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JEANNE KAPLAN
Jeanne Kaplan

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Kaplan vs. Kaplan

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Total Reviews: 206

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Chicago Film Critics Association

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Fresh  A Christmas Tale
Fresh  Let the Right One In
Fresh  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Fresh  I've Loved You So Long
Fresh  Changeling
Fresh  What Just Happened
Fresh  Ghost Town
Fresh  Sixty Six
Fresh  American Teen
Fresh  Elsa & Fred
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Rotten  Passengers
Rotten  Appaloosa
Rotten  The Women
Rotten  I Served the King of England
Rotten  Bottle Shock
Rotten  Standard Operating Procedure
Rotten  Snow Angels
Rotten  Charlie Bartlett
Rotten  Jumper
Rotten  Stephen King's The Mist
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This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 74% of the time.

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" 'A Christmas Tale' has revived my love for goofy families as only the French can do."
Posted Nov 25, 2008
 
A Christmas Tale (2008)90%
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" I'm not a big fan of scary movies like I once was, but I was mesmerized by the entire film (when I didn't have my head covered)."
Posted Nov 18, 2008
 
Let the Right One In (2008)98%
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" ---- a truly inspirational film ----"
Posted Nov 14, 2008
 
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)64%
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" It is a story of truth, hope and redemption, so wonderfully performed by everyone in the cast."
Posted Nov 4, 2008
 
I've Loved You So Long (2008)91%
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" Passengers is not a film I would recommend that you rush right out to see. However, it will make a good rental on a snowy night this winter"
Posted Oct 28, 2008
 
Passengers (2008)17%
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" This is a real life drama that will shake you to the core!"
Posted Oct 24, 2008
 
Changeling (2008)59%
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" .....biting, edgy and truly hysterical"
Posted Oct 17, 2008
 
What Just Happened (2008)53%
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" Very disappointing ---- I was so in the mood for a great western!"
Posted Oct 8, 2008
 
Appaloosa (2008)76%
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" It is the chemistry between Leoni and Gervais that makes this film the great romantic comedy that it is."
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Ghost Town (2008)84%
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" Shame on English for wasting an opportunity to make a modern-day classic."
Posted Sep 16, 2008
 
The Women (2008)13%
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" Czech writer/director Jiri Menzel, in an effort to maintain a lighter spirit to the movie, tends to gloss over many of the atrocities committed during this time."
Posted Sep 9, 2008
 
I Served the King of England (2008)80%
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" Weiland has given us something we can cheer and feel good about."
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
Sixty Six (2008)65%
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" The writing rears its ugly head and manages to obliterate an otherwise interesting premise."
Posted Aug 12, 2008
 
Bottle Shock (2008)45%
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" At times it feels as though we're watching a scripted movie with paid actors instead of "real" kids, but that doesn't prevent the audience from becoming emotionally invested in each of their plights."
Posted Aug 5, 2008
 
American Teen (2008)71%
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" When one thinks of on-screen chemistry, rarely, if ever, do you think of characters in their seventies."
Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Elsa & Fred (2008)54%
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" You gotta love Meryl Streep! Is there anything this actress can't do?"
Posted Jul 18, 2008
 
Mamma Mia! (2008)53%
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" If you like saucy period pieces, this is definitely for you."
Posted Jul 18, 2008
 
The Last Mistress (2008)76%
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" Although this is no 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', Matthew Broderick does return to Chicago for a wonderful, wacky little gem."
Posted Jul 8, 2008
 
Diminished Capacity (2008)31%
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" One of those poorly chosen movie titles that does not do justice to the beautiful story told within."
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Brick Lane (2008)65%
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" 'Mongol' is so beautifully photographed that it should knock your socks off."
Posted Jun 24, 2008
 
Mongol (2008)87%
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" In a world of blockbusters and super-hero movies, one "small" film about five mystical heroes can be more satisfying than all of the others put together."
Posted Jun 3, 2008
 
The Fall (2008)59%
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" New York is fabulous, the clothes are fabulous and the shoes are beyond fabulous --- what more can a 'Sex and the City' devotee ask for? A sequel?"
Posted May 30, 2008
 
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008)50%
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" Lelouch has a wicked yet playful sense of humor."
Posted May 27, 2008
 
Roman de Gare (2008)86%
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" This is a movie with wonderful, strong performances from three very talented women."
Posted May 20, 2008
 
