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Review of The Reader (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 08 Apr 2009

Winslet's powerful and remarkable performance makes this well worth watching. Very well written, fine period detail…

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Review of The Spirit (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 08 Apr 2009

A bit too stylish and over the top. It lacks the substance Sin City had…

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Review of The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 04 Apr 2009

Nicely animated, but it just seems they took a lot of ideas and characters from other animated films and made a movie out of it…

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Review of Splinter (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 04 Apr 2009

Surprisingly suspenseful, the director skillfully keeps from going over the top. The dialogue is fresh and convincing, as is the acting…

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Review of Yes Man (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 03 Apr 2009

Likable but rather empty comedy. Very typical of Jim Carrey, but very much lacks originality…

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Review of Doubt (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 01 Apr 2009

Brilliant period detail and feel for the Catholic school experience of the time. The cast is incredible, they are all superb…

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Review of Bedtime Stories (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 01 Apr 2009

Imaginative, as well as disappointing. They could have done a lot more with the story…

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Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 30 Mar 2009

I enjoyed it and found it very entertaining. I know, it's flawed but I was never once bored. The special effects were good…

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Review of Tell No One (2006)

By Jayh. (423) on 29 Mar 2009

Solid mystery thriller from French, and the French excel at that genre. Well acted, suspenseful and most always interesting…

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Review of Revolutionary Road (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 29 Mar 2009

Powerfully acted, Kate Winslet is excellent, but the entire cast is outstanding…

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Review of Timecrimes (2007)

By Jayh. (423) on 28 Mar 2009

What imagination! Very offbeat Spanish film, with a plot that fascinates as well as bewilders. Interesting direction, excellent score…

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Review of From Within (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 27 Mar 2009

Good atmosphere, fine score. The plot idea is good, but the execution of the story is way too slow moving, and I found that distracting…

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Review of Marley & Me (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 26 Mar 2009

Well written, good casting. A sweet film, funny and touching. Not one you will easily forget…

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Review of Seven Pounds (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 22 Mar 2009

Way way way too long, some major editing would have prevented the stretches of boredom. Too slow moving…

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Review of Quantum of Solace (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 22 Mar 2009

It has all the right ingredients for a Bond flick - rapid pace, plenty of explosions, car chases, great special effects, great international…

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Review of Bolt (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 19 Mar 2009

Good animated feature, but I was a little disappointed. It was surprisingly predictable…

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Review of Elegy (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 15 Mar 2009

Very strong cast, everyone does a very good job. But I found the film slow and rather boring. I just never got into the film…

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Review of Punisher: War Zone (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 15 Mar 2009

All action, pizazz, gore and special effects and no substance. The plot, if you can call it that is weak, the acting is fair…

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Review of Synecdoche, New York (2008)

By Jayh (423) on 12 Mar 2009

I just deplore these pretentious artsy-fartsy movies…

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Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008)

By Jayh. (423) on 08 Mar 2009

It's certainly well acted, especially by Anne Hathaway and Debra Winger. Terrific and convincingly made story…

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