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8 years ago
Don Jon tackles a taboo subject and utilises it to create a witty subtle comedy. This is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's baby. Directed, written, produced and starring the man himself. Technically he shows flair and promise, but the film itself lacks quite... Read the full review »
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TheMovieDiorama rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
Coco is a heartwarming tale that hosts an array of memorable characters on a beautiful Mexican canvas. Pixar rarely put a foot wrong, but lately their animations have become slightly uninspired (I'm looking at you 'Cars' franchise). Fortunately th... Read the full review »
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thegeniuslizard rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
PROS:
+Rowan Atkinson, of course
+misadventures of Mr. Bean
+laugh-out-loud scenes
+unforgettable soundtrack
CONS:
-slightly repetitive Read the full review »
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TheMovieDiorama rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
**500TH FILMFED REVIEW** Bridge to Terabithia has the essence of a children's fantasy with a hint of adult drama. This was not the film I thought it was going to be. Looking at the cover, I see plenty of fairies and a luscious kingdom as a backdro... Read the full review »
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8 years ago
WHAT I LIKED: On the one hand, 'The Death of Stalin,' is easily the funniest film of the year, as it's genuinely laugh-a-minute stuff that combines smart political satire and slapstick humour with brilliant confidence and ease. The script and each... Read the full review »
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Barneyonmovies rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
WHAT I LIKED: 'Coco,' is quite frankly the most delightful and simple instant-classic that we've had from Pixar since 'Finding Nemo,' as it brings its happy, child-friendly appeal seamlessly into another brilliantly innovative and truly timeless s... Read the full review »
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Elmntsofmadness rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
Writer/director Liu Jian’s first film since 2010, 'Have a Nice Day (2018) (Hao ji le)', is a hard film to quantify. On one hand, it’s a meditative piece exploring corruption and greed. On the other, it's a violent non sequitur whose narrative... Read the full review »
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8 years ago
'Have a Nice Day' Review
An odd, animated film, Liu Jian’s 'Have a Nice Day' is a mixture of meditative imagery, thoughtful dialogue, and creative characters resulting in an unique cinematic experience when a driver who decides to rob the money courier sets off a series... Read the full blog post »
Elmntsofmadness rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
A little dodgy in parts (the more pulpy aspects), but it finds clever ways to ratchet the tension all the way to the end. The best parts are watching Jackie Chan - in increasingly clever (even simple) ways - target, approach, and disable those who... Read the full review »
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TheMovieDiorama rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
The Commuter is 'Non-Stop' but on a train. That sentence alone, is how everyone will describe this film. Why? Well, because it is. It's the exact same formula (with the additions of a few twists) that descends into a messy and coincidental plot. Y... Read the full review »
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Elmntsofmadness rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
I was not at all prepared for how lovely The Shape of Water is. Part romance, part monster film, part love letter to the golden age of cinema. My heart is full. Read the full review »
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Elmntsofmadness rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
As much an indictment of the current conflict between those governing and those doing reporting as it is a retelling of the past. A country without a free, unrestrained press cannot be free. A significant reminder presented by a talented director... Read the full review »
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Elmntsofmadness rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
Writer/director Marin McDonagh is no stranger to tackling difficult or challenging material. His first feature, "In Bruges", centered on a hitman having an existential crisis, while his second, "Seven Psychopaths", focused on a screenwriter sucked... Read the full review »
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Elmntsofmadness rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
Written by Michael Green and, one of the original "Blade Runner" screenwriters, Hampton Fancher, and directed by Denis Villeneuve, "Blade Runner 2049" wonderfully captures the essence of the original, then builds upon it with something utterly new... Read the full review »
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TheMovieDiorama rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
Atonement uses a creative narrative to detail a young romance during WWII. Sprawling across six decades, it chronicles a crime and the unfortunate consequences that follow. I have yet to see all of Joe Wright's filmography at the time of this revi... Read the full review »
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Barneyonmovies rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
WHAT I LIKED: Adapting Frederick Forsyth's brilliant 'Day of the Jacakal,' was never going to be an easy task, but what Fred Zinnemann does so successfully here is that he mainly focuses on the last half of the book so that he can explore the more... Read the full review »
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8 years ago
WHAT I LIKED: 'The Book of Life,' is on the one hand a very snappy and engaging animation, but as much as anything it also feels like a kind of family arts and culture show as it beautifully brings to life the Mexican Day of the Dead festival for... Read the full review »
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The Post (2017) added to 2018 Movies Ranked list.
TheMovieDiorama rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
The Post takes an important subject, uses a masterful director and casts two powerhouse actors to create a thrilling journalistic drama. I consistently read "this is so Oscar-bait" or "another nomination for Streep again!" to which I just have to... Read the full review »
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Creeper3455 rated and reviewed a movie.
8 years ago
Once upon a time,Joe Wright understood that the abomination known as "Pan (2015)" failed big time and decided to make a comeback with "Darkest Hour",a movie whose material and execution I would describe with an adjective 'Solid'.
After seeing coun... Read the full review »
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