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4/4
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93%
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The Kids Are All Right (2010) |
"
Directing from the tart, laugh-out-loud script she cowrote, Lisa Cholodenko (Laurel Canyon) has crafted an honest, generous portrait of the challenges of American family life -- gay or straight."
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Us Weekly
Posted Jul 15, 2010
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4/4
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91%
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Up in the Air (2009) |
"
An ideal bittersweet adult comedy sleekly directed by Jason Reitman about life during recession. Clooney achieves an emotional level that breaks new ground for him. Oscars?"
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Us Weekly
Posted Dec 6, 2009
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3.5/4
|
49%
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
"
Though the 3-D effects sometimes feel like overkill, the adventure is as stirring as the previous movies."
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Us Weekly
Posted Dec 9, 2010
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|
3.5/4
|
86%
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Inception (2010) |
"
In this smart sci-fi puzzle box, director Christopher Nolan transports the audience to a dreamscape that begins with the familiar and then takes a radical, imaginative leap. "
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Us Weekly
Posted Jul 15, 2010
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3.5/4
|
99%
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Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
As usual, the toy-box gang is filled with complex characters with flaws and virtues. The 3-D sequel's just as strong as the 2-D classics that came before it."
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Us Weekly
Posted Jun 16, 2010
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3.5/4
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68%
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The Runaways (2010) |
"
Filmed with a 1970s punk edginess, the movie recalls a time when male teachers could get away with telling girls like Joan Jett: "Girls don't play electric guitar." While some things have changed, this is an anthem to those young women who wouldn't take n"
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Us Weekly
Posted Mar 25, 2010
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3.5/4
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51%
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Alice in Wonderland (2010) |
"
The trippy tale may divide audiences -- Burton's version remains a children's story, though some may find it too over-the-top and idiosyncratic -- but to Us, it's a visual feast"
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Us Weekly
Posted Mar 5, 2010
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3.5/4
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72%
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Sunshine Cleaning (2009) |
"
It's a laugh-out-loud, cry-until-you-blubber sister-buddy movie that works because of the two stars' naturalistic acting on screen and a plucky, original script."
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Us Weekly
Posted Mar 11, 2009
|
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3.5/4
|
80%
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Nothing But the Truth (2008) |
"
In this engrossing political thriller, Kate Beckinsale's focused and sympathetic as the reporter who goes to jail to protect her source, and Vera Farmiga shines in the volatile supporting role of a government operative who loses her family because of her"
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Us Weekly
Posted Feb 1, 2009
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3/4
|
23%
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Conan the Barbarian (2011) |
"
Though the adventure gushes with blood (there's an amateur C-section on the battlefield), it's also packed with thrills and sexy romance."
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Us Weekly
Posted Aug 17, 2011
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3/4
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44%
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30 Minutes or Less (2011) |
"
[A] zany, irreverent comedy."
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Us Weekly
Posted Aug 10, 2011
|
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3/4
|
73%
|
The Whistleblower (2011) |
"
Rachel Weisz is tremendously moving in this fact-based story."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Aug 4, 2011
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3/4
|
82%
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Super 8 (2011) |
"
A strong Kyle Chandler enforces order as Joe's lawman dad, while Elle Fanning catapults from child star to romantic heroine as a troubled teen."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jun 9, 2011
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3/4
|
81%
|
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) |
"
With fluid action sequences and luminous 3-D visuals, the film will tickle kids and engage their parents."
—
Us Weekly
Posted May 25, 2011
|
|
3/4
|
75%
|
Everything Must Go (2011) |
"
Though the actor is famous for his outrageous roles, he delves deep into this troubled character and nails the quieter moments."
