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'Mongol' Gets to the Heart of the Genghis Khan Legendnew
Mongol hinges on its revisionist notion of an enlightened Temudjin, who was dubbed with the title "Genghis Khan" after his death. Throughout the film, Temudjin comes across not as a bloodthirsty superwarrior, but a reasonably sensitive guy whose military success derives from the love of a good woman and belief in the rule of law.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-18-2008 |
Reviews
Grocery-store Politics Create a Successful Satire in 'The Promotion'new
The Promotion not only satirizes the American dream's moral price tag, it suggests that grocery stores, as possible places of employment, offer the worst of both worlds.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-11-2008 |
Reviews
Christopher Bell Examines a Nation on Steroidsnew
Bell holds a personal stake in its justifications, though, which sets up Bigger, Stronger, Faster as both a balanced (if sometimes overstuffed) two-hour take on the country where size matters, big time.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
David Lee Simmons |
06-11-2008 |
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'Hats Off': Dull at Heartnew
Mimi Weddell, at 93, remains an elusive subject.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
David Lee Simmons |
06-05-2008 |
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'Surfwise': Room and Boardnew
Riding on a wave of the family dynamic.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
David Lee Simmons |
06-05-2008 |
Reviews
'Flight of the Red Balloon' Takes a Languid Strollnew
The lovely but languid film presents such commonplace activities, level emotions, and long, leisurely takes that it's perfect for mellowing out after a stressful day or a sensory-overload film like Speed Racer.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-29-2008 |
Reviews
'The Fall': Beautifully Blandnew
Tarsem's latest lacks substance but it sure does look pretty
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-29-2008 |
Reviews
'Standard Operating Procedure' and 'Body of War' Give Soldiers a Voicenew
The testimony of soldiers and veterans is invariably an Iraq war documentary's greatest strength.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-29-2008 |
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'The Life Before Her Eyes': Undo the Twistnew
Complex drama spoils itself.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-01-2008 |
Reviews
'Horton' Gets to Hearingnew
Dr. Seuss gets big-screen redemption.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
03-14-2008 |
Reviews
'The Witnesses': Living in the Momentnew
French drama evokes the end of a sexual revolution.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
03-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: André Téchiné, The Witnesses
'Funny Games': Nervous Laughternew
Is Michael Haneke funny "ha-ha" or funny "sick"?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
03-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny Games, Michael Haneke
Hollywood Productnew
Heist picture doesn't make clean getaway.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
03-05-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Roger Donaldson, The Bank Job
Greek to Menew
High Museum film series gets to the heat of the matter.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
03-05-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Passport to Greek Film
Pop Tartnew
Come back to the '80s with this re-release.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
03-05-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Diva, Jean-Jacques Beineix
