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4/5
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81%
|
Prisoners (2013) |
"
...the darkness honed by world-class cinematographer Roger Deakins surrounds the disappearance of two little girls, with just about every member of an impressive cast being held captive by the stylishly gloomy situation."
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Sep 20, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
91%
|
The Spectacular Now (2013) |
"
... a film which doesn't necessarily equate to its title in the early going. It should grow on you, however ..."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
75%
|
You're Next (2013) |
"
... maybe the best answer to what's next for "You're Next" is a legitimate stab at full-fledged stardom for genuine scene-stealer Sharni Vinson."
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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|
4/5
|
89%
|
The World's End (2013) |
"
Obvious nods to old sci-fi gems ... also enter the crowded picture, which falls short of perfection only during a prolonged last few minutes when the gang bravely reaches beyond formula."
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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4/5
|
67%
|
Disconnect (2013) |
"
...long after Rubin's absorbing menu of issues intersect in a sparkling and unpredictable climax, his film likely will leave you thinking about much of what you've witnessed. "
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
3/5
|
64%
|
2 Guns (2013) |
"
...a convoluted mix of violence, not-so-witty humor and spaghetti western, with a tad too much tomato sauce thrown on top by director Baltasar Kormakur."
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
35%
|
The Internship (2013) |
"
...in a very funny bit of salesmanship (what else?), our heroes talk their way into trying out for the gig, and the rest becomes a cornball and, at times, charming piece of fluff."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
76%
|
The Kings of Summer (2013) |
"
First love, a friend's powerless deception and a perfectly timeless score, credited to Ryan Miller, keep things moving along in a feel-good kind of way."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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2/5
|
65%
|
The Heat (2013) |
"
Poor production values, shoddy editing and too many clichés cool off a seen-it-all before comedy that even Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy can't save."
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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4/5
|
31%
|
The Lone Ranger (2013) |
"
It's certainly not your ol' man's "Lone Ranger," Kemo Sabe, but there's still plenty of kicks and stunts to make you wanna shout, "Hi-O, Silver! Away!" "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
4.5/5
|
99%
|
20 Feet From Stardom (2013) |
"
All of these special ladies -- most of them ironically unsung and often exploited -- obviously know their way around a microphone"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
72%
|
Pacific Rim (2013) |
"
If it sounds kinda fun, please know it is, with those aforementioned scientists (TV faces Charlie Day and Burn Gorman) creating some laughs with their goofy nature of oneupsmanship."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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4/4
|
85%
|
The Way Way Back (2013) |
"
In winning an Oscar for their adapted screenplay of "The Descendants," ex-Groundlings comics Faxon and Rash proved they can turn a poignant phrase and still produce enough humor to save the day. They certainly turn the same trick here..."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
5/5
|
87%
|
The Conjuring (2013) |
"
None of it is particularly bloody or violent, but young Wan and twin screenwriters Chad and Carey Hayes, up to now mostly unheralded in the horror genre, fashion a harrowing montage of thrills from beginning to end."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
3/5
|
47%
|
We're The Millers (2013) |
"
...the outtake that closes the proceedings, with the four principals of the titled "family" applauding and laughing at and with their certified star, Jennifer Aniston, once and always from TV's "Friends," might be the most memorable moment in their movie."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 17, 2013
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|
4 out of 5
|
68%
|
Elysium (2013) |
"
...talk about Matt to the Max! . . . that would be an ultra-stern Matt Damon, whose futuristic tough guy is a legitimate piece of work."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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|
2.5/5
|
42%
|
A Little Help (2011) |
"
O'Donnell's character isn't the only relative that we and Fischer's Laura come to resent (although she at least finds opportunities to sneak away for cigarette and beer breaks). "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 9, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
...as the ads suggest, it really does all end here for both the genuine and stimulatingly fictitious kids who have grown up dealing with the fulfilling assortment of thrills... horrors, action and laughs so easily generated in the "Potter" movies, "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
Perhaps the summer's biggest surprise is "Crazy, Stupid, Love." It fills the bill as funny, romantic and simply overflowing with various revelations of its own."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 2, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
70%
|
Friends With Benefits (2011) |
"
After becoming buddies and deciding to have a fling with "no strings attached" (and this is a much better film than that similarly themed early-year romp), the sex becomes frequent and never boring."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 2, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
22%
|
The Smurfs (2011) |
"
Truth be told, even I found myself laughing more than anticipated at some movie references ("Brokeback Mountain," "Midnight Cowboy" and "The Seven-Year Itch," among them), as well as the inspired silliness of Hank Azaria..."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Aug 2, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
18%
|
Soul Plane (2004) |
"
First-timer Jessy Terrero's wing-and-a-prayer direction blows out an engine before the halfway mark of his 90-minute "Airplane!" take-off."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted May 27, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
Tombstone (1993) |
"
Kilmer is as legendary as the Doc he plays."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted May 6, 2004
|
|
3/5
|
11%
|
New York Minute (2004) |
"
Aptly named "Minute" moves easily enough (despite) a silly, shallow screenplay laden with so much more absurdity than any screwball comedy should tolerate. "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted May 6, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
44%
|
Connie And Carla (2004) |
"
... (the) big, fat fun is anything but a drag. "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Apr 15, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
88%
|
The Graduate (1967) |
"
They don't make 'em much better than this (or Anne Bancroft's unforgettable Mrs. Robinson)."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Angel Heart (1987) |
"
An underappreciated thriller with a sizzling Lisa Bonet to boot!"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
3/5
|
86%
|
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000) |
"
A decent doc."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Romancing the Stone (1984) |
"
Zemeckis initiates his string of hits here."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
100%
|
The Godfather (1972) |
"
Simply great, if not the greatest!"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
3.5/5
|
68%
|
Barbershop 2 - Back in Business (2004) |
"
...a surprisingly topical sequel that warmly embraces universal themes and values under its veil of comedy. "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Feb 5, 2004
|
|
3/5
|
78%
|
Carlito's Way (1993) |
"
Not one of Pacino's best."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Dec 19, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
68%
|
An American Tail (1986) |
"
No Mickey, but a nice mouse."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Dec 19, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
100%
|
Sopranos - The Complete First Season () |
"
Can't wait for the movie(s)!"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Dec 19, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
89%
|
In America (2003) |
"
... Oscar voters should reward Sheridan (and his co-writing daughters Naomi and Kirsten) with nominations for picture, director and original screenplay. "
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Dec 19, 2003
|
|
3/5
|
85%
|
King of Kings (1961) |
"
Perfect for Easter TV."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
14%
|
Jimmy Hollywood (1994) |
"
An underrated little sleeper"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
59%
|
The Doors (1991) |
"
Kilmer and Ryan may have never been better than in the hands of Stone."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
3/5
|
42%
|
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) |
"
A shoddy Best Picture."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
The Godfather, Part II (1974) |
"
The best sequel of all time."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Hoosiers (1989) |
"
A sound -- if manipulative -- sports movie."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
2/5
|
30%
|
Village of the Damned (1995) |
"
Not even close to the original."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
1/5
|
0%
|
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) |
"
Real rubbish!"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
The Professionals (1966) |
"
A topnotch Western."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) |
"
The American pastime was never more fun."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
94%
|
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) |
"
The genuine classic article!"
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
91%
|
Ordinary People (1980) |
"
Redford never has topped his directorial debut."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
3/5
|
100%
|
Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) |
"
The current Broadway show has way more energy."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
|
|
3/5
|
100%
|
I Remember Mama (1948) |
"
It inspired a classic TV show."
—
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Posted Nov 5, 2003
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