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65%
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Epic (2013)
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"Epic is very pleasing on a visual level, but its story of good versus evil is no different than the ones we grew up reading about and watching."
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Ben Kenber
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76%
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Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
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"As wildly fun and accomplished a summer blockbuster as there is likely to be all year, Fast & Furious 6 masters the unmistakable speed and ferocity of an endlessly enjoyable action classic. "
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Jonathan Lack
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Revenge for Jolly! (2012)
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"I'm really not sure what the point of Revenge For Jolly! was, and I can assure you I'll never care enough to find out after my one and only viewing."
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Matt Donato
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24%
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The Hangover Part III (2013)
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"The Hangover Part III is not necessarily a great or hugely memorable comedy, but it is certainly a very, very fun one, of a piece with its predecessors while wrapping the series up in clever, satisfying ways."
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Jonathan Lack
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37%
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Stand Up Guys (2013)
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"Stand Up Guys contains a massive amount of talent in its Oscar-winning leads, but thanks to a heavily-meandering storyline, the film never becomes worthy of that talent."
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Jeff Beck
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97%
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Before Midnight (2013)
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"Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy's chemistry is off the charts in Before Midnight, a brutally honest look into the relationships of today which will have you flipping from happy to sad with a simple change in conversational tone."
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Matt Donato
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86%
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V/H/S/2 (2013)
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"V/H/S/2 is V/H/S on mega-steroids, but Gareth Evans and Timo Tjahjanto easily steal the show with their segment "Safe Haven" - which will undoubtedly be one of the strongest horror entries in 2013."
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Matt Donato
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96%
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Stories We Tell (2013)
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"Stories We Tell starts out as a simple investigation into the life of a mother that director Sarah Polley barely knew and slowly turns into a documentary that is as good as any movie you will see this year."
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Ben Kenber
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43%
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The English Teacher (2013)
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"Notwithstanding some very bizarre stylistic choices and sometimes erratic character transformations, The English Teacher is a frothy indie dramedy with dedicated performances and plenty of pep."
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Simon Brookfield
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87%
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
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"The qualitative gap between narrative mechanics and character work is about as stark as it could be, but the latter is so effective, and the cast so tremendously effective in their roles, that Star Trek Into Darkness works well, all things considered."
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Jonathan Lack
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67%
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Cloud Atlas (2012)
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"Cloud Atlas is a mesmerizing piece of art that experimentally pushes the medium of film to daring new heights."
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Jeremy Lebens
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Dead Mine (2013)
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"Getting down and dirty with Dead Mine isn't the worst cinematic decision you can make, but this adventurer found his excursion a fruitless and unfulfilling one in the terms of finding hidden gems."
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Matt Donato
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100%
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The Act Of Killing (2013)
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"The brutal honesty that fills The Act Of Killing is a true testament to Joshua Oppenheimer's crafty documentarian skills which emotionally break characters down without them even knowing."
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Matt Donato
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50%
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The Great Gatsby (2013)
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"Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby flirts with inspiration, but ultimately just goes to prove my longstanding point that slavish accuracy to source material never makes for wholly compelling cinema."
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Jonathan Lack
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Errors Of The Human Body (2013)
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"Errors Of The Human Body surely lives up to its title, riddling this cinematic body with errors as well."
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Matt Donato
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61%
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Jack Reacher (2012)
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"Christopher McQuarrie's Jack Reacher is that rare blend of hard-hitting action and smooth-talking dialogue that makes for an entertaining film."
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Jeremy Lebens
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81%
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The Impossible (2012)
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"Juan Antonio Bayona's The Impossible is an emotional tale of hope and survival, shot with an unafraid eye for disaster and tragedy."
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Jeremy Lebens
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51%
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Promised Land (2013)
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"Gus Van Sant's Promised Land is an engaging performance-driven drama that works more often than not."
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Jeremy Lebens
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82%
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Sightseers (2013)
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"Ben Wheatley's latest film delivers horror in the most unexpected ways, but that wouldn't be possible without a darkly enjoyable script and delightfully unsettling performances by Alice Lowe and Steve Oram."
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Matt Donato
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73%
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Love Is All You Need (2013)
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"It's thanks to a calming Italian setting and amiable chemistry between its leads that the film is able to rise above its conventional setup and sometimes erratic and convoluted plot developments."
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Simon Brookfield
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23%
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Sucker Punch (2011)
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"Sucker Punch is an example of what happens when creativity derails. It's a sensory overload of utter garbage on every level possible."
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Benjo Colautti
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26%
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Your Highness (2011)
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"Your Highness hits more than it misses but the effort is substantially lacking, which particularly unexpected considering the gifted people involved."
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Benjo Colautti
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84%
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Jane Eyre (2011)
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"A rather anemic version of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, Focus Film and BBC's Jane Eyre favors atmosphere over strong narrative. "
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Amy Curtis
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91%
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Source Code (2011)
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"Fantastic pacing, an excellent performance by Gyllenhaal and smart storytelling make this a wonderful film."
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Amy Curtis
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78%
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Trust (2011)
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"An excellent screenplay and fantastic performances make Trust one of the year's best films."
