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42%
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To The Wonder (2013)
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""To the Wonder" is not Malick's first attempt at chronicling the ebb and flow of a relationship, but it may be his most heart-rending."
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Tim Grierson
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87%
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Upstream Color (2013)
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"If "Primer" was a Rubik's Cube, "Upstream Color" is a poem or a half-remembered dream -- or, more accurately, a nightmare."
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Tim Grierson
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65%
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Starbuck (2013)
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"If nothing else, this might be the most heartwarming film ever made about masturbating into a plastic cup for money."
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Tim Grierson
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37%
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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
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"Though formulaic and a bit uneven, "Burt Wonderstone" is further proof that Steve Carell's small-scale comedies have their pleasures."
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Tim Grierson
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52%
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Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
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"Though never quite feeling impersonal, this "Lord of the Rings"-style fantasy film is as ungainly as the movie's hulking, fearsome monsters -- and not nearly as powerful."
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Tim Grierson
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61%
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Jack Reacher (2012)
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"Tom Cruise bulks up as best as he can, and he has playful sexual chemistry with Rosamund Pike, but "Jack Reacher" ultimately proves too formulaic."
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Tim Grierson
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38%
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Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
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"Despite the clear emotional and political stakes in the balance, "Hyde Park" plays like a diverting anecdote and nothing more."
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Tim Grierson
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75%
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Killing Them Softly (2012)
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"As with "The Assassination of Jesse James," "Killing Them Softly" indulges in a hyper-stylish approach that both demythologizes and romanticizes its milieu."
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Tim Grierson
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89%
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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)
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"This is a love letter to a born star and living legend that will make you laugh, cry, and be thankful that the great Channing is still here among us."
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Pete Hammond
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71%
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Mr. Nobody (2009)
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"Ambitious and entertaining fantasy examines multiple lives and choices."
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Deborah Young
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77%
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War Horse (2011)
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"Old fashioned in the best sense of the word. A triumph and a stirring story not to be missed."
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Pete Hammond
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80%
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Young Adult (2011)
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"The kind of pitch perfect black comedy studios seem to have abandoned. It's nice to see Paramount embracing such a smart effort again."
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Pete Hammond
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56%
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Albert Nobbs (2012)
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"Glenn Close's singular accomplishment in willing Albert Nobbs to the screen is the stuff actors dream about."
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Pete Hammond
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56%
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In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011)
|
"A brilliant and astonishing writing and directorial debut from Angelina Jolie. Uncompromising."
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Pete Hammond
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83%
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Tyrannosaur (2011)
|
"Does anyone really need to sit through this almost unbearably bleak downer of a movie?"
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Pete Hammond
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|
70%
|
Horrible Bosses (2011)
|
"Black comedy at its most delicious."
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Pete Hammond
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|
83%
|
The Double Hour (2011)
|
"If a Hitchcockian psychological thriller peppered with elements from several different films is what you are looking for, then look no further than the compelling Italian drama The Double Hour."
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Pete Hammond
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|
38%
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Skateland (2011)
|
"The performances in Skateland will serve as early evidence of the actors' supreme talent."
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Pete Hammond
|
|
36%
|
Meeting Spencer (2011)
|
"A touch of class and sweet sophistication with a brilliantly funny cast. Definitely an indie sleeper worth checking out."
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Pete Hammond
|
|
77%
|
In A Better World (2011)
|
"A riveting movie that must be seen. There's a very good reason it won that Oscar."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
46%
|
Monogamy (2011)
|
"You may just want to forget about any sort of cinematic monogamy and find another movie to see."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
50%
|
Desert Flower (2011)
|
"A stirring story that mixes personal horror, courage and eventually triumph."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
94%
|
Win Win (2011)
|
"This one really is winning all the way."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
37%
|
Eat Pray Love (2010)
|
"A female adventure movie aimed almost exclusively at 30 or 40-something women who feel there must be more to life than the way they are currently living it."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
40%
|
Middle Men (2010)
|
"With outstanding performances from a brilliant ensemble cast, Middle Men turns out to be wickedly entertaining with some of the best acting you will see all year."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
61%
|
The Concert (Le concert) (2010)
|
"A wonderful comedy with big laughs, a big heart and great music. This is one summer concert you don't want to miss."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
71%
|
Valhalla Rising (2010)
|
"In the mood for a slower-than-molasses viking movie inspired by spaghetti westerns and samurai swordplay epics. Have we got the flick for YOU!"
