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Watchmen (2009)
7/10
2009-03-11 05:47
Snyder pulls off a slavish 'interpretation' of the beloved graphic novel. Looks great on the screen. Missed all the subtleties of the book.
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January, 2009
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Defiance (2008)
7/10
2009-01-20 23:38
Well-made if predictable movie. Daniel Craig stretches his acting chops beyond Bond. Enjoyable enough and definitely a welcome change of pace from stupid movies with big explosions.
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Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
8/10
2009-01-19 00:20
Solid story, solid performances, solid storytelling by Danny Boyle. The movie just draws you in and doesn't let you go until the final dance number. Yes there's a dance number. Don't worry it's not that cheesy.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
6/10
2009-01-18 00:16
Despite David Fincher's beautiful subjects and compositions, this is just a movie which suffers from its length. The effects, while great, calls too much attention to themselves. See it on the big screen if you have the time but you won't miss much if wait for it on disc.
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Quantum of Solace (2008)
6/10
2009-01-17 00:23
Daniel Craig as Bond is back! And this time he's angrier! And in way too many jump cuts! Lots of action scenes but it lacks the emotional center previously found in Casino Royale. Still enjoyable though.
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July, 2008
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The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
6/10
2008-07-25 14:56
Being a fan of the TV series, I wanted to believe -- that creator Chris Carter, writer Frank Spotnitz, actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson can capture lightning in a bottle again for the 2nd big screen outing of Mulder and Scully. On one hand, it harkens back to the monster-of-the-week episodes of the series. Unfortunately, it's lacks the ingredients which made some of those episodes great. Wait for it on DVD.
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The Dark Knight (2008)
9/10
2008-07-20 14:50
Putting aside Heath Ledger's now legendary pitch-perfect performance as the Batman's nemesis the Joker, Christopher Nolan has put together a great looking movie and elicited fine performances from his cast. Nolan also manages to tell a story for the movies nevermind its comic book origins. Best viewed large, on IMAX.
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Mamma Mia! (2008)
6/10
2008-07-18 04:51
I was aware of Meryl Streep as a fantastic actress but seeing her sing & act just made me admire her more as an artist. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of Pierce Brosnan. His singing leaves much to be desired. Fun movie if only for the ABBA songs (which was the soundtrack of my childhood as it was played constantly) and the gorgeous location shoots in Greece. Would make for great repeated DVD viewings.
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
7/10
2008-07-12 04:55
Being a big fan of Mike Mignola's creation, Hellboy 2 was definitely a treat for me. It was great seeing the characters on the screen again despite the threat of a sequel being abandoned when the first movie didn't exactly break records. Guillermo del Toro is given much more freedom to pursue his vision this time around and it results in a lighter, entertaining and definitely eye-popping gorgeous popcorn movie. Jim Henson would definitely approve of del Toro's creations. Oh and it takes some talent to make Barry Manilow's I Can't Smile Without You sound cool.
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WALL·E (2008)
7/10
2008-07-02 01:36
While it's definitely another entertaining fare from the folks at Pixar, Wall-E is not the best of the lot as some reviews would like to say (I think that honor still belongs to Finding Nemo). While the graphics are gorgeous and the characters are loveable, the story and the plot were not as gracefully executed. Still nobody does a CG movie better than Pixar so it's worth the trip to the theater.
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June, 2008
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Wanted (2008)
7/10
2008-06-30 07:14
If there's anything I'd like for this movie to do, it is to introduce director Timur Bekmambetov to a huge audience. Timur directed Nightwatch and Daywatch, two enjoyable sci-fi movies from Russia which is better than most Hollywood movies out there. Aside from bringing in his unique eye for detail and insane car stunts, Timur actually improved upon Mark Millar and JG Jones' story from the graphic novel. Morgan Freeman seems to enjoy riffing on his usual on-screen image and of course Angelina Jolie is sizzling hot! Definitely watch it on the big screen for the insane stunts.
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The Incredible Hulk
7/10
2008-06-13 04:33
Popcorn movie that's not necessarily better -- or worse -- than Ang Lee's version. Lots of homages to the TV show which was pretty cool. Edward Norton makes a great Bruce Banner. The requisite CGI fight scenes seems like a big cut scene from a PS3 video game.
