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B+
|
38%
|
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) |
"
Normally, this type of comedy would be a fun, forgettable ride. But these days, it feels like a welcomed wonder."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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|
B+
|
77%
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42 (2013) |
"
A terrific cast helps lift it above the crowd pleasingly routine fare typical of the genre, producing a solid triple of a baseball movie."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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|
A
|
92%
|
Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience (2013) |
"
A classic gets even better."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
|
|
C+
|
52%
|
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) |
"
Apparently spent most of its 'giant' $195 million budget on lavish, impressive special effects and nary a tinker's nickel on the ho-hum script."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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B
|
43%
|
Admission (2013) |
"
It isn't a world beater, but this gentle and heartwarming understated comedy had better not be Rudd and Fey's last as co-stars."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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|
C+
|
48%
|
Olympus Has Fallen (2013) |
"
Gruesome, cliché-ridden terrorist attack on the White House actioner has a lot of energy to go along with its relentless and well-choreographed carnage. "
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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|
B-
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) |
"
Dumb, hyperkinetic fun."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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|
B-
|
9%
|
The Host (2013) |
"
You might despise the 'Twilight' series and still find something to appreciate here...at least it's original."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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C-
|
13%
|
Safe Haven (2013) |
"
A bland love story that features a twist that feels more like a dupe."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
|
|
C+
|
15%
|
A Good Day To Die Hard (2013) |
"
There was something in the pre - CGI days that made McClane's character more vulnerable...and fun."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
|
|
B
|
20%
|
Identity Thief (2013) |
"
Sure, the two leads deserve better material, but there are enough laughs here to make up for a lot of creative mistakes-casting isn't one of them."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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A-
|
81%
|
The Impossible (2012) |
"
Inexcusable is a better word to describe the fact this amazing film was not given a Best Picture Oscar nomination."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
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|
C+
|
60%
|
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) |
"
True...the odds were stacked against Raimi in his film that has some moments but hardly seems momentous."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
B
|
58%
|
Snitch (2013) |
"
Less of a mindless, violent action film (which we've had enough of, at least for a few months) and more of a suspense thriller-- and not a bad one at that."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
B
|
80%
|
Warm Bodies (2013) |
"
Don't think too hard, just enjoy a zombie movie with a twist to go with its 'Walking Dead' charm."
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Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
A-
|
93%
|
Zero Dark Thirty (2013) |
"
Unsettling and unforgettable...challenges the justifications of war's ugly atrocities, without resorting to jingoistic platitudes."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
B-
|
51%
|
Promised Land (2013) |
"
The pro-environment message here is more effective because of the film's subtlety, a casting twist featuring the likeable Matt Damon, and a script that doesn't insult its audience. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
B
|
40%
|
Parker (2013) |
"
Hackford brings a sense of style and sure-handedness to the proceedings that is uncommon for films of this genre."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
B+
|
92%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
"
A deft treatment of its delicate subject material and some remarkable performances that give the film both touching, raw, authentic emotion and a certain kinetic humor."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Apr 23, 2013
|
|
A-
|
88%
|
Django Unchained (2012) |
"
Somehow exhibits high art while it walks a fine line between serious historical re-purposing, inflammatory comic excess and brutal violence. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
B
|
38%
|
The Guilt Trip (2012) |
"
There is really only one reason to see this gentle if unassuming road trip comedy and her name is Barbra Streisand."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
B+
|
84%
|
Smashed (2012) |
"
Winstead is a revelation as a young married school teacher determined to overcome alcoholism in this gritty film clearly made by folks who've been there. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
A-
|
70%
|
Les Misérables (2012) |
"
Raw, riveting and remarkable."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 24, 2012
|
|
A-
|
84%
|
Elf (2003) |
"
Feels like that rare instant Christmas classic."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 8, 2012
|
|
B+
|
53%
|
The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) |
"
