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- First reviewJuly 20, 2008
- Last reviewOctober 26, 2012
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Bep BoBep
PostedMarch 11, 2011
Cedar Rapids is a small, endlessly charming comedy. It's not laugh-a-minute, but the characters will leave you smiling long after you've left the theater. Its funny, raunchy and goofy, but it also has heart and underlying warmth that makes it most appealing. A really entertaining effort, aided by some terrific performances. These are characters it's a pleasure to spend time with and the movie knows it. A must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Tjis is Only the Beginning.
PostedMarch 11, 2011
As it stands, Battle: Los Angeles is good dumb fun. A little less talking and a little weirder alien and it might have been something more. Eckhart's commitment to the movie's reality, which is as fierce as the sergeant's commitment to his men, takes what otherwise might merely have been outlandish and makes it believable, and frightening. The film never quite becomes the "Black Alien Down" that it wants to be, but it gets close, and that alone is worth checking out. It's a gritty, tension-filled story of soldiers fighting their way through extraordinary circumstances. The characters feel like real people. Their struggles seem genuine. And Los Angeles is going up in flames. A must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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If You Believe in Choice.
PostedMarch 4, 2011
A smart, stylish thriller that melds science fiction, romance and Hitchcock-ian intrigue with surprising ease. Damon and Blunt have such palpable chemistry from their very first scene that we utterly believe he would spend an entire movie vaulting obstacles to be with her. This is a pulse-pounding mix of science fiction, philosophy and theology. Suspenseful, romantic and wryly funny, "The Adjustment Bureau" is the kind of film that reaffirms one's faith in Hollywood. A must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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We Stole a Car!
PostedMarch 4, 2011
Take Me Home Tonight is a pleasant-enough all-in-one-night comedy, featuring a protagonist facing the classic Graduate-like existential dilemma of post-college paralysis.Its an '80s movie lover's wet dream, and a reasonably watchable immersion in nostalgia.The movie's carried by Topher Grace and Teresa Palmer who, in addition to being incredibly likable, seem to have real chemistry together. Smart and funny tribute to the R-rated comedies of the 1980s. A must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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One Hell of a Ride!
PostedFebruary 25, 2011
With its combination of outlandish storyline and solid edge of your seat adrenaline, Drive Angry is a supernaturally spiked hoot. A non-stop riot of gratuitous sex, full-on violence, gory gunfights and explosive car crashes make this fun chase-and-chiller combo a high-energy trash extravaganza. A must see in 3D.
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Just Go With It
PostedFebruary 22, 2011
This emotionally dense film about grief, coping with loss and finding a way to get life back on track, takes us into heart wrenching territory and the laughs and likable characters make this a better than average Adam Sandler film. Sandler and Aniston play off each other with warmth and charm, while Nicole Kidman almost steals the show as Aniston's frenemy. Adam Sandler is back in the game, not to mention the unforgettable ocean scene makes this a must see comedy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I am Number 4
PostedFebruary 20, 2011
I Am Number Four is geared toward the teen crowd but doesn't totally alienate adult sci-fi fans and is entertaining and worth checking out for the action scenes alone.
The film eventually becomes a fairly useful action flick, with chases and showdowns brawny enough to make young men stop feeling embarrassed for having accompanied their girlfriends to the theater. All in all, Four is worth checking out this holiday weekend.
The film eventually becomes a fairly useful action flick, with chases and showdowns brawny enough to make young men stop feeling embarrassed for having accompanied their girlfriends to the theater. All in all, Four is worth checking out this holiday weekend.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I Didn't Forget Everything.
PostedFebruary 17, 2011
Implausible, over-the-top, ridiculous and for the most part, fun is a much better description for this "smart suspense" flick. Neeson's always-intelligent screen presence, his nuance and gravitas, help elevate Unknown beyond its preposterous elements. Echoes of The Bourne Identity flash across the screen in which we follow our hero to an unexpected revelation, usually involving shady characters, a significant 'treasure' at risk and lovely women who may or not be what they seem. A must see.
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The Eagle is Rome
PostedFebruary 11, 2011
Do you like movies about gladiators? Well, lend me your ears: The Eagle will more than gratify your sword-and-sandal cravings.
Exciting and even moving, this robust epic is filled with action, male bonding, and a terrifying sense of wilderness. Likes or dislikes about The Eagle will be based on how you feel about Channing Tatum. A thunderous boys' adventure of the old-school type and an earnest throwback to an earlier brand of filmmaking. A must see.
Exciting and even moving, this robust epic is filled with action, male bonding, and a terrifying sense of wilderness. Likes or dislikes about The Eagle will be based on how you feel about Channing Tatum. A thunderous boys' adventure of the old-school type and an earnest throwback to an earlier brand of filmmaking. A must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Earth's Inner Sanctum
PostedFebruary 4, 2011
Enjoyable disaster-thriller with impressive special effects, spectacular scenery, thrilling set pieces and a strong cast, though the characters are clichéd and the dialogue is pure cheese. With ace underwater photography and scuba-diving stunt doubles, Sanctum doesn't stint on action. While Sanctum is frustratingly familiar, it's easy to get caught up in the action and is a must see be it in theaters or dvd.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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