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A shoddy sequel to a semi average flick, Mighty Ducks 2 is a film worth missing.Critically slammed and commercially successful : the original 'Mighty Ducks' movie, was a typical Disney live action film, bringing comedy elements aimed at younger viewers with a moral meaning deep i...more
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The Best of the series by a clear cut!!Returning in their final film, the most famous Disney Hockey Team 'The Mighty Ducks' face new challenges derived from their admission to a state prep school - where they are deemed unfit underachiever...more
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Different from the book, but was still worth watching.Ok first of all the book was great in my opinion. I don't blame them for making the movie a bit off from the book cause theres just way to many things to cover. But the film was still able to keep me ...more ( Short Review: 144 words )
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The Da Vinci Code is not nearly the disaster or deserving of the critical drubbing it has received. It is a better than average popcorn film that runs a bit long.Ron Howard's adaptation of "The Da Vinci Code" is not nearly the disaster or deserving of the critical drubbing it received at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It is a better than average popcorn fil...more
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"Can you know a thing and, never say it again?"Ron Howard's filmed adaptation of Dan Brown's second Robert Langdon adventure nearly gets everything right, except for the last thirteen minutes or so, in which Ron takes creative license with the sto...more
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An excellent motion picture. But some details in the book are omitted in the movie.I was really intrigue by the story at first because I'm a born Catholic. According to some when you read the book, it will test your faith of the bible. Yeah in some way but all I can reflect is that ...more ( Short Review: 46 words )
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"Brilliant"Its fiction, dont have to find thought. Well plotted, well paced, rather clever. Ron Howard shows his skill, even though hardly any action, it has an action vibe, also a very t...more ( Short Review: 42 words )
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What a great film introducing Samuel Jones' fresh new talent!We are long overdue another thrilling British Horror, and 'The Daisy Chain' does not dissapoint. It's dark and 'watch between finger' screenplay is the perfect film to introduce one of the...more ( Short Review: 55 words )
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Michael Sheen delivers a flamboyant performance.THE DAMNED UNITED Sony Pictures Classics Reviewed for MovieWeb by Harvey Karten Grade: B+ Directed by: Tom Hooper Written By: Peter Morgan
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Michael Sheen brings a vulnerability to the role of English Football Manager Brian Clough in "The Damned United" that makes this unlikable character, extremely relatable to the audience in this Oscar worthy performance.In “The Damned United” actor Michael Sheen once again gives a remarkably outstanding performance as a real-life English public figure, this time playing Football Manager Brian Clough. Beginning wi...more
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I'm Brian Clough--Rama's SCREEN-- THE DAMNED UNITED is not so much screenwriter Peter Morgan’s achievement as it is about Michael Sheen’s brilliant performance as one of the best managers in the histo...more
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Short Review Based On RankingsStoryline: 8/10. Acting: 8/10. Art Direction: 7,5/10. Cinematography: 6/10. Score: 7/10. =============== Overall: 7,3...more ( Short Review: 8 words )
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Features the kind of whimsy that would appeal largely to a hip young audienceDAMSELS IN DISTRESS Sony Pictures Classics Reviewed for MovieWeb by Harvey Karten Grade: B Director: Whit Stillman Screenwriter: Whit Stillm...more
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... best described [as] "mild".While not as "real life" as it would like to think, this is a very sweet little film, I think best described by the word "mild". Steve Carrell is very likeable in the single-dad role, and it's kind of...more ( Short Review: 96 words )
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Carell and Binoche's surprising chemistry and a deep, emotional Act II save this movie to make it workSteve Carell really has come a long way since his time on the turning point years of "The Daily Show." He stole the show in "Bruce Almighty" and "Anchorman." Then, he proved himself a suitable and ban...more
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This is not an unpredictable plot, but the actors and the story are cute and Carell makes it all worthwhile.Dan (Steve Carell) is a single father of three daughters. The foursome joins the rest of his family at the family's estate in Rhode Island for their annual long weekend. Although his wife has been dea...more
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Dan in Real Life is Simply Wonderful. Steve Carrell is sweetly normal. Juliette Binoche is perfect.I loved “Dan in Real Life“. It’s a wonderful journey-to-love blend of “While You Were Sleeping”, “You’ve Got Mail”, even a bit of "Sabrina", and it’s neither so ridiculously full of ...more
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It doesn't do anything new or groundbreaking, but it does revisit the simpler side of comedy, which is difficult to find these days. Whether it is the depiction of family bonding, Carell's winning performance, or Binoche's natural beauty, the film as a whole doesn't play tricks, it simply comes as it is.Steve Carell has become a recent and rather unpredictable force in Hollywood. After breaking into film with The 40-Year-Old Virgin and landing the starring role in the NBC sitcom, The Office...more