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4/5 |
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27 Dresses (2008) |
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"While it makes sure to include all of the "chick flick" prerequisites, the movie also shows a great deal of charm and wit." | |
Mike Long | |
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2.5/5 |
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Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) |
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"Long-time fans should get a kick out of the references happening here. Unfortunately, none of that can overcome the weak story and redundant action in the movie." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) |
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"Youngsters will most likely adore the Chipmunks and find them enthralling, and there's nothing here to seriously tarnish anyone's fond memories of the Chipmunks of days gone by." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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American Gangster (2007) |
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"The biggest problem with American Gangster is that I felt that I'd seen it all before." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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Atonement (2007) |
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"Atonement ain't your momma's historical drama and it's not afraid to peel back the covers on high society."" | |
Mike Long | |
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3.5/5 |
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August Rush (2007) |
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"The movie has a great message about the power of music, and despite the fact that it's very hokey at times, it's also uplifting and moving." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Automaton Transfusion (2006) |
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"Other than a few surprise deaths, there's not much to get excited about here." | |
Mike Long | |
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2.5/5 |
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Awake (2007) |
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"With so many medical procedural shows on TV, we don't get as many medical-thriller films as we once did. Awake certainly isn't going to revive the genre" | |
Mike Long | |
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1.5/5 |
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Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation (2007) |
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"Bachelor Party 2 may feel fresh to younger viewers, but if you lived through the 80s, seeing the original Bachelor Party and many films like it, this will come off as very stale." | |
Mike Long | |
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0.5/5 |
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Bats: Human Harvest (2007) |
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"This is one of those films which is so mundane and pointless that it doesn't even allow the opportunity to become a Mystery Science Theater 3000-esque mockfest." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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Bee Movie (2007) |
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"While the movie isn't great, I enjoyed it more that I have most of the product from Dreamworks Animation." | |
Mike Long | |
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3.5/5 |
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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2007) |
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"Despite the flawed finale, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is still a fun ride." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Beneath (2007) |
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"Beneath has a lot going for it, as it presents a pleasantly retro story and a fair amount of mood, but the story goes in circles and the film's "surprises" are a let down." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Beowulf (2007) |
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"The visuals look good and the story is surprisingly deep." | |
Mike Long | |
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0.5/5 |
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Botched (2007) |
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"Botched is an exercise in tedium and bare-bones movie-making which would drive the most patient viewer to flee from the room." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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Closure |
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"The movie deserves attention for the fact that it takes a very cliched structure and tries something new with it." | |
Mike Long | |
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4.5/5 |
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Cloverfield (2008) |
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"In a time when nothing seems original, Cloverfield has managed to redefine the look of movies and provide us with a new, scary monster." | |
Mike Long | |
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1.5/5 |
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Crazy Eights (2007) |
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"Crazy Eights has a running time of only 80 minutes, and I can't help but wonder if I saw a version which had been cut down from a longer length, because the movie didn't make any sense whatsoever." | |
Mike Long | |
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3.5/5 |
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Dan in Real Life (2007) |
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"I rarely (if ever) use the word "sweet" when describing a movie, but that's an appropriate term for Dan in Real Life." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Dark Corners (2006) |
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"The movie is hampered by the fact that nothing here makes sense." | |
Mike Long | |
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0.5/5 |
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Dead Clowns (2006) |
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"Dead Clowns sounds as if it would be the perfect film for those who suffer from coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns. Rather, it will only disturb those who suffer from a fear of movies which are out of focus."" | |
Mike Long | |
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3.5/5 |
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Dogma (1999) |
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"The rapid-fire chatter, which is laced with profanity and cultural references, is unmistakably Smith." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Enchanted (2007) |
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"Who would have thought that the writer of Premonition could come up with something like this?" | |
Mike Long | |
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1.5/5 |
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First Sunday (2008) |
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"At times, it feels as if Morgan and Williams wandered onto the set of a movie which wasn't supposed to be a comedy." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Frisky Dingo - Season 1 (2006-2007) |
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"If you're like me and grew up on super heroes, but you've reached the point where even the grittiest comic characters are still too unrealistic, then Frisky Dingo is for you." | |
Mike Long | |
