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A
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89%
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Lincoln (2012) |
"
"Lincoln" is a transcendent film for the director [Steven Spielberg], more than even "Schindler's List," and...may be his best, most completely realized film to date."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Nov 10, 2012
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A
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90%
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Holy Motors (2012) |
"
Denis Lavant gives a tour de force performance(s) showing both great acting skill and amazing physical virtuosity - the motion capture scene is jaw dropping to watch."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Oct 25, 2012
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A
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95%
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Side by Side (2012) |
"
[Keanu] Reaves has the top filmmakers in the world giving their two-cents on a subject near and dear to me."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Aug 2, 2012
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A
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94%
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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2012) |
"
... while quiet in tone, is rich in its character studies..."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted May 11, 2012
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A
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86%
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Chico & Rita (2012) |
"
This romance follows classic lines a la films like "Now Voyager" and, while the story is well known and oft told, it all feels fresh and new."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 24, 2012
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A
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91%
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City of Life and Death (2011) |
"
The almost documentary look makes you feel the despair, the tragedy and the horror as the film brings the viewer into this brief moment in history."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted May 20, 2011
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A
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93%
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Of Gods and Men (2011) |
"
...leaves you with both a feeling of hope and of sadness. The hope is that such men of pious faith exist. The sadness is that there are so few such people."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 14, 2011
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A
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90%
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The Illusionist (L'illusionniste) (2010) |
"
This is not a kid's cartoon and the terrific 2D drawing coupled with the wonderful, warm and touching adapted story is definitely aimed at film buffs everywhere. But, everyone else should see it, too."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 9, 2011
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A
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83%
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Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen (2010) |
"
...a must see film for both history and film buffs."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Oct 21, 2010
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A
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96%
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The Social Network (2010) |
"
...an exciting parable about new millennium high tech, money and power."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Oct 1, 2010
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A
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97%
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A Film Unfinished (2010) |
"
To see the images of the inhabitants of the Warsaw Ghetto, the look of terror in their faces and the bodies of the dead randomly strewn about, is a gut wrenching experience."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Sep 14, 2010
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A
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99%
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Metropolis (1927) |
"
Anyone who thinks they truly love movies must get their hands on the restored edition of this timeless film. You will not be disappointed."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jun 13, 2010
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A
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92%
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Solntse (The Sun) (2005) |
"
...a fine historical biography of man, little known to most of the world, but one who held the Pacific Rim and China in his hands (and almost won it) nearly 70 years ago."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 17, 2010
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A
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95%
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Mother (Madeo) (2010) |
"
...a complex tale of love, crime, passion and circumstance that centers on the terrifically nuanced character, Mother,"
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 17, 2010
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A
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81%
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Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) |
"
The total DVD package is a brilliantly conceived and assembled work that shows the love (L O V E) the filmmakers have for their muse, Michael."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 26, 2010
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A
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83%
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Bright Star (2009) |
"
This is definitely a for-the-femmes flick with its story of romance, elegant dialog, fine chemistry between stars Whitshaw and Cornish and outstanding production design, lensing and costume."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Sep 24, 2009
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A
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93%
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Yoo-hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009) |
"
That Gertrude Berg does not hold a prominent place in American TV history is a shame. I hope [Aviva] Kempner's fine examination of the unknown celebrity corrects that."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jul 30, 2009
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A
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97%
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The Hurt Locker (2009) |
"
This is a must see film."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jun 25, 2009
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A+
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98%
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Up (2009) |
"
I can't say that Up is the best movie made by the CGI masters at Pixar. I can say, though, that there is none better."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted May 28, 2009
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A
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92%
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Under the Sea 3D (2009) |
"
Runtime is a brisk, never boring 40 minutes and [Howard] Hall and company dish up a visual feast that is as close to being there than, well, being there."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 13, 2009
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A
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97%
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The Class (2008) |
"
...fresh and believable and its [non-actor] students act like real teenagers."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2009
