All Reviews
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No matter how many viewers it draws to Oz, it deserves no applause, simply because it had flaws that made me stop and pause."Oz" is not great, it is not powerful. It's not even good or passable. It's a failure that calls all the more attention to itself by being mounted on such a grandiose and flashy CGI-infused screen. Th...more
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'Song for Marion' as it is known in the UK is a heart rendering piece of gritty realism with true heart throughout.For all the major releases, blockbusters and high end action movies that compete for our audiences attention, it is nice when a movie comes under the radar - especially one that features true heart, e...more
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Shanghai: The Paris of the OrientThough there had been settlements in the Shanghai region for thousands of years Shanghai didn't come into existence to around the 5th century C.E. when it turned into a fishing village along Huangpu R...more
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If you don't leave Oz with a smile on your face and bounce in your step, then you're a miserable grouch that surely needs a hug.Oz the Great and Powerful is a magnificent, wondrous film; an enchanting adventure that lives up to the hype generated by the massive marketing campaign. The trailers, endless TV commercials, and tie-...more
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Tense but un-scary, This film holds little purpose when compared to other similar films.Causing many scares and much unease with the horror franchise "Paranormal Activity', upon which he has a 'written by' credit, Oren Peli would have hoped for similar success with his production of 'Che...more
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What is the need for this party picture?After Directing 'The Hangover' and its sequel to both commercial and laugh out loud success, a lot of promise surrounded the next Todd Phillips produced picture, 'Project X' . With gross-out comedy mo...more
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Just Brilliant!I really, really enjoyed 247°F. There's clever twists, original situations, suspense and tension by the bucketload. Think Frozen but with an even bleaker situation and less hope of survival. The f...more ( Short Review: 109 words )
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Indecisive on what it is, Part teenage action movie and part adult horror movie, this film is messy in places.Interpretation. In the world of film this could be a directors vision, or a way in which a known story is presented, or in the case of 'Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters', continued. With the current i...more
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Extraordinary! Emotionally Encompassing! Excelsior!The Weinstein Company in association with Mirage Enterprises present... The film was based on the debut novel of Matthew Quick of the same name which was published on September 2, 2008. Th...more
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Nothing changes unless you make it change.First off, I'd like to say that Samuel L. Jackson is one of, if not my all time favorite actor. I'll watch any movie with the guy in it. I have liked him ever since my mom let me watch Pulp Fiction, b...more
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IT"S ANIME ON CRACK.Dead Leaves....... How can I even describe this anime? It's animated by Production I.G., it's directed by the same guy who directed Gurren Lagann and FLCL, and it's is the weirdest f*cking thing I hav...more
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Aside from one of the cheesiest endings I've ever seen, a decent horror flick.I know that the first was hated on a lot, but I still found some good in it. It would probably have been better if not filmed in a doc*mentary style, but I still thought it was good nonetheless. That ...more
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To say this is another 'NOTEBOOK' is unfair, it sculpts its own version of troubled love with enough tension and threat found throughout.Comparisons between this film, 'Safe Haven', and other Nicholas Sparks adaptations, such as 'The Notebook', 'Dear John' and 'The Lucky One', are sure to come. All deal with true romance in unlikely ci...more
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While its not going to be an "instant classic" nor is up to par with Project X. But 21 & Over is not afraid to take some jokes to a new level, while the overall vibe is silly & pointless. This is a night that deep down we all dream of living at some point21 & Over the latest comedy from the geniuses behind the (whats becoming) classic film "The Hangover" are inviting is back for another wild night of partying, babes & bulls?. Much like Project X last ...more
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Unfortunately, the beans couldn't grow a good enough directionJack the Giant Slayer is a 2013 action fantasy adventure movie. Directed by: Bryan Singer Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy, Ewan McGregor...more
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Ghost In The Shell may not be an amazing masterpiece like a lot of people claim it to be but it is a great film with an interesting story and social commentary about what if robots can have a mind of their own and possibly be more human than ourselves.Ghost In The Shell has got to be the most well respected anime film in the decade. It became a huge inspiration to filmmakers like The Watchowiski Brothers, James Cameron and Ridley Scott, it spawned ...more
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A creepy and intense little thriller that pays homage to Hitchc*ck with a slick premise and favorable performances.One of my favorite lines in 2008's The Dark Knight (I know, starting out way in left field...) is when Michael Caine says to Christian Bale, "Some people just want to watch the world burn." There are ...more
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Outlining the Dangers of being a Cycle Courier, 'Premium Rush' is a rather undervalued thrilling chase movie.You would be forgiven in missing 'Premium Rush' upon its first release. A lot of people seem to have - with only a 30 million box office return to its name, this Joseph Gordon-Levitt lead film has see...more
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Hansel and Gretel kick ass?, well, not muchWhen I heard he was going to make a new version of the story of Hansel and Gretel, the truth is I do not get excited, especially because it was the best tape precedent Rupert Sanders, "Snow White and ...more ( Short Review: 209 words )