—
Us Weekly
Posted May 11, 2011
|
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3/4
|
58%
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Scream 4 (2011) |
"
The entertaining Scream formula still works: When there's a big shiny knife, the action never gets dull."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Apr 13, 2011
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3/4
|
91%
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Source Code (2011) |
"
Give credit to the dashing and romantic Gyllenhaal for keeping this effort (mostly) on track."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Mar 30, 2011
|
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3/4
|
56%
|
Gnomeo and Juliet (2011) |
"
In this bright, bouncy Shakespeare take-off, animated gnomes tell the tale of the classic romantic tragedy."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Feb 9, 2011
|
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3/4
|
44%
|
The Green Hornet (2011) |
"
The interplay between the Green Hornet and straight man Kato delights, overshadowing Cameron Diaz as a mutual love interest."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jan 12, 2011
|
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3/4
|
79%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010) |
"
It's easy to get lost in the rich, two-and-a-half hour installment, but it wraps up too abruptly."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Nov 17, 2010
|
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3/4
|
73%
|
Megamind (2010) |
"
Superb 3-D graphics and silly running gags (Megamind routinely mispronounces words such as school) should keep kids amused, while sly political and pop culture references will get laughs from adults."
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Us Weekly
Posted Nov 3, 2010
|
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3/4
|
96%
|
The Social Network (2010) |
"
The movie zips along at a quick pace, with caffeinated dialogue. Still, things get dull in the third act during the inevitable crash."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Sep 29, 2010
|
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3/4
|
70%
|
Ramona and Beezus (2010) |
"
The sweet sisterhood story based on the Beverly Cleary books doesn't talk down to kids and presents parents as appealing and vulnerable. "
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jul 23, 2010
|
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3/4
|
62%
|
Salt (2010) |
"
Angelina Jolie is one deadly weapon in this breathless political thriller"
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jul 23, 2010
|
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3/4
|
53%
|
Knight & Day (2010) |
"
Directed at a breakneck pace and with a spry script, it ratchets up the stakes as its stars leap from stunt to outrageous stunt. After a few years without a hit, Cruise seems back in control."
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Us Weekly
Posted Jul 15, 2010
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3/4
|
81%
|
Despicable Me (2010) |
"
This dark family comedy with its steal-the-moon premise is hilariously over-the-top, yet understandable from a child's perspective."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
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3/4
|
49%
|
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) |
"
Eclipse's balance of PG-13 romance and bone-crunching action will satisfy Twi-Hards and appeal to supernatural romantics who haven't completely converted to TV's True Blood."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jun 29, 2010
|
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3/4
|
75%
|
Greenberg (2010) |
"
The dramedy is richly written and Stiller's acting delivers, though his unlikable narcissist may put off audiences. The big discovery, however, is Gerwig, whose dreamy blonde -- lost in a post-college haze -- comes off earthy and instantly appealing."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Mar 25, 2010
|
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3/4
|
19%
|
Cop Out (2010) |
"
Director Kevin Smith capitalizes on the duo's great chemistry and gets laugh-out-loud performances from Morgan as a bag of insecurities (not far from his 30 Rock role) and Willis as the stoic macho man."
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Us Weekly
Posted Mar 5, 2010
|
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3/4
|
85%
|
A Single Man (2009) |
"
Colin Firth is devastating as a gay prof contemplating suicide, though fashionista Tom Ford's movie suffers when the first-time director gets swept away in the art direction."
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Us Weekly
Posted Dec 9, 2009
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|
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20%
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Motherhood (2009) |
"
[A] sharp comedy."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Oct 22, 2009
|
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3/4
|
79%
|
The Yes Men Fix the World (2009) |
"
Even if you don't agree with the Yes Men's political agenda, you'll get a big kick out of this movie."
