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52%
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Safe House (2012)
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"It really feels like Denzel Washington owns the place and Ryan Reynolds holds his own. Plus, the action is like a Bourne little brother. "
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Jeff Bayer
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43%
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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
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"Any sign of cutting-edge 3D effects are gone in this sequel. Now we just have Dwayne Johnson pec popping, and squabbling with Michael Caine in this forgettable adventure."
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Jeff Bayer
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80%
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Haywire (2012)
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"It's a fantastic minimalist action film where you actually get to see what is happening."
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Jeff Bayer
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77%
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The Grey (2012)
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"The best film of 2012. Too soon? Yeah, you're right. But this film is more than just Neeson killing wolves."
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Jeff Bayer
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63%
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The Woman in Black (2012)
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"Back and forth. Back and forth. There's not much plot for Daniel Radcliffe, so he tip-toes around looking for scares that don't add up."
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Jeff Bayer
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85%
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Chronicle (2012)
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"The found footage element keeps geting in the way of a good teenage superhero film."
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Jeff Bayer
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72%
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Big Miracle (2012)
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"When I was twelve, I remember thinking, hoping and praying for the trapped whales. 'Big Miracle' does just enough to bring those feelings back."
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Jeff Bayer
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36%
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Red Tails (2012)
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"It's such an extraordinary true story and 'Red Tails' turns it into something extra ordinary (in other words, really really ordinary)."
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Jeff Bayer
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32%
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Man on a Ledge (2012)
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"It's absolutely average. That's not exactly what you are looking for when your subject is about a man on a ledge."
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Jeff Bayer
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92%
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Arthur Christmas (2011)
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"Arthur may not be perfect, but he cares. The same can be said for the film. 'Arthur Christmas' is full of just enough holiday cheer."
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Jeff Bayer
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94%
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Hugo (2011)
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"Wow. This is now my favorite film of 2011. It is beautiful to look at and a great nod to the nostalgia of cinema from a true master. "
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Jeff Bayer
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90%
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The Descendants (2011)
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"I loved watching George Clooney's character interact with everyone. I didn't care about the finished result, just the process. "
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Jeff Bayer
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97%
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The Muppets (2011)
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"Growing up, I loved the Muppets. This film is a great chance for a new generation to fall for them as well. "
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Jeff Bayer
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25%
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Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)
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"Whatever momentum the third film had in this series, it's gone. Once again, it's an average soap opera."
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Jeff Bayer
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25%
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The Three Musketeers (2011)
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"Ugh. Nothing makes sense, it's not funny and the 3D is worthless."
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Jeff Bayer
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92%
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Take Shelter (2011)
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"Even though the film unravels, the performances by Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain make this film worth it. "
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Jeff Bayer
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88%
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Margin Call (2011)
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"The protection of the individual at the sake of our society always kills me. But, what are you going to do? Throw money at it. No really, throw some money at 'Margin Call,' it's worth it."
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Jeff Bayer
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50%
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The Rum Diary (2011)
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"There are colorful moments in 'The Rum Diary,' but they don't jell together. It feels more like a 1st episode than a movie. "
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Jeff Bayer
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47%
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Anonymous (2011)
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"It didn't have me rethinking history, but for those two hours, it was entertaining enough. I don't know if that will be enough for Emmerich and this "What if?""
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Jeff Bayer
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74%
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Like Crazy (2011)
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"It is not pure joy, but instead authentic young love in a difficult situation. It's definitely worth seeing."
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Jeff Bayer
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90%
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Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)
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"This is a quality creepy drama. There is power in the subject, and absolute power in the performances of Olsen and Hawkes. "
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Jeff Bayer
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79%
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The Skin I Live In (2011)
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"It's like an art-house 'Human Centipede.' While it hints at some interesting ideas, it just comes down to a crazy doctor."
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Jeff Bayer
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78%
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The Mill and the Cross (2011)
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"While there are some interesting visuals, the lack of story and emotion doom this film. "
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Jeff Bayer
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67%
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Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
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"Yes, it feels familiar, but they keep finding a way to make me nervous/scared. "
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Jeff Bayer
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69%
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A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
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"Thank goodness for NPH. His appearance wakes up the film and makes things fun for a while."
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Jeff Bayer
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44%
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J. Edgar (2011)
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"Performances by DiCaprio, Hammer and Dench make this Eastwood film worth your two-plus hours."
