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2/4
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Static (2012) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] One of those movies where none of the pieces quite fit when the viewer thinks back on them, "Static" takes a crafty idea, but debuting director-cowriter Todd Levin doesn't always play fair with the audience."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Oct 7, 2013
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2/4
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Static (2012) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] One of those movies where none of the pieces quite fit when the viewer thinks back on them, "Static" takes a crafty idea, but debuting director-cowriter Todd Levin doesn't always play fair with the audience."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Oct 7, 2013
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1/4
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8%
|
Runner Runner (2013) |
"
As a thriller, the film is languidly paced and predictable, low on threat or narrative momentum. As a character drama, it is superficial and two dimensional, the people onscreen either stick-figure constructs or too wishy-washy to make an impression."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Oct 3, 2013
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4/4
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98%
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Gravity (2013) |
"
Alarming, intoxicating, eloquent, stomach-tossingly terrifying and emotionally shattering."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Oct 2, 2013
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1.5/4
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0%
|
Ass Backwards (2013) |
"
The pessimistic, passive-aggressive "Ass Backwards" may have been written by women, but one would never guess it judging by the evidence onscreen. "
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Oct 2, 2013
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3.5/4
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91%
|
The Little Mermaid 3D (1989) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] One of those special and rare animated pics that does just about everything exceedingly well. A must-buy!"
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 30, 2013
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3.5/4
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91%
|
The Little Mermaid 3D (1989) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] One of those special and rare animated pics that does just about everything exceedingly well. A must-buy!"
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 30, 2013
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3/4
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83%
|
Don Jon (2013) |
"
Unexpectedly bold and finally endearing, an impressive first directorial effort from a performer who has clearly learned a lot from being on television and movie sets all his life. Gordon-Levitt is the undeniable real deal."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 26, 2013
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2/4
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59%
|
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) |
"
An obligatory also-ran missing the edible magic that made the one before it so delectable."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 26, 2013
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3/4
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60%
|
+1 (2013) |
"
One of those movies whose only chance of enduring is based on the word of mouth of those who have seen it, "+1" is a freaky jaunt through time travel that is well worth taking."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 26, 2013
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1.5/4
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88%
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Rush (2013) |
"
Rarely, if ever, genuinely thrilling no matter how fast the race cars zoom around the tracks, and the interpersonal scenes are just as pedestrian."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 26, 2013
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2.5/4
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61%
|
Psycho III (1986) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Worth a look, but creatively falls victim to a series that slowly declined with each new entry."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 23, 2013
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2.5/4
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61%
|
Psycho III (1986) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Worth a look, but creatively falls victim to a series that slowly declined with each new entry."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 23, 2013
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3/4
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58%
|
Psycho II (1983) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] A psychologically scary and handsomely mounted thriller."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 23, 2013
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3/4
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58%
|
Psycho II (1983) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] A psychologically scary and handsomely mounted thriller."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 23, 2013
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3.5/4
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80%
|
Prisoners (2013) |
"
Thematically dense and intelligently crafted, the darkly enthralling "Prisoners" will not easily be forgotten."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 19, 2013
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0.5/4
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33%
|
The Family (2013) |
"
The finished output is so terrible it is angering."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 12, 2013
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2/4
|
35%
|
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) |
"
Isn't a total wash, but it is difficult not to be disappointed."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 12, 2013
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2.5/4
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Space Junk () |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Worth checking out for anyone who is actively seeking more product to use with their 3D televisions, or anyone who simply is fascinated by the topic at hand."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 9, 2013
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2.5/4
|
——
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Space Junk () |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Worth checking out for anyone who is actively seeking more product to use with their 3D televisions, or anyone who simply is fascinated by the topic at hand."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 9, 2013
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1.5/4
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30%
|
Hammer Of The Gods (2013) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] This Blu-ray disc of "Hammer of the Gods" looks aesthetically beautiful, brought to life in all its moody, fog-drenched glory. My only wish is that the film itself was better."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 6, 2013
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1.5/4
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30%
|
Hammer Of The Gods (2013) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] This Blu-ray disc of "Hammer of the Gods" looks aesthetically beautiful, brought to life in all its moody, fog-drenched glory. My only wish is that the film itself was better."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 6, 2013
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1.5/4
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60%
|
Riddick (2013) |
"
Tests one's patience while basically boiling down to a lot of squabbling between characters not worth caring about. "Riddick" is a blah effort, sinking into mediocrity when all involved are capable of so much more."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Sep 5, 2013
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2/4
|
3%
|
Getaway (2013) |
"
The bottom line is there is a heaping helping of destruction on hand, but it's hard to be too critical when a film dares to be as preposterous yet flashy as this one."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 29, 2013
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3.5/4
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55%
|
Prince of Darkness (1987) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] An elegantly photographed, legitimately frightening tale that does not shirk away from its controversial concepts. The high-def release of "Prince of Darkness" receives my full, unequivocal recommendation."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
