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3.5/5
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74%
|
Chimpanzee (2012) |
"
It's more aww-inducing than awe-inducing, but there's plenty of chimp-powered charm to go around."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 27, 2013
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3/5
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71%
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The Look of Love () |
"
Raymond's tragic, 'tache-sporting rise-and-fall story is mildly fascinating at times, but as a comedic drama it isn't especially funny or dramatic. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 25, 2013
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2.5/5
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78%
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Iron Man 3 (2013) |
"
There are some nice lines and a thrilling air rescue sequence, but the constant need to puncture every half-serious moment with a tongue-in-cheek gag grows tiresome quickly:"
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 23, 2013
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3/5
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74%
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Patriot Games (1992) |
"
As straightforward a spy thriller as you're likely to find, Patriot Games is a solid early '90s actioner which is elevated by the presence of Harrison Ford. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 21, 2013
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3.5/5
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74%
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Love Is All You Need (2013) |
"
Not nearly as sugary or unapologetically generic as its glossy posters and uninspiring title would have you believe, Love Is All You Need is charming, heartfelt and unexpectedly likeable. Not just disposable middle-aged fluff: "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 16, 2013
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4/5
|
87%
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Bullhead (2012) |
"
Tough, gloomy and quietly powerful, it's effective as a bruising gangster drama but stronger as a tragic character study. Another bruising turn from Schoenaerts, although it isn't nearly as interesting when the story moves away from him. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 16, 2013
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4/5
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97%
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The Last of the Mohicans (1992) |
"
It's Mann's least Mann-like film, but also arguably his most rousing. The score is incredibly stirring, while it's great to see DDL play the hero. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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2/5
|
62%
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Evil Dead (2013) |
"
While first-timer Fede Alvarez provides a few effective shocks, on the whole it's more gruesome and graphic than scary or suspenseful. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 11, 2013
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3/5
|
56%
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Oblivion (2013) |
"
Oblivion looks and sounds great, but it lacks the sort of original idea which informs the best sci-fi. Reminiscent of a dozen or so genre classics, it's like Tom Cruise playing WALL-E by way of Tron: Legacy."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 11, 2013
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2.5/5
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68%
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The Spirit of '45 () |
"
Loach's argument is often convincing, but it's also one-sided enough that his left-wing message feels as black and white as the film's monochromatic colour scheme. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Apr 4, 2013
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3/5
|
68%
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Trance (2013) |
"
A snaky, mind-bending heist thriller which is sure to prove divisive, Trance sees Danny Boyle at both his best and worst. It's stylish and bold, but some interesting build-up is partially undone by a bonkers third act which spirals out of control."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 31, 2013
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3/5
|
98%
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The Evil Dead (1981) |
"
It's unpolished, primitive and a bit dragged-out at times, but The Evil Dead remains a seminal horror experience."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 28, 2013
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2/5
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) |
"
It's a marked improvement over the shambolic original, but G.I. Joe: Retaliation isn't the fun actioner we were hoping for."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 28, 2013
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2/5
|
66%
|
Spring Breakers (2013) |
"
A co-ed flesh-fest with a hazy, dream-like vibe and abstract narrative which rarely settles, it's like Terrence Malick directing a Girls Gone Wild video."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 27, 2013
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3.5/5
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44%
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The Jacket (2005) |
"
There's something about The Jacket which doesn't quite fit, but it plays like an intriguing, winter-y mix of Twelve Monkeys, The Butterfly Effect and The Lawnmower Man."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 25, 2013
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2/5
|
52%
|
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) |
"
More half-hearted than a total dud, but flatulent, nose-picking CGI creations are beneath the man who gave us The Usual Suspects."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 22, 2013
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3.5/5
|
100%
|
Murder on the Orient Express (1974) |
"
Picking up once the victim is discovered, the intrigue levels spike during the second act and remain consistent throughout the third, keeping us involved right up until the hard-to-guess dénouement."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 20, 2013
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5/5
|
97%
|
Groundhog Day (1993) |
"
Built around an inspired premise, Groundhog Day is the high-concept comedy to end all high-concept comedies. Easy to watch yet surprisingly profound, it's an entertaining crowd-pleaser which is much smarter than most people watching will realise. Bing!"
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 19, 2013
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|
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96%
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The Hunt for Red October (1990) |
"
It's less action-y and thrilling than Predator or Die Hard, but The Hunt For Red October still contains the sort of suspenseful thrills we expect from John McTiernan. It just takes bloody ages to get to them."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 17, 2013
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3/5
|
89%
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Compliance (2012) |
"
Examining how far people will bend over (literally, in this case) for perceived authority, Compliance has some potent moments, but it's let down by a nagging sense of implausibility. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 13, 2013
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4/5
|
95%
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Side by Side (2012) |
"
Essential viewing for anyone interested in filmmaking or the unique sight of Keanu Reeves shooting the breeze with David Lynch."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 13, 2013
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4/5
|
96%
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The Verdict (1982) |
"
A quietly compelling legal drama which showcases what well be the finest performance of Paul Newman's career, The Verdict makes a strong case to be considered as one of the most essential courtroom movies in American cinema."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 12, 2013
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4/5
|
38%
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Twins (1988) |
"
Boasting plenty of eighties charm and appeal, the first of Arnie's often ill-advised forays into comedy is also his best and most successful. An extra star for Schwarzenegger's calves. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 9, 2013
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2/5
|
60%
|
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) |
"
While it's not the embarrassment to MGM's cherished, bank-holiday classic that you might have feared, Oz The Great And Powerful is more flat and plodding than it is great or powerful."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 8, 2013
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3/5
|
94%
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Days of Heaven (1978) |
"
Though not as impressionistic or maddeningly abstract as some of his later work, this is where Malick's work started to get noticeably Malick-like. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 8, 2013
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4.5/5
|
81%
|
The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) |
"
A riveting crime drama which evolves into something unique, The Place Beyond The Pines is an ambitious, mesmerising odyssey about fathers and sons. Not just Drive on a bike. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 6, 2013
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4/5
|
87%
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Robot & Frank (2012) |
"
While a tad on the slight side, Robot & Frank is a charming, moving and enjoyable indie sci-fi. And the robot is miles better than the one from Rocky IV."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 5, 2013
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4/5
|
80%
|
Byzantium (2013) |
"
Not just another vampire movie, Byzantium is seductive, stylish and quietly captivating. Arguably the best vampire movie since Let The Right One In, and Arteton's bust deserves a star of its own."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Mar 2, 2013
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2/5
|
88%
|
Much Ado About Nothing (2013) |
"
The DIY ethos is admirable, but Whedon's undoubted strength is his dialogue, so doing it this way means he's essentially handicapping himself, and robbing us of what we enjoy most about his work."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 28, 2013
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|
2.5/5
|
76%
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The Bay (2012) |
"
While effective at making our skin crawl, this eco-themed frightener can't help but feel like an unremarkable footnote in a sub-genre which peaked years ago. Why now Baz?"
