| 66% Quantum of Solace
Brutal and breathless, Quantum Of Solace delivers tender emotions along with frenetic action. Not as good as franchise reboot Casino Royale, but still an impressive entry to the Bond canon.
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| 60% Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor.
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| 76% Role Models
Role Models is a frequently crude, always funny comedy with the cast providing solid work throughout.
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| 67% High School Musical 3: Senior Year
It won't win many converts, but High School Musical 3 is bright, energetic, and well-crafted.
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| 57% Changeling
Beautifully shot and well-acted, Changeling is a compelling story that unfortunately gives in to convention too often.
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| 84% Bolt
Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.
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| 43% Twilight
Having lost much of its bite transitioning to the big screen, Twilight will please its devoted fans, but do little for the uninitiated.
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| 94% The Betrayal
A Lao prophecy says, �A time will come when the universe will break�piece by piece�the world will change beyond what we know.� That time came for the small country of...
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| 57% Special
This quirky indie comedy's low budget is readily apparent, but it's elevated by Michael Rapaport's dedicated performance.
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| 27% I Can't Think Straight
Tala, a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian origin prepares for an elaborate wedding with her Jordanian fianc�, when she encounters Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best...
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| 100% Milk
In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America.
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| 73% Australia
Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat (Kidman) who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a cattle driver (Jackman) in order to protect her new...
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| Four Christmases
Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn pair up for this Christmas comedy about a couple who has to visit four different sets of parents as a result of divorce.
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| Transporter 3
This fast-paced action film marks the third outing with Jason Statham playing the role of Frank Martin.
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| Tenderness
THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE TO BE DETERMINED Russell Crowe stars in this adaptation of a Robert Cormier novel.
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| 96% WALL-E
Charming, audacious, and timely, Wall-E 's lighthearted magic and stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity.
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| 94% The Dark Knight
Dark, complex and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.
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| 84% Ghost Town
Ricky Gervais' consistently sharp performance and beautifully dry execution transform this otherwise mainstream comedy into an endearing, funny, and altogether snappy romantic comedy. With ghosts.
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| 83% Tropic Thunder
With biting satire, plenty of subversive humor, and an unforgettable turn by Robert Downey, Jr., Tropic Thunder is a triumphant late Summer comedy.
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| 81% Vicky Cristina Barcelona
A beguiling tragicomedy, Vicky Cristina Barcelona charms with beautiful views of the Spanish city and a marvelously well-matched cast.
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| 79% Burn After Reading
With Burn After Reading , the Coen Brothers have crafted another clever comedy/thriller with an outlandish plot and memorable characters.
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| 76% Appaloosa
A traditional genre western, Appaloosa sets itself apart with smart psychology, an intriguing love triangle, and good chemistry between the leads.
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| 72% Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist combines a pair of charming leads, the classic New York backdrop, and a sweet soundtrack.
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| 64% Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a modest success for Kevin Smith, due in large part to the charm of Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.
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| 63% Quarantine
Quarantine uses effective atmosphere and consistent scares to stand above the crop of recent horror films.
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| 62% The Express
This inspirational sports biopic set in the the civil rights era is interesting even for non-football fans, and features a great performance by Dennis Quaid as tough-but-fair football coach.
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| 61% The Duchess
While The Duchess treads the now-familiar terrain of the corset-ripper, the costumes look great and Keira Knightley's performance is stellar in this subtly feminist, period drama.
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| 61% Journey to the Center of the Earth
Modern visuals and an old fasioned storyline make this family adventure/comedy a fast-paced, kitschy ride.
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| 58% RocknRolla
Mixed reviews for Guy Ritchie's return to his London-based cockney wideboy gangster movie roots, but most agree, it's a step in the right direction following two major turkeys.
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| 58% W.
A surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of the 43rd American president, W. is fascinating in spots, but merely rudimentary as a whole.
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| 58% The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees has moments of charm, but is largely too maudlin and sticky-sweet.
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| 56% Traitor
Despite another reliable performance from Don Cheadle, Traitor suffers from too many cliches and an unfocused narrative.
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| 50% Body of Lies
Body of Lies relies on the performances of Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio to elevate it beyond the conventional espionage thriller.
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| 48% City of Ember
City of Ember is visually arresting, and boasts a superb cast, but is sadly lacking in both action and adventure.
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| 44% Soul Men
Soul Men features lively performances from Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson and some hilarious moments, but ultimately suffers from an unoriginal script.
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| 41% Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Despite hitting some sweet notes, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is little more than disposable family entertainment.
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| 40% Sex Drive
Sex Drive has some hilarious moments and is well made for a raunchy teen film, but will appeal to few beyond that demographic.
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| 39% Fireproof
FIREPROOF, from the same team that made the 2006 hit FACING THE GIANTS, is a Christian relationship drama with a very strong message.
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| 34% Pride and Glory
Formulaic in its plotting and cliched in its dialogue, Pride and Glory does little to distinguish itself from other police procedurals.
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| 32% Igor
With an animation style that apes Tim Burton, and a slew of cultural references that aren't clear enough to reach the crowds, Igor 's patched together antics make it hard...
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| 31% Nights in Rodanthe
Derivative and schmaltzy, Nicholas Sparks' Nights in Rodanthe is strongly mottled by contrivances that even the charisma of stars Diane Lane and Richard Gere can't repair.
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| 27% Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye is a preposterously plotted thriller that borrows heavily from other superior films.
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| 22% Righteous Kill
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro do their best to elevate this dowdy genre exercise, but even these two greats can't resuscitate the film's hackneyed script.
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| 18% Max Payne
While it boasts some stylish action, Max Payne suffers severely from an illogical plot and overdirection.
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| 14% Saw V
If its plot were as interesting as its torture devices, or its violence less painful than its performances, perhaps Saw V might not feel like it was running on fumes.
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| 3% The Haunting of Molly Hartley
The Haunting of Molly Hartley is a rather lifeless horror endeavor, with a pedestrian plot and few scares.
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| The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D
Tim Burton's beloved stop-motion-animation holiday horror returns from the grave in shocking 3-D. Originally released in 1993, its story concerns the residents of Halloween City, whose star performer, Jack (voiced...
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| 100% The Wild Child
A touching and philosophical film, set in the 18th century and based on the diaries of real-life French doctor Jean Itard.
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| 100% Pray the Devil Back to Hell
History has many unacknowledged heroes and this documentary examines a group of women who fought for peace in Liberia, campaigning to end the country's devastating civil war.
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| 97% Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Dear Zachary is a both a touching tribute to a fallen friend and a heart-wrenching account of justice gone astray, skillfully put to film with no emotion spared.
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