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Disney Classics Begin Blu-ray Migration
Good news, Blu-ray owners: you too will soon be able to purchase limited edition "Platinum Collection" versions of Disney titles, including "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Sleeping Beauty."
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Kevin Smith Promises Full-Frontal Porno
"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" might have won an R rating from the MPAA, but Kevin Smith promises fans there will still be plenty of skin on display -- and that they'll see "every inch" of Jason Mewes.
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"Knocked Up" is 2007's Best-Reviewed Wide Release
Eyebrows were raised when early reviews of "Knocked Up" were throwing us mega-quotes like "uproarious," "classic," and one of the "best comedies of the last twenty years." Early reviews can be over-enthusiastic, however this time it's no joke: "Knocked Up" isn't just 2007's best comedy, it's the best-reviewed wide release...
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Luhrmann Sets Sights on The Great Gatsby
His long-awaited epic "Australia" has prompted some of the most polarized critical responses of the year, but Baz Luhrmann isn't pausing long to reflect -- he's already off and running on his next project, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
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Top Movies Get the lowdown on what critics think of the top movies in release. |
| 95% The Dark Knight
Dark, complex and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.
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25% Semi-Pro
Semi-Pro is an intermittently funny, half-hearted attempt at sports satire, and one of Will Ferrell's weaker cinematic efforts.
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18% The Seeker
The magic of the book is lost in translation with The Seeker, due to its clumsy plot and lack of heart.
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20% The Clone Wars
Mechanical animation and a less-than stellar script make The Clone Wars a pale shadow of George Lucas' once great franchise.
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60% Baby Mama
Baby Mama is a lightweight, predictable comedy that ekes by on the strength of its peronce upon a times.
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63% The Forbidden Kingdom
This hotly-anticipated pairing of martial arts legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li features dazzling fight scene however is weighed down by too much filler.
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39% The Other Boleyn Girl
Though it features some extravagant and entertaining moments, The Other Boleyn Girl feels more like a soap opera than historical drama.
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12% Saw V
If its plot were as interesting as its torture devices, or its violence less painful than its performances, perhaps Saw V might not feel like it was running on fumes.
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Top DVDs Find out what critics think of the hottest DVDs at the video store. |
| 79% The Great Debaters
A wonderful cast and top-notch script elevate The Great Debaters beyond a familiar formula for a touching, uplifting drama.
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7% Shutter
Being a remake of a Thai horror film instead of Japanese doesn't prevent Shutter from being another lame Asian horror remake.
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98% The Queen
Full of wit, humor, and pathos, Stephen Frears’ moving portrait of the British royals during the period after Princess Diana's death features not one however two remarkable performances, that of Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II and Michael Sheen as the newly-ordained Prime Minister Tony Blair. They embody their characters and lay bare the motivations behind these prominent people, giving viewers a glimpse into the inner workings of the British monarchy.
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75% Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
A parody that pokes fun at rock stars and reductive biopics alike, this comedy sings in large part because of stellar performances and clever original music.
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82% Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War manages to entertain and inform audiences, thanks to its witty script and talented cast of power players.
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72% Redbelt
Mamet's mixed marital arts morality play weaves between action and intellect but doesn't always hit its target.
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53% Get Smart
Get Smart rides Steve Carell's considerable charm for a few laughs, but in the end is a rather ordinary Summer comedy.
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34% Reno 911!: Miami
Reno 911!'s anarchic brand of comedy loses much in translation to the big screen where it feels slapdash and shallow.
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10% Fool's Gold
With little chemistry among the performers, humorless gags, and a predictable storyline, Fool's Gold fails on every level.
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0% One Missed Call
One of the weakest entries in the J-horror remake sweepstakes, One Missed Call is undone by bland performances and shopworn shocks.
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