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B+
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93%
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Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) |
"
Cruises on the WOW! factor."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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A-
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75%
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The Adventures of Tintin (2011) |
"
Along with the wondrous visuals, a rollicking adventure that careens at a breakneck speed from one death and gravity defying adventure to the next. "
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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B
|
60%
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
"
Fans of the first film will find plenty to still enjoy especially the lightening pace, banter and camaraderie of Downey Jr. and Law...despite an over-reliance on slow-mo."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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A-
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76%
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War Horse (2011) |
"
Spielberg has fashioned a timeless classic out of a horse's journey that powerfully and memorably becomes our journey as well."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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|
C+
|
8%
|
New Year's Eve (2011) |
"
The cinematic equivalent of a piece of New York style cheesecake and about as artistically satisfying."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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|
A-
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94%
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Hugo (2011) |
"
Who knew? The director who put the rage in Raging Bull the fear in Cape Fear and the mean in Mean Streets could make a family-friendly, dazzling 3D film. "
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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|
A-
|
92%
|
Take Shelter (2011) |
"
Quietly spellbinding until the film's astonishing final 20 minutes which make it one of the year's best."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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|
B+
|
68%
|
Tower Heist (2011) |
"
Occupy this: A feisty and funny heist movie with a nice turn by some guy named Eddie Murphy."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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B-
|
44%
|
J. Edgar (2011) |
"
Ultimately a film that offers compelling details of a powerful but peculiar figure but the full picture remains just as enigmatic as Hoover himself."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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A-
|
——
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Wish Me Away () |
"
By honestly telling her story country western star Chely Wright has made a powerful, unforgettable coming out story stripped of melodrama yet unexpectedly heartbreaking."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 23, 2011
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B+
|
83%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
The 3D treatment is fine, but not necessary to enjoy this most cuddly of kitty concoctions. "
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
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B
|
37%
|
In Time (2011) |
"
An interesting, literal 'living on borrowed time' premise doesn't quite live up to its ambition but cool film work and Justin Timberlake keep things interesting."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B
|
25%
|
The Three Musketeers (2011) |
"
Anderson has crafted a beautiful and rambunctious film that is in many ways a lot more fun than the last few Disney "Pirates of the Caribbean" films. "
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
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B
|
36%
|
The Thing (2011) |
"
Not an improvement on John Carpenter's groundbreaking 1982 original, but sufficiently horrific, tense and well-paced, and aided by minor changes and current technology. "
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
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|
B-
|
70%
|
Footloose (2011) |
"
It's as if the filmmakers decided, 'We're sticking with the basic script, but this ain't your mama's 'Footloose.' "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B
|
59%
|
Real Steel (2011) |
"
Silly, corny and featuring nearly every boxing cliché... But fighting robots? Dads and their young sons will have a blast. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B+
|
85%
|
The Ides of March (2011) |
"
What it lacks in sheer insight it makes up for in bravura. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
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|
B+
|
32%
|
Courageous (2011) |
"
Dares to preach its highly controversial message in order to inspire the faithful while risking the ire of critics and non-believers. Its message? Fathers, man up."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B
|
7%
|
Dream House (2011) |
"
Misdirection might be a good word to describe this psychological thriller whose twist will either delight or annoy audiences. Give it credit for the surprise."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B+
|
94%
|
Win Win (2011) |
"
Deftly illustrates how life is complicated and it is that rare family film that portrays life's real challenges without glossing over the complexities of relationships."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B+
|
94%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
A fascinating and entertaining peek inside the part of big-time sports that we rarely see and an odd couple's determination to think outside the batter's box. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B-
|
25%
|
Killer Elite (2011) |
"
While not an elite action film, and overall disappointing, its stars compliment a witty script, a couple of cool fight scenes, and exotic locales. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B+
|
93%
|
Drive (2011) |
"
That rare film that can shock both with its uncommonly cool style and chillingly raw substance."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B-
