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4.5/5
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93%
|
Dead Man Walking (1995) |
"
Intense yet subtlely handled on every level, Dead Man Walking is one of the most remarkable and memorable films of 1995"
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jun 5, 2002
|
|
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66%
|
The Escapist (2008) |
"
A taut thriller that ends on a note of unexpected grace, the British prison drama The Escapist marks the impressive feature debut for director/co-writer Rupert Wyatt."
—
Village Voice
Posted Apr 1, 2009
|
|
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93%
|
Antonia (Antônia - O Filme) (2007) |
"
The music, rhythms and vibrant colors of the city are beautifully woven into cinematographer Jacob Sarmento Solitrenick's unobtrusive hand-held camerawork, while director/co-writer Tata Amaral reveals a deft hand with actors."
—
L.A. Weekly
Posted Sep 20, 2007
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|
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64%
|
Vitus (2007) |
"
Genius weighs heavily on a child prodigy who longs to be 'normal' in this charming Swiss import from veteran director Fredi M. Murer."
—
L.A. Weekly
Posted Jul 5, 2007
|
|
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64%
|
Fever Pitch (The Perfect Catch) (2005) |
"
A sweet, ingratiating romantic comedy."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
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72%
|
Walk on Water (2005) |
"
Will resonate with all sorts of viewers."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Mar 25, 2005
|
|
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72%
|
Paper Clips (2004) |
"
Low-key but inspirational."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Feb 18, 2005
|
|
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90%
|
Hotel Rwanda (2004) |
"
May be the most important film released in the past year. Among the class of 2004, it is certainly one of the best."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jan 15, 2005
|
|
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90%
|
Mean Creek (2004) |
"
Not only the chemistry among the kids but also the tensions and complexities in their relationships feel extraordinarily real."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Aug 28, 2004
|
|
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97%
|
Maria Full of Grace (2004) |
"
Although a work of fiction, the film evinces the power and grit of a documentary."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jul 30, 2004
|
|
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56%
|
Rosenstrasse (2004) |
"
All of the actors acquit themselves well, with a special nod to the warm and vital Schade, the loyal and radiant Riemann and Schrader."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jan 20, 2004
|
|
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89%
|
In America (2003) |
"
Warm, funny and painful, it is beautifully written, acted, shot and directed."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Dec 11, 2003
|
|
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95%
|
The Station Agent (2003) |
"
A humorous and touching tale about unexpected friendship."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Oct 17, 2003
|
|
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51%
|
Code 46 (2004) |
"
[Winterbottom's] ability to place his audience right in the middle of, in this case, a particularly cold, sterile, claustrophobic environment is a big part of the film's effectiveness."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Sep 5, 2003
|
|
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43%
|
The Human Stain (2003) |
"
The thriller aspects of the story and the overall solid level of acting -- including a sexy performance from a red-hot Nicole Kidman -- keep the audience interested but never fully emotionally involved."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Sep 4, 2003
|
|
|
68%
|
Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) |
"
Affectionately conceived, imaginatively staged and highly entertaining."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Sep 3, 2003
|
|
|
77%
|
Seabiscuit (2003) |
"
An engaging and emotionally satisfying film despite its shortcoming."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jul 25, 2003
|
|
|
84%
|
Swimming Pool (2003) |
"
A delicious little thriller about an uptight, ill-humored English mystery writer who becomes enmeshed in murder, Swimming Pool is at once comical, contrary, resourceful and ambiguous."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jul 16, 2003
|
|
|
88%
|
Russian Ark (2002) |
"
For those who have the tenacity, vision and romantic spirit required by this film, Russian Ark will prove a transcendent experience."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted May 16, 2003
|
|
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81%
|
Yadon Ilaheyya (Divine Intervention) (Chronicle of Love and Pain) (2003) |
"
[A] sly and corrosively funny political comedy."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted May 9, 2003
|
|
|
96%
|
Raising Victor Vargas (2003) |
"
It is rare to find a film that defies one's expectations as sweetly and satisfyingly as this coming-of-age comedy-drama."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted May 2, 2003
|
|
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42%
|
Two Weeks Notice (2002) |
"
Viewers looking for extremely light, romantic entertainment with a guaranteed happy ending could do worse."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Feb 15, 2003
|
|
|
90%
|
Cidade de Deus (City of God) (2003) |
"
Emotionally gripping from start to finish, the movie presents an electrifying and unforgettable look at life in a place that God has all but forgotten."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jan 25, 2003
|
|
|
87%
|
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) |
"
The result is an extraordinary saga, which, while totally convincing and even inspiring, fails to connect on an emotional level as effectively as it might have."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jan 8, 2003
|
|
|
83%
|
Real Women Have Curves (2002) |
"
A coming-of-age drama centered on a mother-daughter conflict, it also explores the immigrant experience; the battle to accept oneself, imperfections and all; and the importance of personal dignity."
—
Dallas Observer
Posted Jan 8, 2003
|
|
|
100%
|
Sobibor, 14 octobre 1943, 16 heures (Sobibor, Oct. 14, 1943, 4 p.m.) (2001) |
"
Lerner's modest, unselfconscious manner, matter-of-fact delivery and flashes of humor play a key part in making the film so engrossing."