—
New York Post
Posted Oct 9, 2009
|
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3/4
|
42%
|
He's Just Not That Into You (2009) |
"
It's a satisfying mix, with standout performances from Aniston and Big Love's Goodwin as a romantic looking for Mr. Right in a world of sour apple martinis. One weakness? Johansson has played the tarty femme fatale better in past movies. Otherwise, we are"
—
Us Weekly
Posted Feb 5, 2009
|
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2.5/4
|
33%
|
Prom (2011) |
"
It can't decide if it's a snarky look at the rite of passage or an earnest story about being true to oneself."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Apr 27, 2011
|
|
2.5/4
|
72%
|
Rio (2011) |
"
Vibrant and as zippy as a kindergartner on a sugar rush, this 3-D animated flick will certainly please kids, even if adults may find it a little snoozy."
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Us Weekly
Posted Apr 14, 2011
|
|
2.5/4
|
72%
|
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) |
"
The actors' romantic scenes excel. Just sitting side by side on a bus, their sexual connection crackles."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Mar 2, 2011
|
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2.5/4
|
88%
|
Rango (2011) |
"
While Depp turns his bug-eyed reptile into a charismatic character, the plot gets lost in a maze of tangents and the story has too many tasteless jokes -- like a prostate gag -- that are not kid-friendly."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Mar 2, 2011
|
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2.5/4
|
41%
|
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) |
"
I get a charge out of Cage's serious self-mockery, here as a wizard who'd never make the grade at Hogwarts in a fantasy that doesn't aim high but hits the mark for summer entertainment."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
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2.5/4
|
53%
|
Green Zone (2010) |
"
Paul Greengrass's loud, Damon-driven documentary-style thriller confusingly weaves fact and fiction and whipsaws between various conspiracy theories, while the nonstop action mimics an Xbox splatter game."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Mar 25, 2010
|
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2.5/4
|
37%
|
Nine (2009) |
"
Daniel Day-Lewis sings, dances and furrows his brow in a Rob Marshall's musical that could have been a 10 but is only a 5."
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Us Weekly
Posted Dec 18, 2009
|
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2.5/4
|
91%
|
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"
In this country ballad%u2013like movie that's earning Jeff Bridges Oscar buzz, he plays a downward-spiraling musician. Bridges offers a great performance, but his hokey romance with Maggie Gyllenhaal clashes with the film's gritty realism,"
—
Us Weekly
Posted Dec 18, 2009
|
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2.5/4
|
32%
|
The Lovely Bones (2009) |
"
The repulsive yet redemptive story is harrowing, but director Peter Jackson's visions of heaven feel like a My Little Pony version of Lord of the Rings."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Dec 9, 2009
|
|
2.5/4
|
90%
|
Coraline (2009) |
"
The imaginative story makes vivid use of 3-D technology, but beware: It's potentially super-scary for small kids."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Feb 5, 2009
|
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2.5/4
|
57%
|
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) |
"
What's missing from George Lucas' heralded return to the screen is . . . sex."
—
New York Post
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
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2/4
|
38%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
Only the youngest audience members will be amused (if a bit squirmy); older kids and parents will find their patience tested. At least Pixar's peerless animation remains a treat."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jun 22, 2011
|
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2/4
|
27%
|
Green Lantern (2011) |
"
Green Lantern fails to shine."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jun 15, 2011
|
|
2/4
|
19%
|
Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (2011) |
"
[This] high-pitched, candy-colored comedy tries too hard to be fun."
—
Us Weekly
Posted Jun 8, 2011
|
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2/4
|
45%
|
Soul Surfer (2011) |
"
The sincere message -- perseverance is essential when faced with life's setbacks -- is a good one, but the movie is a bit of a chore to watch."
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Us Weekly
Posted Apr 6, 2011
|
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2/4
|
37%
|
Mars Needs Moms (2011) |
"
Green makes a whiny hero, and Dan Fogler (as his buddy on Mars) fails to amuse. Plus, why is Milo's stay-at-home mom a saint and the working alien moms evil?"
—
Us Weekly
Posted Mar 9, 2011
|
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2/4
|
40%
|
HappyThankYouMorePlease (2011) |
"
Fun but forgettable."
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Us Weekly
Posted Mar 2, 2011
|
66%
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