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"Nacho Libre" will make you laugh out loud if you smell what Jack black is cooking.Jack Black is Nacho a man who was raised on a Mexican Monastery all of his life longing for something more. He longed for something that you won't find in scripture. Nacho wanted to become a famous wr...more
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Maybe I was wrong to expect more than cheap jokes and stretchy pants here, but I think it's just sad that all these great comic minds could come up with such a lackluster flick.This was one of the summer flicks I was really looking forward to. The trailer was insanely hilarious and I was looking forward to see what Jared and Jerusha Hess could do with Jack Black and Mike Whi...more
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A cross-cultural comic drama sports a bubbly performance from Sara ForestierTHE NAMES OF LOVE (Le nom des gens) Music Box Films Reviewed for MovieWeb by Harvey Karten Grade: B Directed By: Michele Leclerc Written By:...more
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A VERY WELL DIRECTED AND BEAUTIFUL MOVIE...WORTH EVERY PENNY~Mira Nair... captured me bodily and soul by this mighty and powerful work of brilliant cinema. This is what I thought when the credits were sliding off the screen. I never ever thought it ...more
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Emma Roberts' incarnation of the famous sleuth will have audiences once again charmed by Nancy and her bright young mind, quest for adventure, fun spirit, and an amazing amount of skills. Emma is the perfect Nancy Drew for the current generation.What do you get when you combine one of today's best young actresses with one of history's best young detectives? A cute, hip, modern version of the classic Nancy Drew mysteries. This new movie stars ...more
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This film has some humorous scenes, however it is mostly a sad story as audiences see this adorable little boy living such a loveless life. The cast is wonderful, but the story is not fun, funny, or happy.When Annie Braddock (Scarlett Johansson) graduates from college, she has the entire world at her fingertips. Or at least her mother thinks so. But Annie isn't so sure. She has second thoughts about jo...more
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Overall a stunning film that touches the heart and that holds a message to all, whether it emerges or its in plain sight you will be touched by this heart felt film.This is a lighthearted meery film about Nanny Mcphee again, this time she is handling tighter ground, as a british mother (Maggie J) who lives in thee old country side can not cope with her devilish c...more
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This Dynamite blew me away! It’s the best movie you haven’t seen this year. Gosh!This is probably the best movie you’ve never seen – at least of the year. Why is it that the best films, usually independents, never get recognition they deserve? Is it budget? Is at lack of viewe...more
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If you like to small-town people-watch at the local Wal*Mart, you'll probably dig the piss biscuits out of this thematic urinal.Vote for Pedro, indeed! Pedro is my new best friend. Hell Mission Statement #40773: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE What the sh*t is this? An exercise in neo-postmodernism? Yes, it is that....more
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"If I had to describe Napoleon Dynamite, I'd describe it as a very lengthy YouTube video. If this description doesn't appeal to you, than this film probably won't either."Usually, after seeing a film for the first time, I have a 1-10 score in my mind that I plan to assign the film when I later write my review. If not, I'm usually fighting between two numbers. But Napol...more
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helpful review National Lampoon’s One, Two, Many… Is Hilarious “It’s hilarious” One Two Many delivers comedy with greatness Reviewed by: Graphic News / Writer Hanna...more
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Judging by the absolutely packed theater last night, I have the feeling that no matter how ridiculous the story seems, this thing will still make a gobs of money.The Gates’ family has been ridiculed for generations for their pursuit of an enormous treasure that was said to be hidden by our nation’s leading founders. Middle-aged Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage) is...more
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Effective only to those who are Easily Amused!This movie is cheesy, silly and way too far-fetched. I can understand trying to make a movie that the whole family can enjoy, something like The Goonies, but this NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS wi...more
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Killing you would be easy, they'd rather terrify you...foreverForget about those new age, dime a dozen vampire movies. Near Dark, by Katherine Bigelow (James Cameron's ex-wife, and sometimes superior director), is by far one of the most original, fresh vampire t...more
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A strange movie, magical but odd, 'The Cat Returns' is still a highly enjoyable animated feature film.'The Cat Returns' is not a typical animated film, featuring a rather strange narrative; fantastical, magic but odd, the film caters to a much younger demographic audience than some of their other pict...more
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The Karate Kid of the 21st Century.In recent years, the MMA world (mixed martial arts) has gained popularity due to the UFC’s strong advertising campaign and the power of the internet—it was just a matter of time for someone to mak...more
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It's like The Karate Kid but with MMANever Back Down was kind of cool. I had fun. It had fights and all that so that's cool. Plus it's the first big time movie that features MMA as the main subject. The flick is like a remake...more
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Pretty Cool!NEVER BACK DOWN isn’t bad at all. The movie’s trailer and marketing strategy haven’t done this movie justice but once you see it, you’ll find out that it’s actually more than just a fight mo...more
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I tried to hold on but the pace of the film is what caused my hand to slip...Have you ever watched a movie and wished the entire time that it'd go to a height you were hoping for, but, never did? Well, that's how I feel about "Never Let Me Go". One of my most biggest anticipat...more