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A
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91%
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Stranded: I Have Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains (2008) |
"
I...encourage anyone who appreciates a fascinating, exciting and well-told true story to see this film."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Nov 3, 2008
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A
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81%
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Giorni e Nuvole (Days and Clouds) (2007) |
"
a thought-provoking and powerful story that will appeal to mature audiences and those who appreciate fine filmmaking...that is worth laying out 12 bucks to see it at the theater."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Oct 3, 2008
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A
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100%
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Man on Wire (2008) |
"
...a must see movie, period."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Aug 4, 2008
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A
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100%
|
Dialogue avec mon jardinier (Conversations with My Gardener) (2007) |
"
Director Jean Becker and his cast and equally talented crew give us a simple and elegant masterpiece about the love shared by two friends."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jul 16, 2008
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A
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89%
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Auf der Anderen Seite (The Edge of Heaven) (On the Other Side) (2007) |
"
[Writer-director] Faith Akin is a real force as a filmmaker and gives us an intelligent and thought-provoking work of art."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jun 19, 2008
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A
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96%
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Persepolis (2007) |
"
Done primarily in simple black and white animation Persepolis's elegance lay in this simplicity combined with the deft complexity of [Marjane] Satrapi's very moving story."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jan 7, 2008
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A
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93%
|
Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) (2007) |
"
...kind of film that surprises you when the credits roll."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Dec 15, 2007
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A
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96%
|
Ratatouille (2007) |
"
There are moments of laugh aloud comedy sprinkled throughout and I had a smile firmly planted on my face from beginning to end..."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jun 29, 2007
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A
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83%
|
Paprika (2006) |
"
All I can say about Paprika...is: Whoa! And, I mean that in a good way, a very good way."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Jun 2, 2007
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A
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91%
|
Hot Fuzz (2007) |
"
This isn't the kind of comedy that you need to see more than once. It is one that you will want to see again and again just for the sheer pleasure."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 20, 2007
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A
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96%
|
Mafioso (1964) |
"
...a masterpiece film that readily rivals the best modern American gangster film."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Mar 27, 2007
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A
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93%
|
The Lives of Others (2006) |
"
This study on totalitarianism breaks new ground with its examination of the lives of its characters under the yoke of "democratic socialism.""
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2007
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A
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91%
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Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) |
"
This is one of the best men at war films, ever."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Dec 21, 2006
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A
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93%
|
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (Moartea domnului Lazarescu) (2006) |
"
...one of the best, most intriguing movies of the year. This is the kind of film that transcends borders and can talk to people worldwide."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jul 29, 2006
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A
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75%
|
Over the Hedge (2006) |
"
It is a truly for-all-ages movie that is a joy to behold."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted May 18, 2006
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A
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72%
|
Syriana (2005) |
"
Stephen Gaghan doesn't try to explain everything that is going on, allowing the viewer to decide who is good, bad or in shades of gray."
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Reeling Reviews
Posted Nov 23, 2005
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5/5
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89%
|
Gandhi (1982) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Oct 27, 2005
|
|
A
|
96%
|
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) |
"
This is an amazing looking film."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Sep 24, 2005
|
|
A+
|
91%
|
Downfall (Der Untergang) (2004) |
"
Downfall, along with the well-done additional [DVD] special features, is a must-see film for anyone who considers themselves a history buff, a film junkie or both."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jul 28, 2005
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A
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77%
|
The Beautiful Country (2005) |
"
Sometimes I think that the feeling of movie-rush is just a figment of my imagination. Then, you see a film like The Beautiful Country and get that feeling again."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jul 10, 2005
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A
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98%
|
Murderball (2005) |
"
This unique brotherhood of players is an inspiration for anyone who thinks their own problems are bad."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Jul 10, 2005
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A
|
88%
|
American Beauty (1999) |
"
This is what movies are all about."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
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A
|
96%
|
Chicken Run (2000) |
"
It has intelligence, humor, drama and tragedy, dance numbers, amour and more, any of which will have appeal to someone out there."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
A
|
80%
|
Beau Travail (2000) |
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
A+
|
88%
|
Titanic (2012) |
"
An enormous technical achievement with a wonderfully big heart."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
A
|
74%
|
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) |
"
[A] must see summer movie."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
A
|
94%
|
Fargo (1996) |
"
This is a near brilliant/near masterpiece (if not an outright masterpiece)."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
A
|
94%
|
Ulee's Gold (1997) |
"
A craftwork of exceptional detail and nuance."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
|
A
|
98%
|
When We Were Kings (1996) |
"
This is a great documentary film and a must for fans of the sport and Ali."
—
Reeling Reviews
Posted Apr 9, 2005
|
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