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4.5/5
|
86%
|
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) |
"
Beasts of the Southern Wild is the reason we go to movies."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 18, 2013
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|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Amour (2012) |
"
Amour is as heartbreaking and real as it gets. "
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The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 17, 2013
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|
4.5/5
|
88%
|
Django Unchained (2012) |
"
A revenge film best served cold. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 10, 2013
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|
5/5
|
93%
|
Zero Dark Thirty (2013) |
"
Powerfully provocative, Zero Dark Thirty is Kathryn Bigelow's finest hour. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 17, 2012
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|
3/5
|
66%
|
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) |
"
Hems and haws with only an occasional cinematic punch, making it a good, but very expected journey. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 14, 2012
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|
5/5
|
88%
|
Life of Pi (2012) |
"
An absolute wonder to behold."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 7, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
92%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
"
A razor sharp, unfiltered exploration of recovery and reconciliation. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 14, 2012
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|
4.5/5
|
92%
|
Skyfall (2012) |
"
Skyfall is as satisfying as a great martini."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 8, 2012
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|
3.5/5
|
86%
|
Wreck-it Ralph (2012) |
"
A cleverly conceived, coin operated machine."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 30, 2012
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|
4/5
|
68%
|
Cloud Atlas (2012) |
"
You have to admire the imagination, philosophy, and courage behind Cloud Atlas, boldly going where few films dare to tread. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 26, 2012
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|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
The Sessions (2012) |
"
A very elegant and charming film about the simple need for human affection."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 18, 2012
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|
5/5
|
96%
|
Argo (2012) |
"
A testament to Affleck's uncanny storytelling ability, making mission impossible possible. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 12, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Looper (2012) |
"
A very fulfilling sci-fi adventure that certainly knows how to close the loop."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Sep 27, 2012
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|
3.5/5
|
78%
|
Dredd (2012) |
"
Foregoes the Hollywood blockbuster trademarks for grit and gore."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Sep 19, 2012
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|
3/5
|
56%
|
For a Good Time, Call... (2012) |
"
Even though the film plays out like a formulaic sitcom, it does have its moments."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 29, 2012
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|
|
64%
|
Cosmopolis (2012) |
"
Cold and calculated, Cosmospolis is a mesmerizing journey that takes us deep into the heart of darkness -- familiar territory for such an extraordinary auteur."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 28, 2012
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|
4/5
|
87%
|
Robot & Frank (2012) |
"
Human and artificial intelligence coexisting in the most meaningful way. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 15, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
65%
|
The Campaign (2012) |
"
Parody speaks louder than words. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 9, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
79%
|
Ruby Sparks (2012) |
"
The fantasy of every novelist - a charming escape for book lovers and romanticists alike."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 26, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
87%
|
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) |
"
A heavy, chaotic drama on a massive scale that tackles modern issues and concerns."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 19, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
95%
|
The Imposter (2012) |
"
A crime thriller so real, it's hard to believe. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 12, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
Ted (2012) |
"
A guilty pleasure - devilishly wrong and yet, oh so right. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 27, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
78%
|
Brave (2012) |
"
Shows signs of brilliance - an adventure that is both familiar and fun."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 21, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
41%
|
Rock of Ages (2012) |
"
A mindless satire, Rock of Ages won't stop the legions of fans from believin' in the power of rock n' roll."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 14, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
74%
|
Prometheus (2012) |
"
Even though the cliches are overly abundant, it's gratifying to see Ridley Scott once more serving up aliens in style."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 7, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
48%
|
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) |
"
Could have benefitted from complexity over fairy tale simplicity."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 31, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) |
"
A whimsical tale about a different kind of storm - adolescence before adulthood."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 24, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
58%
|
The Dictator (2012) |
"
Provocative, uncomfortable, irreverent, and oftentimes, laugh out loud funny."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 17, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
The Avengers is simply marvelous!"
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 1, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
Marley (2012) |
"
A celebration of Bob Marley - the good and the bad."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 18, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
The Cabin in the Woods (2012) |
"
Not so much scary as it is a fun and twisted carnival of modern horror."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 11, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
75%
|
Damsels in Distress (2012) |
"
An unexpected charmer, making the old feel remarkably new again. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 4, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
87%
|
Bully (2012) |
"
A must see film for parents and their children, teachers and administrators, and pretty much anyone willing to make a difference."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Mar 29, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
85%
|
The Hunger Games (2012) |
"
Has all the imagination and youthful exuberance to become the next franchise to catch fire. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Mar 22, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
99%
|
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012) |
"
With mouthwatering visions of fresh fish wrapped in heavenly white rice, Jiro will not only tickle your taste buds. It will leave you with your own dreams of sushi."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Mar 7, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
54%
|
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012) |
"
Cotton candy on the eyes...audiences will find plenty of superficial delights."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Mar 1, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
The Forgiveness of Blood (2012) |
"
A film of stark contrasts, balancing old constraints with new freedoms."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Feb 28, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
Undefeated (2012) |
"
Undefeated may be familiar. But it is an unscripted, unadulterated score. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Feb 16, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
In Darkness (2012) |
"
A suspenseful and somber tale of Holocaust heroism. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Feb 7, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2012) |
"
A disturbing exploration of every parent's worst nightmare. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 23, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
80%
|
Haywire (2012) |
"
Gina Carano is the real deal, holding her own against male counterparts like Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, and Antonio Banderas, and giving Haywire a whole lot of punch."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 17, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
95%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
With razor sharp wit and delivery, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are sensational together, hitting Moneyball clean and out of the park. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011) |
"
An exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
The Artist (2011) |
"
Visually stunning, imaginative, and cleverly scored and choreographed, The Artist is quite simply and quietly, the year's finest film."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
99%
|
A Separation (2011) |
"
Offers a fascinating, impartial view of modern Iran."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
72%
|
Roadie (2012) |
"
Shows the unglamorous side of rock n' roll - the lies and denial, the sadness, and the regret of dreams long gone."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jan 4, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) |
"
Succeeds in its mission, delivering one of the most entertaining, testosterone infused adventures of the year."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 15, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
83%
|
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) |
"
A perfectly condensed, carefully calculated game of chess."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 5, 2011
|
|
3.5/4
|
80%
|
Shame (2011) |
"
Dark and difficult, Shame is not really a redemptive film, but a heavy, reflective one."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Dec 1, 2011
|