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3/4
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80%
|
Loveless (2011) |
"
Watch for [director] Serry; he is a genuine talent, with a sidewinding sense of humor and an affection for his characters. "
—
Chicago Tribune
Posted Dec 6, 2011
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5/5
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81%
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Four Lions (2010) |
"
I think it's appalling in all the right ways. While its lingering aftertaste of ashes in the mouth is unmistakable, I'd argue that the subject warrants it."
—
Chicago Tribune
Posted Nov 12, 2010
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6/10
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52%
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Suspended Animation (2001) |
"
Anyone who's seen a horror movie in the last 20 years will frequently know what's going to happen next."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 30, 2003
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7/10
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94%
|
Girlhood (2003) |
"
It's one thing to watch the stylized Hollywood versions of troubled teens in films like Bully and Thirteen; it's another to witness the gritty reality."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 30, 2003
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5/10
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14%
|
Beyond Borders (2003) |
"
A self-indulgent, unintentionally farcical romance."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 23, 2003
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7/10
|
51%
|
Dopamine (2003) |
"
There are just enough insightful and funny moments to expect big things from writer/director Marc Decena next time around."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 9, 2003
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8/10
|
52%
|
The Holy Land (2003) |
"
Terrific acting, an intriguing plot and a setting ripe with drama, violence and uncertainty make this an engrossing hour and a half."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jul 11, 2003
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9/10
|
98%
|
Spellbound (2002) |
"
This wonderful documentary grabs you from the first scene with its riveting profiles of these unusual children."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jun 2, 2003
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6/10
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43%
|
People I Know (2003) |
"
It diverges way off course into an unnecessary murder mystery that takes away from the exciting pace found in the revved up scenes of Eli's daily life."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 24, 2003
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3/10
|
14%
|
The Young Unknowns (2000) |
"
Rolls everything people hate about L.A. into one unattractive spitting viper of a movie."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 10, 2003
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8/10
|
56%
|
Irreversible (2002) |
"
For those who can stomach it, the film is a marvelous -- though brutal -- work of art."
—
Citysearch
Posted Mar 6, 2003
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7/10
|
88%
|
Chicago (2002) |
"
Zellweger and Jones are a joy to watch (and both can really sing), but as each musical number tries to top the previous one, it gets a little redundant."
—
Citysearch
Posted Dec 24, 2002
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8/10
|
87%
|
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) |
"
All newcomers, the young actors portray the girls with charisma, strength and nobility."
—
Citysearch
Posted Nov 29, 2002
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7/10
|
75%
|
The Way Home (Jibeuro) (2002) |
"
Everyone should be able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting."
—
Citysearch
Posted Nov 14, 2002
|
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7/10
|
67%
|
Interview With the Assassin (2002) |
"
As ex-Marine Walter, who may or may not have shot Kennedy, actor Raymond J. Barry is perfectly creepy and believable."
—
Citysearch
Posted Nov 14, 2002
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8/10
|
92%
|
Standing In The Shadows of Motown (2002) |
"
Sheds light on a subject few are familiar with, and makes you care about music you may not have heard before."
—
Citysearch
Posted Nov 14, 2002
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9/10
|
81%
|
Tully (2002) |
"
Top-notch action powers this romantic drama."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 31, 2002
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7/10
|
46%
|
Food of Love (2003) |
"
The film may venture into melodrama at times but it remains a moving portrait of the fragility of love and the cost of emotional closeness."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 24, 2002
|
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4/10
|
7%
|
All The Queen's Men (2001) |
"
This ludicrous film is predictable at every turn."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 24, 2002
|
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9/10
|
87%
|
Le Bossu (On Guard) (1997) |
"
Wonderful fencing scenes and an exciting plot make this an eminently engrossing film."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 17, 2002
|
|
9/10
|
69%
|
The Grey Zone (2002) |
"
Painful, horrifying and oppressively tragic, this film should not be missed."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 17, 2002
|
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8/10
|
76%
|
Comedian (2002) |
"
At times funny and at other times candidly revealing, it's an intriguing look at two performers who put themselves out there because they love what they do."
—
Citysearch
Posted Oct 10, 2002
|
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8/10
|
74%
|
His Secret Life (Le Fate ignoranti) (2001) |
"
It treats us to beautiful insights and tragic struggles that swell the heart and make us feel genuine empathy for two people embracing the truth amidst a pack of lies."
—
Citysearch
Posted Sep 20, 2002
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4/10
|
25%
|
Heartbreak Hospital (2002) |
"
You've already seen Heartbreak if you've watched the far superior Nurse Betty or Sunset Boulevard. Even the unwatchable Soapdish is more original."
—
Citysearch
Posted Sep 6, 2002
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6/10
|
14%
|
Swimfan (2002) |
"
Without delivering chills or suspense, it reiterates the old message that cheating is fine, unless you happen to choose a psycho."
—
Citysearch
Posted Sep 6, 2002
|
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7/10
|
47%
|
Mad Love (Juana la Loca) (2002) |
"
Lopez de Ayala's exquisite acting makes us feel the frustration and sadness of a woman fighting against betrayal from all angles."