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You Don't Mess with The Zohan
5/10
2008-06-11 04:37
Uhm...I just watched this for Emmanuelle Chriqui. Typical Adam Sandler comedy but with an outrageous accent. No, it's not Borat.
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Kung Fu Panda
7/10
2008-06-08 04:38
After all the pop-culture wink wink from Shrek, it's refreshing to see an animated movie that's actually an original albeit predictable martial arts flick. Entertaining enough.
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May, 2008
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Sex and the City (2008)
6/10
2008-05-31 07:02
Watching this in theater, I felt what my wife must've felt like while we were watching Iron Man. There were disproportionate numbers of the opposite sex cheering for something on the screen of which I could barely relate. Still, the story was tight and it was a nice revisiting the characters. Won't miss anything if you wait for it on DVD though.
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal...
7/10
2008-05-22 04:41
Welcome back Dr. Jones! It's an enjoyable romp but it definitely has it weaknesses -- as in previous installations. It's fun nonetheless and that's saying a lot in these days where there are a lot of pretenders to Indiana Jones' throne.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
6/10
2008-05-17 04:44
Benefitting from the first movie's success, Prince Caspian looks like an expensive movie. However, some parts of dragged and it seems like it wanted to focus more on the battle sequences. If you wait on DVD, you won't miss much.
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
6/10
2008-05-05 04:46
While it's nice to see Jackie Chan revisiting his Drunken Master character, I couldn't help he'd make a better Monkey King instead of Jet Lee. It's treat seeing both screen legends in the theater and doing what they do best -- go all kung-fuey on each other.
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Iron Man (2008)
8/10
2008-05-01 04:49
Robert Downey Jr. makes Tony Stark his own and Jon Favreau definitely respected the 40+ years of mythology of Iron Man. It's an entertaining enough movie with going overboard with the CGI. This is how you make a comic book movie.
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April, 2008
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
6/10
2008-04-23 04:52
I'm a sucker for actors writing their own material so I went ahead and caught this one in theater. Not bad but definitely still raw. No laugh out loud moments like 40 Year Old Virgin. Catch it on DVD if you're inclined to watch a movie about someone trying to get over a break-up at a scenic Hawaiian resort.
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February, 2008
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Vantage Point (2008)
4/10
2008-02-23 02:40
Lots of good actors wasted on this one. Rashomon, it is not.
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January, 2008
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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
7/10
2008-01-14 06:56
Tom Hanks couldn't shake his nice guy persona but he gives it the old college try to give life to a skirt-chasing, alcoholic congressman. Great performances from the Oscar winners (especially Philip Hoffman). OMG was that Emily Blunt? Rarr.
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Orfanato, El (2007)
9/10
2008-01-10 06:53
A beautiful if tragic story. A great looking thriller about a mother's love and the haunted orphanage they have chosen to make their home. Highly recommended.
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Atonement (2007)
8/10
2008-01-08 06:59
Beautifully shot and great performances around from its players. Knightley and McAvoy have great chemistry on screen.
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December, 2007
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Angel-A
6/10
2007-12-22 14:26
Luc Besson's more light-hearted riff on Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire with a distinct French flavor.
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Eastern Promises
7/10
2007-12-21 14:22
David Cronenberg's spiritual if not thematic sequel to A History of Violence. Interesting study of violence and responsibility.
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The Golden Compass
5/10
2007-12-10 14:29
Disappointing adaptation of Pullman's first book. Great performances and spot-on casting drowned in gorgeous CG and lengthy expositions. Chris Weitz just didn't spend enough time making us care about what happens to the characters.
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November, 2007
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Beowulf
6/10
2007-11-24 14:20
Read my full review here.
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October, 2007
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30 Days of Night (2007)
6/10
2007-10-19 20:04
This would've ranked higher if only I could say with conviction why exactly this is a great movie. This vampire movie doesn't er...suck... but it's not a stand out either. Great performances, solid story (practically followed the graphic novel to the letter), great shots by the director. It's really better than it should be but there was something missing to make it totally awesome. For an R-Rated movie, they were surprisingly restrained with the gore. Another mystery is how could Melissa George look so sexy despite the thick anorak.
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
6/10
2007-10-16 20:00
The costumes were gorgeous, sufficient enough bodices were ripped and Cate Blanchett was on form as usual but there's something lacking in this sequel. Not enough Geoffrey Rush? Director Shekhar Kapur seems like he couldn't focus enough to follow on the good things he had and kept jumping from perfectly composed shot to another. Don't come to this movie expecting a history lesson.
