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Review of Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)

By Emod L (701) on 11 Dec 2015

59% The scares are inconsistent and the acting is not up to par with previous installments, but Insidious: Chapter 3 makes for a fresh take…

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Review of The Wolfpack (2015)

By Emod L (701) on 11 Dec 2015

82% It treads slowly and the premise is somewhat comical, but The Wolfpack is a raw and engrossing documentary that is surprisingly not one…

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Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

By Emod L (701) on 06 Dec 2015

84% Master and Commander is a showcase of fine performances, as well as some terrific photography and well-shot action. V: 80%…

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Review of Beetlejuice (1988)

By Emod L (701) on 04 Dec 2015

84% It's dated, but Beetlejuice is a wacky and hilarious horror adventure from Tim Burton in the vein of The Evil Dead and Ghostbusters. V: 74%…

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Review of Rocky (1976)

By Emod L (701) on 03 Dec 2015

78% Although its story is dated and cliched, Rocky is an inspiring story, and one that has been integrated into our culture…

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Review of John Carter (2012)

By Emod L (701) on 02 Dec 2015

61% A serviceable sci-fi flick in the vein of all your favorite sci-fi flicks, John Carter lacks a logically emotional core but it benefits…

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Review of Take Shelter (2011)

By Emod L (701) on 02 Dec 2015

A really interesting movie about schizophrenia with a really strong performance from Michael Shannon who I am growing to enjoy more as an actor…

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Review of Gremlins (1984)

By Emod L (701) on 29 Nov 2015

Like almost everything Spielberg is involved in, there's an uncomfortable glossy sheen that I've never liked…

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Review of The Departed (2006)

By Emod L (701) on 29 Nov 2015

83% The Departed boasts a well-written and complex script, some stylish direction, and fully engrossing performances. V: 88%…

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Review of 1408 (2007)

By Emod L (701) on 27 Nov 2015

78% 1408 is a suspenseful and strongly-acted horror with enough drama to balance out its inconsistent scares…

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Review of Tomorrowland (2015)

By Emod L (701) on 22 Nov 2015

59% Convoluted and disjointed, Tomorrowland at least boasts some spectacular visuals, a sense of adventure, and stellar performances. VARITABLE: 56%…

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Review of Terminator Genisys (2015)

By Emod L (701) on 22 Nov 2015

56% Terminator Genisys adds a few new alternate spins to the material, but fans of the series will be disappointed with how many opportunities…

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Review of A Christmas Carol (1984)

By Emod L (701) on 21 Nov 2015

Great cast and acting, wonderful version of a classic…

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Review of Mr. Holmes (2015)

By Emod L (701) on 16 Nov 2015

77% Well-acted and with fine cinematography, Mr…

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Review of Superman Returns (2006)

By Emod L (701) on 12 Nov 2015

79% Superman Returns is flawed but charming, as well as entertaining. V: 70%…

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Review of A Bug's Life (1998)

By Emod L (701) on 12 Nov 2015

80% Funny and well-animated, A Bug's Life contains the spirit of Pixar's early work…

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Review of Brave (2012)

By Emod L (701) on 12 Nov 2015

78% Brave is a charming and colorful fantasy film that, despite lacking some of the depth of previous Pixar efforts, is deep nonetheless. V: 73%…

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Review of Mortal Kombat (1995)

By Emod L (701) on 10 Nov 2015

58% Although short on the gore and mythology that made the video game so great, Mortal Kombat is cheesy, action-packed fun. V: 46%…

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Review of Into the Woods (2014)

By Emod L (701) on 09 Nov 2015

80% Familiar characters and arcs notwithstanding, Into The Woods is as wittily-written, well-directed, and visually stunning as one might expect…

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Review of Boyhood (1951)

By Emod L (701) on 09 Nov 2015

61% Despite being overlong, having jumbled dialogue, and being inconsistently acted, Boyhood sports a daring concept, and it can be warm and…

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