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Better than the Transformers trilogy in the same way that having a cold is better than having the flu; thoughtlessly inundated with action and effects, and generally free from any semblance of plot, character development, or theme. |
| 5/19/2012Read More! |
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Another unfortunate example of what happens when real self-help book advice is applied to the plot of a romantic comedy, with no truth to any of the characters - they’re more like byproducts from a particularly bad sitcom pilot. |
| 5/19/2012Read More! |
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a taut, suspenseful, intelligently structured thriller that pays homage to con movies without having to spoof them; represents a dying breed of crime thriller in which character and plot take precedence over action and special effects. |
| 5/19/2012Read More! |
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A bright, funny, hopelessly endearing film that benefits greatly from the sheer likeability of its actors; an exuberantly charming comedy, but also a surprisingly compelling depiction of a world in transition. |
| 5/19/2012Read More! |
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A triumph of craft, not so much in regards to flashy special effects but more so along the lines of camera tricks, set design, and avant-garde approaches to editing. |
| 5/19/2012Read More! |
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An intelligent examination of political corruption and the failings of fundamentalist human behavior that's also a searing political and social satire that’s simultaneously hilarious and shockingly audacious. |
| 5/17/2012Read More! |
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Simultaneously an homage to and a parody of the original soap opera. In much the same way as Burton’s own Beetlejuice, its a delicate balancing act between comedy and horror. Just plain fun. |
| 5/12/2012Read More! |
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Badly structured with poorly developed characters; what should have been a poignant and insightful generational story has been reduced to an implausible and inconsistent mess. |
| 5/12/2012Read More! |
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A profoundly wrongheaded political and social satire; offers a solution so venomous and morally reprehensible that it surpasses mere parody and becomes a full-blown case of cinematic intolerance. |
| 5/12/2012Read More! |
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Well cast, decently acted, and well intentioned that's pleasant and uplifting; at best, one can say that this movie is edible – harmless enough but lacking texture and flavor. |
| 5/12/2012Read More! |