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1.5/5 |
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Frontier(s) (2008) |
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"OK, I'm officially asking for a moratorium on Texas Chainsaw Massacre rip-offs, homages, tributes, wannabes, or whatever you want to call them, because I think we've reached the end of the line." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Gattaca (1997) |
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"Gattaca is one of those films which is difficult to critique because so many elements of the movie succeed." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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The Golden Compass (2007) |
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"Even if we couldn't compare it to the far superior fantasy films which have appeared over the past few years, I still don't think that The Golden Compass would be seen as a winner." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Haunted Forest (2007) |
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"As far as low-budget horror films go, you could do much worse than Haunted Forest." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Hitman (2007) |
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"If I were Timothy Olyphant, I would ask, "I shave my head for this?"" | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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I Am Legend (2007) |
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"The movie has impressive action sequences and some truly suspenseful scenes, but it also take the time to let us get to know the main character." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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I Am Legend (2007) |
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"The movie has impressive action sequences and some truly suspenseful scenes, but it also take the time to let us get to know the main character." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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I'm Not There (2007) |
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"I'm Not There is a irrevocably flawed film." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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In the Valley of Elah (2007) |
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"In the Valley of Elah is a nice blend of a movie which has something to say and one which is entertaining as well." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Inside (2007) |
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"This is one of the most brutally violent films that I've seen in years." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Into the Wild (2007) |
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"...this is a very well-made film which, due to its attention to detail, must be considered one of the most accurate biographies ever made." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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Juno (2007) |
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"I liked Juno more than I'd expected to. The story is engaging and the supporting characters are quirky, but in a realistic way." | |
Mike Long | |
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2.5/5 |
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Justice League: The New Frontier (2007) |
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"Justice League: The New Frontier has some nice, detailed animation, and it certainly captures a comic-book feel, but the disjointed and minimal style of the movie leaves much to be desired." | |
Mike Long | |
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1/5 |
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Lake Placid 2 (2007) |
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"I know that many people hated Lake Placid and they'll question what kind of God would let a movie like Lake Placid 2 even exist." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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Lars And The Real Girl (2007) |
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"Stick with Lars and the Real Girl and you'll find a movie with an incredible amount of heart which explores the extremes which people will endure to get what they want." | |
Mike Long | |
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2.5/5 |
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Lions for Lambs (2007) |
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"Lions for Lambs may bring up a lot of sensitive topics, but I doubt that the film will spark much debate." | |
Mike Long | |
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1/5 |
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Margot at the Wedding (2007) |
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"Margot at the Wedding could be considered a "slice of life" film, but it plays more like the nightmare version of someone's life." | |
Mike Long | |
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1/5 |
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) |
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"Adults and children alike will be bored and possibly angered by Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, a movie which somehow makes a magic toy store unappealing." | |
Mike Long | |
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2.5/5 |
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Nancy Drew (2007) |
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"The film itself is sloppy and the mystery will only baffle those who aren't actually watching the movie." | |
Mike Long | |
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3.5/5 |
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National Treasure 2 : Book of Secrets (2007) |
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"The film's mixture of fun and historical facts sets it apart from other recent action films and though there is some mild violence, the movie is family-friendly for tweens and up." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Neverwas (2005) |
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"From the outset, every emotion feels wrong and the movie doesn't seem to know where it wants to go." | |
Mike Long | |
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2/5 |
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Neverwas (2007) |
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"From the outset, every emotion feels wrong and the movie doesn't seem to know where it wants to go." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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No Country for Old Men (2007) |
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"No Country for Old Men is a good movie, and there's no denying the fact that The Coens are truly gifted filmmakers." | |
Mike Long | |
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3/5 |
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One Missed Call (2008) |
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"One Missed Call is a perfectly serviceable horror movie. It's got an interesting story, a plot which (mostly) makes sense, and some creepy visuals. I'm not sure what else people were looking for with this one, but it's a perfectly good rental." | |
Mike Long | |
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4/5 |
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The Orphanage (2007) |
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"While it's not quite the masterpiece that some have made it out to be, it's a sold horror movie which can be placed beside some of the classics of the genre." | |
Mike Long | |
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