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9/10
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42%
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The Great Gatsby (2013) |
"
...shows life as it never was and never could be, but it is captivating, highlighted by fine acting, incredible sets, and brilliant colors reminiscent of 3-strip Technicolor."
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Tolucan Times
Posted May 9, 2013
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8/10
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67%
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The Iceman (2013) |
"
The film is well made and holds interest, but I deplore the delicate treatment and the shading of truth of this despicable beast. Watching Vroman's take, one almost feels sympathy for him."
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Tolucan Times
Posted May 2, 2013
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10/10
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47%
|
Scatter My Ashes At Bergdorf's (2013) |
"
...even in my anticipation I could not have realized how entertaining this is, clearly one of the most entertaining films of the year."
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Tolucan Times
Posted May 2, 2013
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|
9/10
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74%
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Love Is All You Need (2013) |
"
Trine Dryholm proves she could be 'the best actress ever' and Pierce Brosnan is equally good in this tender romance that has several twists and turns."
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Tolucan Times
Posted May 2, 2013
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8/10
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55%
|
At Any Price (2013) |
"
This is a view of farm life that shows it to be far from what most people in the city imagine, abetted by outstanding performances of the entire cast."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 30, 2013
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7/10
|
24%
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Arthur Newman (2013) |
"
A strange film about dysfunctional people directed with good pace by Dante Ariola in his feature film debut highlighted by fine performances by Colin Firth and Emily Blunt."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 27, 2013
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9/10
|
56%
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Oblivion (2013) |
"
Although shockingly similar to a 1950 Robert Henlein story, 'Universe,' without credit, this is a well-paced, intriguing tale with terrific special effects."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 18, 2013
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8/10
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68%
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Disconnect (2013) |
"
...a movie with mounting tension, not an easy one to watch, that ends with a thud...up until the last five minutes, though, this is thoroughly engrossing."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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10/10
|
77%
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42 (2013) |
"
Award-quality work by Boseman, Ford, and Helgeland highlight this fascinating, moving film of an American hero, an accurate biopic for fans and non-fans alike."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 11, 2013
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8/10
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54%
|
The Company You Keep (2013) |
"
Redford's justification for violent leftwing terrorists can be irritating, but this is still a well made, entertaining film, even if the point will rub many the wrong way."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 9, 2013
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0/10
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42%
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To The Wonder (2013) |
"
...an incoherent exercise in directorial egotism"
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 8, 2013
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|
7/10
|
81%
|
The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) |
"
Despite incomprehensible miscasting of Cohen as the son of Cooper and Byrne, this is an engrossing film. The acting of the entire cast is superb and Cianfrance directs with a deft touch."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 4, 2013
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|
5/10
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) |
"
...mind-numbingly moronic despite good 3D and CGI..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 30, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
48%
|
Olympus Has Fallen (2013) |
"
...a blatant ripoff of the Bruce Willis Die Hard movies, the tension-enhancing score helps to make it an entertaining trip..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 24, 2013
|
|
9/10
|
43%
|
Admission (2013) |
"
... a wonderfully entertaining comedy with good pace and sparkling performances..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 22, 2013
|
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8/10
|
39%
|
The Call (2013) |
"
...a tension-packed, rewarding film with fine performances by Abigail Breslin, Michael Eklund, and Halle Berry."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 22, 2013
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|
9/10
|
79%
|
Ginger & Rosa (2013) |
"
...a fascinating, burning indictment of existentialist thought in the '60s, highlighted by Alice Englert's unique, steamy sexuality."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 15, 2013
|
|
1/10
|
38%
|
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) |
"
The only magic in this ridiculous, irresponsible movie is that it actually got made and distributed."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 15, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
87%
|
The Silence (2013) |
"
This is a rare film that shows the murder and makes the audience feel the pain of the survivors, which is all to the good,...but it is unremittingly depressing."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 10, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
31%
|
Emperor (2013) |
"
Webber's attention to detail in re-creating Tokyo circa 1945 has resulted in an exceptional feeling of the ambience of time and place."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 7, 2013
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|
0/10
|
26%
|
21 And Over (2013) |
"
...yet another movie showing young adults to be immoral, profane, irresponsible dolts lowlighted by a lot of vomiting (in slow motion, no less!)...This could be the worst..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 3, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
