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BILL CLARK
PUBLICATION(S)
• DVD Angle
• FromTheBalcony
• rec.arts.movies.reviews

BIOGRAPHY
I have been involved with DVD and film review for eight years, since the age of sixteen. I was the founder and operator of The DVD Line, one of the very first online DVD review sites.
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STATS
Total Reviews: 313
Total QuickRatings: 40

CRITICS GROUP(S)
Online Film Critics Society

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• Location: Columbus, OH


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D+
 
"The film is absurdly complicated for such a young demographic, and at 135 minutes it will be a monotonous chore for most others." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted May 9, 2008
 
Speed Racer (2008)35%
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A
 
"We may not see a better movie this summer." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted May 2, 2008
 
Iron Man (2008)92%
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B-
 
"While Guantanamo Bay isn't as consistently funny as its predecessor, it does capitalize on the fact that the world is even more screwed up now than it was four years ago." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Apr 25, 2008
 
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)55%
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B
 
"Chan and Li both deliver in their own unique ways, and there's enough action and humor to satisfy even the less enthusiastic martial arts fans out there." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Apr 18, 2008
 
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)61%
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D+
 
"The film offers some witty one-liners, but it's largely a by-the-numbers affair that really just made me feel better about myself." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Apr 11, 2008
 
Smart People (2008)49%
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C+
 
"I was halfway expecting Leslie Nielsen to make a cameo appearance as the coroner." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Apr 11, 2008
 
Street Kings (2008)33%
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B+
 
"Rather than dwell with a bunch of debating politicians, Peirce explores the serious psychological issues that many soldiers have upon return from any war." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Mar 28, 2008
 
Stop-Loss (2008)65%
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C+
 
"Had a script been written, I'm confident that we could have had a great comedy on our hands." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
Semi-Pro (2008)21%
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B-
 
"The fact that the screenplay refrains from smug political commentary and instead focuses on action and mystery enhances the experience." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Feb 21, 2008
 
Vantage Point (2008)36%
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A
 
"How is this for a proposition? From now on, Working Title Films is the only production company that is allowed to make films in this genre." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Feb 13, 2008
 
Definitely, Maybe (2008)72%
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D+
 
"It's true, writer/director Malcolm D. Lee does pound home a few life lessons, but it mostly comes at the expense of animal attacks, farts, and all-around comedic laziness." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Feb 7, 2008
 
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)25%
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D
 
"This January has been surprisingly pain-free, a rarity for sure, but this heap brings matters back to a stark reality." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 31, 2008
 
Over Her Dead Body (2008)13%
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B
 
"Rambo delivers big-time and simultaneously gives a big, blood-covered middle finger to all the neutered action movies of late." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 27, 2008
 
Rambo (2008)33%
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B-
 
"Sure it's predictable, but what do you want in this movie? A sad ending? That would be called a drama." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 17, 2008
 
27 Dresses (2008)39%
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B+
 
"It's an event movie in January, and when was the last time we had one of those? Experience it on the big screen with an enthusiastic crowd." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 17, 2008
 
Cloverfield (2008)77%
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D
 
"In addition to the faulty premise, which effortlessly lends itself to writer / director David E. Talbert's preachy agenda, the movie just plain isn't funny." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jan 10, 2008
 
First Sunday (2008)15%
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B+
 
"These guys have the skills, and in a time of monotonous, poorly executed, and introspective-free Hollywood romantic drivel, there's plenty of opportunity." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 20, 2007
 
Confusions of an Unmarried Couple (2007)83%
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C
 
"What starts off as a compelling drama descends into a stock B-grade horror flick with some of the worst big budget special effects of recent memory." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 13, 2007
 
I Am Legend (2007)68%
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B+
 
"The film is a pleasantly ambitious smorgasbord of genres." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 7, 2007
 
Horrors of War (2007)n/a
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C-
 
"This series has promise, but The Golden Compass is a letdown." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 6, 2007
 
The Golden Compass (2007)42%
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C-
 
"If this is where Indie comedy is headed, I guess I should find some other shenanigans to get into. Right, homeskillet?" -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Dec 4, 2007
 
Juno (2007)93%
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C
 
"Hitman may represent some progress in the video game adaptation genre, but it's not enough to recommend." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 20, 2007
 
Hitman (2007)15%
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A
 
"This is intense, provocative filmmaking on every level that is sure to be one of the best American films of the year." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 15, 2007
 
No Country for Old Men (2007)94%
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B
 
"The resounding message of "drop what you're doing and get involved!" is hardly original, but there are certainly points to be taken from all fronts." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 8, 2007
 
Lions for Lambs (2007)28%
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A
 
"American Gangster is good old-fashioned knuckles-to-the-jaw entertainment." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 1, 2007
 
