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4/5
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78%
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Metallica Through the Never (2013) |
"
This is the Metallica that Metallica wants you to remember. Larger than life, over-the-top and supremely powerful..."
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Film Threat
Posted Sep 28, 2013
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3.5/5
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74%
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Concussion (2013) |
"
Concussion is a brilliantly nuanced look at the complications of modern relationships."
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Film Threat
Posted Sep 18, 2013
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4.5/5
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91%
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Fire In The Blood (2013) |
"
Watch the film if and when you can. Hopefully the information in this film will reach the masses and the disgust at the situation, still ongoing, will prompt true change."
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Film Threat
Posted Sep 6, 2013
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4.5/5
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69%
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I Declare War (2013) |
"
It's both a nostalgic ode to the creativity of youth and a tragedy of growing up, wrapped in the graying dynamics of war as playtime... "
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Film Threat
Posted Aug 31, 2013
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4/5
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Bomb It 2 () |
"
It's as much a reference documentary as it is an appreciation piece or inspirational experience..."
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Film Threat
Posted Aug 19, 2013
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3.5/5
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100%
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La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus (2013) |
"
La Camioneta succeeds by telling the bus's story while also expanding upon the different people who have now become a part of the bus's orbit."
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Film Threat
Posted Aug 1, 2013
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3.5/5
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33%
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Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship (2013) |
"
Stephen Schneider's Arnie is that guy who says and does the wrong thing at almost every turn, and yet somehow is ridiculously successful at what he does..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 7, 2013
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3.5/5
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The Attic Door () |
"
The Attic Door is a spooky mystery on a number of different levels."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 3, 2013
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4/5
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Mon Ami (2013) |
"
As far as dark comedies goes, Mon Ami finds itself sharing the same ground as Peter Berg's Very Bad Things, and I mean that as a compliment."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 20, 2013
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0.5/5
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4%
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Vampires Suck (2010) |
"
I know comedy is subjective, so grant me that Vampires Suck just did not make me laugh. It probably doesn't help that, as a spoof on the Twilight franchise, it's making fun of movies I also don't enjoy."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 3, 2013
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2/5
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Let's Make a Movie () |
"
What filmmaking experience doesn't involve a horror story, or calamity of some sort, in varying degrees?"
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Film Threat
Posted Feb 19, 2013
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4/5
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91%
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The Last Gladiators (2013) |
"
It doesn't try to sell you on fighting in hockey, it just presents the environment, the personalities, and lets it all speak for itself..."
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Film Threat
Posted Feb 1, 2013
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4.5/5
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71%
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My Amityville Horror (2013) |
"
My Amityville Horror is extremely well-done for what is essentially one man sitting and telling his story."
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Film Threat
Posted Jan 22, 2013
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4/5
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100%
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Sound City (2013) |
"
We know Dave Grohl is a great drummer and an incredible frontman; now we know he's a great documentary filmmaker too..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jan 19, 2013
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3/5
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——
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Undocumented Executive () |
"
It's just a comedy about mistaken identity that hits all the notes it's supposed to hit... "
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 29, 2012
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4/5
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55%
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Bonsai People: The Vision of Muhammad Yunus (2012) |
"
A documentary like this is something you watch in a classroom and have an in-depth discussion about afterwards..."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 26, 2012
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4.5/5
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88%
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Django Unchained (2012) |
"
For a film that's just shy of being three hours long, it never felt bloated; every sequence seemed to have its place, and at the right pace..."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 25, 2012
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3.5/5
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42%
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Let Fury Have The Hour (2012) |
"
What results is an extremely good-looking documentary filled with these rebellious personalities mostly placing their fury aside to have intelligent conversation..."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 18, 2012
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5/5
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95%
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West of Memphis (2012) |
"
Amy Berg's West of Memphis is a must-see film, and the story of the West Memphis Three is one that should never be forgotten..."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 16, 2012
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4/5
|
65%
|
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) |
"
Simply, if you're a fan of the way Jackson has delivered Middle-earth to you in the past, then this is more of the same..."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 16, 2012
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4/5
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Sushi Girl (2013) |
"
The power of great performances; Sushi Girl had me hooked from beginning to end, and I can't wait to see it again."
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Film Threat
Posted Nov 19, 2012
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4/5
|
85%
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Fly Away (2011) |
"
The performances by all involved are stellar from start to finish, and the film tackles a tough subject with all the reverence and care one would hope to see..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Nov 19, 2012
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4/5
|
67%
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Fanny, Annie & Danny (2011) |
"
I left the film feeling horrible for or about the characters onscreen, but it doesn't mean this is a bad movie; it's a really great movie, just not a feel-good movie. "
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Film Threat
Posted Nov 12, 2012
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4/5
|
100%
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) |
"
If you're a Batman fan, just hearing the words The Dark Knight Returns likely gets you excited, so this film was probably already on your radar... "
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Film Threat
Posted Oct 1, 2012
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3.5/5
|
93%
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The Trouble with the Truth (2012) |
"
Shea and Thompson are up against it due to the basic premise alone, so they could be somewhat forgiven for stumbling here or there. But they don't..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Sep 14, 2012
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5/5
|
85%
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The Master (2012) |
"
In less accomplished cinematic hands, this level of ambiguity can often be dismissed as a filmmaker just not knowing what to say, or at least not willing to make choices..."
