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47%
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The Lords of Salem (2013)
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"Having the adorable Dee Wallace teamed with Judy Geeson and Patricia Quinn as the revived coven of witches was great. If the film had been about them, the film might have been good."
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Beth Accomando
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65%
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Antiviral (2013)
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"Originality is a rare commodity in art, so when something fresh and unexpected comes my way, it's cause for celebration. Brandon Cronenberg's Antiviral is cause for celebration. "
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Beth Accomando
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62%
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Evil Dead (2013)
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"Evil Deadis a good old-fashioned gorefest that maintains a sense of fun, tension, and the all important "ew" factor."
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Beth Accomando
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60%
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John Dies at the End (2013)
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"John Dies at the End should carry a drug label warning: caution consumption of this film may induce hallucinations, impair your ability to see the world as you once did, and cause outbursts of uncontrollable laughter."
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Beth Accomando
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15%
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A Good Day To Die Hard (2013)
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"The Moore is less approach announced itself early in an excruciatingly uninventive car chase and then reaffirmed itself with a supreme lack of humor that permeated almost every scene."
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Beth Accomando
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66%
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Mama (2013)
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"Mama is not a gross out horror film and it's not trying to terrorize you. But it does deliver an elegantly creepy ghost tale that might subtly insinuate itself into your nightmares."
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Beth Accomando
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60%
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The Last Stand (2013)
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"The Last Stand is a respectable American debut for Kim Je-Woon but I hope he doesn't get sucked into the Hollywood mill. He's far too good a filmmaker to make strictly formula films."
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Beth Accomando
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88%
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Django Unchained (2012)
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"I hope Django Unchained will be appreciated for being a complex film delivered under the guise of simple pop entertainment. "
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Beth Accomando
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65%
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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"There are so few directors who can convincingly create a fantasy world that I applaud Jackson for continuing to make Middle Earth a travel destination we still love to visit -- even if the journey is becoming less direct."
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Beth Accomando
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92%
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Skyfall (2012)
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"So Skyfall may not be the film you are expecting from the franchise but it's a film that will prove more satisfying with each viewing."
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Beth Accomando
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100%
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Masquerade (2012)
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"Director Choo Chang-min delivers a familiar tale with elegant skill and assurance. He proves that if you have a good story, there's no need to gild the lily. "
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Beth Accomando
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61%
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Tai Chi Zero (2012)
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"And although disappointed by this first part of the trilogy, there was enough to hold my interest to make me at least willing to give part 2 a chance."
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Beth Accomando
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82%
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Seven Psychopaths (2012)
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"I would pay to see this film again if only to hear Walken utter that pivotal "no" at the end of the film."
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Beth Accomando
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14%
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Grave Encounters 2 (2012)
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"Grave Encounters 2 disappoints because it cops out to so many current horror clichés and can't seem to come up with anything fresh or original. "
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Beth Accomando
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14%
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Smiley (2012)
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"It's nice to see that Gallagher may be trying to tap into something that will talk specifically to his generation but at the same time he's not willing to cop out to all the current horror trends in making his film. "
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Beth Accomando
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64%
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Sinister (2012)
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"Sinister does falter but it does so early on and finishes strong so that you leave the theater with the best bits fresh in your mind and the disappointing ones starting to fade. "
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Beth Accomando
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Flamenco, Flamenco ()
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"For Flamenco, Flamenco he kicks up the style and visual luster to deliver a film that is so vivid that it stands out in bold relief in ways digital 3D can never compete."
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Beth Accomando
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87%
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Frankenweenie (2012)
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"Frankenweenie is like catnip for old school horror fans, we get a whiff of homage and pick up the scent of all the horror references and we go crazy with delight. "
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Beth Accomando
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79%
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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2012)
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"Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai is another solid rather than flamboyant film from Japan's master of extreme Takashi Miike. "
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Beth Accomando
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39%
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The Possession (2012)
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"Bornedal can't find anything to make his story unique. It could have been the dybbuk box but whatever potential for originality lay in that detail has been exorcised out."
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Beth Accomando
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97%
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
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"His willingness to speak out despite severe consequences is inspiring, and his recent silence speaks almost as loudly as his work in calling attention to China's repressive tactics. "
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Beth Accomando
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31%
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Total Recall (2012)
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"I would suggest that Original Films change their name to Deja Vu Productions. "
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Beth Accomando
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82%
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Pink Flamingos (1972)
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"But what made Waters unique was the joyous quality of his work, the wicked delight he took in trashy obscenity. "
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Beth Accomando
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87%
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
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"In The Dark Knight Rises, one character talks about revenge and a slow knife that is patient for satisfaction. That describes Nolan as well. "
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Beth Accomando
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86%
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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
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"Trying to describe Beasts of the Southern Wild seems fruitless, like trying to describe the quality of moonlight -- suffice it to say that it's lovely to behold and somehow magical. "
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Beth Accomando
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69%
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Ted (2012)
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"Ted is raunchy and funny as you might expect but it's also surprisingly sweet natured. Quite a fun and satisfying first feature from MacFarlane."
