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5/5
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95%
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Lost In Translation (2003) |
"
Coppola somehow gets to the essence of human wanting with an amazing efficiency of style."
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Posted Feb 2, 2004
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5/5
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94%
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) |
"
Jackson and his company have set the bar so high for 21st-century filmmaking, it may be another millennium before it is surpassed."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Dec 23, 2003
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5/5
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98%
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Finding Nemo (2003) |
"
Finding Nemo is undoubtedly another jewel in the Pixar crown and another example of the Disney conglomerate's ability to ride that company's coattails to success."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Jun 3, 2003
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5/5
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96%
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The Pianist (2002) |
"
...An absolute must-see for anyone who cares about history and what the cinema can do to document it."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Mar 6, 2003
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5/5
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91%
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Adaptation (2002) |
"
...Truly a wonder, a pile of self-contradictions, a series of wrongs that somehow make a right."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 15, 2003
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5/5
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92%
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Being John Malkovich (1999) |
"
I highly recommend being John Malkovich. And if you can't do it, at least see the film."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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76%
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Moulin Rouge! (2001) |
"
This spectacular production cannot fail to impress - especially if you believe in Freedom, Beauty, Truth, and (above all) Love."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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93%
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Shakespeare in Love (1998) |
"
Shakespeare In Love is funny, tragic, romantic... I love it; should I count the ways?"
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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81%
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Mulholland Drive (2001) |
"
...A dreamy, nightmarish, highly contemplative piece of celluloid that, while it will certainly not appeal to everyone, is just the kind of thing critics love: something different."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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83%
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Thirteen Days (2000) |
"
Thirteen Days is a gripping history lesson and a good character study, but also just a well-cast, well-executed film."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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63%
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Chocolat (2000) |
"
I've not had a film make me crave chockies so much since Willy Wonka."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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76%
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Amistad (1997) |
"
Just when you thought you had seen the best movie there is about a historic seagoing vessel, along comes Amistad."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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90%
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The Little Mermaid (1989) |
"
All the voice actors do an excellent job, particularly Carroll, who practically steals the show as Ursula, and Wright, whose Jamaican crab accent is funny and lovable."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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86%
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An Ideal Husband (1999) |
"
It is sad that this kind of dialogue is seen so infrequently in modern films; Wilde had a way with words unparalleled in this century."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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82%
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Fantasia 2000 (2000) |
"
My only complaint is that it was over too soon."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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100%
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The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
"
I think everyone agrees it is a legendary film and everyone who hasn't seen it, should."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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92%
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Minority Report (2002) |
"
Minority Report adds yet another jewel to director Spielberg's crown, and another entry to the short list of truly thoughtful and intelligent films in the futuristic science fiction genre."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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98%
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) |
"
E.T. isn't my favorite movie; it's not even my favorite Spielberg movie, but no one can deny the powerful effect it had on the film industry, our attitude toward extraterrestrial life, and our culture."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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29%
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) |
"
...Touching and at the same time brutal, brimming with the emotional conflict that surges within its characters."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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76%
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Frida (2002) |
"
...Aptly honors one of the most interesting and tragic love stories in the history of art."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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92%
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A Bug's Life (1998) |
"
...Packed to the exoskeleton with fun."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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77%
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The Boxer (1997) |
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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77%
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) |
"
The Coen brothers have once again outdone themselves."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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96%
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The Insider (1999) |
"
Not only is the story fascinating and intelligent...and not only is Mann's directing inventive and yet down to earth, but the performances by the cast are truly excellent."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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79%
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Iris (2001) |
"
There is not a slouch in this film, in front of or behind the camera."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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91%
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The Apostle (1998) |
"
Robert Duvall, writer, director, producer, and star of The Apostle, absolutely seethes with the character of Sonny Dewey (alias Apostle E.F.) in this, perhaps the best performance of his career."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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95%
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Antz (1998) |
"
...A spectacular computer-animated cartoon that is sure to give Disney's upcoming A Bug's Life a run for its sugar grains."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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79%
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The Prince of Egypt (1998) |
"
Though I don't recommend this film for very small children, it could be a great learning tool for teens, church youth groups, or aspiring animators. But you may be required to answer some tough questions. Better go bone up on your Old Testament."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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71%
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Return to Paradise (1998) |
"
As disturbing as it is excellent."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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100%
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Toy Story 2 (1999) |
"
Seldom has there been such a brilliant sequel to such a brilliant predecessor."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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96%
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) |
"
It would be an enormous task for Jackson to outdo last year's phenomenon ...And yet he pretty much does just that."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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93%
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Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
"
This film does for World War II what Platoon and The Deer Hunter did for Vietnam. It takes you there."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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68%
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Red Dragon (2002) |
"
...So packed with good acting it's hard to know where to begin praising it."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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76%
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The Contender (2000) |
"
The Contender has renewed my faith that good movies can indeed be produced if enough care is given to the production. It's too bad so many of 2000's films have failed to do that."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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40%
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Proof of Life (2000) |
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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88%
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Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (2000) |
"
...Still a thrill to watch after all these years, so full it's hard to absorb in one showing, so affecting it will still keep you awake at night. But maybe for different reasons."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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92%
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) |
"
Nothing less than a masterpiece of art and integrity, capturing with vast magnitude the grandeur, majesty, and surreal whimsy of Tolkien's mythical Middle-Earth."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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67%
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) |
"
Michael Hoffman's adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a delightful way to spend the summer solstice evening, or any other, for that matter."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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86%
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Anastasia (1997) |
"
...Absolutely on a par with recent Disney greats like Beauty and The Beast and Aladdin..."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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95%
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Gone With the Wind (1939) |
"
Treat yourself to one of the greatest cinematic experiences ever created."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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96%
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The Dish (2001) |
"
Bravo."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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85%
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The Blair Witch Project (1999) |
"
Myrick and Sánchez created something that will be remembered not so much for its story or professional quality, but for its novel approach and the impact that resulted."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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5/5
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90%
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Mrs. Brown (1997) |
"
Dench's Victoria has a full palette of pent-up emotions bubbling inside her like a pressure-cooker; one can feel the power of her anguish..."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Feb 8, 2003
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4.5/5
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80%
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) |
"
For the 6th time in a row, George Lucas has done it again."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Jun 25, 2005
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4.5/5
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62%
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I Heart Huckabees (2004) |
"
This movie is definitely geared toward blue-staters."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Dec 7, 2004
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4.5/5
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97%
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The Incredibles (2004) |
"
A hilariously fun romp through the everyday lives of comic-book superheroes."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Nov 11, 2004
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4.5/5
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93%
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) |
"
Go, Tobey, go!"
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Film Quips Online
Posted Jul 22, 2004
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4.5/5
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89%
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Shrek 2 (2004) |
"
...it is a rewarding experience just to play "spot the hilarious movie reference" even if you don't care about the exploits of Shrek et al. But you do care."
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Film Quips Online
Posted May 27, 2004
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4.5/5
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81%
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21 Grams (2003) |
"
21 Grams...is intelligent, well-written, and told with a unique style, and it features some of the best acting presently available."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Mar 31, 2004
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4.5/5
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89%
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In America (2003) |
"
In America is another gem from this great Irish director, and it deserves to be seen no matter what country you're from."
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Film Quips Online
Posted Mar 11, 2004
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68%
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