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Review of Ordinary People (1980)

By Janis A (72) on 20 Feb 2014

Very complex movie about depression and aftermath of deep shock…

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Review of Before Midnight (2013)

By Janis A (72) on 20 Feb 2014

Heartfelt and engaging story of a couple searching for their romantic roots..very grown-up and realistic in the dealing with everyday problems…

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Review of Nancy Drew (2007)

By Janis A (72) on 08 Feb 2014

The books are much better and more exciting. I like Emma Roberts but everything else could've been done better…

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Review of Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

By Janis A (72) on 03 Dec 2013

I was so disappointed. It was predictable. I also hated the characters; they never learned and doomed themselves by their own decisions…

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Review of Stoker (2013)

By Janis A (72) on 15 Nov 2013

Excellently filmed, the movie benefits from strong performances and an eerie atmosphere that is more than just creepy on the surface…

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Review of Hotel Transylvania (2012)

By Janis A (72) on 23 Aug 2013

It has some nice moments, but the lack of warmth and genuine humour is dragging it down…

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Review of Funny Face (1932)

By Janis A (72) on 07 Jul 2013

Very sweet and well produced musical about an intellectual girl turning into a model...just the age difference between Hepburn and Astaire…

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Review of Funny Face (1957)

By Janis A (72) on 07 Jul 2013

Very sweet and well produced musical about an intellectual girl turning into a model...just the age difference between Hepburn and Astaire…

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Review of An American in Paris (1951)

By Janis A (72) on 06 Jul 2013

One of the best musicals ever, largely in part from the tremendous singing and awesome ending (12 minute break out dance session with no dialogue…

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Review of Forever Strong (2008)

By Janis A (72) on 17 May 2013

You do not have to know anything about rugby to enjoy this movie because the sport is only the vehicle through which director Little tells…

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Review of The King and I (1956)

By Janis A (72) on 17 May 2013

Great musical if not somewhat racist with Yul Brynner playing an Asian king…

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Review of Vertigo (1958)

By Janis A (72) on 12 Dec 2012

Quite a bold movie with two peaks. very thrilling, although im no fan of kim novaks acting…

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Review of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)

By Janis A (72) on 03 Dec 2012

Part one of the finale is a slow, meaningless, and boring ride with a disaffecting story leaving us film critics wanting Edward to feast upon…

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Review of Moulin Rouge! (2001)

By Janis A (72) on 26 Nov 2012

In the beginning, I was so easily repulsed. yet some fascination remained...what a strange movie…

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Review of Babel (2006)

By Janis A (72) on 07 Nov 2012

Masterpiece. Won the Globe, but NOT the Oscar... I will NEVER forgive the Academy for this mistake…

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Review of Babel (2008)

By Janis A (72) on 07 Nov 2012

Masterpiece. Won the Globe, but NOT the Oscar... I will NEVER forgive the Academy for this mistake…

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Review of Jane Eyre (2011)

By Janis A (72) on 06 Nov 2012

Not another Jane eyre movie... I stay sceptical…

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Review of An Education (2009)

By Janis A (72) on 06 Nov 2012

It tells the story so lightly, yet it is able to engulf you into the emotions of the character. Amazing film! Best I have seen in a lifetime…

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Review of Sophie's Choice (1982)

By Janis A (72) on 05 Nov 2012

What a strange friendship that goes on between Stingo, Sophie, and Nathan…

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Review of Hope Springs (2012)

By Janis A (72) on 29 Oct 2012

Very natural and touching. The actors are terrific…

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