AltWeeklies Wire
With 'The Promise,' Deborah Cox Proves She's Not Donenew
On her first original R&B album in six years, Cox returns with pleasant, if unmemorable, ballads and midtempo grooves of sweet melodies and relationship drama. While predictable, the slower adult contemporary jams work.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
11-20-2008 |
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Magic Kingdomsnew
This fantastical story mixes battles, magic, romance and mistaken identities for a lovely but unsatisfying blend.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
05-05-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Chen Kaige, The Promise
Empty Promise
The Promise leaves us nothing but fancy costumes.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
05-04-2006 |
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Tags: Chen Kaige, The Promise
Final Fantasy?new
The director of historical epics turns his opulent vision into mythic action.
Baltimore City Paper |
Violet Glaze |
05-03-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chen Kaige, The Promise
Partial Artsnew

Kaige proves we don't need another Hero.
The Village Voice |
Michael Atkinson |
05-03-2006 |
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Tags: Chen Kaige, The Promise