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if no one singles out any of these performances as award-worthy , it's only because we would expect nothing less from this bunch .	1
a taut , intelligent psychological drama .	1
you might not buy the ideas . but you'll definitely want the t-shirt .	1
a thoughtful , provocative , insistently humanizing film .	1
like old myths and wonder tales spun afresh .	1
the whole cast looks to be having so much fun with the slapstick antics and silly street patois , tossing around obscure expressions like bellini and mullinski , that the compact 86 minutes breezes by .	1
like mike doesn't win any points for originality . it does succeed by following a feel-good formula with a winning style , and by offering its target audience of urban kids some welcome role models and optimism .	1
an imaginative comedy/thriller .	1
everything that has to do with yvan and charlotte , and everything that has to do with yvan's rambunctious , jewish sister and her non-jew husband , feels funny and true .	1
the film's sharp , often mischievous sense of humor will catch some off guard . . .	1
post 9/11 the philosophical message of " personal freedom first " might not be as palatable as intended .	1
as if to prove a female director can make a movie with no soft edges , kathryn bigelow offers no sugar-coating or interludes of lightness . her film is unrelentingly claustrophobic and unpleasant .	1
hey , who else needs a shower ?	1
remarkably accessible and affecting .	1
it ultimately stands forth as an important chronicle of the abuses of one of latin america's most oppressive regimes .	1
'compleja e intelectualmente retadora , el ladrón de orquídeas es uno de esos filmes que vale la pena ver precisamente por su originalidad . '	1
one of the greatest romantic comedies of the past decade .	1
perhaps no picture ever made has more literally showed that the road to hell is paved with good intentions .	1
a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .	1
. . . has freaky scenes where the crew wonder if they're ghosts imagining themselves as alive . it's a sly wink to the others without becoming a postmodern joke , made creepy by its " men in a sardine can " warped logic .	1
a romantic comedy that operates by the rules of its own self-contained universe .	1
if you love reading and/or poetry , then by all means check it out . you'll probably love it .	1
legendary irish writer brendan behan's memoir , borstal boy , has been given a loving screen transferral .	1
rare is the 'urban comedy' that even attempts the insight and honesty of this disarming indie .	1
this is one of polanski's best films .	1
guaranteed to move anyone who ever shook , rattled , or rolled .	1
behan himself knew how to spin a tale and one can't help but think he'd appreciate this attempt to turn his life into art .	1
offers that rare combination of entertainment and education .	1
my goodness , queen latifah has a lot to offer and she seemed to have no problem flaunting her natural gifts . she must have a very strong back .	1
the best movie of its kind since 'brazil . ' lucas , take notes . this is how you use special effects .	1
when it really counts . . . bloody sunday connects on a visceral level that transcends language .	1
one of the best examples of how to treat a subject , you're not fully aware is being examined , much like a photo of yourself you didn't know was being taken .	1
a smart , sweet and playful romantic comedy .	1
spielberg is the rare director who does not want to invite viewers to gawk at or applaud his special effects . he just wants them to be part of the action , the wallpaper of his chosen reality . here , thankfully , they are .	1
a very witty take on change , risk and romance , and the film uses humour to make its points about acceptance and growth .	1
this may not have the dramatic gut-wrenching impact of other holocaust films , but it's a compelling story , mainly because of the way it's told by the people who were there .	1
farrell . . . thankfully manages to outshine the role and successfully plays the foil to willis's world-weary colonel .	1
together , tok and o orchestrate a buoyant , darkly funny dance of death . in the process , they demonstrate that there's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .	1
cantet perfectly captures the hotel lobbies , two-lane highways , and roadside cafes that permeate vincent's days	1
the values that have held the enterprise crew together through previous adventures and perils do so again-courage , self-sacrifice and patience under pressure .	1
stephen earnhart's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .	1
family fare .	1
a very funny movie .	1
i enjoyed time of favor while i was watching it , but i was surprised at how quickly it faded from my memory .	1
though everything might be literate and smart , it never took off and always seemed static .	1
an impressive if flawed effort that indicates real talent .	1
what might have been a predictably heartwarming tale is suffused with complexity .	1
merely as a technical , logistical feat , russian ark marks a cinematic milestone .	1
bullock does a good job here of working against her natural likability .	1
recalls quiet freak-outs like l'avventura and repulsion .	1
as lo-fi as the special effects are , the folks who cobbled nemesis together indulge the force of humanity over hardware in a way that george lucas has long forgotten .	1
compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .	1
you'd think by now america would have had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold . yet the act is still charming here .	1
[an] hilarious romantic comedy .	1
ultimately , the message of trouble every day seems to be that all sexual desire disrupts life's stasis .	1
this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .	1
the film runs on equal parts of innocence and wisdom -- wisdom that comes with experience . it has fun being grown up .	1
for anyone who remembers the '60s or is interested in one man's response to stroke , ram dass : fierce grace is worth seeking out .	1
the tone is balanced , reflective and reasonable .	1
[villeneuve] seems to realize intuitively that even morality is reduced to an option by the ultimate mysteries of life and death .	1
nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it . i enjoyed the ride ( bumps and all ) , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .	1
by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what's possible and what we might do to make it so .	1
an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .	1
never [sinks] into exploitation .	1
it is interesting and fun to see goodall and her chimpanzees on the bigger-than-life screen .	1
. . . a roller-coaster ride of a movie	1
if there's nothing fresh about wannabes , which was written by mr . demeo , who produced and directed the film with charles a . addessi , much of the time the movie feels authentic .	1
a compelling coming-of-age drama about the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes and a fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother's hold over her .	1
although very much like the first movie based on j . k . rowling's phenomenal fantasy best sellers , this second go-round possesses a quite pleasing , headlong thrust and a likably delinquent attitude .	1
a whole lot foul , freaky and funny .	1
moore's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that's still very much playing itself out .	1
you walk out of the good girl with mixed emotions disapproval of justine combined with a tinge of understanding for her actions .	1
a remarkable 179-minute meditation on the nature of revolution .	1
a well-made thriller with a certain level of intelligence and non-reactionary morality .	1
a few artsy flourishes aside , narc is as gritty as a movie gets these days .	1
fisher has bared his soul and confronted his own shortcomings here in a way . . . that feels very human and very true to life .	1
take care of my cat offers a refreshingly different slice of asian cinema .	1
hands down the year's most thought-provoking film . but it pays a price for its intricate intellectual gamesmanship .	1
steers turns in a snappy screenplay that curls at the edges ; it's so clever you want to hate it . but he somehow pulls it off .	1
somewhere short of tremors on the modern b-scene : neither as funny nor as clever , though an agreeably unpretentious way to spend ninety minutes .	1
you could say that it's slow at times , you could say that a few of the characters act in ways that real people wouldn't , but one thing you couldn't say is that alias betty is predictable .	1
there are a few stabs at absurdist comedy . . . but mostly the humor is of the sweet , gentle and occasionally cloying kind that has become an iranian specialty .	1
one of the best , most understated performances of [jack nicholson's] career .	1
as a witness to several greek-american weddings -- but , happily , a victim of none -- i can testify to the comparative accuracy of ms . vardalos' memories and insights .	1
maybe it's just because this past year has seen the release of some of the worst film comedies in decades . . . but honestly , analyze that really isn't all that bad .	1
the rock is destined to be the 21st century's new " conan " and that he's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal .	1
it's a minor comedy that tries to balance sweetness with coarseness , while it paints a sad picture of the singles scene .	1
all the performances are top notch and , once you get through the accents , all or nothing becomes an emotional , though still positive , wrench of a sit .	1
the film is exhilarating to watch because sandler , liberated from the constraints of formula , reveals unexpected depths as an actor .	1
the tenderness of the piece is still intact .	1
it's rare to find a film that dazzles the eye , challenges the brain , and satisfies our lust for fast-paced action , but minority report delivers all that and a whole lot more .	1
a model of what films like this should be like .	1
the movie is a blast of educational energy , as bouncy animation and catchy songs escort you through the entire 85 minutes .	1
a wonderful character-based comedy .	1
the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .	1
the seaside splendor and shallow , beautiful people are nice to look at while you wait for the story to get going .	1
this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .	1
offers a breath of the fresh air of true sophistication .	1
most impressive , though , is the film's open-ended finale that refuses to entirely close its characters' emotional wounds .	1
ranks among willams' best screen work .	1