A terrific, thought provoking, at times heart wrenching twist on the typical rom-com proving again Streisands singular gifts."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 8, 2012
|
|
B+
|
98%
|
Brooklyn Castle (2012) |
"
Like chess, not exactly a high-energy experience but seeing what these kids accomplish, seemingly against all odds is breathtaking all the same."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 8, 2012
|
|
B
|
——
|
Ben Banks () |
"
This modest independent film takes full advantage of its beautiful locale, and while rough in spots, contains an unexpected moral boost to counter its somewhat edgy spirit."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Dec 8, 2012
|
|
B
|
48%
|
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) |
"
This franchise ends with a fitting finale that neither proves the series worth, nor does it disappoint the faithful."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
A-
|
92%
|
Skyfall (2012) |
"
Sentimental touches underscore the fun and frivolity of Bond's past while relishing the brutal landscape of the modern day super-spy."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
A-
|
89%
|
Lincoln (2012) |
"
If this exquisite, immersive, fully entertaining, dramatized account of real events can't get you excited about history... nothing will."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
B
|
86%
|
Wreck-it Ralph (2012) |
"
While not quite the 80s gaming throwback it implies, this is a sweet, clever animated adventure."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
B
|
68%
|
Cloud Atlas (2012) |
"
A sprawling, visionary film that, despite its behemoth length and choppy narrative, can be appreciated for its ambition and visual splendor even as it defies explanation."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
C+
|
33%
|
Chasing Mavericks (2012) |
"
Almost redeemed by a thrilling final 15 minutes; at its best during watery action scenes while avoiding the trappings of a shallow, clichéd script."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
A-
|
96%
|
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) |
"
Fortunately filmmaker Bendjelloul decided that Rodriguez's story needed to be told - one of the most fascinating biographies ever put on film."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
A-
|
96%
|
Argo (2012) |
"
A terrific supporting cast, especially the non A-list actors, make the dramatic license taken justified and redeem Affleck for miscasting himself in the hero's role."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
C
|
39%
|
Here Comes the Boom (2012) |
"
The 'Mr. Holland's Opus' meets 'Rocky II' story will satisfy some who long for innocuous content, even those who know James deserves better material."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
B
|
87%
|
Frankenweenie (2012) |
"
While not a true original in its own right, and therefore not a classic, it is still classic Burton with his creepy, kooky trademarks, so we'll take it."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
C+
|
82%
|
Seven Psychopaths (2012) |
"
Neither funny nor groundbreaking, resulting in a half-baked homage not a fully realized idea. But that may be enough for the target audience."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
C
|
21%
|
Taken 2 (2012) |
"
More is definitely less in this sequel."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
B+
|
81%
|
Pitch Perfect (2012) |
"
A tuneful smoothie concocted with several well-known ingredients thrown into a blender, including 'Glee,' 'Bridesmaids,' even a dash of 'High School Musical.' "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
B+
|
93%
|
Looper (2012) |
"
The key to enjoying the gruesome violence mixed with a healthy potion of emotional depth rarely found in this genre is to not dwell on the fiction in the science. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
C-
|
32%
|
Won't Back Down (2012) |
"
It's not its anti-union take on the relevant issue, but the shallow treatment, cardboard characters, and overacting that bog down its well-intentioned message. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
A-
|
51%
|
Trouble with the Curve (2012) |
"
The subtle themes of aging, father-daughter relationships, loss, a sense of purpose, and staying relevant all find a place in a film of quiet but penetrating victories. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
B+
|
87%
|
Robot & Frank (2012) |
"
A little gem of a movie about aging and obsolescence that is also a very modest sci-fi cautionary tale."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
B+
|
67%
|
Lawless (2012) |
"
A compelling, authentic eye-popping tale with a worthy and ready cast that forces any of the film's flaws to the back burner. "
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
A-
|
95%
|
The Imposter (2012) |
"
Superbly crafted documentary about a missing teenager who mysteriously resurfaces after three years, prompting a riveting, better-than-fiction Cold Case-style drama."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
C+
|
11%
|
House at the End of the Street (2012) |
"
Formulaic, unoriginal suspense thriller aided by a plot twist and good leads, that might delight the less-gore-is-more teenage audience."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
B
|
22%
|
The Words (2012) |
"
Maybe it's the timing of the release, coming at the dead zone of post-summer and pre-fall cinematic fare..but 'The Words' has enough going for it to be recommended."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
B
|
31%
|
Total Recall (2012) |
"
Delivers a serviceable piece of updated movie product."
—
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
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