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88%
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
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"I'd say it ranks slightly below the 2009 reboot - it's good, not great."
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Matthew Toomey
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81%
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The Place Beyond The Pines (2013)
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"It's the interesting characters and their thought-provoking choices that make this film so compelling."
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Matthew Toomey
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73%
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Unfinished Song (Song for Marion) (2013)
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"The film's comedic elements are a bit clunky but Song For Marion clicks into gear when it starts pulling at the heart strings."
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Matthew Toomey
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78%
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Iron Man 3 (2013)
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"Given that so many of today's action films are crafted from the same mould, it was a pleasant surprise to see Iron Man 3 taking a few chances and offering a few unexpected twists."
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Matthew Toomey
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48%
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Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
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"I was concerned by the stupidity of almost every character within the film. If this is how their real life counterparts would act, we're all doomed."
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Matthew Toomey
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79%
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The Other Son (2012)
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"The Other Son is an interesting, life-affirming story."
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Matthew Toomey
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56%
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Oblivion (2013)
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"There is a small, not-so-convincing emotional element to Oblivion but this is a film to be enjoyed more for its mystery and intrigue."
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Matthew Toomey
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94%
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First Position (2012)
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"If this film doesn't put a smile on your face, you are too hard to please."
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Matthew Toomey
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20%
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Identity Thief (2013)
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"The film's darker elements are brushed aside and we're left with a zany, feel-good finale."
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Matthew Toomey
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85%
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Sleepwalk With Me (2012)
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"It takes a while to find its feet but Sleepwalk With Me develops into an interesting film about an interesting person."
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Matthew Toomey
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69%
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The Croods (2013)
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"The voices have also been well chosen and you're likely to enjoy the entertaining squabbles between Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds."
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Matthew Toomey
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15%
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A Good Day To Die Hard (2013)
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"Bruce Willis looked pretty tired by the end of the film. I know how he felt."
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Matthew Toomey
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52%
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Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
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"The dialogue is cheesy but there's still plenty of fun to be had with Jack The Giant Slayer."
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Matthew Toomey
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38%
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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
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"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is the kind of film that creates laughs by having characters who look funny and speak funny. I only wish the dialogue itself was funny."
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Matthew Toomey
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75%
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Goddess ()
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"While there's fun to be had, it's a shame the screenplay implies a low level of intelligence on the part of the audience. So much of the story rings false."
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Matthew Toomey
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68%
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Great Expectations (2013)
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"I enjoyed the gloomy English setting and was impressed by how many subplots they were able to explore."
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Matthew Toomey
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85%
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Side Effects (2013)
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"What starts out as an intriguing drama degenerates into a silly thriller during its later stages. The rules of logic don't seem to apply."
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Matthew Toomey
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68%
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Cloud Atlas (2012)
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"Editor Alexander Berner has interwoven these narratives and by cutting back-and-forth between them at a rapid pace, created something that will hold your attention for three hours."
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Matthew Toomey
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93%
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Amour (2012)
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"Rarely has this subject matter been depicted so realistically, so honestly. You always know where the story is heading but it's still tough to watch."
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Matthew Toomey
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45%
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Beautiful Creatures (2013)
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"We rush through the background of the characters with the focus more on building the lovey-dovey relationship between Ethan and Lena."
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Matthew Toomey
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13%
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Safe Haven (2013)
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"The real problem though... is the ending. The laughs during the preview screening and the post-film discussions with friends in foyer confirmed I was not alone with my thinking."
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Matthew Toomey
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95%
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West of Memphis (2012)
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"West Of Memphis isn't afraid to show us the graphic nature of the crime and more importantly, it isn't afraid to point fingers at those whose actions deserve to be questioned."
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Matthew Toomey
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89%
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Lincoln (2012)
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"Those interested in the subject matter should find it informative, eye-opening and rewarding."
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Matthew Toomey
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14%
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Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
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"Part of me thinks they'd have been better casting Jason Statham and Milla Jovovich given the film's theme of action first, plot second."
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Matthew Toomey
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93%
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Zero Dark Thirty (2013)
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"We all know this story ends but Zero Dark Thirty's finale is still gripping and action-packed."