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Jeff Bayer
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68%
|
Tower Heist (2011)
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"It is like a less funny 'Office Space' with bigger stakes. The fun becomes a little ordinary, but the likeability of the cast keeps it entertaining."
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Jeff Bayer
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83%
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Puss in Boots (2011)
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"It falls short of 'Rango,' 'Kung Fu Panda 2' and 'Winnie the Pooh,' but not by a lot. It's fast, entertaining, and funny. "
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Jeff Bayer
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3%
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Jack and Jill (2011)
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"One of the last lines by Al Pacino in the film is, "Burn this." I agree."
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Jeff Bayer
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36%
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Immortals (2011)
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"Eventually when the action ending shows up, I thought, "I could play that video game." Otherwise, 'Immortals' is a waste. "
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Jeff Bayer
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36%
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The Thing (2011)
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"It's a requel (prequel + remake). Same pattern, different characters. Unfortunately, it doesn't do anything better than John Carpenter's vision. "
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Jeff Bayer
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39%
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The Big Year (2011)
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"Perhaps in the hands other another director, this film about obsessive birders would have felt truly obsessive. Instead, it's simply nice. "
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Jeff Bayer
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7%
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Dream House (2011)
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"'Dream House' attempts to answer a question no one was asking. How long can a twist ending last? After the reveal, it's just a weird waste of time."
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Jeff Bayer
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24%
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What's Your Number? (2011)
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"If anything, it feels like 'What's Your Number?' is the worst version of what 'Bridesmaids' could have been. It just doesn't heart, and every joke feels completely forced and obvious."
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Jeff Bayer
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93%
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50/50 (2011)
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"Life is hard. Cancer is hard. Relationships are hard. Family is hard. '50/50' managed to find the power in all of those things and give us plenty of laughs so we're not simply in a ball crying."
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Jeff Bayer
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85%
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The Ides of March (2011)
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"It's one of the better films you'll see this year even if you won't necessarily like what you'll see from these characters who are trying to run our country."
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Jeff Bayer
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59%
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Real Steel (2011)
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"Watching this movie feels like sitting next to a kid, and watching him play a video game, knowing it will never be your turn to have fun."
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Jeff Bayer
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94%
|
Moneyball (2011)
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"Immediately one of my favorite baseball films, as well as one of my favorite Pitt performances. Only time will tell if I can delete 'one of' from those sentences. "
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Jeff Bayer
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83%
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Dolphin Tale (2011)
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"There is heart here, but that's only during the closing credits when we see a glimpse of the true story. "
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Jeff Bayer
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93%
|
Drive (2011)
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"It's rare to feel such a unique tone with such an ordinary idea. Gosling, Brooks and 'A Real Hero' all shine in this great film. "
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Jeff Bayer
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17%
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I Don't Know How She Does It (2011)
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"I don't know how she does it. Wait, yes I do. I just don't care. "
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Jeff Bayer
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32%
|
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (2011)
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"It's a nice way to say goodbye to the summer of R-rated comedies."
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Jeff Bayer
|
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81%
|
Higher Ground (2011)
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"'Higher Ground' proves faith can be on display in a film, but that doesn't automatically mean it's worth watching."
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Jeff Bayer
|
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84%
|
Contagion (2011)
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"It's an adult movie that will make you not want to touch any adults when it's over. "
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Jeff Bayer
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83%
|
Warrior (2011)
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"'Warrior' makes you cheer, sweat, laugh and in a completely shocking twist, cry just a little bit."
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Jeff Bayer
|
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68%
|
Our Idiot Brother (2011)
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"Paul Rudd screams Portland in a good way, but the annoying sisters take their toll and nearly ruin my Rudd buzz. "
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Jeff Bayer
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59%
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Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (2011)
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"It's like a kitchen that smells amazing, but every time you take a bite of food, it's completely flavorless. "
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Jeff Bayer
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23%
|
Conan the Barbarian (2011)
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"An insane start, including Morgan Freeman as our narrator, gives way to boredom and standard repetitive action."
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Jeff Bayer
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74%
|
Fright Night (2011)
|
"'Fright Night' a great balance between the scares, the action and the fun. Also, you can tell Farrell is really enjoying himself. "
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Jeff Bayer
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36%
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One Day (2011)
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"While 'One Day' is a good gimmick for a romance, I never cared for Dex and Emma to actually end up together. "
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Jeff Bayer
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