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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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WALL-E

The gang at Pixar give audiences one of their very best.

Posted on June 28, 2008June 14, 2012
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THE INCREDIBLE HULK

If at first you don’t succeed; try, try again…

Posted on June 23, 2008April 30, 2019
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THE HAPPENING

I never thought I’d say this, but I actually miss Shyamalan’s twist endings.

Posted on June 21, 2008September 1, 2012
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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN

It’s been three years, there’s nary a wardrobe in sight, but it looks like we’re headed back to Narnia anyway.

Posted on May 27, 2008September 1, 2012
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INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

The man in the hat is back, and this time he’s brought his fridge.

Posted on May 23, 2008November 8, 2012
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IRON MAN

Heroes can be found in the damndest of places.

Posted on May 5, 2008April 30, 2019
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FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL

They say that breaking up is hard to do. Bullshit – Breaking up is easy, it’s moving on that’s the bitch.

Posted on April 20, 2008September 1, 2012
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U2-3D

As a huge fan of a largely-commercial band, you can sometimes feel like you’ve seen it all. Then you get surprised and end up seeing something special.

Posted on April 9, 2008September 1, 2012
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SWEENEY TODD

Tim Burton takes a truly grisly tale and finds a way to make it even more gruesome.

Posted on April 8, 2008September 1, 2012
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SHINE A LIGHT

Say what you will about this band being “so old” – they still put on a kick-ass show.

Posted on April 8, 2008September 1, 2012
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I AM LEGEND

Will Smith does some heavy lifting as an omega man. can’t we give the guy a volleyball to play off of?

Posted on March 2, 2008October 24, 2013
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BE KIND REWIND

There’s an undeniable charm that comes with Michel Gondry’s D.I.Y. sensibility.

Posted on March 2, 2008September 1, 2012

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