Matt Joseph
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3.5/5 | 68% | The Sunset Limited (2011) |
The Sunset Limited is smart, engaging, thought provoking and most of all, features a heated debate between two of Hollywood's finest. What more can you ask for? - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Aug 6, 2020
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6/10 | 89% | 1917 (2020) |
With incredibly immersive visuals, courtesy of the great Roger Deakins, 1917 is a major cinematic achievement on the technical level, even while the script retreads classic war film themes without anything new to say. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Dec 11, 2019
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53% | I Spit on Your Grave (Day of the Woman) (1978) |
It's poorly made, the acting is non-existent and it's overly violent and brutal. That being said, it's a wildly notorious film and its legacy is undeniable. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Sep 27, 2018
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5/10 | 43% | Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) |
Maze Runner: The Death Cure convolutes rather than conveys, muddying its story with twists and turns that feel both unnecessary and unwanted. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Jan 28, 2018
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4/10 | 27% | Bright (2017) |
Bright seeks a balance it never strikes. It's a boldly written and brazenly directed film, and while that kind of confidence has both merit and a place in Hollywood, it just doesn't translate well here. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Dec 23, 2017
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5/10 | 45% | Miracles from Heaven (2016) |
Despite earnest intentions and a promising cast, Miracles from Heaven can't find salvation from its own shortcomings. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Mar 16, 2016
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3.5/5 | 35% | All Good Things (2010) |
A somewhat flawed yet ultimately satisfying thriller. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Mar 23, 2015
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5/10 | 50% | Summer of Blood (2014) |
Onur Tukel goes to great lengths to ensure you hate his main character Erik Sparrow, and with only that mission in mind, Summer Of Blood is an unfortunate success. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Oct 15, 2014
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8/10 | 76% | Noah (2014) |
Though it's not without its faults, Darren Aronofsky's Noah is a powerful experience with some truly stunning scenes. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Mar 20, 2014
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7/10 | 75% | Leave The World Behind (2014) |
Leave The World Behind is a slightly shallow, yet still entertaining documentary about one of EDM's most influential groups. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Mar 12, 2014
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7/10 | 53% | Justin Bieber's Believe (2013) |
Even if it doesn't ask all the right question or provide the answers we're looking for, Justin Bieber's Believe is a perfectly harmless piece of work that will send fangirls the world over into a tizzy. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Dec 25, 2013
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7/10 | 87% | Unstoppable (2010) |
Unstoppable is a pure thrill ride from beginning to end. Well-staged action, strong performances and great direction make it one of the most exciting films of the year. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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3/10 | 47% | Hereafter (2010) |
Eastwood fails to infuse any moments of suspense or heart into the story and when all is said and done, Hereafter is an anticlimactic, sleepy and momentum-less mess of a film. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 65% | Jackass 3 (2010) |
Jackass 3D is incredibly stupid, but it's also hands down one of the funniest and most entertaining movies I've seen all year. Anyone who thinks differently just doesn't have a sense of humor and needs to lighten up a bit. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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5/10 | 72% | Red (2010) |
It delivers a few thrills here and there but ultimately a bland story and forgettable characters turn Red into a mediocre action film at best. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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6/10 | 68% | Conviction (2010) |
Conviction is way too routine, not fleshed out enough and rather uninspired. I'd recommend it for a watch just for the performances alone but that's it. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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10/10 | 96% | The Social Network (2010) |
The Social Network is a spellbinding and compelling story with top notch performances and flawless directing. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 82% | Mesrine: Killer Instinct (Mesrine: L'instinct de mort) (2010) |
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is a triumphant gangster film. It's exhilarating throughout thanks to a masterful performance by Vincent Cassel and some expertly staged action scenes. Comparing this one to Goodfellas would not be a stretch. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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4/10 | 21% | Case 39 (2010) |
Despite its initial premise showing promise, Case 39 turns out to be boring, predictable and nothing new. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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10/10 | 87% | Inception (2010) |
Inception is the best film of the year and one of the best films of the decade, this is Nolan's masterpiece and it is perfect in every regard. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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7/10 | 61% | Centurion (2010) |
Centruion is an exciting and intense action/adventure film with fantastic fight scenes and strong acting. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 42% | The Expendables (2010) |
What The Expendables does right is it caters to its fans. It knows exactly what they want and it delivers a a pure, adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride with some great action. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 82% | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) |
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is refreshing, unique, wildly entertaining and consistently funny. I haven't had this much fun while watching a movie in a long, long time. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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7/10 | 65% | Predators (2010) |
A decent cast, great effects and costumes and satisfying blood and gore make this a pretty decent horror remake, which you don't find too often. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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3/10 | 66% | The Karate Kid (2010) |
