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4/4
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89%
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The Trials Of Muhammad Ali (2013) |
"
The documentary The Trials of Muhammad Ali is an extraordinarily detailed and textured examination of the man, the time, and the societal forces involved. "
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Sep 27, 2013
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3/4
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59%
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) |
"
This scrumptious sequel follows the same recipe as the 2009 original."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Sep 27, 2013
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3/4
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80%
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Prisoners (2013) |
"
A devastating psychological thriller, Prisoners pulls us deep into our worst fear: the Amber Alert. Then it holds us under."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Sep 19, 2013
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2.5/4
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33%
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The Family (2013) |
"
The Family is a film at once strange and intriguing. It can't seem to settle on a tone."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Sep 13, 2013
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2/4
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60%
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Riddick (2013) |
"
The first (and one hopes the last) film to borrow heavily from both Alien and Old Yeller."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Sep 5, 2013
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0.5/4
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3%
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Getaway (2013) |
"
Don't be alarmed if you walk out of Getaway feeling confused. It's not you. This grainy, clustered video game of a movie makes no sense."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 30, 2013
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3/4
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64%
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One Direction: This Is Us (2013) |
"
The fact is that they are as criminally cute as a basketful of puppies. This Is Us manages to frame that boyish appeal astutely ..."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 30, 2013
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2/4
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12%
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) |
"
The film's primary problem is its premature climax. It goes for the big action crescendo early, then tries to sustain that wild intensity for a solid hour. Admirable, but exhausting."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 21, 2013
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60%
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Mockingbird Lane () |
"
Mockingbird Lane was a sumptuous, spooky, and far more graphic reimagining of Herman, Lily, and their postnuclear family."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 14, 2013
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1/4
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27%
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Planes (2013) |
"
Has all the hallmarks of a straight-to-DVD project - inferior plot, dull writing, cheap drawing - perhaps because it was intended for the bargain bin at Target, Walmart, and Costco."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 8, 2013
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58%
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Clear History (2013) |
"
Despite a number of funny lines sprinkled through the script, this History isn't very memorable."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 8, 2013
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91%
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Our Nixon (2013) |
"
The retrieved home movie footage creates a lambent prism through which the '70s seem like a simpler time. It also makes Our Nixon a uniquely dynamic time capsule."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 1, 2013
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2.5/4
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42%
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Red 2 (2013) |
"
Enemies and allies have changed sides so many times so randomly, that you're not sure who's fighting whom or why. You just know they all look a little old to be engaged in this sort of reckless behavior."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jul 18, 2013
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2/4
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65%
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Turbo (2013) |
"
Let's face it: Kids aren't a very demanding audience. If there's color, movement, and a high quotient of silliness, they're happy."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jul 17, 2013
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2.5/4
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63%
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Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013) |
"
If you were to judge Let Me Explain purely on its performance portion, filmed at Madison Square Garden during Hart's 2012 tour, the film would merit a full extra star. But at 75 minutes, it feels too skimpy to rave over."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jul 3, 2013
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2/4
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50%
|
White House Down (2013) |
"
The main flaw of White House Down is that it overstays its welcome, thanks in large part to a silly climax that seems to unfold in three laborious acts."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jul 1, 2013
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95%
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Behind the Candelabra (2013) |
"
This is one of the strangest and strongest TV movies in memory."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted May 27, 2013
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3/4
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69%
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Fast & Furious 6 (2013) |
"
The plot and dialogue are still stilted and stupid, but that only proves that Justin Lin, who has directed the last four F & Fs, has his priorities straight."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted May 23, 2013
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1/4
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5%
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) |
"
A paralyzingly dopey mess, Pluto sat on the shelf for more than a year while Warner Bros. tried to inject some life into it. You might as well try to revive a stuffed moose."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted May 23, 2013
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2/4
|
49%
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Pain & Gain (2013) |
"
Bay ... doesn't seem to realize the film has gotten away from him. He's still trying to maintain the same jaunty tone even after the content's gone gruesome."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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|
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93%
|
The Central Park Five (2012) |
"
It's a vivid and gripping documentary (although, at two hours, somewhat longer than it needs to be), a grave indictment of a city and a system at the breaking point."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Apr 17, 2013
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2/4
