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The Hunt (Jagten) (2012)
A small story, but a good one. This is a frustrating, unsettling movie to watch, but I guess that’s a testament to its storytelling. Mikkelsen is great. So is everyone else, for that matter. Non-American actors just seem much more natural. What’s the secret? A remarkable performance from Wedderkopp. When…
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Rush (2013)
This might be Howard’s best film. His movies are usually pretty safe and sterile, but he takes some chances here. Intense subject matter, edgy characters, really great shots, creative editing choices, and some pretty gruesome scenes. Hemsworth is pretty good, but Brühl’s performance steals the show. Nice to see him…
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54 (1998)
A flamboyant time and place. Myers definitely plays off-type. But aside from the shock value, there’s not much to it.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
A nice story, pleasantly told by Madden. Wayward, geriatric souls find a spiritual awakening in India. This is Eat Pray Love for old people. Dench’s commentary is particularly poignant. Good characters and good performances by quality actors. Patel has had some attractive costars over the years, hasn’t he?
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Looper (2012)
A little trippy and confusing. When the main characters have an opportunity to clarify the multi-threaded story, they cop out with an “I don’t wanna talk about time travel shit!” line of dialogue. Lame. Nevertheless, I like how it all comes together. Great ending. Gordon-Levitt has been around for a…
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The Intouchables (2011)
That magical balance of comedy and drama make both a little bit better. Lots of fun to see these guys busting each other’s balls. But for two guys who had become best friends, Driss’ employment seemed to end a little too abruptly. Cluzet is the French Dustin Hoffman. Wonderfully expressive…
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Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Pretty dumb. It’s too bad Russell didn’t really have career as action star, maybe because he’s just too cheesy, at least in this one. He also talks a bit like Howard Cosell. Has he always talked like that? The inspiration for Mortal Kombat’s Raiden?
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42 (2013)
Boseman does a good job as Jackie. The baseball play is also pretty good, though I would have liked to see Boseman emulate Jackie’s unique running style. But the story tends to drag a bit. We get it, white people in the south hated him. At the risk of sounding…
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Dark Skies (2013)
A mix of Poltergeist and Signs. Freaky things happen to a family in a suburban neighborhood, an old wise person comes to help, turns out it’s extraterrestrial in origin, and they communicate via walkie-talkies. A few good stings, but the aliens were kind of crappy-looking.
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American Hustle (2013)
At the start, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be having a Martin Scorsese or Wes Anderson or Coen brothers experience. Ended up being a combination of the three. And it might be the most authentic recreation of the 70’s ever put on film. Actually felt like I…
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I'm a photographer, web developer, travel enthusiast, and movie buff living in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.In the summer of 1993, I started writing reviews for every movie I saw and haven't looked back. I'm up to 2,371 reviews now. This makes me cool or a complete dork, depending on your perspective.
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