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Stand by Me (1986)
A nice, simple Stephen King story. I remember enjoying it more when I was younger, but it still holds up pretty well. Amazing cast. The kids do a great job, delivering wonderfully written dialogue with ease.
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The King’s Speech (2010)
Firth delivers a courageous performance of an unflattering character. Rush is good, too. But I’m not sure there is enough drama here. The king’s impediment seems almost like an obstacle to the establishment of dramatic relationships between the characters. And if a dramatic wartime speech is the climax of the…
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The Stepfather (2009)
Some of the suspense is a bit forced, but Walsh is nice and creepy.
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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'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 2,375 reviews now. This makes me cool or a complete dork, depending on your perspective.
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