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Review of Irene in Time (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 21 Sep 2009

Too contrived, sophomoric and unmoving, despite a lively soundtrack and a radiant performance by the genuinely beautiful Tanna Frederick…

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Review of Disgrace (2008)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 19 Sep 2009

An unfocused and contrived drama that lacks a palpable emotional core, but John Malkovich's raw performance makes it at least marginally engaging…

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Review of The Burning Plain (2008)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 19 Sep 2009

Initially intriguing with solid performances and impressive cinematography, but its suspense and poignancy diminish as the anachronic plot…

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Review of Bright Star (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 18 Sep 2009

An occasionally dull, very gentle romantic drama that could have used more tension and a sharper screenplay, but it's compensated by a radiant…

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Review of Jennifer's Body (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 17 Sep 2009

Wickedly funny and a guilty pleasure that cleverly combines horror, satire and tongue-in-cheek humor without any dull moments…

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Review of The Big Gay Musical (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 12 Sep 2009

Thoroughly engaging, funny, smart and heartfelt without any dull or contrived moments…

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Review of Sorority Row (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 10 Sep 2009

Initially intriguing, thrilling and suspenseful with impressive production values, but it eventually sinks into an unintentionally funny and…

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Review of Whiteout (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 10 Sep 2009

Lacks sufficient thrills, chills and intrigue as it grows into an increasingly ludicrous and inane mess, even if you're willing to suspend…

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Review of Extract (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 03 Sep 2009

A harmless, often amusing comedy that's quite convoluted and, while not consistently brilliant or funny, never feels too dull or juvenile…

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Review of The September Issue (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 29 Aug 2009

A captivating, lively and slick documentary that's heavy on style, but low on substance…

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Review of Taking Woodstock (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 27 Aug 2009

Initially compelling with a fine ensemble cast and impressive cinematography, but suffers from an often bland screenplay that's deficient in…

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Review of Play the Game (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 27 Aug 2009

Heartwarming, clever and very, very funny…

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Review of Motherland (2011)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 24 Aug 2009

A deeply moving, illuminating and inspirational documentary…

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Review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 23 Aug 2009

A viscerally intense, gripping and character-driven thriller filled with pulse-pounding action, strong performances and stylish, gritty…

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Review of My One and Only (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 22 Aug 2009

Boasts a charming cast and superb production design along with briefly amusing and heartfelt moments which get bogged down by bland dialogue…

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Review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 22 Aug 2009

A 90-minute tour de force of suspense and intrigue with outstanding, powerhouse performances by James Nesbitt and Liam Neeson…

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Review of Inglourious Basterds (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 20 Aug 2009

Sensationally entertaining, relentlessly suspenseful and thrilling with a terrific ensemble cast and wickedly funny and witty dialogue…

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Review of Shorts (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 20 Aug 2009

Has fleeting moments of excitement and thrills, but too often veers into silliness, inanity and blandness while ultimately failing to entertain…

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Review of It Might Get Loud (2008)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 14 Aug 2009

Has stylish cinematography, terrific sound editing and other solid production values, but it suffers from excessive style over substance...It…

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Review of Spread (2009)

By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 14 Aug 2009

Mildly engaging with slick cinematography and a sexy cast, but it's often like its protagonist himself: superficial, shallow, lazy and lacking…

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