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Film Threat
Posted Sep 14, 2012
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3.5/5
|
——
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Goodbye Promise (2012) |
"
A collection of thematically-connected scenes layered on top of one another, filmmaker David Branin's Goodbye Promise employs a somewhat unique narrative structure..."
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Film Threat
Posted Aug 17, 2012
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3.5/5
|
——
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The Deposition (2012) |
"
What's strange for me is that my biggest criticism could actually be considered a compliment: the film looks too good..."
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Film Threat
Posted Aug 15, 2012
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3.5/5
|
——
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A Little Bit Zombie (2013) |
"
Sure, there's gore and some gross-out gags, but for the most part this flick isn't about what's going to scare you next, but more about what'll get the next laugh..."
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Film Threat
Posted Aug 12, 2012
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3/5
|
——
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Lloyd The Conqueror (2013) |
"
Brian Posehn's White Wizard is easily the best part of the entire film, followed closely by Unicorn-Guy..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Aug 12, 2012
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3/5
|
92%
|
Mosquita Y Mari (2012) |
"
It knows the conventions surrounding the type of tale it is telling, and it steers clear of them..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Aug 6, 2012
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4/5
|
88%
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) |
"
Unlike The Amazing Spider-Man, which loses luster the longer I think on it, The Dark Knight Rises seems to gain more of my admiration with each passing minute."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 17, 2012
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5/5
|
100%
|
The Invisible War (2012) |
"
Basically, the message from the military to potential rape victims is: if you get raped, it's your own fault..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 15, 2012
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4/5
|
78%
|
Nate & Margaret (2012) |
"
Filmmaker Nathan Adloff obviously sees the audience as capable enough of handling a story without hand-holding..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 2, 2012
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3/5
|
73%
|
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) |
"
I mostly had a good time, though I don't know that it'll stand up to repeat viewings; something tells me the issues I've got with it would only get worse if I see it again..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 2, 2012
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3/5
|
68%
|
Ted (2012) |
"
If you're expecting a live-action Family Guy, you'll be somewhat disappointed..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 29, 2012
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5/5
|
——
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The Exquisite Corpse Project () |
"
What ultimately results is a hilarious portrayal of all the fun and drama that can surround any creative collaboration, but in a meta-package of absurdity..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jun 26, 2012
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|
4.5/5
|
87%
|
Bullhead (2012) |
"
It's not an easy film to experience, that's for sure. It's a tragedy that steadily grows more and more tragic as the film wears on..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jun 26, 2012
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5/5
|
48%
|
The FP (2012) |
"
I missed the train when The FP was first leaving the station, but I'm firmly on-board now..."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 23, 2012
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3.5/5
|
——
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The Thought Exchange () |
"
I think The Thought Exchange is an intriguing concept, and deserving of more attention and thoughtful scrutiny than I'm able to give it based solely on a film review."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 11, 2012
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4/5
|
93%
|
Indie Game: The Movie (2012) |
"
Indie Game: The Movie is more than just a film about video games, it's an examination of the artistic spirit and the latest evolution of independent artist."
—
Film Threat
Posted May 29, 2012
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3.5/5
|
83%
|
Comic-Con: Episode IV - A Fan's Hope (2012) |
"
In the end, this is a film that celebrates the San Diego Comic-Con, and the various personalities and people that attend and embrace it..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Apr 6, 2012
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4/5
|
70%
|
The Hunter (2012) |
"
I got caught up in the hunt, was left thinking about the film long after it ended..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 30, 2012
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|
4.5/5
|
82%
|
Goon (2012) |
"
Goon is like a hockey enforcer cartoon with heart, over-the-top and brilliant..."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 30, 2012
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|
3.5/5
|
84%
|
The Hunger Games (2012) |
"
I think it manages to walk that tightrope between faithful-for-the-fans and mainstream-for-the-new-blood as well as could be expected."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 20, 2012
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4.5/5
|
83%
|
Fat Kid Rules the World (2012) |
"
Jacob Wysocki delivers an impressive character transformation from an almost insufferable sad sack to a powerhouse capable, and confident, enough to indeed rule his own world."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 14, 2012
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4/5
|
——
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Holy Rollers: The True Story Of Card Counting Christians () |
"
Holy Rollers looks slick for a documentary, and despite utilizing the talking heads-style approach, it does so with an eye for interesting composition."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 8, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
38%
|
Cook County (2011) |
"
Cook County excels primarily due to the acting merits of Anson Mount. Mount portrays Bump as one of the more menacing, and yet pathetic, drug dealers ever to grace cinema."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 21, 2011
|
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4/5
|
86%
|
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) |
"
David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a tense thriller that unfolds with all the twists and turns one could hope to have."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 21, 2011
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