How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer (2008)81%
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" This film is not the equivalent of brain surgery, but it is entertaining."
Posted May 13, 2008
 
What Happens in Vegas (2008)27%
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" After Errol Morris' "Fog of War", I was expecting something more provocative from him --- instead, what we get is a very lengthy, often repetitive viewing of the infamous photographs of Abu Ghraib."
Posted May 6, 2008
 
Standard Operating Procedure (2008)80%
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" This is one of those surprising little gems that make you happy to be an ardent moviegoer."
Posted Apr 29, 2008
 
The Visitor (2008)92%
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" An uplifting account of elderly people we should all emulate!"
Posted Apr 29, 2008
 
Young@Heart (2008)88%
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" This is one slick flick about a world most of us will never experience. 'Deception' almost pulls it off ---- almost."
Posted Apr 25, 2008
 
Deception (2008)12%
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" Tautou is simply the most delightful, delectable imp to grace the silver screen in years."
Posted Apr 15, 2008
 
Priceless (2008)83%
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" This may appear to be a simple film of a boy's determination to be with his mother, but in reality, it is so much more."
Posted Apr 8, 2008
 
Under the Same Moon (2008)72%
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" Simon Pegg has a great face! Not since Jerry Lewis has anyone been able to look pathetic, adorable and stupid, all at the same time."
Posted Apr 1, 2008
 
Run, Fat Boy, Run (2008)48%
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" There are no joyous moments to balance the heavy-handed dose of everyday reality some people are forced to endure."
Posted Mar 26, 2008
 
Snow Angels (2008)67%
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" Kolirin's writing conveys the poignancy and heartwarming touches that make this movie the triumph that it is."
Posted Mar 12, 2008
 
The Band's Visit (2007)98%
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" 'Penelope' is a sweet film that I rather enjoyed. It never hurts to be reminded that we should all be happy with who we are."
Posted Mar 4, 2008
 
Penelope (2008)50%
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" Enough with the teenage coming-of-age movies, already! And this one is particularly offensive."
Posted Feb 26, 2008
 
Charlie Bartlett (2007)55%
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" After a while, even seeing the Roman Coliseum again is boring."
Posted Feb 14, 2008
 
Jumper (2008)16%
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" It's a delightful movie with great writing and a splendid cast."
Posted Feb 14, 2008
 
Definitely, Maybe (2008)72%
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" It is a feat in filmmaking from a young director wise beyond his years."
Posted Feb 8, 2008
 
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2008)97%
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" It is a marvelous piece of filmmaking with a story that begs to be seen and understood."
Posted Jan 29, 2008
 
Persepolis (2007)96%
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" When it comes to wrapping up the story, Allen can't seem to make up his mind."
Posted Jan 22, 2008
 
Cassandra's Dream (2008)49%
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" --- a drama/thriller that is also quite funny ---this is the first film in which I truly realized the importance of cinematography."
Posted Jan 14, 2008
 
Diva (1981)95%
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" The Orphanage is the first film in many moons that reminds me of those terrific nail biters of yesteryear."
Posted Jan 2, 2008
 
The Orphanage (2007)86%
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" ---- a biting, sometimes hilarious drama ----"
Posted Dec 24, 2007
 
The Savages (2007)89%
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" The part of the film set in Kabul (actually filmed in China) is fascinating, breathtaking and exciting."
Posted Dec 24, 2007
 
The Kite Runner (2007)66%
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" For what it is --- a fast-paced, violent thriller, based on a video game, of all things --- it's actually entertaining."
Posted Dec 4, 2007
 
Hitman (2007)15%
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" 'I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!' the quote from "Network", sums up nicely my current feelings about horror films, specifically 'The Mist'."
Posted Nov 21, 2007
 
Stephen King's The Mist (2007)72%
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" 'Love in the Time of Cholera' is breathtakingly filmed. It is an Oscar-worthy movie."
Posted Nov 16, 2007
 
Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)28%
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" If you are craving a juicy thriller, then put this movie at the top of your list."
Posted Nov 6, 2007
 
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)88%
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" 'Bella' is a good beginning for Monteverde. He exhibits the making of an excellent director. This film is not quite there yet, but it's close."
Posted Oct 30, 2007
 
Bella (2007)46%

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