American Gangster (2007)79%
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C
 
"It's a largely dreary time at the movies and offers next to nothing for the kids that it's advertising to." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Nov 1, 2007
 
Martian Child (2007)29%
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B-
 
"Carell, who is quickly building an impressive big screen resume, shines and brings the rest of the film up a few notches in the process." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 25, 2007
 
Dan in Real Life (2007)64%
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A
 
"Gone Baby Gone is a sterling thriller, the kind of raw cinematic power that you tell your friends about as if you've just been put through the spin cycle." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 18, 2007
 
Gone Baby Gone (2007)93%
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C
 
"...it's the utter familiarity that keeps We Own the Night from standing out on the screen in the same way it undoubtedly did at the pitch meeting." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 11, 2007
 
We Own The Night (2007)54%
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A-
 
"The story is elaborate and demands the utmost of patience, and the final confrontation is one that won't soon be forgotten -- particularly if you're George Clooney at the height of awards season." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 11, 2007
 
Michael Clayton (2007)91%
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C
 
"There are laughs to be had, but you'll be scratching your head once the screenplay flies completely off the rails into a ditch of sitcom cliches and painfully obvious, dragged-out humor." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Oct 4, 2007
 
The Heartbreak Kid (2007)29%
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B-
 
"The Kingdom serves its purpose as a Hollywood action film, but there are numerous missed opportunities and faults that prevent it from reaching the upper echelon of war films." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 27, 2007
 
The Kingdom (2007)51%
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F
 
"Dane Cook plays a dentist in Good Luck Chuck... Having had braces, three tooth extractions, three bone graphs, and three dental implants, I can say with relative ease that none of that was as painful as watching this pathetic waste of celluloid." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 20, 2007
 
Good Luck Chuck (2007)3%
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D+
 
"The Brave One is glossy trash masquerading as a meaningful and important drama, and that's the biggest shame of all." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 13, 2007
 
The Brave One (2007)43%
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B+
 
"Simultaneously a spoof, throwback, and tribute to the ballets of violence that precede it, Shoot 'Em Up is the guilty pleasure of the year." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Sep 6, 2007
 
Shoot 'Em Up (2007)67%
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F
 
"John Carpenter can rest easy; any self-respecting horror fan will forget this film even exists by the time the real Halloween rolls around this year." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 30, 2007
 
Halloween (2007)27%
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B-
 
"Balls of Fury loses some steam as it enters its second half, but it never comes close to derailing thanks to the impressive Ping-Pong action and Walken's increasingly weird Feng." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 28, 2007
 
Balls of Fury (2007)23%
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B+
 
"Those expecting a straight-up boxing drama may be slightly disappointed in Resurrecting the Champ, but the moral convictions resonate beautifully." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 23, 2007
 
Resurrecting the Champ (2007)61%
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A
 
"As much as it may scare a lot of parents out there, anyone who has been through the rigors and craziness of contemporary high school will find something to identify with." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 16, 2007
 
Superbad (2007)87%
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B+
 
"Stardust contains a little something for all types of moviegoers, but above all else it has a fetching story, some fun effects, and just the kind of "happily ever after" ending that the genre always promises." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 9, 2007
 
Stardust (2007)76%
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C-
 
"If you've seen one Rush Hour, you've seen them all." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 9, 2007
 
Rush Hour 3 (2007)20%
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A-
 
"From a purely visceral standpoint, The Bourne Ultimatum may be the clincher for fans who want a literal two-hour chase film." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Aug 2, 2007
 
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)93%
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D
 
"300 is poorly-executed, bare-bones storytelling that is hoping and praying no one notices. I did." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 30, 2007
 
300 (2007)60%
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A-
 
"A bewildering number of jokes are crammed into this feature, and it will take repeat viewings to catch it all. I have a feeling that this won't bother Simpsons fans in the slightest." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 26, 2007
 
The Simpsons Movie (2007)89%
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B
 
"Sure it has some cheesy moments and a way-too-convenient ending, but it means well and has a poignant core that feels true to itself." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 26, 2007
 
No Reservations (2007)39%
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C-
 
"In the proper hands this could have come off as genuine, but under the direction of Dennis Dugan and the empire that is Adam Sandler, it's just a vehicle for cheap shots, reusable jokes, and tired clichés." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 19, 2007
 
I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (2007)14%
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C+
 
"In a series this good, there's bound to be a mild low point and it seems certain that Order of the Phoenix is it." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 10, 2007
 
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)77%
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B
 
"This is made by the fans, for the fans. Outsiders need not apply." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jul 2, 2007
 
Transformers (2007)57%
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A
 
"Ratatouille is just the delicacy the customer ordered -- and one of the best films of the year." -- FromTheBalcony
Posted Jun 28, 2007
 
Ratatouille (2007)95%

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