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The Bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand , and they 've told a nice little story in the process . | 0positive
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Flamboyant in some movies and artfully restrained in others , 65-year-old Jack Nicholson could be looking at his 12th Oscar nomination by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary . | 0positive
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The most amazing super-sized dosage of goofball stunts any `` Jackass '' fan could want . | 0positive
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Real Women may have many agendas , but it also will win you over , in a big way . | 0positive
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Young Everlyn Sampi , as the courageous Molly Craig , simply radiates star-power potential in this remarkable and memorable film . | 0positive
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Surprisingly powerful and universal . | 0positive
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Morvern Callar confirms Lynne Ramsay as an important , original talent in international cinema . | 0positive
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Well-done supernatural thriller with keen insights into parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances of the grieving process . | 0positive
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A plethora of engaging diatribes on the meaning of ` home , ' delivered in grand passion by the members of the various households . | 0positive
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It 's technically sumptuous but also almost wildly alive . | 0positive
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This film puts Wang at the forefront of China 's Sixth Generation of film makers . | 0positive
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it 's refreshing to see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original . | 0positive
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Wiseman is patient and uncompromising , letting his camera observe and record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse . | 0positive
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There 's none of the happily-ever - after spangle of Monsoon Wedding in Late Marriage -- and that 's part of what makes Dover Kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent . | 0positive
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An ingenious and often harrowing look at damaged people and how families can offer either despair or consolation . | 0positive
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Arguably the best script that Besson has written in years . | 0positive
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It 's no lie -- Big Fat Liar is a real charmer . | 0positive
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Invigorating , surreal , and resonant with a rainbow of emotion . | 0positive
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Director Alfonso Cuaron gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast , and generally keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of French New Wave films . | 0positive
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Pray has really done his subject justice . | 0positive
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An unexpectedly sweet story of sisterhood . | 0positive
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Maintains your sympathy for this otherwise challenging soul by letting you share her one-room world for a while . | 0positive
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A subtle , humorous , illuminating study of politics , power and social mobility . | 0positive
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- West Coast rap wars , this modern mob music drama never fails to fascinate . | 0positive
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Nair 's attention to detail creates an impeccable sense of place , while Thurman and Lewis give what can easily be considered career-best performances . | 0positive
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Berry 's saucy , full-bodied performance gives this aging series a much needed kick , making `` Die Another Day '' one of the most entertaining Bonds in years | 0positive
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But , like Silence , it 's a movie that gets under your skin . | 1negative
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Caviezel embodies the transformation of his character completely . | 0positive
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A creepy , intermittently powerful study of a self-destructive man ... about as unsettling to watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy . | 0positive
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Pacino and Williams seem to keep upping the ante on each other , just as their characters do in the film . | 0positive
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What results is the best performance from either in years . | 0positive
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The cast is top-notch and I predict there will be plenty of female audience members drooling over Michael Idemoto as Michael . | 0positive
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B茅art and Berling are both superb , while Huppert ... is magnificent . | 0positive
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Miyazaki has created such a vibrant , colorful world , it 's almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images . | 0positive
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Muccino seems to be exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble . | 0positive
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But even while his characters are acting horribly , he is always sympathetic . | 0positive
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Whether or not you buy Mr. Broomfield 's findings , the film acquires an undeniable entertainment value as the slight , pale Mr. Broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover . | 0positive
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... an eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece that works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller . | 0positive
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I 've never seen or heard anything quite like this film , and I recommend it for its originality alone . | 0positive
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Nicole Kidman makes it a party worth attending . | 0positive
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The direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by Harris , Phifer and Cam ` ron seal the deal . | 0positive
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The Komediant is a tale worth catching . | 0positive
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The writing is clever and the cast is appealing . | 0positive
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Spielberg has managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry . | 0positive
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It 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not sugarcoated in the least . | 0positive
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A taut , sobering film . | 0positive
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Exudes the fizz of a Busby Berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza . | 0positive
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It 's full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns De Palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s . | 0positive
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A quietly moving look back at what it was to be Iranian-American in 1979 . | 0positive
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Like a veteran head cutter , Barbershop is tuned in to its community . | 0positive
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I 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled , but , for those with at least a minimal appreciation of Woolf and Clarissa Dalloway , The Hours represents two of those well spent . | 0positive
