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A
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47%
|
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2012) |
"
Through the boy's eyes we see a world that can be cruel, but that can also be filled with love, laughter and adventure. "
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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A+
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85%
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The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
If you actually ask "honey, should we go see Pirates, Hangover or Tree of Life?," by all means - go see one of the other two. Your frame of mind is everything when it comes to your potential enjoyment and connection with this movie."
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Fort Bend Sun
Posted Jun 5, 2011
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|
A+
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
Using the themes of protestant hymns such as "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," Carter provides a score that soars above the film and resonates in your head long after you've left the theater."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Dec 17, 2010
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A+
|
90%
|
Tangled (2010) |
"
Through use of ingenious story crafting, the fairy tale proves to be what I consider Disney's best film (not including Pixar pics) since Beauty and the Beast, and overall one of their greatest creations."
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Fort Bend Sun
Posted Nov 23, 2010
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A
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89%
|
Waiting for Superman (2010) |
"
A catalyst for revolution."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Oct 11, 2010
|
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A+
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
The emotional roller coaster this film takes its audience on is better than anything at Disneyland."
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Fort Bend Sun
Posted Jun 21, 2010
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A
|
76%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
The real star of the film is young Moretz, whose caped crusader "Hit Girl" is one of the baddest super heroes to grace the screen."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Apr 13, 2010
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A+
|
98%
|
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) |
"
DeBlois and Sanders did a fine job with their last outing Lilo and Stitch, but they've really outdone themselves with this newest creation and should give Pixar a run for their money come awards time."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Apr 4, 2010
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A+
|
83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
The special effects are so good here that you don't even notice them. It is eerie how Cameron has made it look and feel like he is just pointing a camera at the action."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Dec 14, 2009
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A
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75%
|
Invictus (2009) |
"
I still don't understand the sport in the least, but I completely understand everything that was accomplished according to the story, and what a great story it was."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Dec 6, 2009
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A+
|
75%
|
The Road (2009) |
"
The visions of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book I read were precisely what I saw on screen."
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Fort Bend Sun
Posted Nov 29, 2009
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A
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78%
|
The Informant! (2009) |
"
As a character, Damon's is one of the most entertaining I've seen in years. He had me in stitches from start to finish. As a performance, his is the best I've seen this year - by far."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Sep 20, 2009
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A
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82%
|
Bakjwi (Thirst) (2009) |
"
I found this take on the vampire flick to be an original and entertaining picture that would make for a better date night than any other movie showing right now."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Aug 30, 2009
|
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A
|
88%
|
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"
This is the most fun I've had at the movies all year, and if you don't mind a little Nazi killin', you might just come out thinking the same."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Aug 23, 2009
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A
|
91%
|
District 9 (2009) |
"
It's hard to dwell on racism and social injustices too long when you are being so thoroughly entertained."
—
Fort Bend Sun
Posted Aug 17, 2009
|
|
A+
|
98%
|
Up (2009) |
"
I wouldn't have changed a thing about the movie, but my stomach might have."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted May 29, 2009
|
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A
|
88%
|
Bolt (2008) |
"
Bolt is a winner and proof that Disney Animation is really trying to catch up to Pixar in both story quality and animation."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Nov 19, 2008
|
|
A+
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
This little film has the potential to score a big audience."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Nov 19, 2008
|
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A
|
87%
|
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Hellboy 2) (2008) |
"
Beautiful sights, bold colors, and a rich musical score by Danny Elfman provide for a really great movie experience."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jul 10, 2008
|
|
A+
|
96%
|
WALL-E (2008) |
"