|
84%
|
Contagion (2011) |
"
Star-studded and well-directed pandemic story that offers style at the expense of thrills, any emotional connection, and at times, logic."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
C+
|
25%
|
Apollo 18 (2011) |
"
An intriguing premise that never quite reaches liftoff."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B+
|
76%
|
The Help (2011) |
"
Some will scoff that it covers familiar territory or that the message should have been angrier and louder...but there is beauty in its lack of heavy handed sermonizing."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 8, 2011
|
|
B+
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
Preposterous at times, but smart and heartfelt too. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B+
|
83%
|
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) |
"
The film doesn't try to take on the quasi-political undertones of the 1968 original, but it makes its own case as a personalized science fiction drama. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B-
|
84%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
Impressionistic may be a nice way to describe this often baffling mix of stunning cosmic imagery mixed with random snapshots of familial struggle...very, very different.. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B+
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
Combines the right elements of brisk storytelling and light touches of comedy without resorting to gimmicks or bombast. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
C+
|
27%
|
Green Lantern (2011) |
"
More science-fiction-y than most superhero films with some cool intergalactic visuals, the story can't quite make the most of Ryan Reynolds' charisma..."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
C-
|
39%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
The action is non-stop and pleasing to the eye, but somewhere along the way, Pixar's soul was left behind."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
C
|
35%
|
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) |
"
Loud and long, this 3rd installment boasts a better plot and impressive CGI while maintaining its juvenile level of comedy - the target audience will likely love it. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
C-
|
34%
|
Larry Crowne (2011) |
"
Only hints at the comedy and poignancy that its two powerhouse leads could deliver if given better material."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B+
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
Even contrarians for whom the incredibly popular series has been an uneven road will admit that in this final stop, a team of talented filmmakers have saved their best for last."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
A-
|
93%
|
Midnight in Paris (2011) |
"
So light and breezy you might not recognize this Paris postcard comes by way of the ever-relevant Woody Allen, who mixes time travel and nostalgia to delightful effect..."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B
|
——
|
17 Miracles (2011) |
"
While the film won't likely convert the masses at large (and really doesn't aim to) it has the power to promote the faith of many a believer."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B-
|
81%
|
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) |
"
Stellar animation aside, themes such as adoption anxiety, genocide and WMD dominate the storyline-not the usual kiddie fare to be sure. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
C
|
34%
|
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) |
"
An unsteady plot and mostly juvenile humor take over for much of the film's 137 minutes, which though blessedly shorter than installments two and three still feels a little long."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B+
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
The potty-mouthed script deserves a parental warning and casts the only regretful shadow on an otherwise sterling popcorn adventure..."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B
|
87%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
There's something to be respected about a film that doesn't spend most of its time in mindless action"
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B
|
14%
|
Zookeeper (2011) |
"
Doesn't belabor its punch lines and it maximizes James' likeability to a mostly winning result. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 20, 2011
|
|
B+
|
85%
|
Jane Eyre (2011) |
"
A somber yet fiery adaptation of the classic Charlotte Bronte novel with sterling performances by leads Mia Wasikowska ('Alice in Wonderland') and Michael Fassbender."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
B+
|
77%
|
Thor (2011) |
"
Nicely combines visual splendor and an earthly fish-out-of-water tale with director Kenneth Branagh bringing a Shakespearean flair to the proceedings. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
B
|
71%
|
Rio (2011) |
"
Even if the story lacks the depth or originality of some of the recent crop of superlative animated films, 'Rio' has an innocent charm to it -- and an explosion of color."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
B-
|
71%
|
Hanna (2011) |
"
Funky, random and well shot, this action film about a girl (excellent Saoirse Ronan) trained to be an assassin gets a little overly-stylized and illogical for its own good. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
B+
|
46%
|
Soul Surfer (2011) |
"
Like Bethany's sunshine filled life, once a great white takes the talented girl's left arm, the film takes a dramatic turn in both tone and artistic execution. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
D
|
26%
|
Hop (2011) |
"
A mostly silent theater filled with kids is one indication of this failed venture, a clock-watching pace and overall lack of creativity are two more"
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
B
|
91%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
Travels back in time and borrows liberally from the vaults of Rod Serling, and does justice to his legacy."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted May 31, 2011
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