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 27, 2013
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3/5
|
30%
|
Broken City (2013) |
"
It's fine if you're in the mood for a perfunctory Mark Wahlberg crime drama, but not nearly as smart, slick or subtle as it needs to be. More medium-toasted than hard-boiled. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 26, 2013
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1.5/5
|
42%
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To The Wonder (2013) |
"
Arguably Terrence Malick's most Malick-y film to date, at times To The Wonder feels like a Malick parody. Visually, it's absolutely stunning, but the 'story' is abstract even by his standards."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 23, 2013
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3/5
|
94%
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The Sessions (2012) |
"
While the sex sessions are frank, candid and populated by a constantly-naked Helen Hunt, it's far more warm and feelgood than you might be expecting. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 21, 2013
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2.5/5
|
44%
|
The Paperboy (2012) |
"
Though not quite the trainwreck that its kicking at Cannes suggested, The Paperboy doesn't know what it wants to be. Still, anyone who likes the sight of Zac Efron in his pants will be in heaven. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 21, 2013
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4/5
|
87%
|
Arbitrage (2012) |
"
A tightly-wound character thriller, Arbitrage keeps the tension simmering while showcasing a career best from Richard Gere. You don't need a degree in economics to watch."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 21, 2013
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3/5
|
67%
|
Stoker (2013) |
"
Visually, the film is compelling and precise, but the story isn't able to keep us interested throughout."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 19, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
87%
|
Frankenweenie (2012) |
"
Something of a return to form for Tim Burton, Frankenweenie plays like a Greatest Hits by way of his early work."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 19, 2013
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4/5
|
24%
|
Medicine Man (1992) |
"
An underrated character drama which occasionally slips into thriller mode, Medicine Man is an engaging piece of forgotten '90s cinema. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 17, 2013
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3/5
|
52%
|
This is 40 (2012) |
"
While insightful when it comes to relationships and the differences between men and women, This Is 40 is too long and not particularly funny. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 15, 2013
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4/5
|
——
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Populaire (2013) |
"
Far more energetic, vibrant and exciting than a subtitled French film about typing in the late '50s has any right to be, Populaire is hugely charming and genuinely funny."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 15, 2013
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2/5
|
15%
|
A Good Day To Die Hard (2013) |
"
Pretty much on a par with Die Hard 4.0, the poorly-titled A Good Day To Die Hard is essentially four big set pieces and a lot of explosions. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 14, 2013
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3/5
|
68%
|
Cloud Atlas (2012) |
"
Wrestling such a sprawling tapestry onto the screen is a grand accomplishment in itself, but the end result doesn't pack that much punch."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 13, 2013
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|
3.5/5
|
80%
|
Warm Bodies (2013) |
"
It sounds utterly ridiculous in theory, but Warm Bodies is warm, sweet and charming. And, more importantly, it's no po-faced, sullen-Cullen mope-fest. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 8, 2013
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2.5 / 5
|
81%
|
Live Free or Die Hard (2007) |
"
Die Hard 4.0 is a solid actioner and not the franchise embarrassment that many feared it would be. However, it's also silly and preposterous, and rarely feels like a Die Hard movie."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 7, 2013
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3/5
|
63%
|
Hitchcock (2012) |
"
Hitchcock aims to tell the "untold story", but also functions as Alfred Hitchcock For Beginners. It's more slight and glossy than penetrating or definitive, but the subject matter is interesting enough."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 7, 2013
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3/5
|
86%
|
Wreck-it Ralph (2012) |
"
Wreck-It Ralph has a promising setup and the opening will strike a chord with gamers of a certain age, but it never recovers from a dull midsection which gradually squanders a great idea."
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 5, 2013
|
|
3.5/5
|
52%
|
Die Hard 3: With a Vengeance (1995) |
"
Though still a far cry from the peerless original, Die Hard With A Vengeance is a big improvement over the second. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 2, 2013
|
|
2.5/5
|
67%
|
Die Hard 2 (1990) |
"
While the original redefined the action genre with a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse, this poorly-named sequel (Die Harder? Oh come on) is more of a standard actioner. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 1, 2013
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3/5
|
47%
|
Bullet to the Head (2013) |
"
There's no chemistry between Stallone and Kang, but Sly elevates some clunky dialogue with a rumbling voice worthy of Nick Nolte. "
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Flix Capacitor
Posted Feb 1, 2013
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