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3.5/4
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55%
|
Prince of Darkness (1987) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] An elegantly photographed, legitimately frightening tale that does not shirk away from its controversial concepts. The high-def release of "Prince of Darkness" receives my full, unequivocal recommendation."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 28, 2013
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1.5/4
|
0%
|
Stranded (2013) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] "Stranded" is far from the worst of its kind, but this is still pretty uninspired moviemaking with nothing original or different to separate it from the pack."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 27, 2013
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1.5/4
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0%
|
Stranded (2013) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] "Stranded" is far from the worst of its kind, but this is still pretty uninspired moviemaking with nothing original or different to separate it from the pack."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 27, 2013
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3/4
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45%
|
Peter Pan in Return to Never Land (2002) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] "Return to Never Land" is (1) a terrific motion picture, and (2) absolutely gorgeous to watch and listen to. The Blu-ray release of "Return to Never Land" is a no-brainer for Disney fans and comes highly recommended."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 26, 2013
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3/4
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45%
|
Peter Pan in Return to Never Land (2002) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] "Return to Never Land" is (1) a terrific motion picture, and (2) absolutely gorgeous to watch and listen to. The Blu-ray release of "Return to Never Land" is a no-brainer for Disney fans and comes highly recommended."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 26, 2013
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2.5/4
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50%
|
Devil's Pass (2013) |
"
Very much like a puzzle that all comes seamlessly together, "Devil's Pass" wallows in formula before veering a sharp, hair-raising left turn just when the film needs it most."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 26, 2013
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2.5/4
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92%
|
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Lush and lovely to look at with a number of solid extras, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" on Blu-ray is easily recommended for both the young and the young at heart."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 26, 2013
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2.5/4
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92%
|
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Lush and lovely to look at with a number of solid extras, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" on Blu-ray is easily recommended for both the young and the young at heart."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 26, 2013
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1.5/4
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81%
|
Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) |
"
Exasperating in its disjointed pacing, ceaselessly static tempo, and refusal to provide context and development for its nearly comatose characters, this lethargic art-house drama confuses painterly cinematography for overall cinematic distinctiveness."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 23, 2013
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1.5/4
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89%
|
The World's End (2013) |
"
Gets things all wrong, its sarcastic humor more often than not limp and its play for drama tone-deaf and overbearing when a lighter touch might have made a greater impact."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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3.5/4
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75%
|
You're Next (2013) |
"
So superbly conceived and carried out, so draped in tension yet also naturally funny in its tonal command, that it seems nearly impossible not to walk out of the film on a nervy, satisfied high."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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3/4
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Monsters Wanted (2013) |
"
Focused and perpetually fascinating."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 21, 2013
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2.5/4
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69%
|
Cockneys vs Zombies (2013) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Director Matthias Hoene gives the derivative tale a refreshing wit to go along with the flit pacing and imaginative gore."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 20, 2013
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2.5/4
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69%
|
Cockneys vs Zombies (2013) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] Director Matthias Hoene gives the derivative tale a refreshing wit to go along with the flit pacing and imaginative gore."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 20, 2013
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3/4
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80%
|
Drinking Buddies (2013) |
"
Small in size yet keenly adept at human observation, films like "Drinking Buddies" are a pleasurable respite from the routine of seeing characters controlled by bigger-than-life plot hooks one can only find in cinema and television."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 20, 2013
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1/4
|
12%
|
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) |
"
Playing much like bad fan fiction from an immature, lovelorn teenage girl who's seen "Twilight," "Beastly," "Star Wars," and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" too many times, "The Mortal Instrument: City of Bones" is interminable gobbledygook."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 20, 2013
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1.5/4
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14%
|
I Come in Peace (Dark Angel) (1991) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] I wish I could wholeheartedly recommend "Dark Angel" as a movie as much as I recommend the Blu-ray's technical side."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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1.5/4
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14%
|
I Come in Peace (Dark Angel) (1991) |
"
[Blu-ray Review] I wish I could wholeheartedly recommend "Dark Angel" as a movie as much as I recommend the Blu-ray's technical side."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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3/4
|
85%
|
Terms And Conditions May Apply (2013) |
"
A riveting, fast-paced documentary about our increasing lack of privacy in a world overrun by social media, "Terms and Conditions May Apply" is skillfully pieced together like a first-rate thriller."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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2/4
|
73%
|
Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) |
"
The clichés come fast and furious in "Lee Daniels' The Butler," as numerous as the amount of times the viewer is reminded this is Serious Oscar Fare™. "
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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3/4
|
30%
|
Kick-Ass 2 (2013) |
"
This superior sequel cranks the bloody beatings, gorings, and—most important—heart up to eleven while building upon a sort of mythology ambitiously operatic enough to hang with the big-boy crime fighters."
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DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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3/4
|
84%
|
Prince Avalanche (2013) |
"
Lean and observational, "Prince Avalanche" relies upon the performances from Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch to guide the way."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 12, 2013
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|
2.5/4
|
83%
|
Adèle Blanc-Sec () |
"
[Blu-ray Review] It's got first-rate, photorealistic CGI effects, fine period art direction and costumes, and features an irresistible lead performance."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 12, 2013
|
|
2.5/4
|
83%
|
Adèle Blanc-Sec () |
"
[Blu-ray Review] It's got first-rate, photorealistic CGI effects, fine period art direction and costumes, and features an irresistible lead performance."
—
DustinPutman.com
Posted Aug 12, 2013
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