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23%
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Mad Money (2008)
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95%
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No End in Sight (2007)
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76%
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Black Book (Zwartboek) (2007)
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"It's engaging as an espionage thriller and as a story of courage and determination."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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86%
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Starting Out in the Evening (2007)
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"The more you watch this, the more interesting the characters become."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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74%
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La Vie en Rose (La Mome) (2007)
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"Edith Piaf has plenty of tragedy in her life, so the movie is dark and moody, but it's compelling and Marion Cotillard's performance is impossible to forget."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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86%
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
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"Love the play, but this film adaptation left a bad taste in my mouth."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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40%
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The Bucket List (2007)
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"One of the things on our 'list' for this year was seeing this movie."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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85%
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El Orfanato (The Orphanage) (2007)
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"It creates a genuinely creepy mood and grabs you like a cold hand in the dark."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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91%
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There Will Be Blood (2007)
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"The movie looks amazing, the oil business is interesting, and the period is brilliantly captured, but the story isn't as good as all that."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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74%
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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007)
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"You can't go wrong with a family movie about a boy and his pet ... even if that pet goes from the size of a puppy to a full-blown sea monster in a matter of days."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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93%
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Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) (2007)
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"There are some heartbreaking and gut-wrenching scenes, but they're balanced with beautiful moments and the fact that Jean-Do never loses his sense of humor."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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89%
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The Savages (2007)
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"In the end it's worth a look, but you might wish you had some of Wendy's happy pills that she ripped off from her father's dead girlfriend."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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74%
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
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"When they run out of clever ways to be funny, they fall back on their old standbys: crude, rude, nude, and lewd, which just shows that they didn't have enough material."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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23%
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P.S. I Love You (2007)
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"This is the kind of movie that was made for the female audience and we thank you. PS, take Kleenex."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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81%
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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
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"It's a smart political comedy that tackles a solemn situation, but doesn't forget that it's meant to entertain as well."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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70%
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The Valet (La Doublure) (2007)
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"There are a few extra plot threads that feel like parking spaces that don't quite fit, but the story is squeezed in anyway. I'd still check out the valet."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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89%
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
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"'Should you stay or should you go' really is the ultimate question."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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64%
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Arranged (2007)
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"This is a beautiful little independent film with some really wonderful messages tucked into a tale of friendship, loyalty, duty, and tradition."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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65%
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The Kite Runner (2007)
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"It may not pack the emotional punch that it could, but it's an interesting story that's worth a look."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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26%
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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
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"I went into this movie with expectations that couldn't get much lower, but came out a fan of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore... and Dave, for making us care about them as much as he does."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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69%
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I Am Legend (2007)
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"If you like your science fiction with some popcorn-throwing moments, check out this post-apocalyptic story before someone spoils it for you."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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56%
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What Would Jesus Buy? (2007)
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"I really like the message the movie has to say... I just wish the whole package were good enough to recommend as a gift to give yourself instead of another hour and a half at the mall."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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83%
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Atonement (2007)
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"James McAvoy and Keira Knightley are intoxicating together."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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94%
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Juno (2007)
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"Juno has smart teenagers, smart parents, and comedy all in the same movie. It doesn't happen often, so appreciate it while you've got the chance."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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42%
|
The Golden Compass (2007)
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"The Golden Compass can answer any question with the truth. (It's too bad they didn't ask it if this story would make a compelling movie.)"
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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52%
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Margot at the Wedding (2007)
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"An endless parade of bickering and bitchiness that isn't at all enjoyable to watch. After suffering through this, I wished someone would have encouraged them to elope."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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43%
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Bella (Beauty) (2006)
|
"It's more of a life story than a love story. It's also a story that would play just as well if you waited to see this on the small screen."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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75%
|
My Best Friend (Mon meilleur ami) (2007)
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"This is a movie that sneaks up on you and grabs your heart before you know it. I would want to watch it with my best friend."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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64%
|
Broken English (2007)
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"This isn't the best independent film we've seen starring Miss Posey, but she is the reason this one works."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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86%
|
L' Avocat de la Terreur (Terror's Advocate) (2007)
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"If you want to see a who's who in terror, just take a peek at this guy's client list."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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64%
|
Dan in Real Life (2007)
|
"In the movie world, these characters might have been interesting, but in real life, they were too one-dimensional to make you want them to find true love."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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37%
|
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
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"I went in with no expectations for this and found myself caught up in the wonder of the emporium and the magic people can create around them, just by believing they can."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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74%
|
The Mist (2007)
|
"It's not the next horror classic, but it is the next horror film that creates a scary tension that lasts for most of the movie."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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92%
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Enchanted (2007)
|
"Charming. I wanted to sing all the way home and make some clothes out of my favorite curtains."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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36%
|
August Rush (2007)
|
"I liked the movie, but I wanted to get caught up in it and swept away by the magic and it didn't quite make it over the rainbow."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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Arranged Marriages (2006)
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81%
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Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
|
"What an original idea - and what a direction to take it. The movie captures the feeling of a small town while the story captures your heart."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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44%
|
redacted (2007)
|
"There are enough real documentaries about Iraq without having to make one up."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
|
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70%
|
Beowulf (2007)
|
"It's a visual experience and maybe the best use of 3D-IMAX that we've seen. On a standard screen, it might not be as impressive."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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95%
|
No Country for Old Men (2007)
|
"The tension of being around a psycho-killer like Anton keeps you on the edge of your seat, with the much-needed relief coming in the brand of humor that only the Coen brothers can deliver."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
|
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94%
|
My Kid Could Paint That (2007)
|
"Captivating story that just gets more intriguing as it goes along."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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34%
|
P2 (2007)
|
"The movie never gets out of the basement either."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
|
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26%
|
Lions for Lambs (2007)
|
"Not a lot of entertainment with this edification. It's thought-provoking, but so's CNN."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
|
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88%
|
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007)
|
"It whets your appetite for the stage; it certainly made me want to watch every one of these plays."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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74%
|
Fah talai jone (Tears of the Black Tiger) (2007)
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"If the story were as captivating as the color palette, we'd all be crying tears for the Black Tiger."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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96%
|
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004)
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"The documentary is informative and entertaining and gives you both sides of the great debate. You may not want to take a vacation to the Salton Sea, but you'll enjoy the visit there."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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88%
|
Maxed Out (2006)
|
"When it comes to credit, it pays to be informed."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
|
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91%
|
The Italian (Italianetz) (2007)
|
"It's a touching film about a little boy with the determination of a champ."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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51%
|
Bee Movie (2007)
|
"I got antsy in the bee movie."
|
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
|
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79%
|
American Gangster (2007)
|
"If a movie is going to be this long, it needs to really capture your attention and hold on... that isn't a problem here."
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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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