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78%
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Iron Man 3 (2013)
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"Just when superhero movies faced the danger of feeling too formulaic and conventional, along comes Iron Man 3 to give the genre a much-needed kick in the spandex."
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Scott A. Mantz
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52%
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This is 40 (2012)
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"This Is Unbearable."
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Scott A. Mantz
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93%
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Zero Dark Thirty (2013)
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"An engrossing account of how one determined woman defied the odds to find the most wanted terrorist in the world."
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Scott A. Mantz
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88%
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Life of Pi (2012)
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"A profound, awe-inspiring and spellbinding coming-of-age adventure that will leave you breathless."
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Scott A. Mantz
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48%
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)
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"Director Bill Condon infuses the final entry with a refreshing balance of fun, vibrancy, action, humor and genuine emotion, making Part 2 the best of the bunch, by far."
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Scott A. Mantz
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89%
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Lincoln (2012)
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"Daniel Day-Lewis gives an amazing performance that's fully-realized, inspirational and powerfully restrained, and the film is all the better for it."
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Scott A. Mantz
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79%
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Flight (2012)
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"A gripping, deeply engaging and emotionally powerful drama that features Denzel Washington at the top of his game."
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Scott A. Mantz
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92%
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Skyfall (2012)
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"You couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James Bond, proving once again that nobody does it better, indeed."
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Scott A. Mantz
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68%
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Cloud Atlas (2012)
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"While it's admirable in its ambition, it's haphazard in its execution, resulting in a clouded Atlas that's quite literally all over the map."
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Scott A. Mantz
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96%
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Argo (2012)
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"A fascinating and incredibly entertaining crowd-pleaser, Argo is also a testament to how much Ben Affleck has matured into one of the finest directors working today."
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Scott A. Mantz
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21%
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Taken 2 (2012)
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"Feels like more of the same, and not in a good way."
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Scott A. Mantz
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31%
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Total Recall (2012)
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"Totally Entertaining."
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Scott A. Mantz
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87%
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
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"The crowning achievement of the Batman trilogy and the biggest, best, most exciting Batman of them all."
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Scott A. Mantz
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73%
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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
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"The Amazing Spider-Man lives up to its name -- and that, True Believers, is an amazing feat indeed. Excelsior!"
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Scott A. Mantz
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56%
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People Like Us (2012)
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"In a summer movie season filled with popcorn-minded spectacles, People Like Us is like a breath of fresh air -- think of it as this year's Crazy Stupid Love."
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Scott A. Mantz
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78%
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Brave (2012)
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"Brave has everything it needs to qualify as a classic Disney fairy tale: a kingdom, a princess, a witch, magic, a big heart, lots of humor and an exciting adventure."
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Scott A. Mantz
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41%
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Rock of Ages (2012)
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"As a Broadway show, Rock of Ages may be "nothin' but a good time," but as a movie, it's pretty twisted, sister."
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Scott A. Mantz
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74%
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Prometheus (2012)
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"With Prometheus, Ridley Scott follows too far behind on the path that he himself paved the way for all those years ago."
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Scott A. Mantz
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70%
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Men in Black III (2012)
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"Josh Brolin's hilarious turn as the younger version of the character made famous by Tommy Lee Jones is alone worth the price of admission."
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Scott A. Mantz
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34%
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Battleship (2012)
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"A shamelessly corny, ridiculous, silly, cheesy and utterly preposterous big budget Hollywood spectacle, and I'll be damned if I didn't enjoy the hell out of it."
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Scott A. Mantz
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58%
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The Dictator (2012)
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"An entertaining comedy that's consistently funny, periodically shocking and even a little bit smart."
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Scott A. Mantz
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38%
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Dark Shadows (2012)
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"Dark Shadows is a bit of a slow burn, but once it gets going, it's good."
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Scott A. Mantz
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93%
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Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
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"The whole affair feels like more of the same, just a lot more of it."
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Scott A. Mantz
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64%
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The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
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"Jason Segel slowly loses his patience, his identity and eventually his sanity when his engagement to Emily Blunt drags on and on with no end in sight. We feel his pain."
