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55%
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Danny Deckchair (2003)
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"Not a flawless film, but the strong performances of the leads, the comic dialogue and Balsmeyer's light touch makes for a very worthwhile way to spend and hour and a half. "
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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13%
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Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)
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"Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen is a film that you will love if you're in the target demographic and hate if you are not."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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——
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The Closer (1990)
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"I really had no idea which characters would end up with whom by the end of this picture, and when the ending arrived, I was shocked, uneasy, and, in some ways, appalled."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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——
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Criminal ()
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"Criminal is sheer genius - take my word for it, this film is fun as all hell and is easily on par with last year's The Cooler."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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11%
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The Benchwarmers (2006)
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"The plot stumbles along amid every underdog sports cliche imaginable, a lot of ridiculous self-esteem building geek-power baloney, and I suppose you can guess how it ends."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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29%
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Silent Hill (2006)
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"In her frantic search for her daughter, Radha encounters a bizarre assortment of twisted and freakish hell-dwellers, and sees the thin facade of reality dissolve to infernal vistas."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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75%
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Over the Hedge (2006)
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"I liked the energy in Over the Hedge and for what it's worth, it moves at a quicker clip than Madagascar, but I wouldn't say I was overwhelmed by the experience."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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84%
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
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"Akeelah and the Bee tries so hard to warm the heart that it loses it's sense of realism. What's left is a laughable clich?uffet with a serious paucity of effective moments."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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——
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Numb (2004)
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"I'll admit I did figure out where Numb was headed, but the journey is well worth taking. The characters are drawn with much nuance and their plight unexpectedly moving."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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44%
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Connie And Carla (2004)
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"Connie and Carla is messy and sporadic, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't smile a couple of times. And if laughter is any indication, the audience I saw it with loved it."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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86%
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Collateral (2004)
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"Collateral (though damaged by a pat ending) is slick, blazing entertainment, and easily one of the hippest thrillers of the year."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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64%
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Coffee and Cigarettes (2004)
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"I'd recommend Coffee and Cigarettes to those who enjoy the works of Jim Jarmush and to those looking for an interesting diversion. It's certainly not a movie for everybody."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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68%
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Closer (2004)
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"Closer is an intelligent, thoughtful look into the darkness of haunted people trying to figure out what they want, and not always getting it."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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19%
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Chasing Liberty (2004)
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"I guess my biggest problem with this film is that it's depiction of rebellion and promiscuity with absolutely no consequences attached -- was more than a bit irresponsible."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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54%
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Cellular (2004)
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"Cellular features every action movie clich%uFFFD you can shake a shtick at; crooked cops, a damsel in distress, a young buck out to save the day, a little boy caught in the fray."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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9%
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Catwoman (2004)
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"Sharon Stone's basic instincts have abandoned her of late, and all of the other supporting players are stiffly drawn and, if anything, serve to weaken the proceedings."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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66%
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Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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"What a perfect decision to have this thing take place in the 70's. The innocence and free spirited attitude of the time proves a perfect setting for the hilarity that ensues."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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11%
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Catch That Kid (2004)
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"As far as parents are concerned, there's nothing you can do if you don't with your child to see such a film, because in 4 months it will be out on video."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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——
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Calendar Girls ()
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"Again I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more weight to it, but I'd certainly recommend it, there are several genuine belly laughs and a wealth of wit and character. "
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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29%
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Club Dread (2004)
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"With a one hour and forty-five minute running time, this movie feels a little too long, and there were plenty of moments that could have been trimmed."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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27%
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Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason (2004)
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"It was painfully obvious that the sequel's creators were dead set on taking every element that worked so smashingly in the original and running it back up the flag-pole."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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31%
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Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
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"Some of it did bring on a smile, but after it was over, I immediately had to write this review for fear that I would forget what it was about if I waited too long."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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25%
