|
3/5
|
46%
|
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) |
"
Could have benefitted from complexity over fairy tale simplicity."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 31, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
95%
|
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
|
94%
|
Marley (2012) |
"
A celebration of Bob Marley - the good and the bad."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 18, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
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
|
98%
|
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
|
56%
|
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
|
95%
|
Undefeated (2012) |
"
Undefeated may be familiar. But it is an unscripted, unadulterated score. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Feb 16, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
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
|
71%
|
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
|
94%
|
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
|
|
3.5/5
|
89%
|
The Descendants (2011) |
"
A quirky, methodical detour through tropical paradise."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 14, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
77%
|
Melancholia (2011) |
"
A deeply meditative film with stunning visuals, Melancholia brilliantly captures the chaos and calm before the storm."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 9, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
68%
|
Tower Heist (2011) |
"
Presents nothing new in terms of story and can't always sustain its energetic pace, (but) it does provide a lot of action and plenty of laughs."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Nov 4, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
For a fairy tale slash prequel slash spinoff, Puss in Boots is the cat's meow."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 26, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) |
"
An ambiguous, yet startling tale of post-cult trauma. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 17, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
The Ides of March (2011) |
"
Smart and skillfully directed, The Ides of March depicts the ugly reality of modern day politics. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Oct 4, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
83%
|
Warrior (2011) |
"
With great intensity, Warrior is a pleasant surprise, capturing the heart and spirit of a champion. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Sep 6, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
76%
|
The Debt (2011) |
"
A nifty little puzzler that satisfactorily pays off."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 29, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
99%
|
The Interrupters (2011) |
"
Demands your attention, all the while demonstrating what great documentary filmmaking is all about - a hopeful vehicle for change."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 24, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
61%
|
Griff the Invisible (2011) |
"
With lots of charm and humor, Griff the Invisible is a quirky and sophisticated romance in disguise."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 16, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
92%
|
Senna (2011) |
"
One of the most fascinating, yet sobering views on the sport of auto racing."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 8, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
The Whistleblower (2011) |
"
Powerful and purposeful. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Aug 1, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
One of the most clever and enthusiastic romantic comedies of recent memory."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 26, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
81%
|
Life in a Day (2011) |
"
With meticulous editing by Joe Walker, Life in a Day is a wonderfully uplifting account of what it means to be human."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 20, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
An abbreviated, yet exhilarating finale that is equally satisfying as it is bittersweet. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 11, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
85%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
An extraordinary achievement in storytelling that will captivate your inner sense of being. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jul 6, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
86%
|
Terri (2011) |
"
There is a tranquil beauty in Tobias Datum's cinematography and a wholesomeness in the film's main characters that rises about the cliches."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 28, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
38%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
Hits the gas with a simpler story about friendship, bolder visuals, good natured humor, and wall to wall action."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 20, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Buck (2011) |
"
A fascinating look at one man's approach to life through horses, hard work, and compassion. "
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 15, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
While Super 8 lacks some of the emotional punch and heart so masterfully orchestrated by Spielberg, it does capture some of the magic, surprise, and excitement of his early works."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted Jun 6, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
87%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
Represents a successful reboot and a welcome return of the summer blockbuster."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
61%
|
The Beaver (2011) |
"
Regardless of what you've read in the tabloids and have come to know about Mel Gibson off screen, on screen, he is still a man with many talents."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 17, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
90%
|
Bridesmaids (2011) |
"
Playing out like a typical Judd Apatow film, Bridesmaids foregoes fantasy and instead, chooses the actions, language, and attitudes of real women."
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 9, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
77%
|
Thor (2011) |
"
An epic adventure of the classical sense, blending Norse mythology with human drama, romance, and a splash of hammer time!"
—
The Reel Deal
Posted May 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
80%
|
Cyrus (2010) |
"
A humorous experiment in social discomfort."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted Jul 19, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
68%
|
The Runaways (2010) |
"
'The Runaways' lacks an anarchistic punch - an authenticity and angst so distinctive of the band's rock n' roll revolution."
—
Oregon Herald
Posted May 3, 2010
|
79%
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