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A solid, if not unnecessary, prequel that provides plenty of entertainment, albeit at the expense of a consistent story.There are some who feel that Pixar may have lost their touch as of late. Cars 2 was their first critical flop, although it did still take in $550 million worldwide in 2011. Last year's Brave made more...more
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Too much action and shoddy story editing.Created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman has endeared for seventy-five years as the world's most recognizable superhero, rivaling all of Stan Lee's Marvels in his awe inspiring appear...more
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Sleek, slick, smooth, and quick caper.The caper genre is among my favorites. From classic "How did they do that?" flicks like "The Pink Panther" (1964) "Ocean's 11" (1960) and its remake trilogy (2001/2004/2007), to classy capers like "Ca...more
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Hilarious Irreverent Humor ThroughoutBased on a short film by Seth Rogen, this film takes the apocalypse genre to a whole new level, and is among the most well executed of them all. Simply put, five guys are hunkered down in a concrete f...more
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Man of Steel is the prayer answered for those who wanted more punch in their Superman.Superman, a term you will only hear once in Man of Steel, is reborn in a thoroughly modern adaptation. As a diehard fan of the Donner films and the continuation of that story in 2006's Superman Return...more
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... Where V/H/S gave such a dying venue of film a breath of toxic life, V/H/S/2 has used such foul air to fill its rotting lungs and continue the legacy of such a lost cinematic form...Are you familiar with the three B's? Don't fret if you aren't; honest mistake. Most wouldn't know what they stood for unless they had a penchant for skin-crawling content or a passionate knowledge of ...more
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At long last, we finally have a Superman movie that is worthy of superlatives.The primary thing I took away from my visit to the Man of Steel set back in August 2011 was something that screenwriter David S. Goyer said. He told us the story was being crafted in a way that, if su...more
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McConaughey doing what he's best at in his best role yet.Written and Directed by Jeff Nichols [Take Shelter {2011}], his latest film is a morality tale and a coming of age story about a boy who befriends a strange fugitive drifter being hunted by state troo...more
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... None of the compelling features of such a brutal foundation are ever fully realized due to an appalling script which forces the suspension of disbelief down the viewer's throat even more so than its heavy-handed agendas...If, for one night, every dark, twisted craving you could muster was allowed, would you indulge? Would you slash the tires of that obnoxious co-worker? Would you break into a neighbor's home and snatch...more
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A serviceable comedy that is more worth watching for its supporting cast than its stars.I have never truly hated a movie directed by Shawn Levy, unlike many in the critical fraternity, of sorts, to which I belong. On the same hand, there is only one film of his that I have unabashedly en...more
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You'll never look at Michael Cera the same way again.Who would have guessed that the Canadians would be the Hollywood kings of comedy in summer 2013? Seth Rogan and his fellow Canuck, writing partner Evan Goldberg, will have you laughing out of your cha...more
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... I don't believe that M. Night's fall from greatness can be stopped at this point, but here's hoping that his next film at least makes his plunge a bit more graceful...Names hold power. The single utterance of one's appellation can bring about a connotative thesis for all who are listening. The mention of Gandhi would immediately spark thoughts of peace and kindness...more
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After Earth is an underwhelming exercise in science fiction that barely registers as entertainment.The best compliment I can give After Earth is that it isn't god awful like the recent batch of M. Night Shyamalan films. It is an underwhelming exercise in science fiction that barely registers as ent...more
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Return to Vegas. It's the only way you'll ever wipe your memory clean of Part II.The Wolf-Pack is back...and even though they won't have you holding on to your stomach in aching laughter, they do their best to at least entertain you and send you off for good in the most decent way...more
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We are just along for the ride.Vehicle 19 is an interesting movie in that it seems (though I have nothing but the current movie release landscape to substantiate this) that is was timed to be hit screens when Fast & Furious 6, also...more ( Short Review: 280 words )
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Old Habits Die HardWith the Terminator finally ending his horrible Governating of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the silver screen. Only this time he's not a robot hellbent on the death and destruction of ...more
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... While this newest foray into soul-crushing cynicism isn't without its faults, it's nonetheless an emotionally draining experience of the best kind; one that can't easily be shaken or forgotten...Having just moved to the land of dashed hopes and dreams; the archetypal realm of cinema that is LA, I couldn't have been happier to discover that my first sneak peek would be that of Xavier Gens' THE...more
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While it may not pack the emotional punch Fast Five did, Furious 6 provides more of that cheesy and ridiculous action we all love to enjoy with a side of fresh popcorn.Buckle up! It's hard to believe it's already been two years since the release of FAST FIVE. It's still in my mind as if I just saw it yesterday for the first time. Goes to show how fresh,...more
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Part Three is far from the glory of the first, but a reprieve from the second.The Hangover Part Three can best be described as the mouthwash created to vanquish the bitterness of Part Two from our cinema palettes. Part Two was god awful, a hack retread of the original. That clu...more
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Damn it, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a torpedo technician!*Full spoilers* It is an exciting time to be a Star Trek fan. Gone are the days of being made fun of for cosplaying as your favorite fantasy or science fiction characters, as superheroes, ...more