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
85%
|
Farewell (L'affaire Farewell) (2010)
|
"The tale of 'Farewell' with its momentous world-changing events is worth savoring - and remembering - in these troubled times."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
93%
|
The Kids Are All Right (2010)
|
"It would be criminal if , come Oscar time, Annette Bening and Julianne Moore are not competing for a Best Actress award."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
80%
|
Cyrus (2010)
|
"First and foremost an actor's dream, CYRUS proves to be one of a slow year's rare delicious comedic treats."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
75%
|
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2010)
|
"A riveting look at a side of South Africa that seems to have been swept under the rug."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
66%
|
The Karate Kid (2010)
|
"The saving grace of this remake is the inspired idea to set it in China, offering bountiful travelogue opportunities."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
18%
|
Princess Ka'iulani (2010)
|
"This absolutely fascinating true story is a rich, romantic and captivating movie experience."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
51%
|
Holy Rollers (2010)
|
"Like Michael Cera, Jesse Eisenberg is seriously in danger of playing the same guy over and over. Or maybe Cera and Eisenberg ARE the same guy. At least the hair's different this time."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
82%
|
Solitary Man (2010)
|
"Douglas is terrific, delivering one of the best performances of his career."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
72%
|
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
|
"Brand and Hill have an outrageous and hilarious blast that rocks and rolls with constant comedy."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
64%
|
Harry Brown (2010)
|
"Caine's finest acting hour in a while reminds us he can still get down and dirty with the best of them."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
36%
|
Boogie Woogie (2010)
|
"Faux Altman sexual wallow in which a lot of fine actors are wasted on pretentious mumbo jumbo."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
74%
|
The Exploding Girl (2010)
|
"Indie down to its core , this dreary film fails to engage on many levels. The camera work is nice though, particularly when it's focused on pigeons."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
51%
|
Chloe (2010)
|
"A seamy and delicious melodramatic wallow centered by another fearless performance from Julianne Moore."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
74%
|
Greenberg (2010)
|
"Noah Baumbach rebounds in a big way with Greenberg, a brilliant triumph for all involved."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
81%
|
City Island (2010)
|
"City Island is pure entertainment in the vein of Moonstruck. Star Andy Garcia has never been better or, surprisingly, more in his comedic element."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
13%
|
The Bounty Hunter (2010)
|
"The sad thing is good romantic comedies are on the endangered species list. The Bounty Hunter proves the point."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
81%
|
That Evening Sun (2009)
|
"The 84 year old Hal Holbrook shows how it is done in this Oscar worthy tour-de-force performance."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
90%
|
London River (2011)
|
"An engrossing and engaging drama with two fine performances by two veteran actors."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
91%
|
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
|
"A vitally honest and emotionally compelling film that hits you in the gut."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
85%
|
Me and Orson Welles (2009)
|
"A must-see for movie lovers and theater aficionados of every stripe."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
21%
|
Amelia (2009)
|
"Critics may balk but Amelia is old fashioned in the best sense and soars as a big, beautiful and sweeping motion picture biography about a true American legend."
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
36%
|
New York, I Love You (2009)
|
"If this New York love letter follow-up to 'Paris j'taime' is successful expect another sequel. 'Cleveland, I Love You', anyone?"
|
Pete Hammond
|
|
73%
|
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
|
"Spike Jonze is an original cinematic voice but in the end you just wish he left this on the bookshelf where it belongs."
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Pete Hammond
|
87%
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