Category: Films
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‘Olympus Has Fallen’ is a throwback to the popcorn-action flicks of yesteryear
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The implausibility of much of what happens in this film isn’t worthy of discussion or real consideration. It’s a popcorn action flick and on that level it delivers quite well.
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No need to apply early for ‘Admission’, wait for the DVD
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I’ve heard that the novel that was adapted into this film is an excellent one. Too bad the movie isn’t.
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There is little real magic in ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’
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Like an illusion involving levitation where the wires can clearly be seen, this was ultimately less than satisfying
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‘Love and Honor’ tries to honor the past
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Clichés from the 1960s abound, including iconic songs, stock footage, ‘hippies’ and more. But there is a decent romance here.
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Take a trip to the ‘New World’ for a very good crime thriller
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Writer/director Park Hoon-jung’s influence can be seen in the fact this is a dialogue-driven rather than action-driven story.
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Make ‘The Call’, you’ll be really glad you did
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Director Brad Anderson manages to inject a surprisingly strong amount of tension into this thriller.
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‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ is sweet candy for the eyes
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Pay the extra money and see this in IMAX 3D. It is definitely worth it.
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‘Dead Man Down’ might have survived if the script had died first
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This is one film that was dead on arrival.
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‘No’ is a film that you should definitely say YES to
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This is the excellent story of Chile’s battle against the ruthless reign of General Augosto Pinochet in 1988.
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‘Greedy Lying Bastards’ – the story the mainstream media won’t tell
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This film is about climate change, but more importantly, about how those who profit from the status quo environmentally are engaged in a systematic campaign to deny that climate change is taking place.