Avatar (2009)

as a movie, it's terrible. the only reason to see it is to take in the spectacle in 3D. so if you see it, which certainly isn't required, see it in 3D on the biggest screen you can. there is no reason to ever watch this movie otherwise.

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9 (2009)

while it's quite impressive visually, the dialogue is so banal that I was left feeling that there's no real reason for any of the characters to actually speak. a single narrator could've covered the plot more capably and made the movie far more interesting and... More

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Don't Look Now (1974)

beautiful, intricate direction with fabulous acting. superb blend of creepy, suspenseful, and sexy.honestly, this rating is somewhat tentative - I'm not sure how I feel about the ending. it certainly was surprising, and risky. it's a startling shift in tone from the rest... More

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Beauty and the Beast (1946)

mesmerizing. the scene when Belle first enters the castle might be the most beautiful artistic gesture I've ever witnessed.

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Movies of the 2000s

Top movies of the decade.

1. Tony Takitani (2005)
2. The Holy Girl (2005)
3. Talk to Her (2002)
4. In the Mood for Love (2001)
5. City of God (2003)

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oscars, best of year, braindump, blah

I'm not watching the oscars tonight and I don't care who wins. I personally thought it was a very weak year for movies in general and yet I still disagreed with pretty much all of the oscar nominations. (the reader for best picture? who... More

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