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3/5 |
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21 (2008) |
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"Buoyed by the charming Jim Sturgess, and abetted by Messrs. Spacey and Fishburne, 21's sins are certainly forgivable. The cast seems to be having real fun and there's no reason, despite a few lags and holes, that the audience shouldn't either" | |
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2/5 |
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Boarding Gate (2007) |
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"There are long, droning bouts of dialog about nothing meant to link scenes together, but all Boarding Gate really does is fixate on watching Asia Argento do stuff." | |
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3.5/5 |
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Brideshead Revisited (2008) |
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"So many of the right ingredients, but an uneven last act and the 2nd act loss of the film's two main engines, Whishaw & Thompson, drags Brideshead Revisited down from what could've been a very lofty height." | |
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3/5 |
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
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"Thrilling action combined with a big step up in the cast's performances make The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian a fun, if unequal sequel." | |
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) |
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"Interviews & Exclusive photos with stars, Ben Barnes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Georgie Henley and Peter Dinklage" | |
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1.5/5 |
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Cloverfield (2008) |
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"I've never cheered so hard for the monster to win in my life. " | |
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5/5 |
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The Dark Knight (2008) |
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"My question is can a third episode -- one lacking the unforgettable, superlative performance of Heath Ledger -- possibly top the magnificence of The Dark Knight? I predict a very interesting Oscars next year." | |
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3/5 |
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Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (2008) |
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"After ghastly, eye-corroding recent efforts, Ron Howard and Mike Myers, I'm looking at you - Horton Hears a Who offers a welcome and wonderful respite to those convinced we might never see a worthy feature adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book." | |
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2/5 |
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Drillbit Taylor (2008) |
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"Even the breezy, laid-back charms of Owen Wilson couldn't have saved Drillbit Taylor from being the middling effort that it is." | |
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3.5/5 |
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The Fall (2008) |
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"It's rare to see such an unfiltered personal vision become a blindingly beautiful reality. The Fall is a true work of art and one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen." | |
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4.5/5 |
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Fighting for Life (2008) |
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"Bravo to Fighting For Life for presenting the real, unvarnished story of the heroes of the military medical corps without politics or judgments and simply allowing to us to be truly inspired" | |
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3/5 |
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Flash Point (2008) |
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"Catch this one in theatres while you have the chance. The breathless, breakneck action of Flash Point can only truly be appreciated 40 feet high." | |
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Flawless (2007) |
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"Exclusive Interview with director Michael Radford" | |
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3/5 |
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) |
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"The Forbidden Kingdom may not be the martial arts masterpiece Kung Fu fans have waited two decades for, but the obvious good time shared by Jackie and Jet makes for a fun little action film that's very much worth a look." | |
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2/5 |
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Funny Games (2008) |
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"Haneke has constructed a gimmicky, pretentious mess that deservedly or not, will generate controversy. After all, generating controversy with Funny Games is Haneke's unabashed goal; would that it was making a better film." | |
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4/5 |
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Gunnin' for That #1 Spot (2008) |
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"Shining a light on eight of the brightest stars in American high school basketball, Gunnin' for That #1 Spot is a refreshing and thrilling reminder of why we watch and why they play." | |
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3/5 |
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Hancock (2008) |
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"While not a total failure, what would the result have been had director Peter Berg been able decide what he wanted his movie to be? As it stands, Hancock is a wildly uneven ho-hum affair that really should've have been much more." | |
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4/5 |
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) |
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"Del Toro's imagination cuts loose with a sharp, witty script. Hellboy 2 is the fun, fantastic comic book blast that the original film never quite lived up to. I'll be looking forward to "Hellboy 3: Rise of the Little Red Babies" in a couple of year" | |
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5/5 |
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Help! (1965) |
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"Help! is a magical set of vignettes threaded together by an ingenious script full Northern dry wit and some of the cleverest non-sequiturs and sight gags ever delivered with a straight face. Also, having the four kings of 1960's England at the heig" | |
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3/5 |
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Henry Poole Is Here (2008) |
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"Henry Poole is Here is a gentle, personal film that gets great work from its cast and its unashamedly sweet messages about loneliness, hope, love and faith seem awfully brave these days." | |
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3/5 |
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The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
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"Leaning as far away from the dire Ang Lee account as possible, The Incredible Hulk will probably smash bank for its determinedly crowd-pleasing, pure Saturday matinee entertainment value. Iron Man, it ain't, but it's still fun." | |
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3/5 |
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) |
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"It doesn't hold a candle to Raiders of the Lost Ark, or even Last Crusade, but it isn't Temple of Doom, either. If you can fathom third place in the series, there lies Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." | |
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4.5/5 |
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Iron Man (2008) |
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"In the proficient hands of Jon Favreau, abetted by a magnificent performance by Robert Downey, Jr., not only does Iron Man pay off, but it raises the stakes for comic book movies to follow, as well as the entire summer film season." | |
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3/5 |
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) |
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"The 3D fluff will certainly provide an ooh- & aah-worthy babysitter for the small fries, but I wish there had been a cleverer script that would have allowed junior's mum and dad to enjoy it just as much." | |
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3.5/5 |
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Kabluey (2008) |
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"Beneath its eccentric premise, Kabluey is a deceptively insightful tale infused with a gentleness and humour that fans of independent film and folks who simply love good storytelling will treasure" | |
