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4/5
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87%
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
"
Through Abrams' beautiful use of Giacchino's epic film score, 35mm anamorphic lens flares, and his incredible detail in character, I found myself weeping nerd tears! See it in IMAX!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted May 16, 2013
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4/5
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78%
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Iron Man 3 (2013) |
"
The epic action brought nerd tears to my eyes! Shane Black delivers a witty, action-packed flick with great twists. See it in 2D as the 3D conversion lacks great depth!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted May 2, 2013
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3/5
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67%
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Cloud Atlas (2012) |
"
Cloud Atlas is masterful in concept but mediocre in execution. Three of the stories worked while the other three lacked the emotional depth required for a 3-hour flick!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Oct 28, 2012
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4/5
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67%
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Lawless (2012) |
"
Lawless uses it's extreme bloody violence as a character to propel this riveting and emotional story forward. Hardy and Pearce deliver incredibly engaging performances!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Aug 30, 2012
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4/5
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65%
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The Expendables 2 (2012) |
"
The Expendables 2 has roundhouse kicks, cheesy one-liners, Chuck Norris jokes and Schwarzenegger/Stallone/Willis action scenes! It's the perfect flick to help you let off some steam!"
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GeekNation
Posted Aug 17, 2012
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2.5/5
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56%
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The Bourne Legacy (2012) |
"
The Bourne Legacy needs Matt Damon, better action and an ending. The best part about this flick is James Newton Howards incredible score!"
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GeekNation
Posted Aug 10, 2012
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4/5
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87%
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) |
"
The Dark Knight Rises is underwhelming compared to it's two predecessor's yet Nolan still delivers a satisfying conclusion to his epic trilogy! See it in true 70mm IMAX!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jul 19, 2012
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3.5/5
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51%
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Savages (2012) |
"
Savages is a solid flick for the first two hours and four minutes. I'm still flabbergasted and scratching my head at the choice Oliver Stone made to end the film!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jul 6, 2012
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3/5
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73%
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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) |
"
The Amazing Spider-Man succeeds as a great love story but ultimately fails as a super hero flick. Should you see the film in 2D? 3D? or 3D IMAX? Click for full review!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jul 3, 2012
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5/5
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74%
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Prometheus (2012) |
"
"Prometheus" is a cinematic masterpiece with beautifully haunting visuals and an epic score. Instead of spoon-feeding the audience, Scott allows you to think for yourself!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jun 11, 2012
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4/5
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93%
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Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Mark Ruffalo was born to the play The Hulk. There is a ten second epic action sequence that is worth the entire price of admission and every one of your nerd tears! Hulk Smash!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted May 3, 2012
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2/5
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53%
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Think Like a Man (2012) |
"
The product placement for Harvey's book is a blatant disregard for the audience's intelligence. I felt like I was watching a 3am "ShamWow" infomercial! "
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NerdTears.com
Posted Apr 20, 2012
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4.5/5
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85%
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The Hunger Games (2012) |
"
The Hunger Games completely transcends the teenage genre by presenting a film with a strong emotional core mixed with an epically bad-a** central character! I loved this movie!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Mar 22, 2012
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3.5/5
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25%
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Act of Valor (2012) |
"
Through the use of active duty Navy SEALS, live ammo and helmet cameras, Act of Valor produces insanely realistic action. Just don't go in expecting good acting from the SEALS."
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NerdTears.com
Posted Feb 24, 2012
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5/5
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85%
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Chronicle (2012) |
"
Chronicle is an absolutely incredible, brutally intense, emotionally engaging, original film that will blow your freaking mind. Stop what you're doing and see it now!"
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NerdTears.com
Posted Feb 3, 2012
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4/5
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79%
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The Grey (2012) |
"
Joe Carnahan delivers a rather brilliant, deeply emotional, philosophical flick that still finds time to show Liam Neeson's bad-a** side! "
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jan 27, 2012
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1/5
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6%
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The Devil Inside (2012) |
"
The Devil Inside is a terrible, uninspired, hack "found footage" flick whose trailer gives away every "scary" sequence!" "
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jan 5, 2012
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3.5/5
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77%
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War Horse (2011) |
"
A solid film with a masterful score and beautiful cinematography. While the film never reaches that level of Spielberg greatness, it contains my favorite scene of 2011. "
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jan 1, 2012
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4.5/5
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98%
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The Artist (2011) |
"
While I admired and enjoyed the film, it reminded me of drinking a Pepsi Throwback; tastes great but brings nothing new to the table. "
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NerdTears.com
Posted Jan 1, 2012
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5/5
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94%
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Hugo (2011) |
"
Martin Scorsese's love letter to filmmaking finally proves that 3D is a necessary aesthetic to storytelling if used correctly. I definitely shed a few nerd tears!"
—
NerdTears.com
Posted Nov 23, 2011
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2/5
|
3%
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Jack and Jill (2011) |
"
Someone please show this film to Morgan Spurlock! It should be renamed Dunkin Donuts Presents: Jack and Jill."
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NerdTears.com
Posted Nov 11, 2011
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4.5/5
|
90%
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Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) |
"
Please give the film editor, Zachary Stuart-Pontier, an Oscar right now. With brilliant editing, great performances and great direction, this film will stick with you."
