
Ellen MacKay
Movies reviews only
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Whatever It Takes (2000) |
This is simply an assembly of cinematic cliches. - Common Sense Media
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Valentine (2001) |
Poorly made and just stupid. - Common Sense Media
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The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) |
Funny and intelligent, despite some flaws. - Common Sense Media
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The Tailor of Panama (2001) |
Not a great movie -- for adults only. - Common Sense Media
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The Rocketeer (1991) |
More Deco-era style than substance -- but fun. - Common Sense Media
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The Rescuers Down Under (1990) |
A rare sequel that improves on the original. - Common Sense Media
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The Rescuers (1977) |
Great adventure, but too dark for preschoolers. - Common Sense Media
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The Philadelphia Story (1940) |
Screwball romance is lots of fun for older kids. - Common Sense Media
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The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) |
Self-indulgent and boring; mature teens only. - Common Sense Media
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The Invisible Circus (2001) |
Okay for older teens, but nothing special. - Common Sense Media
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The Amazing Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley (2000) |
Cute and educational mysteries. - Common Sense Media
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Steel Magnolias (1989) |
Three-hanky special, but with lots of laughs, too. - Common Sense Media
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Stand and Deliver (1988) |
Intensely watchable movie based on a true story. - Common Sense Media
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Sense and Sensibility (1995) |
A lush and witty telling of Jane Austen's novel. - Common Sense Media
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| Posted Jan 01, 2011
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) |
Snappy lines, stellar performances, Capra classic. - Common Sense Media
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Mighty Joe Young (1998) |
Thrilling family fun. - Common Sense Media
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Mighty Joe Young (1949) |
More of a historic novelty than an action film. - Common Sense Media
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Love's Labour's Lost (2000) |
A noble experiment that didn't quite work out. - Common Sense Media
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Inherit the Wind (1960) |
Knock-out courtroom drama has deft comic touches. - Common Sense Media
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Emma (1996) |
Perfect for warmhearted family entertainment. - Common Sense Media
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| Posted Jan 01, 2011
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Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000 (2000) |
Too scary, too gory, too gross. - Common Sense Media
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| Posted Jan 01, 2011
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Belle's Tales of Friendship (1999) |
Stories and songs of cooperation. - Common Sense Media
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A League of Their Own (1992) |
Terrific tweens-and-up story of women's baseball. - Common Sense Media
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28 Days (2000) |
Strong rehab story for mature high schoolers. - Common Sense Media
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