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MOVIE REVIEW: Superb ‘Chronicle’ let down by special effects
Feb 7, 2012 15:18
Jordan LaPorte/Staff Reporter There has been no shortage of films featuring super-powered characters recently, and the same...
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Haywire’ creates realistic, engaging action film
Steven Soderbergh does something with “Haywire” that can be very difficult to do with an action film: He makes it feel...
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‘Sucker Punch’ not unbearable, leaves audience dizzied, confused
2 stars out of 5 “Sucker Punch” is not as bad as many people will undoubtedly claim, but it is still utter nonsense. There...
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‘Unknown’ is a fine thriller, but comes with some loose ends
3 stars out of 5 “Unknown” starring Liam Neeson has some very interesting plot points and gives the audience...
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‘Gnomeo and Juliet 3D’ succeeds in retelling old story
4.5 stars out of 5 Retelling a story told as many times as familiar as “Romeo and Juliet” is a challenge, but...
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“The Mechanic” tries to restore a classic but makes too many upgrades
2.5 out of 5 stars At this point, when I go to a Jason Statham movie it is very hard to be disappointed. The list of things...
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‘No Strings Attached’ offers standard romantic comedy genre conventions, likeable but forgettable
The premise of a “friends with benefits” relationship that is corrupted by the individuals involved falling for each...
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“Due Date” a dark comedy in a buddy flick disguise from “The Hangover” director
3 out of 5 stars What do you get when you combine a big-shot Hollywood actor, a rambunctious funny-man rookie, and the director...
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“Resident Evil: Afterlife” an improvement on previously flagging series formula
3/5 stars Milla Jovovich returns as the super-powered, zombies’ worst nightmare Alice in “Resident Evil: Afterlife.” Written...
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Fall movie season flicks to watch
As the fall semester swings into motion, students will quickly become overwhelmed by the hustle-bustle that comes with full-time...
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Kick-Ass’ is not your average comic book movie, but still kicks ass
Superman can fly, Spiderman can web his way out of a sticky situation and Batman has an awesome utility belt with all sorts...
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MOVIE REVIEW: Carell, Fey mix hilarious comedy styles in ‘Date Night’
If laughter truly is the best medicine, then “Date Night” will cure you of just about everything (note: please consult...
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