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You live the mood rather than savour the story . | 0positive
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Angela Gheorghiu as famous prima donna Floria Tosca , Roberto Alagna as her lover Mario Cavaradossi , and Ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief Scarpia , all sing beautifully and act adequately . | 0positive
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While there are times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp , the production works more often than it does n't . | 0positive
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While Scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that `` Gangs '' is never lethargic , the movie is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about . | 1negative
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Watching this gentle , mesmerizing portrait of a man coming to terms with time , you barely realize your mind is being blown . | 0positive
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The beautifully choreographed kitchen ballet is simple but absorbing . | 0positive
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There 's ... an underlying Old World sexism to Monday Morning that undercuts its charm . | 1negative
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`` The best Disney movie since the Lion King '' | 0positive
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Transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals and offer a fascinating glimpse into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the X into the games . | 0positive
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Think of it as Gidget , only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch . | 0positive
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There is no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us . | 1negative
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Giggling at the absurdities and inconsistencies is part of the fun . | 0positive
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But the talented cast alone will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes . | 0positive
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Arteta paints a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation . | 0positive
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Drug abuse , infidelity and death are n't usually comedy fare , but Turpin 's film allows us to chuckle through the angst . | 0positive
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While Insomnia is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake , Nolan 's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair lends -LRB- it -RRB- stimulating depth . | 0positive
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Efteriades gives the neighborhood -- scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug . | 0positive
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This is a nicely handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light -LRB- yet unsentimental -RRB- touch . | 0positive
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Amazing ! | 0positive
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A college story that works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing ! | 0positive
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The amazing film work is so convincing that by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others . | 0positive
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A raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted Korean American stand-up 's I 'm the One That I Want . | 0positive
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If you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience - it 's informative and breathtakingly spectacular . | 0positive
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While Parker and co-writer Catherine di Napoli are faithful to Melville 's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast ... have made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any English Lit major would have thought possible . | 0positive
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A smart , sassy and exceptionally charming romantic comedy . | 0positive
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There are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ; we 're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why . | 0positive
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A gift to anyone who loves both dance and cinema | 0positive
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A reminder that beyond all the hype and recent digital glitz , Spielberg knows how to tell us about people . | 0positive
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One of the finest , most humane and important Holocaust movies ever made . | 0positive
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An engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic documentary . | 0positive
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A beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions -- jealousy , betrayal , forgiveness and murder . | 0positive
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A culture-clash comedy that , in addition to being very funny , captures some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling American in Europe . | 0positive
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Shattering , devastating documentary on two maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral . | 0positive
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Extraordinary debut from Josh Koury . | 0positive
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The most compelling performance of the year adds substantial depth to this shocking testament to anti-Semitism and neo-fascism . | 0positive
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For those who are intrigued by politics of the '70s , the film is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed . | 0positive
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All right , so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny -LRB- sometimes hilarious -RRB- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast . | 0positive
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Douglas McGrath 's Nicholas Nickleby does Dickens as it should be done cinematically . | 0positive
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It 's a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell . | 0positive
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The quirky and recessive charms of co-stars Martin Donovan and Mary-Louise Parker help overcome the problematic script . | 0positive
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It 's good to see Michael Caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again . | 0positive
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It 's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom . | 0positive
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Able to provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history . | 0positive
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An unflinching , complex portrait of a modern Israel that is rarely seen on-screen . | 0positive
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It 's a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence . | 0positive
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Gently humorous and touching . | 0positive
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It wo n't hold up over the long haul , but in the moment , Finch 's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a Saturday matinee . | 0positive
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Kinnear 's performance is a career-defining revelation . | 0positive
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The film is predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol . | 0positive
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