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Category: reviews

Only films I see in a theatre get a full-on review. Other titles seen on dvd and the like are covered in the “Reactions” section. My take on spoilers is that they pertain to the crux of the filmgoing experience – so while my posts aren’t what I’d call “spoilerific”, consider yourself warned.

All films are rated from one to four stars.

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DISTRICT 9

Don’t throw your junk in my backyard, My backyard’s full…

Posted on August 17, 2009April 14, 2013
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FUNNY PEOPLE

Here’s the problem with titling your movie FUNNY PEOPLE – you’re almost daring people not to laugh at it.

Posted on August 3, 2009February 4, 2012
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(500) DAYS OF SUMMER

This isn’t a love story…

Posted on July 19, 2009October 2, 2012
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HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE

Six down, two to go.

Posted on July 15, 2009July 25, 2012
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THE HURT LOCKER

War is a drug.

Posted on July 13, 2009January 28, 2012
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BRÜNO

Sacha Baron Cohen is back, and he’s coming at us with an entirely different sort of “Shock & Awe”

Posted on July 12, 2009July 25, 2012
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PUBLIC ENEMIES

With his Latest Film, Director Michael Mann has Sauntered His Way Up to the Pitcher’s Mound…and After a Long, Deliberate Motion, He Delivers With a Pretty Good Fastball.

Posted on July 2, 2009January 12, 2013
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THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE

A film that leaves you wondering whether it’s the pro or the client that is after “the girlfriend experience”.

Posted on June 30, 2009July 25, 2012
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AWAY WE GO

Marriage involves setting out on a journey together, trusting the other person to be your compass…trusting that they will guide you home.

Posted on June 29, 2009August 7, 2013
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TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN

Michael Bay sets off the summer fireworks again – only this time he doesn’t seem to know when to stop blowing things up.

Posted on June 28, 2009July 25, 2012
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THE HANGOVER

Instant dumbassery. Just add Vegas.

Posted on June 21, 2009July 25, 2012
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ANGELS & DEMONS

Or “What the Scooby Gang did During Their Vatican Vacation”

Posted on June 15, 2009July 25, 2012

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