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The Extravagantly Staged 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'new
So far, it's the best of 2007's mainstream Hindi films.
Tags: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Shaad Ali
'A Mighty Heart': Where's the Viewpoint?new
Is Winterbottom suggesting a xeno-divide that dare not be crossed except at your own peril?
Regretting Nothing: 'La Vie en Rose' and 'Crazy Love'new
Suffering and amour fou in two new films.
New 'Fantastic Four' Strays From Comic Rootsnew
Adaptation answers the unasked question: what would this comic story look like if it happened in the real world?
The Memphis Flyer |
Greg Akers |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
'1408' Gets Its Freak Onnew
Psychology trumps spooks in Stephen King adaptation.
The Memphis Flyer |
Greg Akers |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: 1408, Mikael Hafstrom
'Sicko': Health in a Handbasket
Michael Moore hones his gift for getting us good and angry.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Michael Moore, Sicko
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
Tags: La Vie en Rose, Olivier Dahan
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 |
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'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
Tags: Emanuele Crialese, Golden Door
'Evan Almighty': Zoo Storynew
Steve Carell squawks with the animals.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Evan Almighty, Tom Shadyac
'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
Tags: 1408, Mikael Hafstrom
'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 |
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'Sicko': Get Well Soon
U.S. health care pales to Canada, England, France and yes ... even Cuba.
Tags: Michael Moore, Sicko
'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
Tags: Evan Almighty, Tom Shadyac