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Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004)
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"I enjoyed much of it, but it didn't leave as much as an impression on me as other sports pictures."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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——
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Blessed (2004)
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"I would recommend that you rent this retooled version of a great old tale, curl up with a snifter of brandy and enjoy yourself. "
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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26%
|
Blade: Trinity (2004)
|
"Goyer just didn't bring anything new to the table, but worse, his latest entry in the series plays like high camp, and not in good way."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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39%
|
Birth (2004)
|
"Birth touches on everything from reincarnation to grief, and even though it includes elements that many of us might not believe in, it does so in a compelling way."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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77%
|
Big Fish (2003)
|
"Big Fish is a film most of us can relate to because it's about a parent and child relationship. But it's also a movie that showcases the importance and power of stories."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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76%
|
Being Julia (2004)
|
"Being Julia isn't much more than a diverting little lark, but Bening proves herself worthy of her award nominations and single-handedly makes the film worth watching."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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68%
|
Barbershop 2 - Back in Business (2004)
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"While not as sharp as the first film, there's much to enjoy in Barbershop 2. We love these characters and it gets across an important message."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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81%
|
The Barbarian Invasions (Les Invasions barbares) (2003)
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"I was won over by the simplicity and heartfelt nature of Barbarian Invasions, and it sure was nice to see a movie about people helping other people for a change."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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31%
|
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
|
"Messy, convoluted, and surprisingly joyless -- despite valiant efforts by stars Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan. Yet another classic that should have remained un-remade."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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29%
|
Around the Bend (2004)
|
"The film eventually unravels under it's great expectations and the big reveals that the KFC bags hearken us toward don't pan out to be any great shakes."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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26%
|
Anacondas - The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)
|
"I'm not going to bother to single out any of the performers or their performances, let's just say that most of them found it challenging enough to master their ethnic dialect."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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26%
|
Along Came Polly (2004)
|
"With such an obvious set-up, (can Aniston's free-spirit, shine some light up the air-tight sphincter of Stiller) you'd think there'd be some pretty fun stuff -- not so much."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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21%
|
AVP - Alien Vs. Predator (2004)
|
"For a (PG-13) affair, the movie is surprisingly violent. No, we don't get any graphic shots of aliens bursting from chests but there's plenty of carnage on display."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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49%
|
Alfie (2004)
|
"And though the film lacks the immediacy of the original, I liked the fact that it doesn't attempt to redeem this Alfie character -- no resolution or possible answers are posited."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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16%
|
Alexander (2004)
|
"Colin Farrell is not at fault for the films failings, he was a good fit for the role, both physically and dramatically. His arrogance and sense of entitlement suited the film to a T."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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13%
|
Agent Cody Banks 2 - Destination London (2004)
|
"I believe I gave the original a C- (just to be nice), but whatever you do, don't pay to see this movie in a theater -- this is the kind of crap that generally goes straight to video."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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12%
|
Against the Ropes (2004)
|
"Against the Ropes isn't the complete disaster I was expecting, but it never really came together. Perhaps if Mr. Dutton had someone like Ron Shelton flesh out the screenplay."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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18%
|
After the Sunset (2004)
|
"For the first three quarters of the movie it manage to keep it moving, but the final quarter of the picture nearly induced nausea for me."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
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48%
|
A Home at the End of the World (2004)
|
"There is also a lively celebration of life, love and freedom that rings loudly From A Home At The End of The World. One that I would recommend you experience yourself."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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53%
|
A Dirty Shame (2004)
|
"I wouldn't rank A Dirty Shame as Waters' best. For me, that honor still belongs to the hilarious, and gloriously obscene Desperate Living."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
|
44%
|
50 First Dates (2004)
|
"50 First Dates had the potential to be a nice little Valentine's treat, but it's recycled jokes (including walrus vomit), left a bad taste in my mouth."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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65%
|
13 Going on 30 (2004)
|
"While much of 13 Going on 30 is a little obvious, I enjoyed it for the most part, which is quite amazing given that this gimmick has been done to death."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
|
85%
|
The Descent (2006)
|
"Director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers) has fashioned an extremely claustrophobic thriller with nods to Alien, Carrie, Dead Calm and George Romero."
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Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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46%
|
The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
|
"In any other hands, Miller's Jack wouldn't have bourne up under the weight of such a tragic and obvious portrait, but again Lewis was born to do the impossible."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
|
75%
|
Zathura (2005)
|
"Zathura isn't classic family entertainment by any means, but it has enough to keep the kids entertained (the children sitting behind me were giggling the whole time)."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
|
53%
|
Wolf Creek (2005)
|
"It plays it's cards straight across the table and has the nerve to deal up an incredibly bleak and sickening ending, unfortunately it seems to take to shuffle the deck."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
|
75%
|
Wedding Crashers (2005)
|
"Wedding Crashers is like a girl who you're gonna have a good time with for a one-night-stand or even a weekend, but it's not the girl you're gonna march down the aisle with."
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
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74%
|
War of the Worlds (2005)
|
"It's nice to see Spielberg at the helm of a huge summer movie again. This is my favorite high profile film of the season thus far. Now bring on Indy IV damn it!"
|
Kevin Jones & Adam Mast
|
76%
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74%
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