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96%
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La Lengua de las Mariposas (Butterfly) (Butterfly Tongues) (2000)
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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33%
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The Butterfly Effect (2004)
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"Overwrought, over-the-top, ham-fisted potboiler."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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77%
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Big Fish (2003)
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"A compelling look at the relationships between fathers and sons, and the child coming to terms with the parent's mortality."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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71%
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Cold Mountain (2003)
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"[Minghella] once again has achieved the miracle of transforming a difficult book with an inner narrative into a deeply satisfying film."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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94%
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
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"Utterly breathtaking."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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23%
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Dickie Roberts - Former Child Star (2003)
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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71%
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Something's Gotta Give (2003)
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"Sharp, witty, and deep-down funny, Something's Gotta Give is one of the best adult romantic comedies of the year -- or the last few years, for that matter."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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65%
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The Last Samurai (2003)
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"A spectacular epic adventure, and Cruise is stunning as Captain Nathan Algren."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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58%
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The Missing (2003)
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"Powerful and provocative, The Missing is another masterful production from one of the industry's best directors and two of its best actors."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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10%
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Dr. Seuss - The Cat in the Hat (2003)
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"It's perfect for parents looking for harmless entertainment to keep the young ones engaged during the holidays, but less than perfect for anyone else."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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85%
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
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"A masterful and majestic film that leaps off the screen."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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36%
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The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
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"The special effects are spectacular, and the final attacks on Zion are amazing -- too long, but amazing. But the emotional impact of this movie is zilch."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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91%
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Shattered Glass (2003)
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"One of the best films I've seen this year."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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14%
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Beyond Borders (2003)
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"A powerful, deeply moving film that takes you on a stirring journey straight to your heart."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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72%
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Runaway Jury (2003)
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"The best big-screen adaptation of a John Grisham novel since The Firm."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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85%
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
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"The violence, blood levels -- and just plain cheesy gore -- in this film are extreme, but Tarantino's sharp dialogue and expert editing leaves you breathless."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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87%
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Mystic River (2003)
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"A riveting story with complex situations and extremely well defined characters."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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61%
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Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
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"This beautifully crafted film is about saying yes -- and continuing to say yes -- to new experiences, despite the chances for failure."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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59%
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Secondhand Lions (2003)
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"A movie the whole family can enjoy."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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82%
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Matchstick Men (2003)
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"A delightful dark comedy."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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94%
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American Splendor (2003)
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"It's an experience that's deeply human and profoundly moving."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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82%
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Thirteen (2003)
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"Thirteen is a provocative peek into the raw world of modern urban adolescence -- but it's a peek with lots of thought, and some fine filmmaking, behind it."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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79%
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Open Range (2003)
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"Open Range is not in the same league with Dances, but this compelling drama stands on its own as one of the best films of the summer."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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48%
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S.W.A.T. (2003)
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"One long adrenaline shot that never takes itself seriously and never pauses long enough to worry about making much sense."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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7%
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Gigli (2003)
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"A huge waste of celluloid."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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77%
|
Seabiscuit (2003)
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"Seabiscuit is a good movie, but it could have been a great one -- it just misses by a nose."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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23%
|
Bad Boys II (2003)
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"You're definitely getting more bang for your buck; too bad most of the bangs look alike."
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79%
|
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
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"One of the few must-see films of this summer."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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70%
|
Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2003)
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"Some purists and major cult fans of the first two films may miss Cameron's directing style, but Machines has a much better script then the first two."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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43%
|
Charlie's Angels - Full Throttle (2003)
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"Somehow this movie manages to be sassy yet completely juvenile, smart yet moronic, and totally mindless all the way -- yet very entertaining."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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62%
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Hulk (2003)
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"Fans of the comic book will probably be pleased and thrill seekers in general will get plenty to chew on."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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10%
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Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
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"If you think it's funny, you may just be 'special' too."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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36%
|
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
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"It's pure formula from start to finish, but that was obviously the goal from start to finish."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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99%
|
Finding Nemo 3D (2012)
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"Add water and you have an instant Disney/Pixar classic."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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34%
|
The In-Laws (2003)
|
"One of those films where you can tell everyone had a great time making it, but most of the fun was left on the sound stage floor."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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73%
|
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
|
"Ultimately, all the razzle-dazzle becomes mind-numbingly repetitive and drains the film of any tension involving the main players."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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64%
|
The Shape Of Things (2002)
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"This powerful look at society's obsession with looks -- with 'the shape of things' -- will leave you with plenty of food for thought."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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49%
|
Under Suspicion (2000)
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"Too tawdry to be completely entertaining, and too static to generate much excitement."
|
Paul Tatara
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87%
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X2: X-Men United (2003)
|
"This time out there's more action, more character development, more special effects and a much bigger budget."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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71%
|
Confidence (2003)
|
"A smart and sassy dark comedy that will keep you laughing and guessing until the very end."
|
Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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88%
|
A Mighty Wind (2003)
|
"Bright, breezy and whimsical, A Mighty Wind will please Guest's fans."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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43%
|
Anger Management (2003)
|
"Anger Management is not going to go down in history as a comedy classic, but it should generate great box office numbers and its broad approach will appeal to Sandler's loyal fan base."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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71%
|
Phone Booth (2003)
|
"A taut, compelling thriller that slowly sneaks up on you and nails you to your seat."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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72%
|
The Guys (2003)
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"A truly moving experience, and a perfect example of how art -- when done right -- can help heal, clarify, and comfort."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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30%
|
The Hunted (2003)
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"The new psychological thriller The Hunted, proves once again that even performances by two Academy Award-winning actors -- in this case Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Toro -- can't save a misconceived, misguided project and a one-note premise."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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House! ()
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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34%
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Bringing Down The House (2003)
|
"Diehard fans of any of these stars [Martin, Latifah, Levy, Plowright and White] may be amused -- the movie is, at times, an amusing diversion -- but most will probably find it wanting."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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85%
|
Spider (2002)
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"A bleak and unsparing look at the mind of a schizophrenic man, played brilliantly by Ralph Fiennes."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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19%
|
The Life of David Gale (2003)
|
"Parker and screenwriter Charles Randolph throw plausibility to the wind at every turn, and every emotional moment feels contrived."
|
Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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60%
|
Old School (2003)
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"Old School doesn't even deserve to go to video and DVD. This film should go straight to landfill."
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
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76%
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