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Animation With Stylenew
While reviewing a film, I like to point out that only a certain subset of the population will enjoy it. For example, if it's something like Saw or Hostel, then I assume that John Yoo and Jay Bybee will want to see it; if it's Sex and the City 2, then I urge paleontologists to give it a look. But with The Secret of Kells, it's hard to imagine who wouldn't want to see it. Maybe the Amish? But other than them, and those incapable of appreciating beauty, everyone will love The Secret of Kells. The film was nominated for
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
06-02-2010 |
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Big Bombnew
Will Forte is a talented, funny guy, and I would like to see him make a successful transition from Saturday Night Live to the big screen. Unfortunately for Forte, MacGruber, his first starring big-screen role, is far from a success. While Forte gives it his all, and fellow SNL writer Jorma Taccone makes a valiant effort in his feature-directing debut, the 90-second sketch ultimately doesn't prove itself worthy of big-screen treatment. The recurring sketch has been good for a laugh or two on SNL. Most recently, MacGruber—an homage to TV action-hero MacGyver—tried to diffuse a bomb while dealing with his
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
05-26-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Jorma Taccone, MacGruber
Ogre-rific!new
A return to form is rare in movie franchises. Usually, if the first film is good, the second is simply bigger and targeting more money. And if there's a third one, the odds are it'll be even worse. There are exceptions...
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
05-26-2010 |
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Feeling Robbed in 'Robin Hood'new
Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott team up again, and the resulting film is tedious.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
05-25-2010 |
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Conservatives and Cashnew
Casino Jack weaves a lot of details into its impressive telling of the Jack Abramoff story.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
05-25-2010 |
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Mercenary Mess of 'Losers'new
The Losers is a convoluted and largely uninteresting failure.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
04-28-2010 |
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Tags: The Losers, Sylvain White
'Oceans': Life Underwaternew
Oceans takes the nature documentary to a whole new level.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
04-28-2010 |
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'The Art of the Steal': Preservation vs. Profitnew
This documentary about a Philadelphia art struggle is quite effective, if a bit slanted.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
04-22-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: The Art of the Steal, Don Argott
'Death at a Funeral' is a Tragic Remakenew
Unless you're dying to see James Marsden's ass, there's no reason to see Death at a Funeral.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
04-22-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Death at a Funeral, Neil LaBute
Mild Laughter in "Date Night'new
Date Night is passable comedy—but we expect better from Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
04-15-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Date Night, Shawn Levy
Everyday Heroes in 'Kick-Ass'new
Kick-Ass is so good that it should be a superhero-movie game-changer.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
04-15-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Kick-Ass, Matthew Vaughn
'Clash of the Titans' is an Ungodly Remakenew
From the visuals to the storyline, Clash of the Titans is a huge letdown.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
04-08-2010 |
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'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo': A Fast-Paced Investigationnew
At 2 1/2 hours, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo flies by, thanks to tension and a compelling narrative.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
04-08-2010 |
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Boy Meets Reptile: 'How to Train Your Dragon'new
How to Train Your Dragon is no Up, but it's engaging and enjoyable.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
04-01-2010 |
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Misguided Youth: 'Fish Tank'new
Fish Tank is a splendid film that will horrify you.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
04-01-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Fish Tank, Andrea Arnold
