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3.0/4 |
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Baby Mama (2008) |
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"It's probably too early to dub Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as the Martin and Lewis of the 21st century. However, comparisons to them and other classic comedy teams are likely to follow if this duo continues to make feature films together. Hopefully, any fut" | |
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2.0/4 |
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Bottle Shock (2008) |
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"Though this film may be based on a true story, it comes off as a collection of cliches peopled by characters straight out of central casting." | |
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4.0/4 |
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The Dark Knight (2008) |
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"The Dark Knight is a film steeped in tragedy, sacrifice, and heroism, and the eternal struggle at its core gives it a resonance that makes it one for the ages." | |
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3.5/4 |
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) |
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"Sure, the premise is contrived, as are most of the films from Apatow's production company. However, the human truths that emerge from these situations are rich enough to allow the vagaries of the plot. Segel lays himself bare here, especially during the" | |
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3.5/4 |
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George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (2008) |
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"Diary of the Dead Bites the Hand that Feeds Us" | |
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2.5/4 |
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Get Smart (2008) |
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"Its sin is that it doesn't live up to expectations and is unsure as to how to bridge the gap between the T.V. show's Cold War sensibility and today's terrorist paranoia" | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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2.5/4 |
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Hancock (2008) |
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"Too bad it's brought down by the most dreaded form of cinematic kryptonite %u2013 the fear of going against an audience's expectations and giving them the same old superhero song and dance." | |
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3.0/4 |
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) |
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"Without question, del Toro's a visionary who lets his imagination run wild." | |
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2.0/4 |
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The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
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"An Incredible Misfire" | |
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3/4 |
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) |
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"True fans looking for nothing more than a piece of old-fashioned entertainment will be glad to see the man with the hat once again." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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3.5/4.0 |
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Iron Man (2008) |
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"While the movie is technically a marvel, it would have been an empty shell without the strong turn from Downey Jr. Wonderfully sarcastic and hedonistic early on, his transformation from capitalist to hero is logical because of the sincerity the actor inv" | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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3.4/4.0 |
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Kung Fu Panda (2008) |
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"The Rocky template at work here is one of the most dog-eared premises around, but the sense of style and wit at play elevates the film above that premise to something unique." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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2.0/4 |
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Leatherheads (2008) |
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"Therein lies the problem with Leatherheads %u2014 it has too many fish to fry, and most of them come out half-done." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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2.0/4 |
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The Longshots (2008) |
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"Predictable and uninspiring." | |
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2.0/4 |
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) |
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"Better Left for Dead" | |
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3.0/4 |
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Pineapple Express (2008) |
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"Cheech and Chong meets Scarface." | |
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4/4 |
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Redbelt (2008) |
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"What does it profit a man to be the last honorable person in a corrupt world? That's the question at the heart of David Mamet's Redbelt, a meditation on honor and loyalty set against the backdrop of the world of Mixed Martial Arts and Hollywood." | |
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3.0/4 |
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The Rocker (2008) |
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"Predictable, but fun." | |
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2.5/4 |
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Sex and the City - The Movie (2008) |
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"Carrie and Company Deliver the Same Old Song and Dance" | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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2.5/4 |
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) |
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"These Pants are torn and frayed." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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2.5/4 |
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Speed Racer (2008) |
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"Diabetics need to be wary of Andy and Larry Wachowski's adaptation of the cult anime series Speed Racer %u2014 the big-screen version contains so much eye candy, you're liable to slip into a coma. These talented siblings proved in the original Matr" | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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2.5/4 |
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Step Brothers (2008) |
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"Stepbrothers is the best comedy of the year and that's not saying much." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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3.0/4 |
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Street Kings (2008) |
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"Ayer's rapid pacing and solid work by the cast distract us from the script's shortcomings." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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4.0/4 |
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Swing Vote (2008) |
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"The most underrated film of the year." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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4.0/4 |
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Tropic Thunder (2008) |
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"Not only one of the funniest films of the year but also one of the smartest." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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3.5/4 |
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) |
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"An engaging examination of human nature." | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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1.0/4 |
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Wanted (2008) |
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"More Coherence Wanted" | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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3.0/4 |
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The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) |
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"The X-Files 2: I Want to Believe isn't a groundbreaking film by any stretch %u2014 but that it challenges the viewer to consider certain moral imperatives in a season devoted to films revolving around explosions and fart jokes makes it a daring pie" | |
Charles Koplinski | |
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