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5/5
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98%
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The Artist (2011) |
"
A lovingly shot, beautifully realized love letter to cinema history."
—
Patch
Posted Oct 30, 2011
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5/5
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88%
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Certified Copy (Copie Conforme) (2011) |
"
One of those films that's a joy to watch and even more of a joy to think about afterward. It's an amazing film that will stay with you for days, if not weeks."
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The Trend
Posted Apr 15, 2011
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5/5
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96%
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The Social Network (2010) |
"
The best movie ever made about e-commerce, as well as the Internet itself. "
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The Trend
Posted Oct 1, 2010
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5/5
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91%
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Up in the Air (2009) |
"
What could be more perfectly in tune with the zeitgeist at the end of the '00s as a movie about a guy who's job it is to fire people? The best movie of 2009."
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The Trend
Posted Dec 20, 2009
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5/5
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89%
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A Serious Man (2009) |
"
Never has a movie packed with so much hostility or existential angst made me smile from start to finish as this one did."
—
The Trend
Posted Nov 4, 2009
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5/5
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98%
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Up (2009) |
"
A beautiful film in every sense of the word, UP belongs at or near the top of the list of Pixar's best movies."
—
The Trend
Posted Jun 1, 2009
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5/5
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85%
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Rachel Getting Married (2008) |
"
The film succeeds where [Margot at the Wedding] failed for several reasons, most notably a remarkably intimate spirit; a tone that rings true through comedy, tragedy and back again; great, great music from start to finish; and an amazing, career-best perf"
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The Trend
Posted Nov 23, 2008
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5/5
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73%
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Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) |
"
There are many, many things to love about this movie, starting with the sweet love story, the charm and chemistry of the two stars, and the amazingly great photography of New York City. It's also full of fun little details, as well as memorable and affect"
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The Trend
Posted Oct 13, 2008
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5/5
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94%
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The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
Batman and Robin it ain't; it's hard to believe "The Dark Knight" and Joel Schumacher's infamous camp extravaganza even came from the same universe, let alone the same franchise."
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The Trend
Posted Jul 23, 2008
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5/5
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84%
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) |
"
[The film] works, first and foremost because of Segel, who knocks it out of the park in both his first starring role and first produced screenplay."
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The Trend
Posted Jun 11, 2008
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4.5/5
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93%
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Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
A nearly complete success. It's the best action superhero movie since the first "Iron Man," and the best Marvel Comics adaptation since "Spider-man 2.""
—
EntertainmentTell
Posted May 6, 2012
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|
4.5/5
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90%
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012) |
"
A supremely creative and original horror/comedy that goes in some genuinely shocking directions."
—
Patch
Posted Apr 12, 2012
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4.5/5
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94%
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Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) |
"
One of the year's biggest surprises: a third sequel to a franchise whose heyday is long in the past, featuring a star who's pushing 50 and a director who's not even supposed to be able to do live action."
—
Patch
Posted Dec 22, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
80%
|
Shame (2011) |
"
One of the year's best, thanks to a dynamite performance from Michael Fassbender and an aesthetic and storytelling approach that are boldly, refreshingly unconventional. "
—
Patch
Posted Dec 11, 2011
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|
4.5/5
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96%
|
The Muppets (2011) |
"
A loving, faithful and very entertaining adaptation that gets what the Muppets are about and why people love them."
—
Patch
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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4.5/5
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94%
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Hugo (2011) |
"
Probably the first kids film in history to double as a propaganda film for the cause of classic film preservation. And I mean that in the nicest possible way."
—
Patch
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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|
4.5/5
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89%
|
The Descendants (2011) |
"
A heartbreaking story with satisfying emotional payoffs, and truly beautiful Hawaiian photography."
—
Patch
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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4.5/5
|
93%
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50/50 (2011) |
"
A near-great movie made out of the hardest-to-thread, most oxymoronic genre imaginable - "cancer comedy.""
—
Patch
Posted Oct 10, 2011
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4.5/5
|
95%
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Moneyball (2011) |
"
It's the movie baseball hot stove and transaction junkies have been waiting for their entire lives. "
—
Patch
Posted Sep 25, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
92%
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Drive (2011) |
"
A thin plot is outweighed by a masterful visual style, a dream cast and some truly great cinematic moments."
—
The Trend
Posted Sep 16, 2011
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4.5/5
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96%
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
"A worthy conclusion to the series, providing numerous worthwhile payoffs to J.K. Rowling's wizard saga.""
—
Patch
Posted Jul 16, 2011
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4.5/5
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85%
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The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
While it doesn't come together perfectly, it's got amazing ideas and contains some of the best filmmaking in memory."
—
The Trend
Posted Jun 10, 2011
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4.5/5
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93%
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Midnight in Paris (2011) |
"
Though Wilson is considerably younger, blonder, more handsome and more Gentile than the Woody we know, he's somehow a natural in the role anyway. "
—
The Trend
Posted Jun 10, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
90%
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Bridesmaids (2011) |
"
It's not mean-spirited and doesn't hate its characters. Also, it understands the key lesson of the Farrellys and "American Pie" and Apatow's previous work: this sort of comedy works when it has heart, and fails when it doesn't."