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Beth Accomando
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73%
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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
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"The Amazing Spider-Man reminds me a lot of Let Me In (the American remake of the exquisite Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In) -- neither one's a bad movie yet both are rather unnecessary."
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Beth Accomando
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78%
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Brave (2012)
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"Macdonald is a delight to listen to. She is completely engaging and creates a character that's passionate, determined, and smart but also occasionally selfish and short-sighted. "
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Beth Accomando
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35%
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
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"The result is a film that feels more like the ridiculous Will Smith Wild Wild West and less like Bekmambetov's clever Night Watch."
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Beth Accomando
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74%
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Prometheus (2012)
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"In a nutshell, the best thing about Prometheus can be summed up in two words: Michael Fassbender. "
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Beth Accomando
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62%
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Lymelife (2008)
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"Lymelife captures the look and feel of a very specific era in American life."
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Beth Accomando
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38%
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Dark Shadows (2012)
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"There really isn't acting to speak of because there is no attempt at character development, just character design. Characters only exist as gags, and cheap gags at that."
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Beth Accomando
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74%
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Sound of My Voice (2012)
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"Sound of My Voice is a subtle, low key but smart and provocative work. I am looking forward to what Marling comes up with next since her films always leave you craving more."
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Beth Accomando
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92%
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Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
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"Whedon's The Avengers does what the best films of this genre do: create a fantasy world that you accept as totally real. And then provides a kick-ass good time as well."
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Beth Accomando
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92%
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
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"What follows is what could be described as a clever and wildly fun deconstruction and reassembly of the standard Hollywood horror flick."
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Beth Accomando
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Nameless Gangster (2012)
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"Nameless Gangster does what a number of recent Korean films manage to do so well, mix genre elements with serious social and political realities. This mix makes the films richer in their themes and emotional impact."
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Beth Accomando
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84%
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The Raid: Redemption (2012)
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"The Raid: Redemption is crack cocaine for action junkies like myself. It delivers an intense euphoric high that just makes you want to immediately go out and experience it again."
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Beth Accomando
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76%
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Let the Bullets Fly (2012)
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"The real pleasure is seeing Chow and Jiang square off. Chow mugs for the camera with the same finesse as he handles guns in Woo's films. "
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Beth Accomando
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25%
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Act of Valor (2012)
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"So is it great filmmaking? No. Is it effectively and even beautifully shot action with an eye for authentic detail? Yes."
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Beth Accomando
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43%
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The Theatre Bizarre (2012)
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"The Theatre Bizarre is a delicious horror buffet with some gore-geous treats and gruesome confections. "
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Beth Accomando
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94%
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The Secret World of Arrietty (2012)
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"There may not be a frenzy of action and fast cuts but each scene has meticulous details about how the borrowers live, how they make use of the things in their environment to survive. "
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Beth Accomando
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72%
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The Dead (2011)
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"The Dead is not the great zombie film I was hoping for but it does deliver a more grown-up horror film that eschews gimmicky shakycam and CGI to try and tell a real story, and for that I am appreciative."
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Beth Accomando
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93%
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Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011)
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"It's a great mix that feeds an action junkie's need for death defying stunts but reminds us how dangerous it all really is so that we remain engaged in the tension of the scene. "
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Beth Accomando
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80%
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Young Adult (2011)
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"Cody once again reveals herself as a talented writer with a flair for sharp humor and a keen sense of originality."
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Beth Accomando
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82%
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The Way (2011)
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"The film does make a nice travelogue as Tom walks The Way and takes in the scenery. It's not a badly made film but it does aim for very low hanging sentimental fruit."
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Beth Accomando
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84%
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My Week with Marilyn (2011)
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"But where the film does succeed is in giving us an insight into what has always been a baffling film. The Prince and the Showgirl seemed as odd an onscreen pairing as it was off screen. "
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Beth Accomando
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73%
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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2011)
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"A cartoonist who created a graphic novel about Gainsbourg's life and who has now adapted it to the screen. The result is a film that's as playful as its subject matter although not nearly as provocative or complex."
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Beth Accomando
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71%
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OKA! (2011)
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"Despite some missteps and awkwardness, Oka! proves compelling and engaging. Currier captures the beauty of the African landscape, and she takes the time to document the Bayaka culture with care and compassion."
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Beth Accomando
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24%
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Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)
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"It's not even fun bad like the trashy Vampire's Kiss. It's just bland, slow, and boring to those of us not on Team Edward or Team Jacob."
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Beth Accomando
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69%
|
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
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"This latest installment in the pot comedy franchise is not as good as White Castle but still provides enough laughs and raunchiness to keep fans happy."
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Beth Accomando
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74%
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