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REVIEW: DISTRICT 9:
An excellent action film that really highlights South Africa’s talent, but a few glaring flaws prevent it from achieving true greatness.
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REVIEW: MILK::
Sean Penn recreates himself in this loving, well-directed tribute to the first openly gay man elected to public office in the US.
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4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS:
While occasionally frustrating and difficult to watch, this Romanian award-winner proves to be a brilliant character study.
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REVIEW: WATCHMEN:
Whether or not you’ve read the graphic novel, it’s likely you'll be disappointed with Zack Snyder’s new superhero epic, which would have worked better as a mini-series.
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REVIEW: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON:
This Oscar-winning film is engrossing, but the emotional effect is dampened by sheer length and a few weak plot points.
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REVIEW: DOUBT:
While occasionally a little stagey, which isn't surprising considering its origins, Doubt – starring Meryl Streep – proves to be a worthy participant in the Oscar race.
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REVIEW: FROST/NIXON:
Oscar buzz has surrounded director Ron Howard's latest docu-drama and its lead actors, but can it compete with the other films in the Best Picture category?
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REVIEW: AUSTRALIA:
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman star in Baz Luhrmann's aesthetically pleasing, but not entirely satisfying epic.
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REVIEW: TWILIGHT:
If you truly want to enjoy this over-hyped and overlong teen vampire melodrama, feast your eyes on the pretty cast and ignore the awful dialogue.
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REVIEW: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS:
The sexy James Franco and Seth Rogen team up in this occasionally hilarious 'action bromance' about two stoners on the run.