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Mark Sells

""I gave her my heart. She gave me a pen.""

Agrees with the Tomatometer 84% of the time.

Biography:: Mark has been writing film criticism for The Oregon Herald, The Denver Herald, The New York Daily Times, The Boston Sun, The California Herald, Film Threat, and many more for the last five years under the moniker, "The Reel Deal." And this year, he was selected as one of the top ten critics in the country by the Critic Doctor. Mark is an active member of the Denver Film Society, the Rotten Tomatoes community, the Online Film and Television Association, and the Internet Entertainment Writers Association. An avid writer and film fanatic, Mark has written multiple screen and teleplays for the large and small screen. He has also worked on the set of numerous films while running his own multimedia company. The company, HFMedia, specializes in film production, copy writing, promotions, and screenwriting and recently produced its first short film entitled "Forever". Prior to working in film, his background includes writing promotional copy for radio and television.
Favorites:: Almost Famous, Rudy, Hoosiers, Star Wars, Road to Perdition, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Jerry Maguire, Back to the Future, Million Dollar Baby, and many many more!
Publications:: CineScene.com , Film Threat , Oregon Herald , The Reel Deal

Total Reviews:: 248
Total QuickRatings:: 37

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
4/5	86%	In Darkness (2012)	" A suspenseful and somber tale of Holocaust heroism. " — The Reel Deal Posted Feb 7, 2012
4/5	80%	We Need to Talk About Kevin (2012)	" A disturbing exploration of every parent's worst nightmare. " — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 23, 2012
3.5/5	80%	Haywire (2012)	" Gina Carano is the real deal, holding her own against male counterparts like Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, and Antonio Banderas, and giving Haywire a whole lot of punch." — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 17, 2012
4.5/5	94%	Moneyball (2011)	" With razor sharp wit and delivery, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are sensational together, hitting Moneyball clean and out of the park. " — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 12, 2012
4.5/5	94%	Hugo (2011)	" An exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. " — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 12, 2012
5/5	97%	The Artist (2011)	" Visually stunning, imaginative, and cleverly scored and choreographed, The Artist is quite simply and quietly, the year's finest film." — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 12, 2012
4.5/5	99%	A Separation (2011)	" Offers a fascinating, impartial view of modern Iran." — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 12, 2012
3/5	68%	Roadie (2012)	" Shows the unglamorous side of rock n' roll - the lies and denial, the sadness, and the regret of dreams long gone." — The Reel Deal Posted Jan 4, 2012
4/5	93%	Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011)	" Succeeds in its mission, delivering one of the most entertaining, testosterone infused adventures of the year." — The Reel Deal Posted Dec 15, 2011
4.5/5	84%	Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)	" A perfectly condensed, carefully calculated game of chess." — The Reel Deal Posted Dec 5, 2011
3.5/4	80%	Shame (2011)	" Dark and difficult, Shame is not really a redemptive film, but a heavy, reflective one." — The Reel Deal Posted Dec 1, 2011
3.5/5	90%	The Descendants (2011)	" A quirky, methodical detour through tropical paradise." — The Reel Deal Posted Nov 14, 2011
4.5/5	78%	Melancholia (2011)	" A deeply meditative film with stunning visuals, Melancholia brilliantly captures the chaos and calm before the storm." — The Reel Deal Posted Nov 9, 2011
3/5	68%	Tower Heist (2011)	" Presents nothing new in terms of story and can't always sustain its energetic pace, (but) it does provide a lot of action and plenty of laughs." — The Reel Deal Posted Nov 4, 2011
4/5	83%	Puss in Boots (2011)	" For a fairy tale slash prequel slash spinoff, Puss in Boots is the cat's meow." — The Reel Deal Posted Oct 26, 2011
4/5	90%	Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)	" An ambiguous, yet startling tale of post-cult trauma. " — The Reel Deal Posted Oct 17, 2011
4/5	85%	The Ides of March (2011)	" Smart and skillfully directed, The Ides of March depicts the ugly reality of modern day politics. " — The Reel Deal Posted Oct 4, 2011
4.5/5	83%	Warrior (2011)	" With great intensity, Warrior is a pleasant surprise, capturing the heart and spirit of a champion. " — The Reel Deal Posted Sep 6, 2011
3.5/5	76%	The Debt (2011)	" A nifty little puzzler that satisfactorily pays off." — The Reel Deal Posted Aug 29, 2011
4.5/5	99%	The Interrupters (2011)	" Demands your attention, all the while demonstrating what great documentary filmmaking is all about - a hopeful vehicle for change." — The Reel Deal Posted Aug 24, 2011
3.5/5	61%	Griff the Invisible (2011)	" With lots of charm and humor, Griff the Invisible is a quirky and sophisticated romance in disguise." — The Reel Deal Posted Aug 16, 2011
