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B+
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74%
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Love Is All You Need (2013) |
"
The whole of "Love Is All You Need" makes me want to book a plane to Italy's Amalfi Coast for a long vacation. "
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Reeling Reviews
Posted May 4, 2013
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C
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55%
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At Any Price (2013) |
"
Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron simply do not have the gravitas to convince me that Henry and Dean are real people."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted May 2, 2013
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C
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24%
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Arthur Newman (2013) |
"
Academy-award winner Colin Firth seems to be doing someone a favor by agreeing to play Walter Avery/Arthur Newman."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 27, 2013
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B
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77%
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Kon Tiki (2013) |
"
Though the modern "Kon-Tiki" is a dramatization of true events, these events feel real as we experience the dangers, frustrations and elations of the crew."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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C+
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46%
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Pain & Gain (2013) |
"
It is refreshing to see Michael Bay make a film that has grounded story instead of a special F/X extravaganza."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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B
|
90%
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My Brother The Devil (2013) |
"
Sally El Hosaini shows a deft hand in her story telling and direction belying her inexperience behind the camera."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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B-
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83%
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Graceland (2013) |
"
...a tough, gritty kidnap tome that pits underdog Marlon against ruthless kidnappers, a corrupt politician and equally corrupt cops all working their own agenda."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 20, 2013
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C-
|
56%
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Oblivion (2013) |
"
It has its twists and turns but its ponderous length causes "Oblivion" to fall into...."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 19, 2013
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B-
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89%
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The Angels' Share (2013) |
"
This is one of the most likable movies so far this year."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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C-
|
42%
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To The Wonder (2013) |
"
[The Tree of Life"] took us from the earth to the cosmos. This latest work by [Terrence] Malick takes us to Oklahoma."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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B
|
64%
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Antiviral (2013) |
"
Brandon Cronenberg makes a striking debut for his first feature, following on the heels of his famous father while blazing his own career trail."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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B-
|
94%
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Room 237 (2013) |
"
It is nice to see a doc that makes you smile instead of making you angry. Anyone who is a fan of Stanley Kubrick will eat this up."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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B-
|
54%
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The Company You Keep (2013) |
"
"The Company You Keep" feels generic from start to finish. The great cast of characters, though, raises this up a notch."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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B
|
96%
|
Blancanieves (2013) |
"
this beautifully shot and imaginatively told fairy tale should be seen my many, but only a few will likely get to enjoy it. This is a shame for the audience it is intended for."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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B
|
65%
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Starbuck (2013) |
"
The screenplay, by director Ken Scott and Michael Petit is a true original."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 1, 2013
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B
|
81%
|
The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) |
"
"The Place in the Pines" [is] a case of steadily diminishing returns."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 31, 2013
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D-
|
9%
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The Host (2013) |
"
I keep my fingers crossed that "The Host" tanks at the box office and we never have to suffer a sequel - which is set up at the happily ever after ending."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 28, 2013
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B-
|
93%
|
The Sapphires (2013) |
"
If you love the music of Motown and enjoy a feel good success flick, then "The Sapphires" fits the bill."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 28, 2013
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|
C+
|
79%
|
Ginger & Rosa (2013) |
"
There is tremendous maturity in her performance...and Fanning is destined for good things."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 22, 2013
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B
|
87%
|
The Silence (2013) |
"
...an ambitious work that becomes fractured as all the story lines are laid out before us."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 18, 2013
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B+
|
96%
|
War Witch (2013) |
"
...a love story between youngsters who are forced to become adults all too early in their lives."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 18, 2013
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B
|
82%
|
Like Someone in Love (2013) |
"
...an unexpected pleasure to see a quality slice of life story simply told and nicely acted."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 16, 2013
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A-
|
86%
|
The Master (2012) |
"
There is not too much by way of extras in the new Blu-ray release of the under appreciated film, "The Master," but what is there is excellent. "
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 1, 2013
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B
|
89%
|
A Place at the Table (2013) |
"
...joined by an eclectic array of advocates and advisors to hit home the fact that, daily, millions of Americans go hungry."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 1, 2013
|
|
C
|
25%
|
Phantom (2013) |
"
Techs are OK and the cramped claustrophobia of pre-nuclear submarines is palpable. But, "Phantom" does not approach the last great submariner flick, "Das Boot (1981)"..."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 1, 2013
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B
|
92%
|
The Gatekeepers (2013) |
"
Filmmaker Dror Moreh gives a unique look, from those in the know, of the inner workings of Israel's home intelligence service."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 26, 2013
|
|
C-
|
58%
|
Snitch (2013) |
"
The dearth of new movies at the multiplex and Dwayne Johnson's draw may make for a lucrative opening weekend but not beyond."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 21, 2013
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|
B
|
60%
|
Rubberneck (2013) |
"
Boston-area actor-writer-director Alex Karpovsky creates an original story of obsession, delusion and murder that is fresh and well made."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 19, 2013
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|
C+
|
92%
|
No (2013) |
"
"No" gives a fresh look at the little known history of a country whose duly elected government under Salvador Allende was overthrown in a military coup led by Pinochet in 1973."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 14, 2013
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|
C+
|
75%
|
Pola X (2000) |
"
Carax is a visual director and "Pola X" works best when he uses his locales and set design to excellent effect,"
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 14, 2013
|
|
B
|
87%
|
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2013) |
"
The quality of the video, solid behind the camera work and the dedication of all involved (and the wonderful subjects) make this an uplifting happy story about "Happy People." "
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 14, 2013
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|
C+
|
45%
|
Beautiful Creatures (2013) |
"
special effects, a powerhouse cast and excellent production cannot mask that the original story is not very original and the big finale falls flat."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 13, 2013
|
|
B
|
100%
|
The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013: Live Action (2013) |
"
Of the three different contests for best short film - documentary, live action and animation - the live action nominees are the strongest category."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2013
|
|
B
|
95%
|
The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013: Animation (2013) |
"
Of the three different contests for best short film - documentary, live action and animation - the live action nominees are the strongest category."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2013
|
|
C-
|
37%
|
Stand Up Guys (2013) |
"
The forced humor, manufactured angst...and retread dialog make "Stand Up Guys" a disappointment and a waste of some great talent."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 31, 2013
|
|
B-
|
76%
|
Hors Satan (2013) |
"
The ambiguity of the episodic story with its sparse dialog, combined with the visually stunning landscape photography, makes "Hors Satan" a compelling, if overly long, composition."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 30, 2013
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|
A-
|
98%
|
56 Up (2013) |
"
...can be seen and appreciated by both those who have followed series and those to whom it is all new. "
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 24, 2013
|
|
B
|
96%
|
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
B-
|
72%
|
Fracture (2007) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
C-
|
29%
|
The Tempest (2010) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
D+
|
36%
|
The Collection (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
B
|
79%
|
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
C+
|
72%
|
The Future (2011) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
A-
|
92%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
D-
|
26%
|
Land of the Lost (2009) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
—
|
97%
|
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
B-
|
65%
|
2 Days in New York (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
B+
|
73%
|
V for Vendetta (2006) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
B-
|
51%
|
Trouble with the Curve (2012) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|