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SHIRLEY SEALY
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" Transsiberian is a cool movie--and not just because it takes place in the sub-zero terrain of Siberia."
Posted Jul 21, 2008
 
Transsiberian (2008)90%
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" Sarah Marshall is chock-a-block with scene-stealers."
Posted Apr 15, 2008
 
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)85%
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" Anti-war messages don't get any more powerful than this."
Posted Apr 9, 2008
 
Body of War (2008)73%
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" Mad Money> proves both fresh and funny and, in an odd way, uplifting in its moral ambiguity."
Posted Jan 22, 2008
 
Mad Money (2008)21%
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" One of those rare cinematic treats that, for most of us, will go down easily and leave us with a sweet, mellow aftertaste."
Posted Sep 25, 2007
 
Feast of Love (2007)41%
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" What distinguishes Away from Her, and elevates it from the mawkish, is its perfectly chosen cast--especially Julie Christie."
Posted May 7, 2007
 
Away From Her (2007)94%
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" Tells its highly entertaining and surprisingly touching story almost exclusively through physical comedy."
Posted May 7, 2007
 
L'Iceberg (2007)71%
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" Above all, a character-driven movie"
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Duck Season (2006)90%
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" As good as some of the gags are, however, they might have fallen flat if performed by lesser talents."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Bewitched (2005)25%
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" A multi-faceted, sparkling gem of a movie."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Look Both Ways (2006)77%
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" [The actors are] all believably mischievous--and, when the need arises, they're also convincingly courageous in taking a moral stand."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
How to Eat Fried Worms (2006)57%
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" The appeal here--and it's a strong one--comes from writer-director Rejtman's great understanding of, and empathy for, the comedy of life."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
The Magic Gloves (2006)80%
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" A near-perfect amalgamation of cinematic technique and content."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Conversation(s) with Other Women (2006)74%
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" Bad News Bears is packed with laughs, but almost all of them are cheaply won"
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Bad News Bears (2005)46%
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" A quietly told film that--by casually tossing in a surprise here and a plot twist there--builds up to an ending that carries an intense emotional impact."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Dear Frankie (2005)80%
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" All of [Martin's] hard work does pay off"
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Pink Panther (2006)25%
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" The action in Goblet of Fire is more exciting and faster-paced than in previous Potter films, and visually, it is by far the most splendid."
Posted Mar 1, 2007
 
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)89%
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" As a writer and director, Benigni's off-the-wall originality is striking--but sometimes he goes too far."
Posted Jan 2, 2007
 
The Tiger and the Snow (2006)17%
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" Dandelion is Mark Milgard's directorial debut, and it is a worthy one."
Posted Oct 22, 2005
 
Dandelion (2005)67%
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" Allen rages, fumes, cries, laughs, tosses back vodka and tosses off sharply pointed verbal and physical barbs at everyone around her. And what fun she is!"
Posted Apr 2, 2005
 
The Upside of Anger (2005)74%
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" Assisted Living is both funny and sad and, in the end, it is truly heartwarming."
Posted Mar 24, 2005
 
Assisted Living (2005)77%
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" An all-encompassing, life-affirming cinematic experience that resembles no other."
Posted Mar 24, 2005
 
The Best of Youth (2005)95%
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" To help the viewer accept the creepily lifelike quality of the animated characters, the filmmakers fill in the background with beautifully illustrated vistas, dark and mysterious, greatly resembling the original paintings Van Allsburg did for his book."
Posted Dec 8, 2004
 
The Polar Express (2004)57%
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" A fascinating, entertaining and well-assembled documentary."
Posted Oct 6, 2004
 
Let's Get Frank (2004)54%
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" This purely satirical version sometimes works, and sometimes doesn't."
Posted Aug 8, 2004
 
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)30%
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" You'll be on the edge of your seat to find out who wins, and how the losers take it."
Posted Aug 8, 2004
 
Word Wars (2004)89%
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" 13 Going on 30 does work, thanks to its sprightly script and brisk direction and some priceless feel-good moments."
Posted Aug 8, 2004
 
13 Going on 30 (2004)64%
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" There's enough action in King Arthur to take the thrill-addicted moviegoers of summer to a new high."
Posted Aug 8, 2004
 
King Arthur (2004)31%
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" It is a splendid achievement for the nascent African film industry. And it is also a fascinating film, notable for its empathetic heart as well as its political guts."
Posted Feb 17, 2004
 
Abouna (2004)92%
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" A fun, irresistibly charming movie."
Posted Jan 31, 2004
 
Made-Up (2004)41%
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" A great example of what witty and stylish romantic comedy used to be."
Posted Dec 13, 2003
 
Something's Gotta Give (2003)69%
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" Each moment is perfectly played by the attractive cast of largely unknown (in the U.S. anyway) German actors."
Posted Nov 11, 2003
 
Gloomy Sunday (2003)84%
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" A complex, touching and surprisingly original movie about a sensitive, caring, intelligent young woman trying to find her place in the world."
Posted Sep 16, 2003
 
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)63%
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" One of the funniest family comedies we’ve seen in quite a while."
Posted Sep 16, 2003
 
Pieces of April (2003)84%
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" A uniquely provocative film."
Posted Sep 6, 2003
 
Taking Sides (2003)77%
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" Undistinguished but mildly entertaining."
Posted Jul 5, 2003
 
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)46%
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" Another terrific Pixar pic for all generations."
Posted May 17, 2003
 
Finding Nemo (2003)98%
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" As well as being deeply emotional, these stories are extremely complex -- and some are heartbreaking."
Posted May 17, 2003
 
Secret Lives: Hidden Children and Their Rescuers During WWII (2002)92%
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" There are some exceptionally satisfying moments to enjoy here."
Posted Apr 26, 2003
 
Confidence (2003)71%
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" An exceptionally humane look at real people owning up to their real sins, suffering real regret -- and hoping, ultimately, for forgiveness and real redemption."
Posted Mar 22, 2003
 
Stevie (2003)90%
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" Breathtaking is an inadequate word to describe the series of thrilling, visually cued sensations this film evokes."
Posted Feb 22, 2003
 
Winged Migration (2003)97%
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" While not as terrifyingly realistic as earlier films on the same general theme ... He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is a more finely fashioned thriller and much more stylish."
Posted Jan 25, 2003
 
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2003)72%
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" Not only a rare close-up look at a rare talent, Gilliam, it's also a wonderfully enlightening expose of the kind of risks -- financially, emotionally and professionally -- any filmmaker faces in trying to get any movie made."
Posted Jan 25, 2003
 
Lost in La Mancha (2003)94%
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" A chance to see three splendid actors turn a larky chase movie into an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need to be somebody, and to belong to somebody."
Posted Dec 24, 2002
 
Catch Me If You Can (2002)96%
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" A pretty funny movie, with most of the humor coming, as before, from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming of Crystal and De Niro."
Posted Dec 7, 2002
 
Analyze That (2002)27%
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" The most original and thrilling animated feature the studio has turned out in years."
Posted Nov 23, 2002
 
Treasure Planet (2002)70%
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" Not only better than its predecessor, it may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season."
Posted Nov 9, 2002
 
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)56%
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" This is a heartfelt mea culpa -- which gives Paid in Full much of its unexpected emotional power."
Posted Oct 26, 2002
 
Paid in Full (2002)51%
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" It's destined to do for Thandie Newton what Roman Holiday long ago did for Audrey Hepburn. Spread the word: A star is born."
Posted Oct 26, 2002
 
The Truth About Charlie (2002)33%
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" Fiennes truly gets his teeth into this villainous role."
Posted Oct 12, 2002
 
Red Dragon (2002)68%

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