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4/4
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Frankenstein
(1931)
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Scott Nash
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If it was simply about a rampaging monster going around killing people, it wouldn't be remembered so well today. Instead, it takes a higher route and actually poses questions about what it means to be a monster.
Posted Jan 12, 2023
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3.5/4
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King Kong
(1933)
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Scott Nash
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Sure, the effects are incredibly dated, but the charm of this movie never will be.
Posted Nov 08, 2022
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4/4
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The Shop Around the Corner
(1940)
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Scott Nash
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While Stewart and Sullivan spar nicely, plenty of laughs are provided by the supporting cast.
Posted Nov 07, 2022
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2.5/4
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Superman and the Mole Men
(1951)
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Scott Nash
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It contains some interesting ideas, but is really only going to appeal to massive fans of Superman or those seeking a sense of nostalgia.
Posted Jul 26, 2021
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3/4
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Modern Times
(1936)
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Scott Nash
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Without question there are moments of pure genius contained in this movie, but as a cohesive 80 minute story, it's lacking a bit.
Posted May 06, 2021
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4/4
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The Wizard of Oz
(1939)
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Scott Nash
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As a children's movie, this is the definitive classic and does possess a magic all its own.
Posted May 03, 2021
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3/4
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The Champ
(1931)
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Scott Nash
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Despite the blatant manipulation, this movie is enjoyable, just be sure to wear your rubber boots when watching, because you'll be knee deep in sap by the time you're done with it.
Posted Dec 08, 2020
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4/4
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The Lady Eve
(1941)
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Scott Nash
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Stanwyck is terrific as Jean.
Posted May 01, 2020
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3/4
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The Cheat
(1915)
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Scott Nash
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Compared to many other films of the period, this one comes across as rather modern, at least in some respects.
Posted Nov 12, 2019
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4/4
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The General
(1926)
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Patrick Nash
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The General ranks as not only a brilliant movie but as one of the premiere art works of the Twentieth Century.
Posted Apr 20, 2019
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2.5/4
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Hello, Dolly!
(1969)
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Scott Nash
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This is a flawed movie, there's no question of that, but at the same time there are some enjoyable moments.
Posted Mar 18, 2019
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1/4
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
(1978)
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Scott Nash
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A laughably bad movie.
Posted Feb 26, 2019
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2.5/4
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Dr. Who and the Daleks
(1965)
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Scott Nash
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Although it was made to attract a new audience, this is a movie that's really only ever going to be of interest to fans of the original Doctor Who series. Its entertainment value to those unfamiliar with the show is bound to be limited at best.
Posted Nov 30, 2018
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3.5/4
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Kate & Leopold
(2001)
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Scott Nash
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Nearly the only big-name romantic comedy to come out this year, Kate & Leopold is the perfect date movie this Christmas and the perfect way to escape from the stress of everyday life.
Posted Oct 31, 2018
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3/4
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Someone Like You
(2001)
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Scott Nash
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So while the plot is weak, and the pop psychiatry it spews is nonsense, thanks to a strong cast, this movie manages to remain enjoyable.
Posted Oct 31, 2018
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4/4
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The Others
(2001)
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Scott Nash
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Both a drama and an old fashioned ghost story, The Others finally manages to do what no other movie has done in 2001, make me want to see it again.
Posted Oct 30, 2018
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4/4
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A Star Is Born
(1937)
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Scott Nash
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Although Gaynor's performance isn't as dramatically strong as Garland's, they are both classic versions of the same story. They each have plenty to recommend about them and it's hard to say which is the better version.
Posted Oct 03, 2018
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2.5/4
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Wholly Moses!
(1980)
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Scott Nash
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Life of Brian was protested by religious groups as heresy. Wholly Moses is silly and lowbrow enough that it never generated equal controversy. It's in every way inferior to that other film, but silly enough to provide a few cheap laughs.
Posted Apr 30, 2018
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4/4
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Murder on the Orient Express
(1974)
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Scott Nash
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As with all Agatha Christie stories, the solution to the mystery is rather ingenious. You may or may not see that solution ahead of time, but it hardly matters. The real joy in her work are the questions rather than the answer.
Posted Nov 09, 2017
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2.5/4
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Von Ryan's Express
(1965)
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Scott Nash
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The cinematography and the scenery both add greatly to the movie. It makes it seem so much more realistic.
Posted Jul 21, 2017
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2.5/4
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Where Eagles Dare
(1969)
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Scott Nash
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That I was able to enjoy this movie as much as I did, despite the plethora of plot holes, says something for it.