—
Citysearch
Posted Aug 30, 2002
|
|
9/10
|
65%
|
Possession (2002) |
"
Unexpectedly lush, unabashedly romantic and wrenchingly tragic, this literary detective drama could be the best date film of the year."
—
Citysearch
Posted Aug 16, 2002
|
|
5/10
|
68%
|
All About Lily Chou-Chou (Riri Shushu no subete) (2002) |
"
Meandering and confusing."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jul 12, 2002
|
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7/10
|
84%
|
Margaret Cho - Notorious C.H.O. (2002) |
"
While jokes about her mother's indecipherable Asian accent are getting a little tired, the newer material ... demonstrates that Cho still knows what makes audiences tick."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jul 3, 2002
|
|
4/10
|
33%
|
Harvard Man (2002) |
"
Unintelligible, poorly acted, brain-slappingly bad, Harvard Man is ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jun 28, 2002
|
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8/10
|
73%
|
The Emperor's New Clothes (2002) |
"
Ian Holm can pretty much improve any film he's in. Here his enormous acting skills are used to great comedic effect."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jun 14, 2002
|
|
7/10
|
79%
|
The Sleepy Time Gal (2001) |
"
Bisset still commands the screen as the graceful and outspoken Frances."
—
Citysearch
Posted May 29, 2002
|
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4/4
|
74%
|
Ultimate X: The Movie (2002) |
"
The rare Imax movie that you'll wish was longer than an hour."
—
Citysearch
Posted May 10, 2002
|
|
1/4
|
6%
|
The New Guy (2002) |
"
The only way to tolerate this insipid, brutally clueless film might be with a large dose of painkillers."
—
Citysearch
Posted May 10, 2002
|
|
3/4
|
91%
|
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) |
"
A thrilling look at the mostly unknown history of the original extreme sport."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 26, 2002
|
|
1/4
|
26%
|
Chelsea Walls (2001) |
"
This insufferable movie is meant to make you think about existential suffering. Instead, it'll only put you to sleep."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 19, 2002
|
|
1/4
|
5%
|
New Best Friend (2002) |
"
It's hard to pity the 'plain' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss. Rather, pity anyone who sees this mishmash."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 11, 2002
|
|
3/4
|
48%
|
Lucky Break (2002) |
"
You'd think by now America would have had enough of plucky British eccentrics with hearts of gold. Yet the act is still charming here."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 5, 2002
|
|
2/4
|
61%
|
Les Destinées (2002) |
"
Despite the opulent lushness of every scene, the characters never seem to match the power of their surroundings."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 5, 2002
|
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5/10
|
18%
|
National Lampoon's Van Wilder (Party Liaison) (2002) |
"
For each chuckle there are at least 10 complete misses, many coming from the amazingly lifelike Tara Reid, whose acting skills are comparable to a cardboard cutout."
—
Citysearch
Posted Apr 4, 2002
|
|
3/4
|
86%
|
El Hijo de la novia (Son of the Bride) (2002) |
"
Sometimes charming, sometimes infuriating, this Argentinean 'dramedy' succeeds mainly on the shoulders of its actors."
—
Citysearch
Posted Mar 22, 2002
|
|
2/4
|
48%
|
Harrison's Flowers (2002) |
"
Somehow we're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids, travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world, don fatigues and become G.I. Jane."
—
Citysearch
Posted Mar 15, 2002
|
|
4/4
|
78%
|
Last Orders (2002) |
"
Sweet and memorable film."
—
Citysearch
Posted Feb 15, 2002
|
|
|
34%
|
A Rumor of Angels (2000) |
"
The problem with movies about angels is they have a tendency to slip into hokum. A Rumor of Angels doesn't just slip -- it avalanches into forced fuzziness."
—
Citysearch
Posted Feb 1, 2002
|
|
|
72%
|
Le Pacte des loups (Brotherhood of the Wolf) (2001) |
"
Gans takes his tales seriously -- good news for viewers, who will be spellbound by his lavish sets, cinematic settings and heart-stopping action."
—
Citysearch
Posted Jan 11, 2002
|
|
|
50%
|
Kate & Leopold (2001) |
"
Intended to be a modern-day fairy tale, this film only succeeds in delivering every time-travel cliché in the book."
—
Citysearch
Posted Dec 25, 2001
|
|
|
84%
|
Little Otik (2001) |
"
It's pure nightmare fuel and a blast to watch."
—
Citysearch
Posted Dec 19, 2001
|
|
|
91%
|
The Devil's Backbone (El Espinazo del diablo) (2001) |
"
A beautifully crafted melodrama with rich settings, wonderful actors and skin-prickling horror."
—
Citysearch
Posted Nov 21, 2001
|
|
|
8%
|
Out Cold (2001) |
"
Like watching an hour-and-a-half-long Mountain Dew commercial."
—
Citysearch
Posted Nov 20, 2001
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