—
The Trend
Posted May 13, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
91%
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Source Code (2011) |
"
The rare movie that borrows elements from dozens of other films and TV shows, but is so good on its own that it almost doesn't matter. "
—
The Trend
Posted Apr 1, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
87%
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Black Swan (2010) |
"
"Black Swan" is a highly enjoyable film, but be prepared to have nightmares after you see it."
—
The Trend
Posted Dec 14, 2010
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|
4.5/5
|
48%
|
Love and Other Drugs (2010) |
"
Takes advantage of likable leads with excellent chemistry, as well as an original and fascinating angle. It's one of the year's most satisfying movies. "
—
The Trend
Posted Nov 30, 2010
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|
4.5/5
|
86%
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Inception (2010) |
"
A marvelous, highly enjoyable film that continues Nolan's climb toward the very top of the list of the best filmmakers working today."
—
The Trend
Posted Aug 10, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
The film succeeds mostly because yes, it's more of the same. "
—
The Trend
Posted Jul 5, 2010
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|
4.5/5
|
76%
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Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
A pitch-perfect comic book and superhero homage that also works as a supremely enjoyable action film as well as wish fulfillment for wannabe superheroes of all ages"
—
The Trend
Posted Apr 26, 2010
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|
4.5/5
|
87%
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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) |
"
a bizarre amalgam of source material, director and star that's just nutso enough to work"
—
The Trend
Posted Dec 6, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
73%
|
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) |
"
Charming, affecting and heartbreaking. It could have gone wrong in any number of ways, but never does"
—
The Trend
Posted Oct 25, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
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89%
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World's Greatest Dad (2009) |
"
A pitch-black dark comedy that certainly won't be for everyone- but if you can stomach it, it's the most outrageous and audacious film of the season."
—
American Dreamer
Posted Sep 21, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
87%
|
(500) Days of Summer (2009) |
"
Probably the most honest thing in the film is the breakup scenes feel like REAL breakups, much more than they resemble the contrived obstacles to love in most romantic comedies."
—
The Trend
Posted Jul 26, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
97%
|
The Hurt Locker (2009) |
"
What makes Hurt Locker truly great is that it's most interested in telling us an honest story about these soldiers and this war, without servicing any type of political agenda."
—
The Trend
Posted Jul 21, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
78%
|
The Hangover (2009) |
"
The best bachelor party movie since, well, "Bachelor Party""
—
The Trend
Posted Jun 11, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
The film is a success because of beautiful visuals, swift storytelling that never loses its momentum, and the sheer joy of having these characters back in our lives again."
—
The Trend
Posted May 17, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
98%
|
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) |
"
The film is very funny at times, especially in its use of early '80s archival footage; the comedy of Anvil's hair, outfits, and lyrics from the '80s are worth the price of admission alone."
—
The Trend
Posted May 10, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
64%
|
Duplicity (2009) |
"
It's a complex and at times hard-to-follow script, but it leaves no loose ends and makes perfect sense in the end. Even the ending is a legitimate surprise"
—
The Trend
Posted Mar 25, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
100%
|
Man on Wire (2008) |
"
Are these people inspiring, talented stars, pursuing a difficult and dangerous athletic feat, or are there they disturbed nuts with a death wish? The film doesn't judge and doesn't take sides."
—
The Trend
Posted Sep 11, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
87%
|
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) |
"
A very impressive bit of storytelling and style that only steps wrongly in its final third."
—
Patch
Posted Dec 28, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
The Help (2011) |
"
Simplistic at times, and flirts with manipulation, but it's also a deeply touching and well-acted film. "
—
Patch
Posted Aug 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
44%
|
30 Minutes or Less (2011) |
"
This is no comedy classic, but it delivers plenty of laughs, thanks to a witty script and no less than five very hilarious performances. "
—
Patch
Posted Aug 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
A lively, well-acted, deeply honest look at love, family and romance. "
—
Patch
Posted Jul 31, 2011
|
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4/5
|
69%
|
Horrible Bosses (2011) |
"
Takes a thin premise and milks it for all its worth, riding a witty script and super-strong cast to comedic glory."
—
Patch
Posted Jul 8, 2011
|
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4/5
|
78%
|
Fast Five (2011) |
"
Sure, the plot, dialogue and acting are as silly as usual. But buoyed by a sparkling Rio setting and an awesomely staged third-act action setpiece, Fast Five is the series' best outing since the original. "
—
The Trend
Posted Apr 29, 2011
|
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4/5
|
94%
|
Win Win (2011) |
"
Sure, the plot sounds melodramatic, but "Win Win" is more about its characters than its plot, and on that level it's a total success. "
—
The Trend
Posted Apr 1, 2011
|
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4/5
|
86%
|
Cedar Rapids (2011) |
"
A bit of the sort of indie preciousness often associated with Sundance, but it's still a winning, entertaining and very funny film. "
—
The Trend
Posted Feb 25, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
50%
|
Tron Legacy (2010) |
"
After a whole year of movies that squandered the potential of 3D, "Tron: Legacy" actually uses it to its fullest."
—
The Trend
Posted Dec 16, 2010
|
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4/5
|
93%
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127 Hours (2010) |
"
Despite its flaws, ranks as one of Boyle's better works, thanks to the power of the story and Franco's performance. "
—
The Trend
Posted Dec 7, 2010
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68%
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