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38%
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Dark Shadows (2012)
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"Dark Shadows should have been a return-to-form for director Tim Burton, but with a bloated budget and way too much room to play, Burton delivers yet another wasted effort. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)
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"Resident Evil: Damnation is the best Resident Evil film to-date."
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R. L. Shaffer
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50%
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The Tall Man (2012)
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"The Tall Man is a fine thriller that tragically falls off the rails, spiraling into dark, morally corrupt territory. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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56%
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The Revenant (2012)
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"The Revenant is a refreshing spin on the vampire/zombie genre and a true hidden gem. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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Werewolf: The Beast Among Us (2012)
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"Werewolf: The Beast Among Us is hardly the disaster many feared, but its not very good, either. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)
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"Starship Troopers: Invasion is quite reminiscent of a video game cut scene, sans the joy of any actual gameplay."
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R. L. Shaffer
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30%
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Halloween II (1981)
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"Halloween II isn't a knockout sequel, but it's a solid, if slightly slow, follow-up to the original horror classic. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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35%
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Halloween III - Season of the Witch (1982)
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"Halloween III: Season of the Witch might have been hated back in the day, but it simply doesn't deserve the anger and animosity nowadays. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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88%
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Titanic (2012)
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"A staggering film, layered with melodramatic romance, tragedy, intensity and breathtaking production design."
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R. L. Shaffer
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80%
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Ghosts of the Abyss (2003)
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"A bit slow-going and strangely emotionless at times. But Bill Paxton's nervous expressions add humor, and the film's jaw-dropping glimpse at the Titanic are powerful, to say the least."
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R. L. Shaffer
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92%
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
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"The Cabin in the Woods is nothing short of brilliant."
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R. L. Shaffer
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27%
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High School (2012)
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"High School definitely won't be everyone's flavor of pot comedy, but it's certainly a fun trip and a clever spin on the genre."
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R. L. Shaffer
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92%
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Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
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"The Star Wars of a new generation."
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R. L. Shaffer
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35%
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The Victim (2012)
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"The Victim is a labor of love, and despite the thin narrative and low-budget shortcomings, the film makes for an interesting midnight movie. It's a bit light on humor, sans the film's amusing finale, but there's just enough here to keep genre fans smiling."
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R. L. Shaffer
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57%
|
Safe (2012)
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"Editing is wonky, and the story leaves much to be desired, but Jason Statham genuinely shines in this rugged, violent action-thriller, with a body count that rivals classic John Woo."
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R. L. Shaffer
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13%
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Piranha 3DD (2012)
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"An absolutely awful sequel that flushes any potential this franchise might have otherwise had."
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R. L. Shaffer
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Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012)
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"Appallingly cheap on every conceivable level, Jersey Shore Shark Attack is like watching a bad porno without the satisfaction of seeing any actual sex."
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R. L. Shaffer
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48%
|
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
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"Snow White boasts some clever visuals and engaging action, but the story feels forced and better fit for a SyFy movie of the week."
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R. L. Shaffer
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64%
|
The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
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"A bit overlong, with a surprisingly moody middle act, but writer/actor Jason Segel and director/co-writer Nicholas Stoller continue to perfectly balance the laughs with the drama."
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R. L. Shaffer
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34%
|
Battleship (2012)
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"Direction is sharp, but the dull assembly line story damages this hokey action picture that's occasionally so bad it's good."
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R. L. Shaffer
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——
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Freelancers (2012)
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"Freelancers is a dull, lifeless cop drama built on cliches, powered by throwaway supporting performances from Forest Whitaker and Robert De Niro."
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R. L. Shaffer
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57%
|
The Dictator (2012)
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"A few laughs here and there at the expense of offensive stereotypes, The Dictator mostly repeats jokes we've seen in other, better Sacha Baron Cohen films."
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R. L. Shaffer
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85%
|
The Hunger Games (2012)
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"The Hunger Games may be a flawed beast, to be sure, but there's plenty of subtext to glean from the narrative, and a slew of wonderfully rich characters worth investing in."
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R. L. Shaffer
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84%
|
The Raid: Redemption (2012)
|
"The Raid: Redemption boasts an outstanding showcase of martial arts and stuntwork. The story might be thin, and the fighting a little repetitive, but The Raid is a knockout low-budget actioner."
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R. L. Shaffer
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——
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Hatfields & McCoys ()
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"An impressive production to say the least, Hatfields & McCoys is as exciting as it is lavish and beautiful."