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Matthew Toomey
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92%
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
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"If there's one reason why you should see this film, it's to admire the wonderful performances from Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence."
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Matthew Toomey
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81%
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The Impossible (2012)
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"There's some cringe-worthy stuff in this... and I say that to the film's credit. It's tough to watch at times."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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88%
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Django Unchained (2012)
|
"If only all films could contain such precise dialogue and such distinctive characters. I'd be entertained every time I went to the cinema."
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Matthew Toomey
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52%
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This is 40 (2012)
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"Every conversation feels like it's a minute too long. It's as if these characters are trying too hard to demonstrate their flaws and insecurities."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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87%
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ParaNorman (2012)
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"I still liked ParaNorman and it deserves to be seen for its wit and the work of its passionate animators. "
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Matthew Toomey
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63%
|
Hitchcock (2012)
|
"Many will leave the theatre with a smile on their face but in my eyes, Hitchcock focuses on the wrong characters and tries too hard to please."
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Matthew Toomey
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|
88%
|
Life of Pi (2012)
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"I haven't been able to shake the thought-provoking finale. Don't expect to leave this story behind as you exit the theatre. Life Of Pi has something to say."
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Matthew Toomey
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61%
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Jack Reacher (2012)
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"Cruise has created a protagonist that is full of personality. He has a sharp sense of humour (evidenced in so many scenes) and a smart, calculating mind."
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Matthew Toomey
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70%
|
Les Misérables (2012)
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"The film makes the most of the cinematic medium, particularly through the use of close ups, and is a worthy adaptation of this much beloved musical."
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Matthew Toomey
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66%
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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"Lacking the interesting characters and intriguing subplots that made the earlier trilogy so engaging, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is too flat, too slow."
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Matthew Toomey
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86%
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Wreck-it Ralph (2012)
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"Wreck-It-Ralph is one of the year's best animated features (if not the best) and it's the attention to detail in the tightly-written script that gives it such an edge."
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Matthew Toomey
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74%
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Rise of the Guardians (2012)
|
"From the wind rustling through Jack Frost's white hair to the panoramic vistas as they fly through the sky, it all looks amazing."
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Matthew Toomey
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81%
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Pitch Perfect (2012)
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"Kay Cannon, a writer on the 30 Rock television series, has come up with a screenplay that seems to give the right amount of time to each individual."
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Matthew Toomey
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48%
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)
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"The plot moves at a glacial pace and just when you think it's starting to get interesting, you discover that it's going nowhere."
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Matthew Toomey
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92%
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Skyfall (2012)
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"A key aspect of any movie is how quickly it can reel you in. In the case of Skyfall, this box is ticked in the opening few minutes."
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Matthew Toomey
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94%
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The Sessions (2012)
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"Writer-director Ben Lewin has made the decision to position the film somewhere between the comedic and dramatic genres.... and it works."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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86%
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The Master (2012)
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"The film draws much strength from the exceptional performances of both Phoenix and Hoffman and the riveting interplay between their characters."
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Matthew Toomey
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60%
|
Housos Vs. Authority ()
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"The tiresome nature of the comedy wears thin very quickly. It's just the same easy jokes over and over again."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
85%
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End of Watch (2012)
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"A solid action-drama that takes us inside the world of two likeable police officers and highlights the risks they face."
|
Matthew Toomey
|
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75%
|
The Intouchables (2012)
|
"The two heartfelt central performances from François Cluzet and Omar Sy will inject you with happiness"
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Matthew Toomey
|
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96%
|
Argo (2012)
|
"The use of dramatic licence in the finale is too obvious but aside, Argo is a solid dramatic thriller that is informative, entertaining and gripping."
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Matthew Toomey
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51%
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Savages (2012)
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"Savages reels you in but then doesn't finish the job."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
91%
|
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)
|
"It will keep you smiling and keep you guessing. It's far from the safe, formulaic comedies that usually emanate from the big studios in Hollywood."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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67%
|
Lawless (2012)
|
"The strong narrative will keep you interested. The graphic depiction of the violence also gives Lawless a heavy dose of realism."
|
Matthew Toomey
|
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22%
|
The Words (2012)
|
"I like the idea but The Words is a little too preachy, too melodramatic for my liking."
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Matthew Toomey
|
47%
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