52%
|
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) |
"
...a well-paced action feature that starts with a good tempo and doesn't let up. The dialogue is lighthearted and the special effects are spectacular. Even better, though, the 3-D is as good as you're going to get."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 1, 2013
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|
5/10
|
45%
|
Beautiful Creatures (2013) |
"
Alice Englert and Alden Ehrenreich give performances that make this thing worth seeing. Given that the story is preposterous, it's entertaining enough to keep you awake most of the time."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Feb 23, 2013
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|
7/10
|
59%
|
The Last Stand (2013) |
"
Despite some graphic violence and even though it is really silly, this is an entertaining action film showing that Arnold Schwartzenegger has not lost any of his charm."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Feb 11, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
85%
|
Side Effects (2013) |
"
Although this fine thriller is a little long, Steven Soderbergh directs a terrific script with admirable pace, getting exceptional performances from Law and Mara."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Feb 9, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
47%
|
Bullet to the Head (2013) |
"
Stallone still mumbles the lines, but his timing is pretty good and the jokes are well done. Violent as the film is, the special effects and stunts are impressive, especially the ax fight at the end."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Feb 9, 2013
|
|
1/10
|
37%
|
Stand Up Guys (2013) |
"
...to watch Al Pacino overact with such a deficient script and lackluster directing is agony no moviegoer should be required to endure."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Feb 9, 2013
|
|
9/10
|
20%
|
Identity Thief (2013) |
"
Laugh out loud funny with bravura performances by Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman and a terrific supporting cast."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Feb 8, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
40%
|
Parker (2013) |
"
Implausibly violent and burdened by the pace destroying presence of Jennifer Lopez, it's still an entertaining addition to the vengeance genre, thanks to Statham."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Jan 31, 2013
|
|
3/10
|
65%
|
The Campaign (2012) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
93%
|
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
70%
|
Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
10/10
|
95%
|
Marley (2012) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
9/10
|
92%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
51%
|
Trouble with the Curve (2012) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
52%
|
This is 40 (2012) |
—
tonymedley.com
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
32%
|
Gangster Squad (2013) |
"
There are so many factual errors that the movie comes across as little more than a cartoon, a pity because the Mickey Cohen era, told accurately, could make a terrific film."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Jan 14, 2013
|
|
8/10
|
81%
|
The Impossible (2012) |
"
...a touching monument to familial love...the acting by Watts, McGregor, and Holland is exceptional. The award-quality filming of the tsunami looks like the real thing."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 28, 2012
|
|
9/10
|
88%
|
Django Unchained (2012) |
"
Waltz's performance is so captivating and Tarantino's script and direction so well-paced that I hated to see it end, despite its 165 minute runtime."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 24, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
61%
|
Jack Reacher (2012) |
"
...a fun, slam bang action movie. But Tom Cruise is not Jack Reacher. If this is to be a series, they need to find someone appropriate for the role."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 23, 2012
|
|
4/10
|
93%
|
Zero Dark Thirty (2013) |
"
The decision one has to make is whether it's worth sitting through the first two hours, that provide a fine antidote for insomnia, to see the final 37 minutes."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 23, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
52%
|
This is 40 (2012) |
"
Even though Apatow still throws in F bombs and childish scenes that would have been better left out, like several of Rudd sitting on the toilet, these do not destroy what is a funny, highly entertaining film."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 21, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
66%
|
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) |
"
...almost 3 hours watching this would seem to be beyond torture for a normal adult, despite the exceptional production values which comprise the only reason to see it."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 14, 2012
|
|
9/10
|
92%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
"
Cooper gives a fine performance in a difficult role, but the one who really shines is Lawrence. Beautiful and sexy, she should be up for awards for this one. "
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 13, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
82%
|
Rust and Bone (2012) |
"
Despite amazing CGI that shows Cotillard convincingly sans legs and terrific acting, this is far too long for what's there."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Dec 7, 2012
|
|
0/10
|
76%
|
Killing Them Softly (2012) |
"
...outstanding acting does not overcome the repugnant prolific profanity and excessive graphic violence."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Nov 30, 2012
|
|
9/10
|
88%
|
Life of Pi (2012) |
"
... a compelling, allegorical adventure, spectacular CG creation of the Bengal Tiger; one of the best films of the year."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Nov 29, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
63%
|
Hitchcock (2012) |
"
While Mirren steals the show (what else is new?), Gervasi does an exceptional job of capturing the ambience of the era and location, and the cast is very good, this is still a bit slow."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Nov 22, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
64%
|
Anna Karenina (2012) |
"
The silly setting substantially diminished the enjoyability of an entertaining film with a fine script and terrific acting. Too bad that Wright didn't have enough confidence in the story and his talent to tell it straight up."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Nov 16, 2012
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42%
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