A cliched and predictable script mixed with the miscasting of Jaden Smith make The Karate Kid a pretty dull film. Stick with the original. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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5/10 | 11% | Grown Ups (2010) |
Grown Ups is cliched, predictable and full of immature and juvenile humor. The film recycles far too many jokes and it gets old real fast. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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3/10 | 10% | Killers (2010) |
A lazy script makes for a cheesy and predictable film that features two crummy performances from stars who are hard to dislike. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 72% | Get Him to the Greek (2010) |
Get Him To The Greek is absolutely hilarious. With great music and amusing chemistry between the two leads, it's definitely a must-see. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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6/10 | 58% | Shrek Forever After (2010) |
Shrek Forever After is a very mediocre affair, with crummy 3D and a real lack of laughs. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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10/10 | 98% | Toy Story 3 (2010) |
Genuinely moving and a beautiful farewell to a beloved series, Toy Story 3 is the must-see movie of the summer. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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6/10 | 78% | The Other Guys (2010) |
Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell have excellent chemistry, and provide for a lot of funny moments, but a poorly written plot and some forced jokes make The Other Guys only a good, not great comedy. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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4/10 | 42% | Dinner for Schmucks (2010) |
Dinner For Schmucks seems promising at first but too many plot points feel forced and the humor is too dumb to enjoy. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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4/10 | 62% | Salt (2010) |
Overly concerned with creating the next Greengrass/Damon superteam with his star Angelina Jolie, Phillip Noyce forgets to tell us just who Salt really is and thus, the film lacks the punch that it should have. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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6/10 | 72% | Machete (2010) |
Though it starts off well, Machete becomes boring and slow towards the end as Trejo's shtick starts to feel a bit stale. Still, you'll definitely find some entertainment here. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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2/10 | 72% | The Last Exorcism (2010) |
The Last Exorcism is completely boring, devoid of any scares, tension or unease and has one of the worst endings ever. Avoid at all costs. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 28% | Takers (2010) |
Takers is an above average heist film and while it could have benefited from an R rating, it is still one of the better movies of the summer. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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9/10 | 81% | Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (Mesrine: L'ennemi public no. 1) (2010) |
Once again Casell is phenomenal in the role and turns the film into a compelling and gripping ending to an epic gangster flick. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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8/10 | 40% | Due Date (2010) |
Due Date is absolutely hilarious! Downey Jr. and Galifianakis are perfect together and the film is wildly entertaining. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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5/10 | 31% | The Warrior's Way (2010) |
Weak acting, unfocused directing and an overall very phoney feeling make for a film that is seriously misguided. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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7/10 | 49% | Love and Other Drugs (2010) |
Love and Other Drugs isn't a perfect film, and Zwick has certainly done better, but for what it is, it's mostly watchable and fairly enjoyable. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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5/10 | 10% | Saw 3D (2010) |
If you've been disappointed with the way the series has been going up until this point, Saw 3D isn't exactly going to change how you feel. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 9, 2013
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7/10 | 40% | Casino Jack (2010) |
Casino Jack is a funny and enjoyable film with great performances. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Nov 3, 2013
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10/10 | 70% | Disconnect (2013) |
Disconnect is disturbing and haunting, but most of all, it's an immensely compelling and taut thriller. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Sep 22, 2013
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5/10 | 45% | All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2013) |
If all the boys really do love Mandy Lane, I must be the exception. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Sep 18, 2013
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10/10 | 95% | Enough Said (2013) |
The combination of Julia Louis-Dreyfus's comedic strengths with Nicole Holofcener's graceful style and James Gandolfini's quiet charm makes Enough Said a sad, sweet, and beautiful story of love at middle age. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Sep 9, 2013
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7/10 | 85% | Only Lovers Left Alive (2014) |
Only Lovers Left Alive offers an intelligent twist on the vampire subgenre, even if it does become a bit too moody and mellow for its own good. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Sep 5, 2013
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9/10 | 90% | The Fighter (2010) |
Superb performances and a well told story make The Fighter one of the year's best films. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Aug 11, 2013
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9/10 | 95% | True Grit (2010) |
Fantastic performances all around, great dialogue and damn fine filmmaking make this one of the best of the year. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Aug 11, 2013
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7/10 | 49% | No Strings Attached (2011) |
While it's not without problems, No Strings Attached is a romantic comedy worth watching, and that's saying a lot. Every member of the cast lights up the screen with humor and charm and there are a lot of genuinely funny moments. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Aug 11, 2013
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8/10 | 67% | The Company Men (2011) |
Amazing acting backed up by an authentic and emotionally engaging story makes The Company Men one of the best films of the year. - We Got This Covered
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| Posted Aug 11, 2013
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