WALL-E is yet another perfect Pixar masterpiece."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jun 26, 2008
|
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A
|
43%
|
Bella (Beauty) (2006) |
"
An unforgettable emotional experience."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted May 29, 2008
|
|
A
|
77%
|
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) |
"
I loved every ridiculous minute of this movie."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted May 21, 2008
|
|
A
|
84%
|
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) |
"
What I am most shocked about here is how a little-known actor can actually make for such a great lead in a big movie."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Apr 17, 2008
|
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A
|
83%
|
Atonement (2007) |
"
Provides for the most inspiring cinematic experience of the year."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jan 24, 2008
|
|
A+
|
94%
|
Juno (2007) |
"
One of the wittiest, smartest, and funniest films to come along this year."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jan 10, 2008
|
|
A+
|
86%
|
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) |
"
Sweeney Todd has been my favorite stage musical for years. Now it is my favorite film of 2007."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Dec 19, 2007
|
|
A
|
97%
|
Once (2007) |
"
The tunes here provide what could be the best album of 2007."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Dec 14, 2007
|
|
A
|
88%
|
Superbad (2007) |
"
If laughter really is the best medicine - this DVD could cure cancer."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Nov 29, 2007
|
|
A
|
53%
|
Across the Universe (2007) |
"
This addictive and ambitious little pic will help you remember why you loved the Beatles so much in the first place."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Oct 25, 2007
|
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A
|
79%
|
American Gangster (2007) |
"
Not since the 70s have we seen such a gritty and intense crime drama."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Oct 25, 2007
|
|
A
|
76%
|
Black Book (Zwartboek) (2007) |
"
I would also have to put van Houten on my shortlist for best actress this year due to her incredibly brave and powerful performance."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Sep 20, 2007
|
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A
|
88%
|
3:10 to Yuma (2007) |
"
Helps us remember why we loved westerns in the first place."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Sep 6, 2007
|
|
A+
|
88%
|
Superbad (2007) |
"
It is as deep as it is obscene and should make audiences very uncomfortable that they are laughing themselves sick."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Aug 13, 2007
|
|
A
|
84%
|
Sweet Land (2006) |
"
This sweet little love story was one of my favorite films from last year."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jul 12, 2007
|
|
A
|
57%
|
Transformers (2007) |
"
It is as corny as it is magnificent and I have to admit that it is the most fun I've had at the movies all year."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jun 29, 2007
|
|
A+
|
96%
|
Ratatouille (2007) |
"
If rival studios ever adopted Pixar's story process for their films, there would be no need for critics due to the exceptional quality of the movies being made."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jun 22, 2007
|
|
A
|
55%
|
Mr. Brooks (2007) |
"
Comedian Dane Cook provides the real surprise here in a brave performance that more than holds it's own amongst the list of great talent involved."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted May 31, 2007
|
|
A+
|
65%
|
Apocalypto (2006) |
"
A true masterpiece with a savage beauty that is rare in films today."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Dec 1, 2006
|
|
A
|
38%
|
The Nativity Story (2006) |
"
...allows us to think of the parties involved as real human beings and not just characters from a Sunday school lesson."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Nov 30, 2006
|
|
A
|
91%
|
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) |
"
The jokes hit hard and almost too often making your own laughter serve as earplugs for half of the film."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Oct 27, 2006
|
|
A
|
93%
|
The Departed (2006) |
"
Proves that Hollywood can still make great films when they want to."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Oct 7, 2006
|
|
A+
|
91%
|
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) |
"
The best date film of the year."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Aug 26, 2006
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party (2005) |
"
a brilliant, insightful, and hysterical look at one of our great talents."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jun 2, 2006
|
|
A+
|
74%
|
Cars (2006) |
"
Pixar throws us another phenomenal animated film that is as fun to watch as it is beautiful to look at. "
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jun 2, 2006
|
|
A
|
67%
|
Deep Blue (2005) |
"
What was caught on film will blow your mind."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Apr 6, 2006
|
|
A
|
82%
|
Walk the Line (2005) |
"
This little epic will keep your toes tapping, your eyes crying, and your heart pounding. "
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Nov 17, 2005
|
|
A
|
94%
|
March of the Penguins (2005) |
"
Might just be the best movie music of the year thus far."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Aug 9, 2005
|
|
A
|
85%
|
Batman Begins (2005) |
"
Nolan creates here a rich, imaginative world that will fascinate you for the full two hours. "
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted Jun 13, 2005
|
|
A+
|
80%
|
Cinderella Man (2005) |
"
An exciting film that is rarely seen outside of December."
—
Beaumont Journal
Posted May 30, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
91%
|
Miller's Crossing (1990) |
—
KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX)
Posted Jan 8, 2005
|
68%
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98%
