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0neg	pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .
0neg	nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy .
1pos	this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath .
0neg	it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment .
0neg	schaeffer has to find some hook on which to hang his persistently useless movies , and it might as well be the resuscitation of the middle-aged character .
0neg	comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief .
0neg	in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest .
0neg	it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time .
1pos	the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance .
0neg	a nightmare date with a half-formed wit done a great disservice by a lack of critical distance and a sad trust in liberal arts college bumper sticker platitudes .
0neg	unfortunately , it 's not silly fun unless you enjoy really bad movies .
1pos	the movie is beautiful to behold and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too rare in hollywood 's hastier productions .
1pos	instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an unpretentious , sociologically pointed slice of life .
1pos	the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .
0neg	the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays .
0neg	too much of it feels unfocused and underdeveloped .
1pos	it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study .
0neg	the most hopelessly monotonous film of the year , noteworthy only for the gimmick of being filmed as a single unbroken 87-minute take .
0neg	... turns so unforgivably trite in its last 10 minutes that anyone without a fortified sweet tooth will likely go into sugar shock .
1pos	the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .
0neg	the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant .
0neg	to call the other side of heaven `` appalling '' would be to underestimate just how dangerous entertainments like it can be .
1pos	zhang ... has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast .
1pos	maud and roland 's search for an unknowable past makes for a haunting literary detective story , but labute pulls off a neater trick in possession : he makes language sexy .
1pos	it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .
0neg	i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the comedy .
0neg	the film 's hackneyed message is not helped by the thin characterizations , nonexistent plot and pretentious visual style .
0neg	trite , banal , cliched , mostly inoffensive .
1pos	the movie has an infectious exuberance that will engage anyone with a passing interest in the skate/surf culture , the l.a. beach scene and the imaginative ( and sometimes illegal ) ways kids can make a playground out of the refuse of adults .
0neg	it 's clear the filmmakers were n't sure where they wanted their story to go , and even more clear that they lack the skills to get us to this undetermined destination .
0neg	even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure .
1pos	if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .
1pos	belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film .
1pos	dazzling in its complexity , disturbing for its extraordinary themes , the piano teacher is a film that defies categorisation .
0neg	detox is ultimately a pointless endeavor .
0neg	as a rumor of angels reveals itself to be a sudsy tub of supernatural hokum , not even ms. redgrave 's noblest efforts can redeem it from hopeless sentimentality .
1pos	unlike the speedy wham-bam effect of most hollywood offerings , character development -- and more importantly , character empathy -- is at the heart of italian for beginners .
0neg	care deftly captures the wonder and menace of growing up , but he never really embraces the joy of fuhrman 's destructive escapism or the grace-in-rebellion found by his characters .
1pos	this is an egotistical endeavor from the daughter of horror director dario argento ( a producer here ) , but her raw performance and utter fearlessness make it strangely magnetic .
1pos	it haunts , horrifies , startles and fascinates ; it is impossible to look away .
0neg	for close to two hours the audience is forced to endure three terminally depressed , mostly inarticulate , hyper dysfunctional families for the price of one .
1pos	for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener .
1pos	on the heels of the ring comes a similarly morose and humorless horror movie that , although flawed , is to be commended for its straight-ahead approach to creepiness .
0neg	the film is based on truth and yet there is something about it that feels incomplete , as if the real story starts just around the corner .
0neg	does little more than play an innocuous game of fill-in - the-blanks with a tragic past .
1pos	puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .
0neg	makes for a pretty unpleasant viewing experience .
1pos	there 's really only one good idea in this movie , but the director runs with it and presents it with an unforgettable visual panache .
0neg	indifferently implausible popcorn programmer of a movie .
1pos	majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .
0neg	because of an unnecessary and clumsy last scene , ` swimfan ' left me with a very bad feeling .
0neg	no aspirations to social import inform the movie version .
1pos	... routine , harmless diversion and little else .
0neg	samira makhmalbaf 's new film blackboards is much like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's unfortunate for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and banal
0neg	velocity represents everything wrong with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene .
0neg	nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle .
1pos	by candidly detailing the politics involved in the creation of an extraordinary piece of music , ( jones ) calls our attention to the inherent conflict between commerce and creativity .
0neg	the film makes a fatal mistake : it asks us to care about a young man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not quite as unpleasant as some of the people in his life .
1pos	... an otherwise intense , twist-and-turn thriller that certainly should n't hurt talented young gaghan 's resume .
0neg	it 's not original , and , robbed of the element of surprise , it does n't have any huge laughs in its story of irresponsible cops who love to play pranks .
0neg	late marriage 's stiffness is unlikely to demonstrate the emotional clout to sweep u.s. viewers off their feet .
0neg	the movie , directed by mick jackson , leaves no cliche unturned , from the predictable plot to the characters straight out of central casting .
1pos	a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .
0neg	a wildly inconsistent emotional experience .
1pos	... mafia , rap stars and hood rats butt their ugly heads in a regurgitation of cinematic violence that gives brutal birth to an unlikely , but likable , hero . '
1pos	the film 's welcome breeziness and some unbelievably hilarious moments -- most portraying the idiocy of the film industry -- make it mostly worth the trip .
0neg	it 's inoffensive , cheerful , built to inspire the young people , set to an unending soundtrack of beach party pop numbers and aside from its remarkable camerawork and awesome scenery , it 's about as exciting as a sunburn .
1pos	it's like a " big chill " reunion of the baader-meinhof gang , only these guys are more harmless pranksters than political activists .
1pos	throws in enough clever and unexpected twists to make the formula feel fresh .
1pos	a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick , and our hearts go out to them as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship .
1pos	it may not be particularly innovative , but the film's crisp , unaffected style and air of gentle longing make it unexpectedly rewarding .
1pos	drawing on an irresistible , languid romanticism , byler reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth .
1pos	the piano teacher is not an easy film . it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves , and it maintains a cool distance from its material that is deliberately unsettling .
1pos	for all its brooding quality , ash wednesday is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast .
1pos	the film feels uncomfortably real , its language and locations bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority .
1pos	beautifully crafted and brutally honest , promises offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people .
1pos	zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance , but against all odds , nothing does .
1pos	everyone's insecure in lovely and amazing , a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships .
1pos	[the film] tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end , it's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .
1pos	an ideal love story for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre .
1pos	tully is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham .
1pos	special p . o . v . camera mounts on bikes , skateboards , and motorcycles provide an intense experience when splashed across the immense imax screen .
1pos	meant to reduce blake's philosophy into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane's superhero dystopia .
1pos	this quiet , introspective and entertaining independent is worth seeking .
1pos	whether our action-and-popcorn obsessed culture will embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama isn't much of a mystery , unfortunately .
1pos	whether or not ram dass proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness , fierce grace reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one .
1pos	a pointed , often tender , examination of the pros and cons of unconditional love and familial duties .
1pos	writer/ director m . night shyamalan's ability to pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity is undeniable .
1pos	if you can keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore , you'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii .
1pos	not a strike against yang's similarly themed yi yi , but i found what time ? to be more engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less detached .
1pos	it's an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes .
1pos	peter jackson has done the nearly impossible . he has improved upon the first and taken it a step further , richer and deeper . what jackson has done is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
1pos	a movie where story is almost an afterthought amidst a swirl of colors and inexplicable events .
1pos	to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement , and woe is the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest .
1pos	it's unlikely we'll see a better thriller this year .
1pos	twohy knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying , and gets full mileage out of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record .
1pos	examines its explosive subject matter as nonjudgmentally as wiseman's previous studies of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers .
1pos	a moving and not infrequently breathtaking film .
1pos	gambling and throwing a basketball game for money isn't a new plot -- in fact toback himself used it in black and white . but toback's deranged immediacy makes it seem fresh again .
1pos	the film is . . . determined to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation .

