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8/10
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80%
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The Summit (2013) |
"
The way director Nick Ryan seamlessly intercuts the recreation of the climb with the abundant archival film of the actual climb makes this one of the best mountain climbing movies ever."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Oct 4, 2013
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10/10
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98%
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Gravity (2013) |
"
... with mind-boggling special effects, wonderful 3-D, and award-quality acting by Bullock, this is a movie not to be missed!"
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Tolucan Times
Posted Oct 4, 2013
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1/10
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83%
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Don Jon (2013) |
"
Filled with frank conversation and gutter language, mysogynistic with misandry thrown in, it's probably not possible to make a tasteful movie about a subject as distasteful as masturbation, but this movie doesn't even try. "
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Tolucan Times
Posted Sep 28, 2013
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5/10
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50%
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Mademoiselle C (2013) |
"
...hard to follow, relatively incoherent,...she is shown as a peripatetic presence, with seeming indefatigable energy. But she talks so much during the first hour that it becomes enormously annoying..."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Sep 23, 2013
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9/10
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50%
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Thanks For Sharing (2013) |
"
...this is a realistic film of words and emotions, the type in this day and age of special effects and idiotic cartoon characters, one generally only finds in art houses specializing in foreign films."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Sep 20, 2013
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8/10
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88%
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Rush (2013) |
"
Despite the corny shots of the recreation of the start of the Nürburgring race, this not overwhelmed by the racing scenes. It is mainly a character study of the two men who are competing with each other, and it is fascinating."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Sep 20, 2013
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8/10
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33%
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The Family (2013) |
"
Despite the excessive violence, this is an enjoyable film providing needed escapist entertainment, well directed by Besson with fine performances by all, especially Argon."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Sep 15, 2013
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9/10
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34%
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Salinger (2013) |
"
...like a detective story as it tries to find out who J.D. Salinger really was and why...fascinating..."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Sep 7, 2013
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4/10
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4%
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Paranoia (2013) |
"
...the denouement...has no relationship with what has gone before. Junkie XL's music builds tension and, believe me, this movie needs it because the story is so weak."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 30, 2013
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5/10
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3%
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Getaway (2013) |
"
'Bullitt' is still remembered after 40 years for its car chase that only lasted 10 minutes. 'Getaway' is a 90 minute car chase and it will be forgotten by the end of the year, if not sooner."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 30, 2013
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7/10
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46%
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Closed Circuit (2013) |
"
...if you can keep up with the arcane British legal process...it's an entertaining thriller highlighted by fine acting."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 28, 2013
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8/10
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26%
|
Jobs (2013) |
"
Highlighted by Kutcher's compelling performance, this captures Jobs' mercurial, irritating personality, marching to his own beat."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 18, 2013
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1/10
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84%
|
Prince Avalanche (2013) |
"
...the most bilious movie since Lars and the Real Girl."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 10, 2013
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6/10
|
47%
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We're The Millers (2013) |
"
...causes chuckles but no big laughs...some of the sexual jokes are so graphic they tend to make one uncomfortable rather than inducing laughter."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 9, 2013
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7/10
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68%
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Elysium (2013) |
"
...a dark, fast-paced, violent film with quite a few F-bombs marred by a Terrence Malick-like pace killing scene near the end."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 9, 2013
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5/10
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63%
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2 Guns (2013) |
"
Despoiled by gratuitous violence and irresponsible depiction of death and the effects of a gunshot, even though this buddy movie is entertaining, I can't recommend it as highly as I ordinarily would. Washington and Wahlberg should know better."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 2, 2013
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7/10
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78%
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Europa Report (2013) |
"
Although overly fraught with lots of techno-gab, this captures the claustrophobia of the space ship and the bleak, frightening landscape of Europa memorably, aided by a fine score."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 2, 2013
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9/10
|
58%
|
Stuck in Love (2013) |
"
Highlighted by standout performances by Greg Kinnear and Lily Collins, this film has it all, some humor, some tears, and a lot of truth."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Aug 2, 2013
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7/10
|
94%
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Fruitvale Station (2013) |
"