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Scott A. Mantz
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67%
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To the Arctic (2012)
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"To The Arctic overcomes its otherwise simplistic storytelling arc to succeed as a touching, thought-provoking and awe-inspiring triumph."
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Scott A. Mantz
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92%
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
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"If you think you know where this movie is going, then you have no idea what you're in for -- and that's the beauty of it."
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Scott A. Mantz
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44%
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American Reunion (2012)
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"Tries too hard and fails miserably in its efforts to replicate the recipe that made 1999's teen comedy hit so fresh and funny."
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Scott A. Mantz
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88%
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Titanic (2012)
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"Still a spectacular cinematic experience that, if nothing else, will remind moviegoers why they fell in love with it in the first place."
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Scott A. Mantz
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93%
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Drive (2011)
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"A brilliant work of art that's bold, daring and unpredictable."
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Scott A. Mantz
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72%
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Fright Night (2011)
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"Fright Night proves that when it comes to entertaining movies about vampires, there's still plenty of room left in the cinematic coffin."
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Scott A. Mantz
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82%
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
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"Reinvents the franchise with a bold, exciting, intense and fun new chapter that does right by the brilliant 1968 original film while working spectacularly on its own terms."
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Scott A. Mantz
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44%
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Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
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"How the West was Lost in Space."
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Scott A. Mantz
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71%
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Friends With Benefits (2011)
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"A charming, funny, smart, vibrant, irresistible and very sexy cinematic experience."
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Scott A. Mantz
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96%
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)
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"Will bring both chills to the skin and tears to the eyes."
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Scott A. Mantz
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35%
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Larry Crowne (2011)
|
"Larry Crowne is a glass-is-half-full kind of movie if there ever was one."
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Scott A. Mantz
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38%
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Cars 2 (2011)
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"With the love story jettisoned in favor of explosions, a confusing plot and poorly defined characters, Cars 2 goes nowhere fast."
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Scott A. Mantz
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26%
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Green Lantern (2011)
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"Green Lantern is no Iron Man -- and, for that matter, it's no Green Hornet either."
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Scott A. Mantz
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82%
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Super 8 (2011)
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"Super 8 is filled with great moments that don't always work great together."
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Scott A. Mantz
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88%
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X-Men: First Class (2011)
|
"An exceptionally strong, smart, stylish, vibrant and fresh reboot of the X-Men franchise."
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Scott A. Mantz
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34%
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The Hangover Part II (2011)
|
"The spirit is meaner, and the tone is much darker -- both of which zap the vibe of what made the original film so much fun in the first place."
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Scott A. Mantz
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33%
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
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"If you've seen one swordfight, you've seen them all, and the convoluted screenplay makes the whole overlong affair feel like more of the same."
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Scott A. Mantz
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90%
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Bridesmaids (2011)
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"An instant R-rated classic that could give the upcoming Hangover Part II a run for its money."
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Scott A. Mantz
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77%
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Thor (2011)
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"Lightning strikes again for Marvel - though not as strongly as in previous years - with yet another big screen version of an iconic superhero culled from its vast library."
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Scott A. Mantz
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78%
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Fast Five (2011)
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"The biggest, best and most furious Fast of them all."
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Scott A. Mantz
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61%
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Water for Elephants (2011)
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"Not only does Pattinson give an impressive performance, but he also holds his own alongside his Oscar-winning co-stars, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz."
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Scott A. Mantz
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72%
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Paul (2011)
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"What really pushes Paul into the stratosphere is the level of charm and chemistry between its cast members."
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Scott A. Mantz
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87%
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Black Swan (2010)
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"It's a turning point for Natalie Portman, whose career-defining performance absolutely deserves an Academy Award for Best Actress."
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Scott A. Mantz
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52%
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The Next Three Days (2010)
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"It's fun while it lasts, and when it's over, you'll move on to the next three movies."
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Scott A. Mantz
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86%
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Unstoppable (2010)
|
"As long as you check your brain at the door before boarding Unstoppable, then you will enjoy the ride."
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Scott A. Mantz
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93%
|
127 Hours (2010)
|
"James Franco gives a physically and emotionally devastating performance that's one for the books."
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Scott A. Mantz
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47%
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