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Michael Clayton (2007)
7/10
2007-10-13 19:55
As Empire Magazine review said "Heads will be scratched before they roll." It could be a frustrating movie to those with the constant diet of jump-cuts and cgi-overload. The performances are great and here's further proof George Clooney is more than just a pretty face. It's Tilda Swinton who steals the movie though, as we see her corporate-ladder climbing schemer literally sweat it out.
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The Kingdom (2007)
6/10
2007-10-04 19:52
Better than average action movie but ultimately paints itself into a corner. While Jamie Foxx and his team try to avoid the Rambo & Chuck Norris one-man-army approach, in the end, they do it anyway. Still, props for its attempt to balance its point of view.
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September, 2007
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Across the Universe (2007)
6/10
2007-09-23 19:50
What could go wrong with a romantic drama featuring songs by the Beatles? A lot. Think of the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton's mediocre Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. But thankfully Julie Taymor isn't quite the disaster people make it out to be. The story is simple enough: a young shipworker from Liverpool goes to the US where he meets an all-American girl in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. It is of course, a metaphor for the current happenings in the world. The inherent power of the Beatles' songs move the movie despite some places where it drags and some of the characters arcs doesn't seem to make sense. The visual flourishes were great but few and far between. The cameos (Bono and Joe Cocker) only serves to remind the viewer what professional singers can do to the Beatles music. Still, it's an entertaining enough movie if you're a Beatles fan. Lots of nod to the Fab Four in this movie. (Joe Anderson, who plays Maxwell, has the uncanny resemblance to Kurt Cobain.)
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3:10 to Yuma (1957)
5/10
2007-09-13 19:49
Short but tension filled western opera of a down on his luck rancher trying to make some money by delivering an outlaw to a prison train. Not one of the best westerns out there but definitely ranks up there.
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Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
7/10
2007-09-13 19:46
Shoot 'Em Up is a check-your-head-at-door pure fun. Paper thin plot, gun porn, Paul Giamatti chewing up the scenery plus Monica's Belluccis made it watchable. If you liked Crank, you'll love Shoot 'Em Up.
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The Nanny Diaries (2007)
4/10
2007-09-11 19:39
Fun if predictable movie like Devil Wears Prada. You could do worse looking at Scarlett Johansson for an hour and a half.
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3:10 to Yuma (2007)
7/10
2007-09-09 19:49
Unlike most remakes these days that are essentially pointless, 3:10 to Yuma is actually superior to the original. Christian Bale's desperate rancher is given more motivation for undertaking the dangerous task of delivering Russel Crowe's charismatic outlaw to justice. While Bale and Crowe deliver great performances, Crowe's right hand man played by Ben Foster almost steals the movie. Although he's not headlining movies yet, Foster's been around in memorable roles which actually challenge his skills as an actor. He's much better actor than Shia LeBouf and his choices like this one ensures he'll be around much longer than LeBouf.
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August, 2007
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Balls of Fury (2007)
4/10
2007-08-30 00:51
It was so hot out despite being late summer we decided to duck into the theater for some A/C. This is what we watched. A few laughs but nothing you cannot miss. Wait for it on DVD.
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Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia (2006)
7/10
2007-08-29 00:54
Curse of the Golden Flower has such luscious visuals that you can forgive Yimou Zhang for some of the more outrageous choices (hello? cleavage galore?) in this period piece. Li Gong stands out as the empress to Chow Yun Fat's emperor. Good pace, thin plot, acceptable action sequences.
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Da hong deng long gao gao gua (1991)
8/10
2007-08-28 00:59
I've always wanted to see Raise the Red Lantern and strangely enough it's only been recently available at Netflix. From what I've read this 2007 MGM DVD release is a vast improvement from the previous versions. It's easy to see how director Zhang Yimou earned international acclaim with this movie. A very young Gong Li is also featured in a star making role. I actually liked this better than Curse of the Golden Flower.
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Disturbia (2007)
4/10
2007-08-23 01:03
I hate thrillers with stupid characters and this one has a couple of those. Shia LeBouf is approaching Kristen Dunst unlikeability for me. Watch Rear Window instead. That one has a great director and great performances from its cast. Grace Kelly gets sexy without showing skin -- unlike most young actresses today.