The slow first hour is more than compensated for by the half hour climax that leaves one in tears."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jul 29, 2013
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9/10
|
91%
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Blue Jasmine (2013) |
"
Maybe this won't be the huge hit that Midnight in Paris was, but it is one of Allen's best with fine performances by Blanchett, Sally Hawkins, and Andrew Dice Clay in a brilliant bit of casting against type."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jul 26, 2013
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9/10
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42%
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Red 2 (2013) |
"
For a film with an A-list cast who would have dreamed that it would be stolen by Mary Louise Parker?...what it lacks in credibility it more than makes up for in entertainment value."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jul 19, 2013
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0/10
|
40%
|
Only God Forgives (2013) |
"
Even God would find it difficult to forgive this piece of pseudo-stylistic rubbish. It's little more than a craven display of stomach-churning graphic mayhem."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jul 19, 2013
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9/10
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95%
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The Hunt (2013) |
"
...incredible acting by Mikkelsson, (but) what is unforgettable is the acting of the young girl who makes the allegation, Annika Wedderkopp. It's remarkable that someone so young could give such a performance."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jul 12, 2013
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0/10
|
8%
|
Grown Ups 2 (2013) |
"
...offensive, crude, vulgar, and appeals to the lowest level of taste and refinement, replete with disgusting puerile urination and scatalogical gags..."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jul 12, 2013
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0/10
|
50%
|
White House Down (2013) |
"
Despite the impressive special effects, even without the silly reprehensible political slant, this movie is so ridiculous with so many laughable scenes, that it could almost pass as a comedy."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jun 27, 2013
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7/10
|
97%
|
A Hijacking (2013) |
"
...slow, mostly talk, but tense and realistic..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Jun 21, 2013
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9/10
|
67%
|
World War Z (2013) |
"
...one of the tensest first hour of film I've seen in a long time..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Jun 21, 2013
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6/10
|
56%
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Man of Steel (2013) |
"
...a 2:20 display of special effects that is occasionally marred by the appearance of A-List actors and a pretty good story that detract from the mind-numbing special effects."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jun 14, 2013
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7/10
|
50%
|
Now You See Me (2013) |
"
While it runs a little long, the fine acting by the outstanding cast and the high production values make this an entertaining trip."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Jun 8, 2013
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7/10
|
38%
|
The Purge (2013) |
"
...the plot strains credulity to the breaking point, but it holds up, even through the violent, bloody ending."
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Tolucan Times
Posted Jun 7, 2013
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5/10
|
69%
|
Fast & Furious 6 (2013) |
"
If you want car crashes, ridiculous fights, car crashes, meager acting, car crashes, not much story, car crashes, nice scenery, and car crashes, this is a wild ride."
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Tolucan Times
Posted May 31, 2013
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|
7/10
|
98%
|
Before Midnight (2013) |
"
The last 40 minutes consisting of acute, sharp, and biting dialogue reminiscent of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' make sitting through the excruciating first hour worth it."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 24, 2013
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5/10
|
19%
|
The Hangover Part III (2013) |
"
When Phillips dumped Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers of the first of this trilogy, he dumped all the charm and comedy. This mediocrity isn't as bad as the second but is still dreadful."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 24, 2013
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10/10
|
27%
|
Erased (2013) |
"
...a fast paced thriller with high tension that never lets up, with award-quality music by Jeff Danna and fine performances by Eckhart, Liberato, and Kurylenko..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 18, 2013
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8/10
|
87%
|
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
"
Pine and Quinto have grown into their roles and seem much more assured than four years ago. Quinto is especially impressive. This could be the best Star Trek movie of them all."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 18, 2013
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|
9/10
|
49%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 9, 2013
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8/10
|
67%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 2, 2013
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|
10/10
|
51%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 2, 2013
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|
9/10
|
74%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted May 2, 2013
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8/10
|
50%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 30, 2013
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7/10
|
23%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 27, 2013
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9/10
|
54%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 18, 2013
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8/10
|
67%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 13, 2013
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|
10/10
|
79%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 11, 2013
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|
8/10
|
55%
|
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."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 9, 2013
|
|
0/10
|
44%
|
To The Wonder (2013) |
"
...an incoherent exercise in directorial egotism"
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Apr 8, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
82%
|
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
|
|
5/10
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) |
"
...mind-numbingly moronic despite good 3D and CGI..."
—
Tolucan Times
Posted Mar 30, 2013
|
|
7/10
|
47%
|
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
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