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Periodic misdirection offers glimmers of what this movie could have been before snapping back to contrived CIA tripe.
Posted May 28, 2015
Flowing fight choreography set against the background of increasingly high stakes games of Go.
Posted May 26, 2015
Excoriating and brutal exposition of the scandal that plagued cycling for nearly 20 years.
Posted May 19, 2015
Iconic Cold War "what if" scenario remains as pertinent and watchable as ever.
Posted May 15, 2015
Typical Baz Luhrmann flourishes distract from some committed performances in this glitzy retelling of a great American novel.
Posted May 15, 2015
Grimy and brooding underworld story that works as a revenge tale and not much more.
Posted May 14, 2015
All the makings of great science fiction are present but the movie peters out before expounding any real profundity.
Posted May 13, 2015
Laughably phoned in. Steven Seagal makes Steve Austin look like Marlon Brando.
Posted May 11, 2015
Beautiful photography supports a thrilling and unnerving story that leaves an indelible impression.
Posted May 10, 2015
Sincere and unrepentant examination of divinity and the human condition via a single expansive conversation.
Posted May 9, 2015
Expertly crafted documentary that uncovers the more chilling aspects of Scientology.
Posted May 7, 2015
Lackluster performances and banal plot points with a veneer of (admittedly striking) special effects.
Posted May 6, 2015
The expanding universe spoils this outing, smothering all opportunity for real character evolution and chemistry.
Posted May 5, 2015
Methodical performances of a compelling story. Seemingly thorough if a bit lengthy.
Posted May 4, 2015
Diverting and fun though stereotypes abound and character development is absent.
Posted Apr 28, 2015
Strikes an impressive balance between wit and gravitas and manages to illustrate complex points without taking itself overly seriously.
Posted Apr 27, 2015
Technical chops fail to compensate for a ho hum plotline.
Posted Apr 25, 2015
A tale of ego, miscalculation and loss marches doggedly to trite redemption and uninspired conclusion.
Posted Apr 25, 2015
Ernie Hudson steals the show in this affable and light hearted African safari adventure.
Posted Apr 25, 2015
Wry and pitch perfect, uncannily relatable for 30 and 40-somethings.
Posted Apr 25, 2015
Fluid camera work is visually arresting but the film stumbles at the finish in this noir-esq detective story set in a hurricane battered Atlantic City.
Posted Apr 24, 2015
Incredibly overacted performances and a silly premise cheesify this formulaic skydiving outing.
Posted Apr 22, 2015
Gripping and devastating in equal measure. Excellent performances from an excellent cast.
Posted Apr 16, 2015
A familiar ode to American military might fizzles under a thick layer of privileged idealism and clumsy heart string plucking.
Posted Apr 7, 2015
This charismatic directorial debut from Wes Andersen lays the groundwork for the style that would become his trademark. Understated delivery of quick dialog from well-defined characters punctuate an engaging story.
Posted Apr 4, 2015
Tedious spy movie with promising elements and disappointing results.
Posted Apr 1, 2015
Generic Schwarzenegger watch-it-if-it's-on type movie with typical post-9/11 themes and minimal charm.
Posted Apr 1, 2015
Why walk when you can ninja roll? Fun-ish Woo-flavored action supplants the more intricate story of the first installment.
Posted Mar 27, 2015
Quality spy thriller that holds up well despite dated technological components. Not the strongest performance from Cruise, but still plenty to like.
Posted Mar 24, 2015
Fuller realization of the original premise in this fast paced sequel. Solid popcorn flick.
Posted Mar 21, 2015
Intriguing premise limited by budget but bolstered by convincingly creepy antagonists.
Posted Mar 21, 2015
Decent by-the-book racing movie with likable characters and 90s charm.
Posted Mar 21, 2015
Dull and plodding. Fanciful concept sadly amounts to very little.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
A watchable ending to an entertaining franchise. Hardly riveting but performs as expected.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
Pi
(1998)
Jarring and raw, this engaging thriller demands to be noticed and does not disappoint once it has your attention.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
Bewitchingly shot and masterfully performed with clever storytelling that leaves plenty of room for interpretation.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
J.K. Simmons is incredible in this razor sharp exploration of greatness and human ability. An Oscar well earned.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
Abysmal performances of worthless dialog make it impossible to care about any character. Zero suspense, zero payoff. Christ, what a waste of time.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
Great cast (Bruce Willis, Richard Schiff, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vinnie Jones) wasted on a nothing story with clunky dialog. Coleman (Josh Duhamel) is hard to root for and Hagen's (Vincent D'Onofrio) affected hissing is bizarre.
Posted Mar 20, 2015
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