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4/5
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Sixty Six
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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The writers deftly weave a touching coming-of-age story with that of a bittersweet relationship between father and son.
Posted Sep 14, 2008
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3.5/5
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Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
(2008)
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Stefan Halley
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Harold and Kumar return, and miraculously, the sequel is just as funny as the original.
Posted May 01, 2008
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3.5/5
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
(2007)
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Stefan Halley
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At the end of the day, it's hard to know exactly who Burton thinks his audience is for this movie.
Posted Dec 14, 2007
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3/5
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O Jerusalem
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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It's still a wonderful introduction to the birth of Israel; a sort of Israel for Dummies.
Posted Oct 25, 2007
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1.5/5
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
(2007)
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Stefan Halley
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an ill-conceived, pointless pile of drek
Posted Jun 15, 2007
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4/5
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The Descent
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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it's nice to have an old-school gore-and-guts flick painting the Cineplex red
Posted Jul 19, 2006
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2.5/5
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She's the Man
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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Some entertaining and funny moments abound as well as some over-the-top goofy bits.
Posted Mar 16, 2006
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4/5
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V for Vendetta
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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Alan Moore needs to chill out %u2013 this is probably as good a Hollywood adaptation as anyone could have hoped for.
Posted Mar 14, 2006
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5/5
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Thank You for Smoking
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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a trenchant satire that takes aim at all sides of the anti-smoking debate with scalding wit.
Posted Mar 09, 2006
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4.5/5
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Failure to Launch
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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Sure, the film has some predictability, but people in the audience were laughing so hard I'll have to see it again to hear everything.
Posted Mar 08, 2006
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3/5
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The Shaggy Dog
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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lovable, goofy fun
Posted Mar 07, 2006
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2/5
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Ultraviolet
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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It's slick, sexy and utter crap.
Posted Mar 03, 2006
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3.5/5
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The Hills Have Eyes
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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Pushing the envelop for human carnage, Aja spares no stomach turning moment when it comes to hardcore violence.
Posted Mar 03, 2006
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1.5/5
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Aquamarine
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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If you've always wondered what Swimmin' Pool Barbie would be like on the big screen, you've found it.
Posted Mar 01, 2006
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3.5/5
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16 Blocks
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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Willis' trademark gun shooting, tight lipped smirk did not even make an appearance in the film, which was kind of disappointing, but I guess everyone has to branch out at some point (or maybe it was just hiding behind the 'stache).
Posted Feb 28, 2006
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5/5
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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one of the most thoughtful, exciting and funniest concert film ever made.
Posted Feb 24, 2006
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2/5
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Don't Go Near the Park
(1981)
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Stefan Halley
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this is a bad, BAD movie, but much of it is bad in a fun, cheesy way.
Posted Feb 13, 2006
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.5/5
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Freedomland
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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Freedomland is one place no one should visit.
Posted Feb 10, 2006
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2/5
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Running Scared
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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Seeing and entire audience laugh and shake their heads at each "twist" is not a good sign.
Posted Feb 08, 2006
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3.5/5
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The Pink Panther
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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retains the spirit of the original films
Posted Feb 07, 2006
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3/5
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Final Destination 3
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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It will keep fans of the franchise happy with plenty of gory moments, little plot and lots of fun.
Posted Feb 07, 2006
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3/5
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Curious George
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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a cute film that doesn't quite cross the gulf between kid-flick and true "all ages" appeal, but given how much they could have screwed up this basic material, it's a pretty good effort all around.
Posted Feb 05, 2006
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4/5
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Eight Below
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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very moving and will probably tug on the emotional leash of many movie-goers.
Posted Feb 02, 2006
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1/5
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Big Momma's House 2
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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The plot has holes as large as a leg in Big Mama's panties.
Posted Jan 27, 2006
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2.5/5
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Annapolis
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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It has some good moments, but doesn't show what life in the Navy is really about
Posted Jan 25, 2006
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3.5/5
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Underworld: Evolution
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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accomplishes something most sequels never do - it's more entertaining and doesn't suck - unless you're a vampire
Posted Jan 20, 2006
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1.5/5
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The New World
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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it's still boring
Posted Jan 19, 2006
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3/5
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Last Holiday
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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It's refreshing to see a comedy-romance movie with mature African-American characters not descending into Hollywood stereotypes
Posted Jan 12, 2006
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3.5/5
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Nanny McPhee
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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an intelligent children's film which will entertain the adults as much as the children
Posted Jan 12, 2006
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2.5/5
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Glory Road
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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a harmless but fun Disney film that could have been so much
Posted Jan 07, 2006
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3/5
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BloodRayne
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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the perfect video game to film adaptation, complete with level bosses and magical power-ups.
Posted Jan 06, 2006
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2.5/5
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Grandma's Boy
(2006)
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Stefan Halley
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nothing clever in here
Posted Jan 06, 2006
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4/5
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The Matador
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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This is very easily one of the first good movies of this year.
Posted Jan 04, 2006
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4/5
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The Producers
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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A funny movie that will keep a smile on your face until the very end.
Posted Dec 21, 2005
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2.75/5
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The Ringer
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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If you're a fan of flatulence and kicks to the groin, this is a film for you.
Posted Dec 21, 2005
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3.5/5
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Rumor Has It ...
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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Some may call this a chick-flick, but it's really just a fun comedy about some very screwy relationships that may or may not have happened.
Posted Dec 20, 2005
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4/5
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Munich
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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Spielberg once again proves why he is the master of his craft.
Posted Dec 20, 2005
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4.5/5
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Hostel
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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a "balls out" horror flick
Posted Dec 19, 2005
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3.5/5
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Fun With Dick and Jane
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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A couple years ago corporate scandals were ripe for the comedic picking, but now the subject matter seems stale.
Posted Dec 16, 2005
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3.25/5
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Memoirs of a Geisha
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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the film reaches an anti-climatic flat note that leaves the audience wondering why people love the book so much.
Posted Dec 14, 2005
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3.5/5
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Casanova
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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After the laughs stop and the credits roll, this picture will easily fade from your mind %u2013 possibly before you make it to your car in the parking lot.*
Posted Dec 11, 2005
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4.75/5
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King Kong
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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There is still a heart buried under all the CGI but it's clogged with the cholesterol of movie padding.
Posted Dec 09, 2005
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3.5/5
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Wolf Creek
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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Aussie writer/director Greg Mclean has made one nasty little film
Posted Dec 06, 2005
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3/5
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Hoodwinked!
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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this is one that parents looking for something to take their littlest tikes to should be pleasantly happy.
Posted Dec 06, 2005
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0.5/5
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The Family Stone
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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What could easily be one of the worst holiday movies ever made, it is painfully unfunny, contrived and completely joyless.
Posted Dec 06, 2005
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4.75/5
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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It is rare to find a film that can be enjoyed this much by kids, teenagers and adults alike
Posted Dec 04, 2005
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3/5
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Aeon Flux
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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An entertaining ride to the end
Posted Dec 02, 2005
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3.75/5
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The World's Fastest Indian
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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Hopkins brings out Burt's never-say-quit attitude with charm and wit making the two-hour film a fun, easy to watch experience.
Posted Dec 01, 2005
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3/5
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Syriana
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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The events in the Middle East are much to complex to be summed up in a two hour movie.
Posted Nov 30, 2005
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3.5/5
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Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic
(2005)
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Stefan Halley
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You'll laugh one moment and say, "WOW, that's not right," the next.*
Posted Nov 29, 2005
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