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Stardust (2007)
8/10
2007-08-19 22:02
Pretty good adaptation of Neil Gaiman & Charles Vess' novella. Comparisons to The Princess Bride is inevitable but Stardust is its own unique animal -- a good balance of fantasy, action & humor. It's a perfect date movie.
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Superbad (2007)
6/10
2007-08-19 00:38
If John Hughes would make his movies today, this might probably be one of them. A hilarious, no holds barred look at the awkward transition of boys to men is examined as the protagonists try to score booze and with the girls. McLovin for the win!
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Tony Takitani (2004)
8/10
2007-08-15 00:35
Another example of a movie remaining faithful to its source material -- this time from a short story by Haruki Murakami -- and still being unique for its medium. Gorgeous shots & great performances managed to evoke Murakami's quirky style.
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The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
7/10
2007-08-03 00:32
Paul "What's a Steadicam" Greengrass delivers a solid but not great third act to the Bourne franchise. The kinetic camera work is a bit overdone and there's nothing here we haven't seen in the previous two movies. Still, entertaining enough for a trip to the theater.
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July, 2007
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Sunshine (2007)
8/10
2007-07-29 00:58
Trainspotting's Boyle delivers a riveting sci-fi movie. A space drama reminiscent of 2001 instead of Star Wars, Sunshine focuses on the drama of 8 scientists and astronauts instead of the tech and CGI effects. The last 3rd of the movie becomes a stretch but can be forgiven. Definitely for the big screen.
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Renaissance (2006)
7/10
2007-07-28 01:05
Wasn't able to catch this in theaters. This is a highly stylized French sci-fi motion-capture based animation rendered in black & white. While comparison to Sin City abouunds, the story is made of classic film noir stuff and the style (it took 6 years to complete) definitely lends it that unique edge. Great addition to your DVD library.
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The Simpsons Movie (2007)
7/10
2007-07-28 01:03
Great gags and gorgeous animation despite Homer's claims that you're watching something you can get free on TV every week. Still, they didn't do anything new from the TV. Except...oh Goodbye, everybody!
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Goya's Ghosts
7/10
2007-07-20 23:56
Milos Forman's take on Francisco Goya (Stellan SkarsgÄrd)'s muse (always superb Natalie Portman) and her complicated relationship with the Spanish Inquisitor. Javier Bardem as the Inquisitor is almost as imposing as Darth Vader.
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Starter for 10
7/10
2007-07-20 23:00
Last King of Scotland's James McAvoy plays it light this time and shows that he's no one note actor. Totally entertaining movie if only for the awesome 80s New Wave soundtrack.
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Alpha Dog
5/10
2007-07-20 22:00
Could've been interesting if it wasn't such a slave to the minute details of the true-life crime. Great performances from the young cast including Justin Timberlake.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
6/10
2007-07-11 00:38
New series director David Yates seems to have forgotten about the Order of the Phoenix and the sense of wonder Cuaron managed to evoke in the previous Potter movie. Imelda Staunton rocked the Prof. Umbridge role. Alas, very little of Tonks!
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Ratatouille
8/10
2007-07-05 00:52
Pixar delivers the fun again along with eye-popping animation. Great voice acting all around especially from Peter O'Toole as food critic Anton Ego. I was a bit uneasy with the idea of rats in the kitchen though.
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Sicko
8/10
2007-07-02 00:43
Scary indictment of the current state of the health care industry in the US. Although Moore takes less on screen time compared to previous outings, it doesn't soften the bite of this expose. Bawal talaga magkasakit.
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Transformers
7/10
2007-07-02 00:35
Carefully crafted to appeal to 80s nostalgia and teenage hormones, Bay delivers the perfect summer popcorn movie. The cool fx and action sequences just barely makes up for the clunky dialogue.
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June, 2007
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Live Free or Die Hard
7/10
2007-06-30 01:37
Willis' John McClane is back in his Will E. Coyote turn. Bigger explosions, hipper jokes. As the bad guy pointed out McClane is a Timex watch in a digital age. Keeps on ticking though. Fun for the whole family. First movie in the series not Rated R.
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ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh
6/10
2007-06-30 01:35
Pretty much sticks to the Carlo Vergara's graphic novel. Perfect casting although the musical aspects seems to be superfluous.
