Jeff's Reviews | Thoughts on every movie I've ever seen.

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Sex and the City (2008)

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2009

Underneath the superficial fashions and looks, this is a story about human nature and growth. Touching and well-made, I have to admit.

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Nice little story, nice little slice of history, but the movie is epic in scale, and what’s there almost isn’t enough to carry its length. A couple of touching, dramatic moments, but all the time in between is a bit sparse. Jackman’s a stud, and the kid is wonderful.

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The Graduate (1967)

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2009

A couple of awkward script/acting moments, but overall, an intelligently shot film with some really nice performances. The last moment is kind of interesting. A little more variety in the score would have been nice.

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Death to Smoochy (2002)

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2009

A tongue-in-cheek, goofball, theatrical comedy like The Producers. Good zingers and nice performances all around.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2009

Interesting concept, which originated in the 1951 original. But it’s a bit sloppy how they tacked on the strained relationship between stepmom and stepson. Reeves, who is perfect playing blank-faced alien types. Jaden Smith needs to be pulverized.

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Valkyrie (2008)

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2009

A good little history lesson. And good to see Cruise take on a role like this. Pretty polished, to be expected from Singer.

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The Sweetest Sound (2001)

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2009

Mildly interesting for a genealogist. Berliner is a good collector of footage, but the voiceover is not poignant enough to be this slow and boring, and all the computer effects are downright annoying.

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