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4.5/5 |
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Kung Fu Panda (2008) |
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"Kung Fu Panda stars a bunch of cute, highly-merchandisable creatures, but the amount of genuine kung fu movie love that permeates the film shines through to anyone who is a fan of top-notch animated filmmaking, as well as the martial arts genre." | |
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2.5/5 |
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Leatherheads (2008) |
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"Falling short as a romantic comedy, Clooney would have done far better to keep Leatherheads trained onto the raucous, rambunctious beginnings of pro football, which are nearly the only laughs to be had." | |
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2.5/5 |
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Married Life (2008) |
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"Married Life suffers from its indecision as to whether to be a sophisticated comedy or a heavy dramatic piece and ends up excelling at neither. It's a regrettable collection of bad choices, missed opportunities and a waste of a great cast." | |
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3.5/5 |
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Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise (2008) |
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"Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise never feels egregious or intentionally heart-tugging, but seeing the indomitable performer lying prostrate with physical and emotional exhaustion is not a pretty sight. It is in these moments and Meat Loaf's own wil" | |
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3/5 |
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) |
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"Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a charmingly inconsequential, frothy feel-good film made all the more enjoyable by the production's eye-candy and the obvious fun the wonderful cast is having." | |
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4/5 |
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Mongol (2008) |
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"The audacity of filming the life of a warm & fuzzy Genghis Khan is matched by Sergei Bodrov's superior production and excellent cast, making Mongol's provocation worth the leap and bloody good entertainment, besides" | |
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My Blueberry Nights (2008) |
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"Exclusive interview with legendary Hong Kong director, Wong Kar-Wai." | |
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4/5 |
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No Regret (2008) |
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"Sexy, gritty and inspired, No Regret captures a love story so true and aching and unforgettable, it crosses gender lines completely." | |
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2/5 |
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Noise (2008) |
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"Noise is meant to be a fable of personal empowerment for Everyman, but due to some wildly uneven direction and one-dimensional characters, it simply comes off as a shallow Yuppie fairy tale." | |
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3/5 |
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The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) |
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"The Other Boleyn Girl is the Tudors as a romantic, sexy soap opera. With its beautiful young cast, this adaptation of Philippa Gregory's best-selling potboiler is delicious fun." | |
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3/5 |
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Penelope (2008) |
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"Penelope's brilliant cast carries the audience through of the film's minor iniquities and gives us a charming and delightful myth." | |
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Pineapple Express (2008) |
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"Read our interview with Pineapple Express stars, Seth Rogen, James Franco, Rosie Perez & Danny McBride" | |
Diva Velez | |
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3.5/5 |
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Pineapple Express (2008) |
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"The latest entry in the stoner comedy fray, Pineapple Express, is one of the funniest in that line, raucously and riotously celebrating the genre while making it fresh and modern." | |
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3.5/5 |
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Sex and the City: The Movie (2008) |
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"Yes, it's unnecessary, but the joy of Sex and the City is that it is eminently entertaining and fun." | |
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3/5 |
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Shine a Light (2008) |
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"With Scorsese's intervention, I'd hoped Shine a Light would be innovative and extraordinary, but as a Stones fan I was thrilled to see a live show from these Rock Gods of nearly half a century that puts any band of young whippersnappers to shame." | |
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3/5 |
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Sixty Six (2008) |
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"Sixty Six's loving portrayal of the ups & downs of a Jewish family in London charmingly entices the viewer to find themselves within its four-eyed, adorably geeky hero." | |
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3/5 |
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The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) |
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"The Spiderwick Chronicles is great family fun. Its edge-of-your-seat action, charming cast, clever script and direction, and excellent special effects is something is everyone can enjoy." | |
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4/5 |
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Stop-Loss (2008) |
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"Stop-Loss is far less about the Iraq War than a study of the soldiers and what makes them tick. Through her superlative script, Kimberly Peirce captures the heart of what makes soldiers do what they do even in light of the story's betrayal." | |
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3/5 |
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The Take (2008) |
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"Abundantly gritty and atmospheric, The Take is marked with many of the errors of a first feature, and succeeds almost entirely through exceptional performances by stars John Leguizamo and Rosie Perez." | |
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5/5 |
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Take Out (2008) |
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"Bravo to Take Out for giving a face and voice to some of the hardest-working amongst us and allowing us all to see and hear them through this remarkable, important and passionate film." | |
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3.5/5 |
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Teeth (2008) |
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"Daring, funny and unabashedly Indie, Teeth is an original and ingenious creation. Grab a bunch of men and go see it, just make sure they have enough room to cross their legs." | |
Diva Velez | |
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4/5 |
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Tropic Thunder (2008) |
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"Robert Downey Jr.'s impossibly hilarious performance and the audacious skewering of so many taboos, social, cinematic and otherwise make Tropic Thunder worth the 7 years it took to get Ben Stiller back in the director's chair." | |
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4/5 |
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U2 3D (2008) |
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"U23D captures the band and the excitement of their live shows in a way that no other medium could. The combination of art and science, technology and emotion, separates U23D from being just a nifty 3D experiment and elevates it to a pop mast" | |
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Up The Yangtze (2008) |
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"Mighty Ganesha's Exclusive interview with Up the Yangtze director, Yung Chang" | |
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4/5 |
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The Wackness (2008) |
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"Against a thumping hip-hop background, Levine & cast capture a teenaged boy's tender, heartbreaking first love with a sweetness and honesty that makes The Wackness unforgettable." | |
Diva Velez | |
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