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What matters most about Transformers isn't subtext (this is Michael Bay after all), but what happens when big, loud, heavy things bang into other differently colored big, loud, heavy things.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  07-03-2007  |  Reviews

Wedding Bell Bluesnew

A couple seeks connubial advice from a celibate with an affinity for Popeye impressions.
Austin Chronicle  |  Josh Rosenblatt  |  07-03-2007  |  Reviews

'Sicko': Medical Malpracticenew

Professional gadfly Michael Moore alights on the topic of the shortcomings of the American health-care system, and crafts his most widely accessible film to date.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  06-28-2007  |  Reviews

'Ratatouille': How to Build a Better Rat Trapnew

Pixar scores another triumph of animated wonder with this story of a rat who craves haute cuisine over garbage.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  06-28-2007  |  Reviews

'Live Free or Die Hard': Back in the Saddlenew

As John McClane, Bruce Willis once more brings the noise and blows the bejesus out of the bad guys.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  06-28-2007  |  Reviews

A 'Evening' to Forgetnew

Featuring the work of a great many fine actresses, this movie is much less than the sum of its parts, and runs aground while trying to create a mountain from a molehill.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  06-28-2007  |  Reviews

What Becomes a Legend Most?new

How do you tell the true story of the nearly mythical popular performer Edith Piaf? In epic proportions, of course.
Austin Chronicle  |  Toddy Burton  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

City Lights of 'Paris'new

Eighteen short films by an international who's-who of filmmakers make up this omnibus celebrating the joys and sorrows of love and Paris, organized by neighborhood.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marrit Ingman  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

'A Mighty Heart': Pearls Unfurlednew

This drama is more aloof than melodramatic.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marrit Ingman  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

'Golden Door': Streets of Goldnew

Despite the hardships depicted, this is a sweet film that plays witness to the immigrant birth pangs of modern America.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

'1408': Haunted Hotelnew

Even though 1408 is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever, this movie belongs to star John Cusack and director Mikael Hafstrom all the way.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

'Fantastic Four' of a Kindnew

Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marc Savlov  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

'Evan Almighty': Build It and They Will Comenew

Steve Carell's new film is a mild laffer instead of a divine comedy.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

'Bamako': Banking on the Futurenew

This Malian courtroom drama is like nothing you've ever seen: The people put the institutions of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on trial.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

Where Things Aren't Always as They Seemnew

This subtle psychological thriller from Scotland holds its cards close to the vest while keeping viewers intrigued but perplexed.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  06-14-2007  |  Reviews

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