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Billy Tatum
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60%
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Cold Sweat (Sudor frío) (2012)
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"Cold Sweat is a nonsensical horror film out of Argentina. With a plot so illogical it's hard to describe, it didn't work on any level."
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Amy Curtis
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61%
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Maniac (2013)
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"Maniac is perfectly brutal, gritty, in-your-face horror with a film-noir bite, sporting a memorable performance by Elijah Wood that makes me wish horror films had their own Oscars-like event. "
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Matt Donato
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92%
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Funny Girl (1968)
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"While the film has a few flaws that stop it from being as great as it could be, this is an excellent release of the classic musical that is a must-own for fans."
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Jeff Beck
|
|
84%
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Graceland (2013)
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"Graceland is an extremely bleak, yet very interesting film, that builds suspense through a tight story and quality acting rather than gimmicks. "
|
Alexander Lowe
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68%
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The Iceman (2013)
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"Even though we all knew Michael Shannon would be perfect as Richard Kuklinski, he still manages to mesmerize audiences like we're discovering his unparalleled acting chops all over again. "
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Matt Donato
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32%
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The Numbers Station (2013)
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"Assembled from competent elements and featuring more dedicated performances than one might expect, The Numbers Station is still a tad too nondescript to leave much of an impact."
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Simon Brookfield
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Alyce Kills (2013)
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"When Alyce kills, she does so with attitude and style, but with a hefty amount of lead-in material, we're left wishing we'd spent more time with Alyce the killer - but appreciate the time we had."
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Matt Donato
|
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78%
|
Iron Man 3 (2013)
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"Heartfelt and thorough yet lean and effortless, Iron Man 3 is nothing short of the best Marvel Studios film to date and a triumph for Shane Black and Robert Downey Jr."
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Paul McNamee
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46%
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Pain & Gain (2013)
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"Michael Bay remains a flawed filmmaker but with this increasingly out-of-control comedy about the absurdity of the 'American Dream,' he has miraculously made the best film of his career."
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Jonathan Lack
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32%
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Gangster Squad (2013)
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"Ruben Fleischer's Gangster Squad attempts to recreate mobster magic, but ends up fumbling into an endless amount of clichés and some horrid digital photography to boot."
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Jeremy Lebens
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88%
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Django Unchained (2012)
|
"Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained is a brilliant mixture of over-the-top violence and clever writing, making for the most entertaining film of 2012."
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Jeremy Lebens
|
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0%
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Generation Um... (2013)
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"Despite strong performances from Keanu Reeves, Bojana Novakovic and Adelaide Clemens, Generation Um... doesn't give us enough of a story to keep us fully invested throughout its running time."
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Ben Kenber
|
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47%
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The Lords of Salem (2013)
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"The Lords Of Salem starts as a magnificent slow-burn satanic thriller, but goes up in flames quicker than a witch in Salem after a horrendous third act."
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Matt Donato
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20%
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Girls Against Boys (2013)
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"Girls Against Boys is a pro-female exploitation flick that completely misses the mark on being pro-female, exploitation, and most importantly, a good movie."
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Matt Donato
|
|
98%
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Mud (2013)
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"I so wish I had the "Wrap It Up" box from Chappelle's Show, because if I could have hit it around the hour and forty five minute mark during Mud, it would have added another star onto my review."
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Matt Donato
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26%
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Arthur (2011)
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"The Arthur remake seems to follow the recipe as best it can, but will leave viewers wishing they had just eaten at home. It has enough one liners to keep the movie moving along, but it lacks the heart and depth that Moore's charm brought to the role"
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Billy Tatum
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72%
|
Rio (2011)
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"While it may entertain the kiddies for a while, for the older folks out there (and that means anyone 10+), Rio is just another animated yawner."
|
Matt Joseph
|
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58%
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Scream 4 (2011)
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"Weak plot, half-assed performances and lacking any originality make this a lame and uninspired film."
|
Amy Curtis
|
|
55%
|
The Conspirator (2011)
|
"Robert Redford teams with The American Film Company for The Conspirator, a project better left to the History Channel than the big screen."
|
Billy Tatum
|
|
11%
|
Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011)
|
"While staying true to Rand's vision, Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 suffers from poor directing and it lacks the sleekness it needs to connect with audiences."
|
Amy Curtis
|
|
26%
|
Hop (2011)
|
"A miscast Russell Brand and some poor writing make the film nothing but a decent one time watch."
|
Amy Curtis
|
|
61%
|
Water for Elephants (2011)
|
"The leads lack chemistry and the movie has a very cookie-cutter love story that was far too predictable."
|
Amy Curtis
|
|
77%
|
Thor (2011)
|
"Thor is terrific fun! It's aware of its own silliness but made with complete integrity and heart. The film is also beautifully designed and very well performed. A great summer blockbuster!"
|
Will Chadwick
|
|
91%
|
I'm Glad My Mother Is Alive (2011)
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"Titillating, thought-provoking, confidently made, involving and well-written and paced all accurately describe this wonderful film."
|
Alan Diment
|
|
75%
|
Stake Land (2011)
|
"Stake Land is intelligently rendered horror. It's a cut above more recent efforts, being an accomplished and thoughtful piece of work and an overall, enjoyable watch."
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Alan Diment
|
76%
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