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Winter in Wartimenew
WWII coming-of-age drama stretches the bounds of reality.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
04-29-2011 |
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Got a Prom Date? Disney Hopes You Do
What starts out as an all-too-formulaic teen romantic comedy settles into a forgivably recipe-driven think piece on the milestone significance of that unique social gathering known as the prom.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
04-26-2011 |
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Tags: Joe Nussbaum, PROM
Upchuck and Awaynew
Failed superhero satire crosses the line into psychosis.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
04-22-2011 |
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Tags: James Gunn, Super
Monks on the Brink in Stirring 'Of Gods and Men'new
Of Gods and Men is concerned about faith, courage and love. The group of eight men, all in their 50s or older, must confront their fear of death -- and ready themselves to submit to it humbly, as witnesses to their vows.
Tags: Xavier Beauvois, Of Gods and Men
'Super' is a Hilarious Superhero Flick, but it's Not for the Faint of Heartnew
Super is kind of like a Kick-Ass that is devoid of any reservations about violent and vulgar content. Or you could call it the deranged cousin of John Ritter's 1980 comedy Hero at Large.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
04-21-2011 |
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In '7 Days in Slow Motion,' a Boy Escapes His Responsibilitiesnew
7 Days in Slow Motion is a charming, energetic film that most families would enjoy, and it's a worthwhile look at little-seen aspects of modern India.
Charleston City Paper |
Ryan Finn |
04-20-2011 |
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'Country Strong' Turns Up Weaknew
The film chronicling the rise and fall of a country superstar has a made-for-TV feel.
Boise Weekly |
Jordan Wilson |
04-20-2011 |
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'Certified Copy': Mirage or Movie?new
If you require plot, easily identified characters and definitive conclusions to enjoy your film-going experience, I'm afraid that Certified Copy may not be for you. But if your patience allows you to watch a slowly revealed exploration of the human condition, then you're in for a premium 100 minutes.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
04-20-2011 |
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Tags: Certified Copy, Abbas Kiarostami
Think You're Not Poisoned by Plastic? 'Plastic Planet' Says Otherwisenew
Plastic Planet says we're in the age of plastic and we're all treated like laboratory animals.
Boise Weekly |
Jordan Wilson |
04-20-2011 |
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Tags: Plastic Planet, Werner Boote
'Rubber' Doesn't Live Up to its Creepy Expectationsnew
On the surface, Rubber seems like an homage to Roger Corman B-movies, but as it progresses, it becomes apparent that it is something else.
Charleston City Paper |
Kevin Young |
04-20-2011 |
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Tags: Rubber, Quentin Dupieux
Comedy Central's 'Workaholics' Doesn't Worknew
Basically, they're the kind of guys most of us wish would just hurry up and go extinct.
Boise Weekly |
Damon Hunzeker |
04-20-2011 |
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Would-be Woody Allen-ish Indie 'happythankyoumoreplease'new
Writer-director-star Josh Radnor's film, placed in a superficially recognizable but lifeless version of Manhattan's East Village, is full of distractingly dissonant moments.
'The Conspirator' is Studious but Inertnew
The film's opening act is a well-crafted recounting of the conspiracy, and Robert Redford's attention to detail is impressive throughout, but we're left puzzling over the figures at the center of the diorama.
Tags: Robert Redford, The Conspirator
There is a Lo-Fi Sweetness to 'Win Win'new
Even those with an aversion to upbeat, sports-themed, feel-good dramas are bound to be seduced by the wrestling indie Win Win.
Charleston City Paper |
Felicia Feaster |
04-13-2011 |
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