4.5/5	92%	Senna (2011)	" One of the most fascinating, yet sobering views on the sport of auto racing." — The Reel Deal Posted Aug 8, 2011
4/5	73%	The Whistleblower (2011)	" Powerful and purposeful. " — The Reel Deal Posted Aug 1, 2011
3.5/5	78%	Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)	" One of the most clever and enthusiastic romantic comedies of recent memory." — The Reel Deal Posted Jul 26, 2011
4.5/5	81%	Life in a Day (2011)	" With meticulous editing by Joe Walker, Life in a Day is a wonderfully uplifting account of what it means to be human." — The Reel Deal Posted Jul 20, 2011
4.5/5	96%	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)	" An abbreviated, yet exhilarating finale that is equally satisfying as it is bittersweet. " — The Reel Deal Posted Jul 11, 2011
4.5/5	84%	The Tree of Life (2011)	" An extraordinary achievement in storytelling that will captivate your inner sense of being. " — The Reel Deal Posted Jul 6, 2011
3/5	86%	Terri (2011)	" There is a tranquil beauty in Tobias Datum's cinematography and a wholesomeness in the film's main characters that rises about the cliches." — The Reel Deal Posted Jun 28, 2011
4/5	39%	Cars 2 (2011)	" Hits the gas with a simpler story about friendship, bolder visuals, good natured humor, and wall to wall action." — The Reel Deal Posted Jun 20, 2011
4/5	87%	Buck (2011)	" A fascinating look at one man's approach to life through horses, hard work, and compassion. " — The Reel Deal Posted Jun 15, 2011
4/5	82%	Super 8 (2011)	" While Super 8 lacks some of the emotional punch and heart so masterfully orchestrated by Spielberg, it does capture some of the magic, surprise, and excitement of his early works." — The Reel Deal Posted Jun 6, 2011
4/5	87%	X-Men: First Class (2011)	" Represents a successful reboot and a welcome return of the summer blockbuster." — The Reel Deal Posted May 31, 2011
3.5/5	61%	The Beaver (2011)	" Regardless of what you've read in the tabloids and have come to know about Mel Gibson off screen, on screen, he is still a man with many talents." — The Reel Deal Posted May 17, 2011
3.5/5	90%	Bridesmaids (2011)	" Playing out like a typical Judd Apatow film, Bridesmaids foregoes fantasy and instead, chooses the actions, language, and attitudes of real women." — The Reel Deal Posted May 9, 2011
4/5	77%	Thor (2011)	" An epic adventure of the classical sense, blending Norse mythology with human drama, romance, and a splash of hammer time!" — The Reel Deal Posted May 3, 2011
4/5	95%	13 Assassins (2011)	" There is plenty of blood in 13 Assassins, but Miike quietly builds his characters and their dilemmas, leading up to a grand spectacle of swordplay that includes a whopping 45 minute action finale. " — The Reel Deal Posted Apr 25, 2011
5/5	95%	The King's Speech (2010)	" A British production featuring meticulous period detail, outstanding performances from Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter, and inventive staging and visuals" — The Reel Deal Posted Apr 23, 2011
4.5/5	71%	Hanna (2011)	" Includes a pulsating soundtrack by The Chemical Brothers and tremendous fight and chase choreography that will absolutely, leave you on the edge of your seat. " — The Reel Deal Posted Apr 23, 2011
4.5/5	92%	Incendies (2011)	" Flashing backwards and forwards through time, the film includes enough emotional firepower and startling revelations to keep you guessing at every turn." — The Reel Deal Posted Apr 23, 2011
4/5	88%	Rango (2011)	" A smart, satirical, and expertly animated adventure aimed at adults and children alike." — The Reel Deal Posted Apr 23, 2011
4/5	71%	Rio (2011)	" With bold, tropical colors, salsa sounds, and refreshing voiceovers from Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, and more, Rio is pure, light hearted fun." — Film Threat Posted Apr 23, 2011
3.5/4	47%	Super (2011)	" Gunn's unique approach, combining twisted humor, dark drama, and over-the-top violence, offers a great change of pace for audiences tired of mainstream comic book fare." — The Reel Deal Posted Apr 23, 2011
4/5	80%	Cyrus (2010)	" A humorous experiment in social discomfort." — Oregon Herald Posted Jul 19, 2010
2/5	68%	The Runaways (2010)	" 'The Runaways' lacks an anarchistic punch - an authenticity and angst so distinctive of the band's rock n' roll revolution." — Oregon Herald Posted May 3, 2010
3/5	98%	How to Train Your Dragon (2010)	" A visually stimulating, but slightly inconsequential "how to" tale." — Oregon Herald Posted Apr 5, 2010
2.5/5	66%	The Blind Side (2009)	" A sports drama that's more about the melodrama and less about the sport." — Oregon Herald Posted Feb 3, 2010
1.5/5	28%	The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)	" Superficial soup for the teenage soul." — Oregon Herald Posted Jan 19, 2010
3/5	36%	Angels & Demons (2009)	" For all the hype and hurrah, Angels & Demons is a tame thriller, requiring several leaps of faith."" — Oregon Herald Posted May 21, 2009
4/5	95%	Star Trek (2009)	" Mixing warp speed action with tongue in cheek humor, this Trek beams brighter than a supernova." — Oregon Herald Posted May 14, 2009

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