—
New Times
Posted Sep 19, 2002
|
|
|
92%
|
Mostly Martha (Bella Martha) (2001) |
"
Nettelbeck balances the humor and pathos adroitly, and she gets wonderful performances from all her actors."
—
New Times
Posted Aug 22, 2002
|
|
|
82%
|
Secret Ballot (2002) |
"
Offers both a gentle humor and a sly but unmistakable optimism about what life in Iran might one day be."
—
New Times
Posted Aug 8, 2002
|
|
|
57%
|
Group (2003) |
"
While the subject's appeal is limited and the film's 106-minute running time excessive, viewers who do respond to the pic will find it raw, real and cathartic."
—
New Times
Posted Aug 1, 2002
|
|
|
84%
|
Stuart Little 2 (2002) |
"
Imaginative and engaging follow-up, which revolves around a decidedly fresh story line that presents its stars with new challenges, obstacles and emotional opportunities."
—
New Times
Posted Jul 18, 2002
|
|
|
86%
|
Lovely & Amazing (2001) |
"
A modest, uneventful film, buoyed by fine, albeit low-key, performances and the ring of truth."
—
New Times
Posted Jun 27, 2002
|
|
|
52%
|
The Mystic Masseur (2001) |
"
The actors all are wonderful."
—
New Times
Posted May 24, 2002
|
|
|
91%
|
Murderous Maids (2002) |
"
The film proves unrelentingly grim -- and equally engrossing."
—
New Times
Posted May 2, 2002
|
|
|
48%
|
Triumph of Love (2002) |
"
The silly plot and, at times, overly broad comedy get a bit wearing -- this is the type of story that throws in comic relief on top of what is clearly already an airy comedy -- but the film is worth seeing for Sorvino alone."
—
New Times
Posted Apr 18, 2002
|
|
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73%
|
The Piano Teacher (La Pianiste) (2001) |
"
Directing with a sure and measured hand, [Haneke] steers clear of the sensational and offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology."
—
New Times
Posted Apr 11, 2002
|
|
|
95%
|
Monsoon Wedding (2002) |
"
An ensemble comedy awarded the top prize at last September's Venice Film Festival, Monsoon Wedding pulsates with music, dance, vibrant colors and laughter. But it also glows with quiet moments of drama."
—
New Times
Posted Feb 28, 2002
|
|
|
88%
|
Italiensk for Begyndere (Italian for Beginners) (2001) |
"
A funny, charming ensemble piece so delightful you may find you can't stop smiling even when the movie ends."
—
New Times
Posted Jan 17, 2002
|
|
|
93%
|
No Man's Land (2001) |
"
Reverberates with anger and intelligence, wit and despair."
—
New Times
Posted Dec 13, 2001
|
|
|
56%
|
Focus (2001) |
"
It is difficult to imagine a more timely film than Focus."
—
New Times
Posted Nov 1, 2001
|
|
|
85%
|
Donnie Darko (2001) |
"
As emotionally rich as it is intellectually demanding."
—
New Times
Posted Oct 25, 2001
|
|
|
92%
|
Funny Girl (1968) |
"
Even with the gorgeous Sharif standing next to her, you can't take your eyes off of Babs."
—
New Times
Posted Aug 30, 2001
|
|
|
74%
|
Tortilla Soup (2001) |
"
The real star of the film is the food, which is sliced, diced, shredded, rolled, sautéed and fricasseed to mouthwatering perfection."
—
New Times
Posted Aug 23, 2001
|
|
|
71%
|
Bread and Tulips (2001) |
"
A charming little film, filled with eccentric characters and ingratiating performances."
—
New Times
Posted Aug 9, 2001
|
|
|
46%
|
Greenfingers (2001) |
"
The English countryside is lovely; the film's score has a bouncy, appealing beat; and the humor is gentle and inoffensive."
—
New Times
Posted Jul 26, 2001
|
|
|
74%
|
Songcatcher (2001) |
"
An absolute treasure trove of old-timey, traditional folk music."
—
New Times
Posted Jun 14, 2001
|
|
|
93%
|
The Circle (Dayereh) (2001) |
"
An extraordinary film from a born filmmaker."
—
New Times
Posted May 17, 2001
|
|
|
70%
|
Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine (2001) |
"
Farmanara, the actor, brings a real poignancy to the role."
—
New Times
Posted May 3, 2001
|
|
|
53%
|
The Golden Bowl (2000) |
"
The visual splendor -- starting with the opening scene, which is played out as shadows on the wall of an ancient castle -- proves great enough to outweigh the emotional disappointments."
—
New Times
Posted Apr 26, 2001
|
|
|
92%
|
Amores Perros (2001) |
"
A film of tremendous complexity and depth, a galvanic force that sends the mind reeling."
—
New Times
Posted Apr 12, 2001
|
|
|
88%
|
Roozi ke zan shodam (The Day I Became a Woman) (2001) |
"
A spare film, with little dialogue but a lot to say."
—
New Times
Posted Apr 5, 2001
|
67%
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