—
NerdTears.com
Posted Oct 28, 2011
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3.5/5
|
36%
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In Time (2011) |
"
Is there anything Justin Timberlake can't do? Now, he's actually a decent action star! "
—
NerdTears.com
Posted Oct 28, 2011
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2/5
|
50%
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The Rum Diary (2011) |
"
The flick, whose advertisements were obviously channeling Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, is a slow, sometimes intriguing, mess that lacks direction and rich characters. "
—
NerdTears.com
Posted Oct 28, 2011
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3.5/5
|
68%
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Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) |
"
The flick improves upon the second films' problems, but doesn't live up to the fresh vibe of the original. I still jumped out of my seat and screamed like a little girl!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 21, 2011
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2.5/5
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36%
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The Thing (2011) |
"
It's sad that in 2011, CGI transformation effects pale in comparison to the brilliant creature make-up effects of John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece."
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 14, 2011
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2.5/5
|
40%
|
The Big Year (2011) |
"
How can a movie with these great actors/comedians be so unfunny?"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 14, 2011
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3/5
|
71%
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Footloose (2011) |
"
Barely fresh considering director Craig Brewer essentially made a carbon copy of the original film just with less chemistry and a leading actor who sounded like Mark Whalberg!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 14, 2011
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1/5
|
29%
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The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) (2011) |
"
Imagine the most vile, disturbing, disgusting, atrocious, violent, appalling, sick, twisted, sadistic, horrifying, lifeless, vomit-inducing thing you can think of. "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 8, 2011
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3/5
|
60%
|
Real Steel (2011) |
"
Oddly enough, I was more emotionally connected to Atom the robot than I was to any human characters. The film is a perfect example of mediocre mindless fun! "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 7, 2011
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4.5/5
|
85%
|
The Ides of March (2011) |
"
The Ides of March is a masterfully written film with rapid-fire dialogue that has the intensity of a one-hundred minute action sequence. "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Oct 7, 2011
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2.5/5
|
25%
|
Killer Elite (2011) |
"
While the film has decent action sequences, the film is overly convoluted and very hard to follow at times. Wait for the rental! "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 23, 2011
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3/5
|
82%
|
Dolphin Tale (2011) |
"
The overall story is better than the actual film. You can tell where Hollywood stepped in and fictionalized aspects of the story. It's still very inspirational and fun!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 23, 2011
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0/5
|
4%
|
Abduction (2011) |
"
One of the worst films of 2011. The script and editing are so horrific that it made Sigourney Weaver and Alfred Molina, two great actors, look bad. Stay far away!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 23, 2011
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4/5
|
95%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
It's hard not to be romantic about this film! "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 23, 2011
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5/5
|
93%
|
Drive (2011) |
"
A modern day masterpiece. I wish I could go back and watch it for the first time all over again."
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 16, 2011
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4.5/5
|
83%
|
Warrior (2011) |
"
I cried three times! While a bit manipulative, I found myself emotionally invested in every character to the point where I could almost feel the punches!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 9, 2011
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4/5
|
85%
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Contagion (2011) |
"
Thanks to Contagion, I used a paper towel to open a bathroom door the other day and now I'm washing my hands more often. One of the scariest movies in years!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 9, 2011
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3.5/5
|
25%
|
Apollo 18 (2011) |
"
Apollo 18 is a surprisingly intense, innovative and well-directed flick that made me jump out of my seat more than a few times!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Sep 2, 2011
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3.5/5
|
61%
|
Final Destination 5 (2011) |
"
Stay away from all reviews/spoilers of this film, including mine, until you have seen it for yourself. If you're a fan of the series, you will not be disappointed. "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Aug 12, 2011
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4.5/5
|
76%
|
The Help (2011) |
"
A rare and important film where every single performance stands out. The film finds a perfect balance between telling a tough story and keeping it very entertaining! "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Aug 10, 2011
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2.5/5
|
52%
|
The Devil's Double (2011) |
"
It's sad that the film could not live up to Dominic Cooper's epic performance(s). The flick had such a made-for-TV feel containing massive plot holes and a cheesy romance."
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Aug 5, 2011
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4/5
|
82%
|
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) |
"
A terrifyingly shocking ground-breaking piece of cinema with great heart and action. Somebody please give Andy Serkis an Academy Award!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Aug 5, 2011
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4.5/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
Crazy, Stupid, Love is one of the more refreshingly original romantic comedies containing a beautiful script that is unpredictable, funny and dramatic. I love this film!"
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Jul 29, 2011
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1.5/5
|
23%
|
The Smurfs (2011) |
"
The Smurfs is uncomfortably cheesy and predictable. Kids truly deserve better films than this! The only redeeming quality was the performance from Hank Azaria."
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Jul 29, 2011
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2.5/5
|
44%
|
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) |
"
Underwhelming and disappointing. With five screenwriters, the film lacked substance and connection to the characters which made the decent action scenes appear worthless. "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Jul 29, 2011
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3.5
|
71%
|
Friends With Benefits (2011) |
"
The film has a great emotional core amongst the raunchy sequences. The problem is that the film becomes the cheesy romantic comedy that it makes fun of for the first hour."
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Jul 22, 2011
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3/5
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
The flick's action sequences and cinematography save the film from the awful pacing and cheesy romance. The real star is the shield! Stay away from the post-converted 3D. "
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Jul 22, 2011
|
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4/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
As a standalone film, it delivers intense and engaging action. Though, I couldn't help but feel a bit underwhelmed by the final battle sequence we have waited ten years to see."
—
BDK Reviews
Posted Jul 13, 2011
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87%
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