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B
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72%
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How To Make Money Selling Drugs (2013) |
"
This documentary explores the profiteering made by major American corporations as the Drug War continues unabated in spite of data that suggests a different approach might work better."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 27, 2013
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3.5/4
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51%
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Promised Land (2013) |
"
An engaging film about the dangers of fracking and the crass manipulation employed by its proponents."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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3/4
|
88%
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Django Unchained (2012) |
"
Low-level Tarantino inspires exploration, but delivers little more than a blood bath."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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|
3.5/4
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46%
|
Beautiful Creatures (2013) |
"
A startlingly good exploration of good, evil and the perseverance of love."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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1.5/4
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7%
|
Tomorrow You're Gone (2013) |
"
Stephen Dorff struggles to rise above the plainness of the film's premise."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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3/4
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88%
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Middle of Nowhere (2012) |
"
An imperfect film about devotion and crumbling self-respect. Emayatzy Corinealdi is fantastic."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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1.5/4
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59%
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Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) |
"
A poorly written film with a vibrant palette that cannot hide the wickedness in its soul."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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4/4
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81%
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The Impossible (2012) |
"
A harrowing tale of perseverance and the search for safety amidst horrid destruction."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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4/4
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93%
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Jurassic Park (1993) |
"
The 3D doesn't add a lot to the narrative, but it's still an exciting adventure into the mesmerizing world of dinosaurs and humanity's godlike addiction to reviving the past."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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2/4
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14%
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K-11 (2013) |
"
An interesting, if deeply flawed film about the backroom machinations of a gays-only ward at a local prison."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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2/4
|
54%
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Oblivion (2013) |
"
Paying lip service to sci-fi tropes, this hapless futuristic romp pilfers liberally without adding any depth."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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3.5/4
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79%
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Iron Man 3 (2013) |
"
A generous step up from its predecessor, the various twists aren't exactly as expected, but you'll still have fun getting there."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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4/4
|
92%
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
"
It finds the gentle balance between traditional romantic comedy and artistic exploration of the laws of attraction."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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2/4
|
87%
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
"
Either reinvent or stick to the source material, don't try to have your fun both ways. It doesn't work."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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3.5/4
|
49%
|
The Great Gatsby (2013) |
"
A stunning recreation of 1920's New York that sticks as close to its source material as it can while delivering an engaging adaptation."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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3/4
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50%
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Now You See Me (2013) |
"
An intriguing premise wrapped in mystery that takes the audience into unexpected outcomes and pleases along the way."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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|
1.5/4
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37%
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Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) |
"
The possibilities are endless, but none of them are explored with any depth herein."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jun 18, 2013
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3/4
|
70%
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The Happy Poet (2013) |
"
If you can swallow the contrived ending, the main course is completely satisfying."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 29, 2013
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3/4
|
78%
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Flight (2012) |
"
Not the most compelling portrait of addiction, but it's a satisfactory one."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 29, 2013
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3/4
|
36%
|
Family Weekend (2013) |
"
An appealing film about the rigors of parenting and misperception of what it takes to be a parent."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 29, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
77%
|
Melancholia (2011) |
"
A strong central performance from Kirsten Dunst, this is one of the best Lars von Trier films yet made."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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0.5/4
|
17%
|
Shark Night 3D (2011) |
"
Predictable. Disposable. Listless. Boring. This is not how you make great horror films."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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3.5/4
|
93%
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Looper (2012) |
"
If it weren't for its gaping plot holes, this could be one of this century's best science fiction features."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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4/4
|
96%
|
Argo (2012) |
"
Ben Affleck is one of this generation's best directors and "Argo" is a tight, engaging thriller."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
66%
|
Cloud Atlas (2012) |
"
A little too unfocused at times, there's something deeply involving about this time-spanning romantic thesis."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
86%
|
Wreck-it Ralph (2012) |
"
An excellent, inventive, anti-bullying adventure that may be a little too technologically advanced for older audiences."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
2.5/4
|
54%
|
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012) |
"
It's heart is in the right place, but the execution isn't quite what it needs to be to excel."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
78%
|
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) |
"
Proof that even the young can mistakenly see the aged as elderly. Their bodies may have degraded, but their minds and spirits are no less sharp."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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4/4
|
65%
|
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) |
"
It's a journey that any fan of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy should enjoy."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) |
"
Bouncing back and forth between belief and incredulity, the film weaves an engaging story about love, time travel and the importance of looking beyond the obvious."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
87%
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Arbitrage (2012) |
"
Richard Gere is terrific and the supporting cast do superb jobs in this fascinating exploration of greed, justice and the law."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
74%
|
Rise of the Guardians (2012) |
"
A beautiful fantasy adventure that might change a few minds about the power and importance of these childhood fantasy characters."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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3/4
|
79%
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) |
"
Fans of the original and its familial sequel will love this colorful, vibrant excursion through Europe."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
4/4
|
85%
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) |
"
One of the absolute best films about surviving High School ever made."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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3/4
|
86%
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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) |
"
A cute, but meandering story of growing up alone and having to fend for oneself even when there's help to be received."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
87%
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ParaNorman (2012) |
"
Movies that set themselves firmly against bullying are great, but ones that play to horror fans are even better."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
87%
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Life of Pi (2012) |
"
The search for religion takes a back seat to the spectacular visual splendor of a boy floating alone on the ocean with a vicious tiger."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
3.5/4
|
64%
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Anna Karenina (2012) |
"
A whirlwind affair composed of dazzling set pieces and a driving narrative."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
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|
4/4
|
94%
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Moonrise Kingdom (2012) |
"
To date my favorite Wes Anderson and I don't characterize myself as an Anderson fan."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
92%
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Skyfall (2012) |
"
One of the better bonds, but it isn't as good as Daniel Craig's first outing."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
94%
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The Sessions (2012) |
"
Strong central performances and an endearing premise smooth over some of the more jagged edges of the script."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Mar 21, 2013
|
|
4/4
|
70%
|
Les Misérables (2012) |
"
A sweeping, musical spectacle filled with wonderful performances and a keen political awareness."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Dec 11, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
76%
|
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2012) |
"
It would be easy to say that the film would be nothing without Tilda Swinton. It wouldn't, but the narrative is quite engaging and Swinton's isn't the only terrific performance."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Sep 15, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011) |
"
Action films tend to get repetitive, especially sequels. It's refreshing to find an excellent, original and engaging one."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Sep 15, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
98%
|
The Artist (2011) |
"
As an homage to silent films, it works. As a cinematic narrative of classic quality, it falls short."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Sep 15, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
Beginners (2011) |
"
Life begins at death. A funny, engaging romantic dramedy about never being too late to find happiness."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Sep 15, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
88%
|
Rango (2011) |
"
Depp isn't as annoying in this as he has been elsewhere."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Sep 15, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
30%
|
Total Recall (2012) |
"
Engaging visual effects don't make up for a banal script and paper-thin characters."
—
Cinema Sight
Posted Sep 15, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
73%
|
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) |
"
While the film suffers from its rah-rah sentimentality, there is no better Spider-Man than Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone is wonderful."
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Cinema Sight
Posted Jul 27, 2012
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