixed with a perfect balance of sympathy and laughs."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Oct 8, 2011
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4/5
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
A summer movie that's made up of parts of some of the best summer movies ever made, Super 8 is neither memorable nor original, but as empty summer blockbusters go, it's a good one. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jun 13, 2011
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4/5
|
84%
|
Beginners (2011) |
"
Charmingly quirky and cheekily audacious, the story of a young man and the changes caused by his elderly father's late-in-life revelations is crafted with sweetness and originality. "
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jun 6, 2011
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4/5
|
87%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
Smart, witty and fun. Perfect summer viewing and a worthy entry to the higher echelons of the Marvel cinematic pantheon. A fine reboot for the franchise and I'd happily look forward to another blast from the X-Men past."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Jun 4, 2011
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4/5
|
85%
|
Jane Eyre (2011) |
"
The lush beauty, poetic storytelling and fresh, vibrant performances from a wonderful cast makes this Jane Eyre one of the most mesmerizing, relevant retells yet seen."
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TheDivaReview.com
Posted Mar 11, 2011
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62%
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