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James Emanuel Shapiro

James Emanuel Shapiro's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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reel.com film critic.

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The Hawk Is Dying (2006) 30% 2.5/4 EDIT “Isn't anywhere close to perfect, but giving yourself over to its performances is wonderfully rewarding.” – Reel.com Mar 30, 2007 Full Review 13 Tzameti (2005) 83% 4/4 EDIT “A remarkable debut of undeniable power.” – Reel.com Sep 23, 2006 Full Review This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) 84% 3/4 EDIT “Kirby Dick's film is a scathing indictment of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), and anyone with any interest in film should see it.” – Reel.com Sep 2, 2006 Full Review The Descent (2005) 87% 4/4 EDIT “The Descent marks the arrival of a major horror talent. And it is, quite simply, one of the best monster movies in years.” – Reel.com Aug 4, 2006 Full Review The Omen (2006) 26% 0/4 EDIT “What's wrong with the 2006 version? Well, it has none of the positive elements of the original, and there's no chemistry between Stiles and Schreiber. The acting, the music, the photography, and the technical elements are all fair to downright awful.” – Reel.com Jun 12, 2006 Full Review District B13 (2004) 81% 3.5/4 EDIT “Right from the opening credit sequence, District B13 makes it loud and clear that you're going to like this movie.” – Reel.com Jun 2, 2006 Full Review The Hidden Blade (2004) 84% 3/4 EDIT “The Hidden Blade is worthy of being loved by foreign film buffs and samurai film geeks alike.” – Reel.com May 6, 2006 Full Review L'Enfant (2005) 84% 3/4 EDIT “The Dardennes waste no time involving the audience in the narrative, through both their hand-held, cinema verité style of filming and by having events take place in real time.” – Reel.com Mar 24, 2006 Full Review Don't Come Knocking (2005) 41% 3/4 EDIT “Showcases some fantastic photography, terrific acting, and a superb soundtrack, but it's not the masterpiece that Paris, Texas is.” – Reel.com Mar 17, 2006 Full Review Factotum (2005) 74% 3/4 EDIT “Factotum, which means general servant, shows that Bukowski's stories are as interesting, funny, tragic, and relevant as ever.” – Reel.com Mar 4, 2006 Full Review Lady Vengeance (2005) 76% 4/4 EDIT “The Vengeance Trilogy is a remarkable accomplishment not only for Park, but for world cinema and lovers of the extreme who finally have a collection of films they can truly call art.” – Reel.com Feb 25, 2006 Full Review The Boys of Baraka (2005) 76% 3/4 EDIT “Edgy, and hard-hitting, it's an important film of immense power and should be seen by everyone who cares about the youth of America.” – Reel.com Feb 22, 2006 Full Review Night Watch (2004) 59% 2.5/4 EDIT “The events in Night Watch carry greater weight because they have a natural, historical progression to them.” – Reel.com Feb 11, 2006 Full Review R-Point (2004) 50% 2/4 EDIT “A mediocre genre film that fails in both genres.” – Reel.com Jan 13, 2006 Full Review Wolf Creek (2005) 55% 3/4 EDIT “A patient, naturalistic white-knuckled ride of terror.” – Reel.com Dec 27, 2005 Full Review Pulse (2001) 76% 4/4 EDIT “This is a breathtaking, thoroughly crafted piece of near-perfect filmmaking that's scarier than bloody hell.” – Reel.com Nov 11, 2005 Full Review Three... Extremes (2005) 85% 3.5/4 EDIT “What's significant about this is that three of Asia's most creative forces have come together in a single project.” – Reel.com Oct 28, 2005 Full Review
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