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Matakot ka sa Karma
2/10
2007-06-21 23:57
The movie contains 3 short stories revolving around 3 different haunted antique furnitures very much in the spirit *ahem* of Shake, Rattle & Roll movies. It's 97 minutes of my life I can't get back.
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Agent X44
2/10
2007-06-21 23:53
It's no Casino Royale for Tony Falcon's Agent X44. Instead Vhong Navarro et al decides to do a spoof a la Austin Powers. Like Austin Powers it has its share of lavish production design. Unlike Austin Powers, it's not funny. Big difference between nakakatawa and nagpapatawa.
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Ocean's Thirteen
7/10
2007-06-06 07:05
Better than O12 but that's not saying much. This time around, it feels like that Soderbergh, Clooney and the gang just couldn't wait to finish this 'trilogy' and get on with their lives. Has it moments though.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
8/10
2007-06-03 23:45
Captain Jack Sparrow makes a spectacular 3rd movie as we're finally brought to Singapore. My small complaint is that the heroes don't necessarily have their arcs. Fun though.
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May, 2007
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Shrek the Third
6/10
2007-05-18 23:48
They should just get on with it and give Donkey and Puss in Boots their own movies.
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Spider-Man 3
7/10
2007-05-03 23:43
Coulda been a contender if not for weak, unnecessary subplots. Weakest of the three but contains some spectacular fight scenes. And dancing! Oh God the dancing!
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April, 2007
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Hot Fuzz
7/10
2007-04-20 03:01
By the Power of Grayskull! The people behind Shaun of the Dead scores another comedy gold with an awesome spoof of buddy-cop movies.
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Grindhouse
9/10
2007-04-07 17:30
It's a pair of fun movies and that's what your head should be at when you head into the theater. The fake trailers alone are worth the ticket.
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The Reaping
5/10
2007-04-05 17:28
Great effects but a jumbled story. It's a testament to Hilary Swank's abilities as an actress to prevent this from a being a total stinker. Wait for it on DVD.
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Shooter
6/10
2007-04-03 17:24
Marky Mark goes funky on a bunch of government baddies. Great action sequences but it lacked the punch to make it another Bourne series.
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The Lookout
6/10
2007-04-02 17:21
Small, tight little movie with great performances from actors. Unfortunately it makes for great DVD viewing instead of the theater. I couldn't help but compare it to Memento and Scarface -- with all that "he who has the money has the power" crap.
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March, 2007
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The Host
8/10
2007-03-10 05:57
Certainly gets a shot to be among the monster movie greats. Read my review.
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Zodiac
7/10
2007-03-07 06:02
Interesting bit of historical-drama about the Zodiac killings in the Bay Area in the 60s-70s. Well acted.
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Dreamgirls
6/10
2007-03-05 06:04
Great show performances but the story trudges along. And yes Jennifer Hudson steals the show.
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February, 2007
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Ghost Rider
4/10
2007-02-19 21:40
I wanted to like this movie but unfortunately, I can't recommend you watch this in the theater. Wait for it on the DVD. The humor makes it tolerable but it's CGI gone wild. Oh and it was directed by the same guy who messed up Daredevil.
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Breach
7/10
2007-02-18 22:05
Solid spy drama with a great performance from Chris Cooper. It's based on the true story of FBI agent Robert Hanssen who turned over sensitive secrets to the Russians.
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Sicko
7/10
2007-02-12 00:33
Scary indictment of the state of the health care industry in the US. You see less of Moore on the screen but it doesn't take the bite out of the facts he uncovered. Bawal talaga magkasakit.
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Volver
7/10
2007-02-06 23:11
Best Penelope Cruz performance I've seen so far. She's definitely comfortable as Almodovar's beleaguered wife in Spanish hometown whose mom may or may not be back from the dead.
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January, 2007
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Smokin' Aces
5/10
2007-01-30 06:05
A Tarantino-lite movie without the joy of the cartoony violence. It's a nice popcorn movie but too many vignettes made me not care about any of the characters.
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Notes on a Scandal
8/10
2007-01-28 06:06
Nothing more satisfying having a day at the theater to watch Dame Judy Dench square off with equally awesome Cate Blanchett. Dench pulls off being scary creep easily.
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