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- Review count224
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- First reviewApril 7, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 27, 2013
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- Average rating3.7
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Leaves You Up There
PostedJanuary 2, 2010
'Up in the Air' stars out on the wrong foot with over-use of foul language, then gets better and better to the point that the middle half of the movie is very funny and just plain great. Toward the end it starts going downhill again until it's somewhat of a letdown. It’s not the fault of the acting, which was mostly very good. The good parts of the movie make it well worth seeing. I won't spoil anything by giving away any of the points the story was trying to make, because the points are the surprises.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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In War, Everyone Loses
PostedDecember 30, 2009
'Avatar' has very good artwork, animation, and visual effects. There are a few things that I strongly dislike about this movie, but it's too substantial a film not to see. A review probably won't determine whether you see this movie or not, and it shouldn't. The only recommendation I have is that you see it in 3D. It would lose a lot without it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Take Your Princess
PostedDecember 29, 2009
'The Princess and the Frog' is a good movie for kids, with bright colors and funny animals. It doesn't have humor sophisticated enough for adult tastes, unlike most of the other recent animated films. And, as is usual in cartoons, stereotypes are used in place of character development. It won't bore you to death though, so take the kids and enjoy some time together.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Hilarious!
PostedDecember 28, 2009
The best thing about 'It's Complicated' isn't the story. The story is just the vehicle for the situational humor, which is very funny at times. The casting worked well and the acting was great. All in all, a very well done film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Family vs Trouble
PostedDecember 23, 2009
The story and acting were good in the movie 'Brothers'. The girls playing the daughters were good actresses, but the lines they were given made them a little too precocious to be very believable. Other than that small distraction though, what happened to and between the people involved was moving and thought-provoking. Not an exceptional movie, but worth seeing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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You Should Hear
PostedDecember 22, 2009
'Did You Hear About the Morgans?' is a great romantic comedy, well cast throughout. Hugh grant is perfect in this type of movie, and Sarah Jessica Parker (although far from being my favorite) even worked fairly well in this one. The witty one liners and clever banter kept chuckles flowing consistently from beginning to end. The rest of the cast kept the movie interesting by making the characters charming and believable. The quaint small town hospitality was a refreshing contrast to the big city life that the separated couple thought they couldn't live without, and helped them see what was really important in their lives. There’s nothing groundbreaking here, but it was very enjoyable.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Many Chinks
PostedDecember 17, 2009
I'm afraid 'Armored' didn't give me enough impetus to do a thorough review. It was just OK. The character development was so weak that I had more empathy for the 'bad guys' than I did for the 'good guy'. This movie's not terrible, just not very compelling.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Fine Movie
PostedDecember 15, 2009
'Everybody's Fine' is a sweet and poignant story that will really resonate with anyone who has adult children. Robert De Niro is great, as always. He is very believable as a widower trying to re-connect with his mysteriously distant children. The discoveries he makes about his past, present, and future are good reminders for all of us. The trailers portray the movie as more of a comedy than it is. There are many sad and touching moments, so if you are looking for light, humorous amusement, you should probably see something else. If not, it's a great movie to see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Doom & Gloom
PostedDecember 14, 2009
'The Road' is a dark, dreary movie. It did a good job of making the world look stark and desolate after an unexplained worldwide devastation, but what was the point? It was not entertaining, and the only lesson I learned from the story was: Don't Eat People!' There were many details that didn't fit the premise, and the people involved made too many stupid decisions. I kept asking myself 'Why are they doing that?' just before something bad would happen as a result. The fact that the young kid who was born after the 'holocaust' had higher morals than his father was hard to understand. This movie was too depressing in the light of how the world is going these days, but if you are looking for this type of movie, it was very well made.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Invade Your Theater
PostedDecember 8, 2009
'Planet 51' has great artwork, animation, and a cute story. Most of the people in the theater were young parents with kids, but the time period references were great for those of us who remember the 50's. Take your kids and/or grandkids for some good, clean fun. Or, see it by yourself. It's just as good.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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