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This Is the End (2013)

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2013

Seth is Seth, and this is probably the least annoying I’ve ever seen Jay. Some of the ad-libbed banter is good, McBride’s got some lines, and Hill’s exorcism was hilarious, but the silly drug and penis humor gets old quick. This might as well have been Pineapple Express 2.

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Pacific Rim (2013)

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2013

Lots of high-octane effects and testosterone-driven action. The robots and monsters fighting in cities make are a perfect combination of Godzilla, Cloverfield, and Real Steel. But with the awful dialogue, caricature performances, contrived dramatic situations, low-grade comedy silliness, and the most basic breaches of military protocol, I’d swear it was…

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The Thing (2011)

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2013

A faithful, well-made prequel. Heijningen reins it in and does a good job keeping things real. Edgerton headlines a bunch of good performances from unfamiliar faces. Nice effects and gore, though I’m constantly asking myself why every room has to be so dark and why every flashlight has to be…

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Millions (2004)

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2013

Definitely something different. An ethical exploration with a Pleasantville slant, this one’s a weird mix of comedy, drama, suspense, and allegory. Goofy and whimsically shot, almost like a Guy Ritchie or Tarantino film, with a soundtrack right out of Edward Scissorhands. Etel is great, and all supporting performances are good…

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Killer Elite (2011)

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2013

One of Statham’s better roles. He’s a bad-ass, probably more in this movie than in any other because he gets hurt, expresses emotion, and shows vulnerability. He’s not quite as robotic as he usually is. Owen is a marvelous adversary. I don’t know if it’s look or his diction, but…

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World War Z (2013)

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2013

Could be a continuation of 28 Days Later, shot in a similar style as well. Overall, it’s pretty good, though little of it feels original and there is nothing about it that’s exceptional. The story and Contagion-like plot twist are pretty good. I like internationalization of the problem, though all…

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The Campaign (2012)

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2013

Silliness, but there are a few good lines. With speech and mannerisms from Bush, Ferrell gets some easy laughs. Galifianakis is good, too.

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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2013

A pleasant but remarkably undramatic end-of-the-world tale. Carell does his best to flex his dramatic chops.

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Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2013

For a no-name director and no-name actors, surprisingly good suspense and performances. Good characters and good character-building. Having people we care about makes things more scary. CHeesy ending. Some sort of explanation would have been nice.end was cheesy. An explanation would have been nice.

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