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R. L. Shaffer
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38%
|
Detention (2012)
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"Detention is a hypnotic hipster acid trip - a brazenly irreverent jolt to the system that screams cult gem. "
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R. L. Shaffer
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54%
|
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012)
|
"A mostly harmless, cute and cuddly pop-infused babysitter for the ADD generation, but a wretched adaptation of Seuss' classic work."
|
R. L. Shaffer
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44%
|
Casa de mi padre (2012)
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"Pretty much one long sketch painfully stretched to feature length - Casa de mi Padre would have been better served as a short film series on Ferrell's Funny or Die website."
|
R. L. Shaffer
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9%
|
Age of the Dragons (2011)
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"Watch the opening sequence, skip everything that else that follows."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
84%
|
Total Recall (1990)
|
"A wickedly violent, action-packed old school piece of warped, twist-filled sci-fi and Schwarzenegger cheese. You'll wish you had three hands to hold this one."
|
R. L. Shaffer
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41%
|
Silent House (2012)
|
"Interesting one-take cinematography and a great performance by Elizabeth Olsen are very nearly ruined by a muddled story that leaves little room for replay value."
|
R. L. Shaffer
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32%
|
Intruders (2012)
|
"Intruders is a slow-going psychological thriller with very few thrills and little intrigue."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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38%
|
Lockout (Unrated) (2012)
|
"Lockout is a film derivative of several notable genre classics, but the film does offer some entertainment value."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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44%
|
American Reunion (2012)
|
"American Reunion is one last slice of pie worth having. It's a tasty treat to the many fans who made this franchise what it is."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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68%
|
God Bless America (2012)
|
"God Bless America is an angry film, with some good points and plenty of amusing satire, but it's ultimately bogged down by dull pacing and way too many rants and monologues."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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98%
|
The Artist (2011)
|
"The Artist is superfluous, but charming through-and-through, painted with lively performances, staggering cinematography and a lovely spirit of nostalgia."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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26%
|
Wrath of the Titans (2012)
|
"Certainly sloppy, but visually rich, exciting and, thanks to several great supporting roles, a better, more character-driven tale that tops the original despite a more intimate feel."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
85%
|
21 Jump Street (2012)
|
"Slick and funny as hell, 21 Jump Street is one of the best comedies of the year."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
48%
|
The FP (2012)
|
"The FP is a mostly serious, straight-faced spoof of misogynistic gangland B-movies and sports dramas, and rarely does it fail to deliver sparks of originality and sly comedy."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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27%
|
Project X (2012)
|
"An enjoyable, if very sloppy, jaunt into total anarchy, Project X isn't a film about morals, but what happens when all rules are thrown out the window."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
59%
|
Wanderlust (2012)
|
"The parts are often funnier, and more memorable, than the whole, but there's enough here to keep David Wain fans smiling."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
60%
|
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
|
"The mystery and fun of the first feature is replaced with a bland miscast villain and slam-bang action nonsense, none of which is very impressive."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
83%
|
A Necessary Death (2012)
|
"A Necessary Death presents a wholly original, fascinating and curiously terrifying documentary that's likely to either captivate or revolt audiences."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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17%
|
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)
|
"Ghost Rider only excels when it embraces the gonzo direction of directors Neveldine and Taylor. Sadly though, the film seems to be pumping its brakes more than riding with a vengeance."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
75%
|
Meatballs (1979)
|
"A bit slow and meandering, and unfunny when Bill Murray is not on screen, but Meatballs is worth it for the camp atmosphere and Murray's comic genius."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
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Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker (2012)
|
"While few newcomers will likely attach to Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker, the film provides a real treat for longtime fans of this franchise."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
51%
|
John Carter (2012)
|
"John Carter is a visual delight at times, but the classic story is tiresome and the characters are largely unmemorable, leaving a cold, only occasionally thrilling experience."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
26%
|
Underworld Awakening (2012)
|
"Underworld: Awakening boasts some fun stylized action, and Kate Beckinsale back in that skin-tight outfit, but it also continues the franchise's streak of frustrating mediocrity."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
82%
|
Goon (2012)
|
"Goon is a remarkably sweet, shockingly violent and incredibly enjoyable movie that ranks up there as one of the best hockey films ever made."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
|
53%
|
Safe House (2012)
|
"Safe House is fairly predictable at times, but it also boasts brutally intense, edge-of-your seat action and great star performances from Reynolds and Washington."
|
R. L. Shaffer
|
72%
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