Posted Jul 08, 2017
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3.5/4
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The Longest Day
(1962)
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Scott Nash
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Technically, this is a great, great movie.
Posted Jul 07, 2017
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3.5/4
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Gallipoli
(1981)
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Scott Nash
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Although we've seen this story before, it is told exceptionally well here.
Posted Jul 07, 2017
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4/4
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The Freshman
(1925)
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Scott Nash
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The plot is a cliche now, but at the time must have felt fresh. And even though modern viewers have seen its like perhaps dozens of times, it somehow does little to diminish The Freshman's charm.
Posted Aug 22, 2016
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3/4
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Suicide Squad
(2016)
|
Scott Nash
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Has its flaws, but still manages to entertain.
Posted Aug 07, 2016
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3.5/4
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Boyz N the Hood
(1991)
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Scott Nash
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This is an impressive debut for Singleton.
Posted Aug 01, 2016
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2.5/4
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Total Recall
(1990)
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Scott Nash
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If you don't ask too many questions, or just accept that it's all a dream so logic and science don't matter, then this is an enjoyable romp.
Posted Jul 27, 2016
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3/4
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Star Trek Beyond
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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50 years after its creation, Star Trek is alive and well.
Posted Jul 24, 2016
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3/4
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The BFG
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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Has a charmingly old fashioned feel.
Posted Jul 10, 2016
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2/4
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Independence Day: Resurgence
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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They had 20 years to prepare and this is the best they could do?
Posted Jul 02, 2016
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2.5/4
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The Legend of Tarzan
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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Skarsgård looks the part, but the film offers little new to justify the reboot.
Posted Jul 01, 2016
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3.5/4
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The Shallows
(2016)
|
Scott Nash
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Sometimes less really is more.
Posted Jun 28, 2016
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3/4
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Independence Day
(1996)
|
Scott Nash
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A throwback to the disaster films of the 1970s, but on a global scale.
Posted Jun 26, 2016
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3.5/4
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Inglourious Basterds
(2009)
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Scott Nash
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Waltz steals every one that he's in.
Posted Jun 14, 2016
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3/4
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Keanu
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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Silly and fun.
Posted May 01, 2016
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3/4
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The Out-of-Towners
(1970)
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Scott Nash
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Jack Lemmon, Sandy Dennis, and a gritty New York City make this worth watching.
Posted Apr 10, 2016
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2.5/4
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2001: A Space Odyssey
(1968)
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Scott Nash
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A visual masterpiece, weakened by a glacial pace and an ambiguous ending.
Posted Mar 31, 2016
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2.5/4
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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There's a good movie inside this one somewhere, but it would take a talented and ruthless editor to find it.
Posted Mar 27, 2016
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1.5/4
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The Divergent Series: Allegiant
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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Isn't this series over with yet?
Posted Mar 21, 2016
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2.5/4
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Dad's Army
(1971)
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Scott Nash
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Suffers the same problems that most sitcom to movie adaptations suffer from, but fans of the series should find lots to love.
Posted Feb 26, 2016
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3.5/4
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The Witch
(2015)
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Scott Nash
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The first must see movie of 2016.
Posted Feb 21, 2016
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2.5/4
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Zoolander No. 2
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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A sometimes amusing, but unnecessary sequel.
Posted Feb 16, 2016
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2.5/4
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
(2016)
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Scott Nash
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Not completely horrible, but fails to live up to the silliness its title promises.
Posted Feb 14, 2016
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3/4
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Deadpool
(2016)
|
Scott Nash
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Entertaining, but a little schizophrenic.
Posted Feb 13, 2016
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3.5/4
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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
(2013)
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Scott Nash
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Surreal and very silly.
Posted Feb 10, 2016
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4/4
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The Remains of the Day
(1993)
|
Scott Nash
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Just gets better with age.
Posted Feb 07, 2016
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2.5/4
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Anomalisa
(2015)
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Scott Nash
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The cure for not feeling depressed enough.
Posted Feb 03, 2016
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2.5/4
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Jane Got a Gun
(2016)
|
Scott Nash
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Bogged down by a somber tone that makes its slight story feel interminable.
Posted Feb 02, 2016
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3/4
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Shaun the Sheep Movie
(2015)
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Scott Nash
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Another charmer from Aardman.
Posted Jan 28, 2016
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1.5/4
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The Forest
(2016)
|
Scott Nash
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Even worse than I thought it would be.
Posted Jan 09, 2016
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