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46%
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Bullet to the Head (2013) |
"
Bullet to the Head indicates that we're rapidly approaching an era of big-bang movies with stars on mobility scooters."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jan 31, 2013
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|
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88%
|
Crossfire Hurricane () |
"
As the band marks its 50th anniversary, Crossfire Hurricane is a vivid reminder of just how essential, influential, and deliberate they have been."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Nov 16, 2012
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2/4
|
87%
|
Frankenweenie (2012) |
"
Frankenweenie is the apotheosis of goth director Tim Burton's oeuvre: artistic yet sterile, incredibly meticulous and totally misbegotten."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Oct 4, 2012
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2.5/4
|
78%
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Dredd (2012) |
"
For sci-fi action fans, it's an instant classic."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Sep 20, 2012
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2/4
|
65%
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The Expendables 2 (2012) |
"
Nice to know America's action stars, no matter how old they get, will never lack for gainful employment."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 22, 2012
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1.5/4
|
49%
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Hit & Run (2012) |
"
The problem is that Hit & Run can't really settle on a tone. It's a goofy caper that turns savage."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 22, 2012
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|
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65%
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Game Change (2013) |
"
The dramatic re-creations are somewhat uneven: The convention staging is quite convincing, the campaign trail less so."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 6, 2012
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2.5/4
|
77%
|
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) |
"
What is worth seeing - and shelling out the 3-D premium for - is Perry's eye-popping showmanship."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jul 5, 2012
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1.5/4
|
25%
|
Wrath of the Titans (2012) |
"
Rarely has a film so equally balanced macho and nacho..."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Mar 29, 2012
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25%
|
Act of Valor (2012) |
"
You know who you're supposed to be rooting for because they're the ones wearing uniforms, but it's easy to lose touch with why."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Feb 23, 2012
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2/4
|
66%
|
The Woman in Black (2012) |
"
The Woman in Black has lovely period atmosphere. Unfortunately, it doesn't have much else besides atmosphere."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Feb 2, 2012
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2/4
|
75%
|
Addiction Incorporated (2011) |
"
While its thoroughness is laudable, its pacing is deadly. And the events and attitudes depicted already have become curiously passe in less than a decade."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jan 26, 2012
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2.5/4
|
26%
|
Underworld Awakening (2012) |
"
There's not much to this movie beyond a slick procession of dark, gleaming violence."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jan 21, 2012
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2/4
|
7%
|
New Year's Eve (2011) |
"
This is more of a clown car than it is a movie."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Dec 8, 2011
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3/4
|
60%
|
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011) |
"
The Fox TV phenomenon is the Lewis & Clark of discovering new revenue streams. And this big-screen iteration is just as buoyant and bright-eyed as the rest of the franchise."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 11, 2011
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2/4
|
52%
|
The Devil's Double (2011) |
"
Tamahori tries to top off this already long Arab immorality tale with gratuitous swirls of romance and heroism."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Aug 4, 2011
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1.5/4
|
14%
|
Zookeeper (2011) |
"
If you've been waiting for Hollywood to produce a romantic comedy with a supporting cast made up of talking animals . . . well, no, even then, Zookeeper will let you down."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jul 7, 2011
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|
|
89%
|
Buck (2011) |
"
Brannaman is a fascinating character, but Buck is so tightly focused that only avid horse lovers will find it appealing."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jun 23, 2011
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2.5/4
|
19%
|
Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (2011) |
"
A film that's energetic but not entirely engaging, fun but never truly funny."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Jun 9, 2011
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2/4
|
77%
|
Thor (2011) |
"
All the requisite ingredients are wedged in: romance, redemption, a giant invincible robot. But it seems no one was paying attention to overall quality control."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted May 5, 2011
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|
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26%
|
Arthur (2011) |
"
The last part of Arthur slogs under an unfortunate burden of sentiment and sincerity."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Apr 7, 2011
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46%
|
Soul Surfer (2011) |
"
Just goes to show that the Gospel isn't always right. Faith clearly does not assure a good movie."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Apr 7, 2011
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2/4
|
92%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
Source Code certainly gives the audience a lot to chew on. But very little of it is digestible."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Mar 31, 2011
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2/4
|
19%
|
Cop Out (2010) |
"
It's tough to screw up an omelet. But it can certainly be done."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Feb 25, 2010
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1/4
|
61%
|
Frozen (2010) |
"
Where are the flying Saint Bernards when you really need them?"
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Feb 4, 2010
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2/4
|
21%
|
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) |
"
The whole thing is rather insipid. But Thomas makes it smoother and more palatable than it deserves to be."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Dec 23, 2009
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1/4
|
35%
|
The Slammin' Salmon (2009) |
"
You would think any movie with the word "salmon" in the title would have to be funny. Think again."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Dec 10, 2009
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2.5/4
|
66%
|
The Blind Side (2009) |
"
However obvious, The Blind Side is touching -- despite its habit of dropping major character notes into the melody without warning."
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted Nov 24, 2009
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