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The Dilemma (2011)
Not as bad as I expected. Howard’s sense of comedy is pretty basic, but Vaughn’s natural charm and punchy dialogue bring the laughs. The whole “dilemma” is a bit forced, but there are enough dramatic scenes to keep it engaging. Is Winona Ryder on drugs? Her last few performances featured…
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Black Swan (2010)
A little too disturbing. If it played less like a horror film and more like a romance with a slightly healthier protagonist, the story would have been a bit more dramatic and engaging, and Portman could have really taken our breaths away. Nonetheless, Portman delivers an intense and courageous performance.…
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Tyson (2008)
Like This Is It did for Michael Jackson, this movie really makes Tyson out to be a real person, with depth and character and personality, who was simplistically misunderstood in the public eye. Interesting interviews, footage, and editing. Tyson is perhaps one of the first superstars for whom video footage…
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Push (2009)
Pretty good story. Quality performances by a really interesting cast. Belle’s a knock-out. Nice action and effects. There’s a lot of pretty ridiculous stuff going on, but it never looks cheesy.
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I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
A quality production. Touching and well-acted, with a delicate and appropriate touch of humor from Carrey. A gay Catch Me If You Can.
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Summer Rental (1985)
After decades of evolution, by the 1980’s, American institutions like high school, suburban life, road trips, nightlife, and the military had become regular, common, shared American experiences. Many 80’s movies, particularly light comedies and especially movies by John Hughes, were a slice of this contemporary American life. The light comedies…
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Edge of Darkness (2010)
Nice and graphic and dark and interesting and touching. Gibson’s accent is pretty good.
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Amelia (2009)
Swank does a pretty good Amelia, and the accents sound pretty authentic all around, but I would have liked to see them get more creative with the ending. That’s what Amelia’s mystique is all about. Why not run with some of the latest theories about her disappearance?
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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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