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Review of Offbeat (1961)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 30 Sep 2012

An exposition-heavy opening act and an abrupt lack of closure may leave moviegoers feeling underserved by The Devil Inside's few genuinely…

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Review of This Means War (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

It's not the most realistic spy film or the most tear-enducing romance; however, This Means War works as a middle-of-the-road guilty pleasure…

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Review of The Grey (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

A noteworthy performance from Liam Neeson keeps the character moments engaging and the man vs. nature scenarios offer a number of memorable sequences…

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Review of Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

An enjoyable indie dramedy with a number of engaging moments and a solid performance from Jason Segel but not nearly as deep as the ideals…

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Review of 21 Jump Street (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

21 Jump Street gets the remake job done with tongue-in-cheek style & plenty of outrageous moments…

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Review of Project X (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

Unlike prior 'house party' movies, Project X says nothing meaningful about its subject matter and, instead, paints teens as unlikeable and…

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Review of Red Tails (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

With an inspiring source story, talented actors, and one of the most profitable production companies backing the film, it's genuinely hard…

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Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 29 Sep 2012

Anyone hoping the 3D would make-up for the film's many shortcomings, will probably continue to feel cheated by the first Star Wars prequel…

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Review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 27 Sep 2012

An exploration of troubled teenagers as well as counter-cultural angst that, because of its commitment to the ugly side of truth, is rife with…

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Review of Hotel Transylvania (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 27 Sep 2012

An off-putting juxtaposition of heartfelt character moments and lowbrow poop jokes prevent Hotel Transylvania from ever being especially heartfelt…

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Review of The Watch (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

The Watch is a lazy production at nearly every level. Expect these aliens to have better luck in a couple years - when they invade basic cable…

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Review of People Like Us (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

Certain elements of the plot are uneven but a number of captivating performances and an intriguing premise elevate People Like Us above standard…

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Review of The Bourne Legacy (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

The Bourne Legacy' is by no means a bad film. Unfortunately, it just has trouble living up to the real world Jason Bourne 'legacy…

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Review of The Possession (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

The Possession fails to differentiate itself from standard exorcism stories and movie experiences - even if it is 'Based on True Events…

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Review of Lockout (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

Lockout succeeds as a result of Pearce - who delivers an enjoyable, albeit snide, performance as a government agent turned one-man-army…

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Review of Prometheus (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

Prometheus is a welcome return to form for Ridley Scott -- delivering a fascinating sci-fi storyline, gorgeous 3D visuals, and competent filmmaking…

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Review of Savages (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

Savages is a mix of challenging story beats & multifaceted character moments -- paired with an equal number of predictable twists & flat cliched…

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Review of Dredd (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

Dredd is an extremely enjoyable action ride and, in spite of a limited story, provides the infamous Judge with a surprisingly engaging film…

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Review of Brave (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

While it doesn't break a lot of new ground, Brave is a beautiful and competent entry in Disney's robust fairytale film pedigree…

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Review of The Hunger Games (2012)

By Ben Kendrick (300) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 26 Sep 2012

Some plot threads are underserved but The Hunger Games is a fascinating and disturbing character drama that successfully captures the core…

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