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86%
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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
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"Beasts of the Southern Wild is the reason we go to movies."
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Mark Sells
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93%
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Amour (2012)
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"Amour is as heartbreaking and real as it gets. "
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Mark Sells
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88%
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Django Unchained (2012)
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"A revenge film best served cold. "
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Mark Sells
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93%
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Zero Dark Thirty (2013)
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"Powerfully provocative, Zero Dark Thirty is Kathryn Bigelow's finest hour. "
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Mark Sells
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65%
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
|
"Hems and haws with only an occasional cinematic punch, making it a good, but very expected journey. "
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Mark Sells
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88%
|
Life of Pi (2012)
|
"An absolute wonder to behold."
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Mark Sells
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92%
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
|
"A razor sharp, unfiltered exploration of recovery and reconciliation. "
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Mark Sells
|
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92%
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Skyfall (2012)
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"Skyfall is as satisfying as a great martini."
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Mark Sells
|
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86%
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Wreck-it Ralph (2012)
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"A cleverly conceived, coin operated machine."
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Mark Sells
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67%
|
Cloud Atlas (2012)
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"You have to admire the imagination, philosophy, and courage behind Cloud Atlas, boldly going where few films dare to tread. "
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Mark Sells
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94%
|
The Sessions (2012)
|
"A very elegant and charming film about the simple need for human affection."
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Mark Sells
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96%
|
Argo (2012)
|
"A testament to Affleck's uncanny storytelling ability, making mission impossible possible. "
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Mark Sells
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93%
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Looper (2012)
|
"A very fulfilling sci-fi adventure that certainly knows how to close the loop."
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Mark Sells
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78%
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Dredd (2012)
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"Foregoes the Hollywood blockbuster trademarks for grit and gore."
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Mark Sells
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56%
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For a Good Time, Call... (2012)
|
"Even though the film plays out like a formulaic sitcom, it does have its moments."
|
Mark Sells
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64%
|
Cosmopolis (2012)
|
"Cold and calculated, Cosmospolis is a mesmerizing journey that takes us deep into the heart of darkness -- familiar territory for such an extraordinary auteur."
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Mark Sells
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87%
|
Robot & Frank (2012)
|
"Human and artificial intelligence coexisting in the most meaningful way. "
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Mark Sells
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65%
|
The Campaign (2012)
|
"Parody speaks louder than words. "
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Mark Sells
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79%
|
Ruby Sparks (2012)
|
"The fantasy of every novelist - a charming escape for book lovers and romanticists alike."
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Mark Sells
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87%
|
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
|
"A heavy, chaotic drama on a massive scale that tackles modern issues and concerns."
|
Mark Sells
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95%
|
The Imposter (2012)
|
"A crime thriller so real, it's hard to believe. "
|
Mark Sells
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|
69%
|
Ted (2012)
|
"A guilty pleasure - devilishly wrong and yet, oh so right. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
78%
|
Brave (2012)
|
"Shows signs of brilliance - an adventure that is both familiar and fun."
|
Mark Sells
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41%
|
Rock of Ages (2012)
|
"A mindless satire, Rock of Ages won't stop the legions of fans from believin' in the power of rock n' roll."
|
Mark Sells
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74%
|
Prometheus (2012)
|
"Even though the cliches are overly abundant, it's gratifying to see Ridley Scott once more serving up aliens in style."
|
Mark Sells
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48%
|
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
|
"Could have benefitted from complexity over fairy tale simplicity."
|
Mark Sells
|
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94%
|
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
|
"A whimsical tale about a different kind of storm - adolescence before adulthood."
|
Mark Sells
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|
58%
|
The Dictator (2012)
|
"Provocative, uncomfortable, irreverent, and oftentimes, laugh out loud funny."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
|
"The Avengers is simply marvelous!"
|
Mark Sells
|
|
95%
|
Marley (2012)
|
"A celebration of Bob Marley - the good and the bad."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
92%
|
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
|
"Not so much scary as it is a fun and twisted carnival of modern horror."
|
Mark Sells
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|
75%
|
Damsels in Distress (2012)
|
"An unexpected charmer, making the old feel remarkably new again. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
87%
|
Bully (2012)
|
"A must see film for parents and their children, teachers and administrators, and pretty much anyone willing to make a difference."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
85%
|
The Hunger Games (2012)
|
"Has all the imagination and youthful exuberance to become the next franchise to catch fire. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
99%
|
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012)
|
"With mouthwatering visions of fresh fish wrapped in heavenly white rice, Jiro will not only tickle your taste buds. It will leave you with your own dreams of sushi."
|
Mark Sells
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54%
|
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012)
|
"Cotton candy on the eyes...audiences will find plenty of superficial delights."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
86%
|
The Forgiveness of Blood (2012)
|
"A film of stark contrasts, balancing old constraints with new freedoms."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
96%
|
Undefeated (2012)
|
"Undefeated may be familiar. But it is an unscripted, unadulterated score. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
89%
|
In Darkness (2012)
|
"A suspenseful and somber tale of Holocaust heroism. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
76%
|
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2012)
|
"A disturbing exploration of every parent's worst nightmare. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
80%
|
Haywire (2012)
|
"Gina Carano is the real deal, holding her own against male counterparts like Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, and Antonio Banderas, and giving Haywire a whole lot of punch."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
95%
|
Moneyball (2011)
|
"With razor sharp wit and delivery, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are sensational together, hitting Moneyball clean and out of the park. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011)
|
"An exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. "
|
Mark Sells
|
|
98%
|
The Artist (2011)
|
"Visually stunning, imaginative, and cleverly scored and choreographed, The Artist is quite simply and quietly, the year's finest film."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
99%
|
A Separation (2011)
|
"Offers a fascinating, impartial view of modern Iran."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
72%
|
Roadie (2012)
|
"Shows the unglamorous side of rock n' roll - the lies and denial, the sadness, and the regret of dreams long gone."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
93%
|
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011)
|
"Succeeds in its mission, delivering one of the most entertaining, testosterone infused adventures of the year."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
83%
|
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
|
"A perfectly condensed, carefully calculated game of chess."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
80%
|
Shame (2011)
|
"Dark and difficult, Shame is not really a redemptive film, but a heavy, reflective one."
|
Mark Sells
|
|
89%
|
The Descendants (2011)
|
"A quirky, methodical detour through tropical paradise."
|
Mark Sells
|
73%
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