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Review of The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 10 Mar 2014

The best film of Anderson's film to date, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is amusing and it looks spectacular…

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Review of Non-Stop (2013)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 01 Mar 2014

We the audience know Bill is innocent, so we are going to go right on rooting for our protagonist until he redeems himself in front of the…

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Review of Non-Stop (2014)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 01 Mar 2014

We the audience know Bill is innocent, so we are going to go right on rooting for our protagonist until he redeems himself in front of the…

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Review of After Tiller (2013)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 19 Sep 2013

Addressing an issue many Americans are uncomfortable with, this informative documentary sheds light and humanity on reproductive rights in…

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Review of Ip Man: The Final Fight (2013)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 18 Sep 2013

Ip Man was a notable martial arts instructor, he was not a saint. Perhaps someday, somebody will make an accurate film about the man…

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Review of Blue Caprice (2013)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 11 Sep 2013

A solid debut featuring strong acting, 'Blue Caprice' delves into America's familiar consequences when insecurity, anger and high profile weapons…

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Review of Jack Reacher (2012)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 20 Dec 2012

The film is a bit confused on where it stands on issues of brutality and revenge, but not where it stands on government efficiency…

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Review of California Solo (2012)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 08 Dec 2012

It is not that the film is bad or boring so much as it is forgettable…

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Review of Rust and Bone (2012)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 08 Dec 2012

Although it is one of the better films of the year, Rust and Bone has its faults…

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Review of Ted (2012)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 28 Jun 2012

MacFarlane knows American pop culture and, when at his best, he uses it in a critical way that is hilarious…

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Review of Incendiary: The Willingham Case (2011)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 26 Jun 2012

As sober as a lab report, the excellent documentary metes out its findings with calm precision…

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Review of Deadfall (2012)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 26 Jun 2012

Deadfall has its moments of deep, fleeting poignancy during moments of violence, but those moments get buried in yet another bloody tale of…

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Review of True Legend (2010)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 12 May 2011

From the opening credits to its predictable conclusion it becomes clear that 'True Legend' lays its intelligence at the level of a superhero…

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Review of The Life of Fish (2010)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 12 May 2011

A fine film in general, Chilé's recent Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film will particularly poke (pain…

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Review of Sympathy for Delicious (2010)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 12 May 2011

The script would have better served the character of Delicious if his powers were scientifically explained…

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Review of My Perestroika (2010)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 19 Apr 2011

Engulfed in a bittersweet symphony of getting what one wants and losing what one once had, the documentary's personal conversations manifest…

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Review of Your Highness (2011)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 06 Apr 2011

The harder you are for fantasy, the limper you are for 'Your Highness…

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Review of Your Highness (2010)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 06 Apr 2011

The harder you are for fantasy, the limper you are for 'Your Highness…

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Review of Hop (2011)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 01 Apr 2011

Using animation and live action quite impressively, 'Hop' takes one reactionary myth and uses it to reinforce that myth as well as others…

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Review of Neshoba (2010)

By John Esther (94) for UR Chicago Magazine (83) on 07 Jan 2011

Neshoba' is a timeless reminder there are still many in this country believing some American citizens deserve second-class status and therefore…

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