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A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
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"t's fascinating to watch some of the actors who have had real-life addictions (like Dick did himself) dive into their own convoluted rationalizations and philosophies during the film. It's almost like watching one of their 12-step meeting" | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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3/4 |
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
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"There's no question that somehow, some way, director Steven Spielberg figured out a way to channel the talents and advice of his mentor Stanley Kubrick as he compiled the incredible, intriguing sci fi stor" | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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2/4 |
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Abandon (2002) |
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"Most of the problems with the film don't derive from the screenplay, but rather the mediocre performances by most of the actors involved" | |
Vanessa Sibbald | |
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3/5 |
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Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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2/5 |
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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3/5 |
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1972) |
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About a Boy (2002) |
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Greg Baerg | |
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3/4 |
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About Adam (2001) |
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"The movie is upbeat, unpredictable and is a smart romantic comedy in a season of half-hearted attempts." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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3.5/4 |
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About Schmidt (2002) |
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"There's something not only funny, but ultimately satisfying about seeing Jack Nicholson in "About Schmidt" in bed with a women his age..." | |
Vanessa Sibbald | |
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5/5 |
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Absolutely Fabulous - The Complete Collection: Series 1-3 (1992-1996) |
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"Oh sweetie, dahling, these gals are simply divine!" | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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2.5/4 |
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Accepted (2006) |
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"Unlike recent supposedly pro-outcast movies like "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Benchwarmers," "Accepted" seems to have actual affection for its characters." | |
Dan Fienberg | |
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4/5 |
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Ace in the Hole (1951) |
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"As dark and cynical as Wilder gets, Ace also features one of Douglas' very best performance. Nobody is sympathetic and nobody is likeable. That's why it's so great." | |
Dan Fienberg | |
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2/5 |
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Across the Sea of Time (1995) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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Adaptation (2002) |
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Bill J. Nichols | |
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Adored - Diary of a Porn Star (2004) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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4/5 |
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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1/4 |
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) |
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"It's not funny, it's not romantic, it's not exciting, it's not for children, it's not remotely interesting." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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4/5 |
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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1999) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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2/4 |
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Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D (2005) |
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"Sharkboy & Lavagirl feels like a whimsical afterthought, a colorful kid-centric lark filled with admirable ideas and nothing to keep older viewers entertained." | |
Dan Fienberg | |
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2/4 |
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Aeon Flux (2005) |
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"Despite the studio's lack of confidence, it isn't exactly an awful movie -- it's not Honeymooners bad, at least, and Paramount eagerly welcomed critics to that one." | |
Dan Fienberg | |
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1/5 |
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The Air Up There (1993) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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2.5/4 |
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
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"Atchison's film relentlessly rams warm fuzzies down your throat and you know what? For all of the cliches and cringe-worthy dialogue, I found it nearly impossible to stay mad." | |
Dan Fienberg | |
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2/5 |
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Alan & Naomi (1992) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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4/4 |
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Alexander (2004) |
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"If you like good war films, if you like good history epics, if you like good romances and good stories with great performances, then this film won't disappoint." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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Alfie (2004) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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1.5/4 |
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Alice et Martin (1998) |
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"This long-winded, uninteresting, uninvolving and tedious French pic is another example of a filmmaker (Andre Techine) who's too involved with one of his cast members" | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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3/4 |
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Alien vs. Predator (2004) |
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"A fright-filled ride that coalesces the stories of two very cool monster franchises, and it does it well." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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4/5 |
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Aliens (1986) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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4/4 |
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All About Eve (1950) |
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"One of the best send-ups of the inside back-stabbing and infighting that goes on in Hollywood ever put to film." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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1/5 |
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All of Them Witches (1995) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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3/5 |
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All That Heaven Allows (1955) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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2.5/4 |
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All the King's Men (1949) |
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"The acting is way over-the-top, however, Broderick Crawford is great!" | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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3/5 |
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All the Little Animals (1999) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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3/5 |
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Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1987) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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2/5 |
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The Alley Cats (1965) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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1/5 |
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Almost an Angel (1990) |
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"They'" | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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3/5 |
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Alone in the Dark (1982) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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1/4 |
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Alone in the Dark (2005) |
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"There's plenty to snicker at." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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1.5/4 |
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Along Came Polly (2004) |
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"Ben Stiller is either a member of Dysfunctions R Us, or else he's making a plea to be the next Woody Allen -- but even Allen himself couldn't save "Along Came Polly"" | |
Vanessa Sibbald | |
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4/5 |
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Altered States (1980) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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1/5 |
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Always (1989) |
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2/4 |
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Amadeus (1984) |
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"A bit overdone and overblown, the movie could have easily had a half-hour cut out of it, and no one would have noticed." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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1/5 |
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The Amazing Panda Adventure (1995) |
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4/4 |
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Amelie (2001) |
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"Audrey Tautou with her big brown eyes and exquisite eyebrows is reminiscent of Leslie Caron as Gigi or Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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3.5/4 |
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America's Heart and Soul (2004) |
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"You'll laugh, cry, feel inspired by these Americans from every corner." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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America's Sweethearts (2001) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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4/5 |
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American Buffalo (1996) |
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"Powerful and overlooked,lost in the shuffle." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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1.5/4 |
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An American Haunting (2006) |
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"A Post-Colonial Scooby-Doo, as respectable actors in perfectly pressed costumes run up and down stairs avoiding unseen spooks. The director stands in the corner yelling "Boo!"" | |
Dan Fienberg | |
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1/5 |
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American Heart (1993) |
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Michael Szymanski | |
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2.5/4 |
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An American in Paris (1951) |
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"If you can't fall in love with Leslie Caron in this, then you simply cannot fall in love." | |
Michael Szymanski | |
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