15 Word Review

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Serenity (2005)

Thoroughly entertaining action sci-fi romp. Credible characters, witty dialogue and a break neck climactic storyline.

GOOD

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Posted March 1, 2010
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Brüno (2009)

Occasionally funny comedy attempts to be clever and insightful, is more often smug and superficial.

DISAPPOINTING

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Posted February 28, 2010
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Taken (2008)

The writers' excessively jingoistic world view is interesting. The rest of this predictable thriller isn't.

BAD

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Posted February 22, 2010
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Sounds Like Teen Spirit (2009)

Interesting documentary about competitors of Junior Eurovision. Kids open up and tell some great stories.

GOOD

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Filed under  //   documentary   good   Jamie Jay Johnson   movie  
Posted February 18, 2010
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Terminator Salvation (2009)

John Connor returns to fight machines. Entertaining despite cliché, occasional stupidity and wooden Bale performance.

OKAY

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Posted February 13, 2010
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The Informant (2009)

Whimsical true(ish) story about a price fixing whistleblower. Corny with style. Flawed but quite fun.

OKAY

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Filed under  //   matt damon   movie   okay   steven soderbergh  
Posted February 10, 2010
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

Documentary following rock band. Supposed to be major success, but weren't. Heart wrenching and brilliant.

GREAT

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Filed under  //   anvil   documentary   great   movie   sacha gervasi  
Posted January 30, 2010
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A Serious Man (2009)

Cold yet heart warming Cohen Brothers yarn. Protagonists life is falling apart. Strong gallows humour.

GOOD

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Posted January 26, 2010
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Zombieland (2009)

Superbly entertaining zombie apocalypse tale. Great cast and smart script. Comedy, love, guns and braaaiiins.

GREAT

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Filed under  //   great   movie   Ruben Fleischer  
Posted January 24, 2010
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Up In The Air (2009)

Corporate downsizer is forced to reevaluate life. Old school movie entertainment. Clooney and Reitman shine.

GREAT

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Posted January 22, 2010
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