0neg

pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .

0neg

nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy .

1pos

this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath .

0neg

it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment .

0neg

schaeffer has to find some hook on which to hang his persistently useless movies , and it might as well be the resuscitation of the middle-aged character .

0neg

comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief .

0neg

in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest .

0neg

it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time .

1pos

the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance .

0neg

a nightmare date with a half-formed wit done a great disservice by a lack of critical distance and a sad trust in liberal arts college bumper sticker platitudes .

0neg

unfortunately , it 's not silly fun unless you enjoy really bad movies .

1pos

the movie is beautiful to behold and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too rare in hollywood 's hastier productions .

1pos

instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an unpretentious , sociologically pointed slice of life .

1pos

the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .

0neg

the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays .

0neg

too much of it feels unfocused and underdeveloped .

1pos

it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study .

0neg

the most hopelessly monotonous film of the year , noteworthy only for the gimmick of being filmed as a single unbroken 87-minute take .

0neg

... turns so unforgivably trite in its last 10 minutes that anyone without a fortified sweet tooth will likely go into sugar shock .

1pos

the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .

0neg

the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant .

0neg

to call the other side of heaven `` appalling '' would be to underestimate just how dangerous entertainments like it can be .

1pos

zhang ... has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast .

1pos

maud and roland 's search for an unknowable past makes for a haunting literary detective story , but labute pulls off a neater trick in possession : he makes language sexy .

1pos

it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .

0neg

i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the comedy .

0neg

the film 's hackneyed message is not helped by the thin characterizations , nonexistent plot and pretentious visual style .

0neg

trite , banal , cliched , mostly inoffensive .

1pos

the movie has an infectious exuberance that will engage anyone with a passing interest in the skate/surf culture , the l.a. beach scene and the imaginative ( and sometimes illegal ) ways kids can make a playground out of the refuse of adults .

0neg

it 's clear the filmmakers were n't sure where they wanted their story to go , and even more clear that they lack the skills to get us to this undetermined destination .

0neg

even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure .

1pos

if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .

1pos

belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film .

1pos

dazzling in its complexity , disturbing for its extraordinary themes , the piano teacher is a film that defies categorisation .

0neg

detox is ultimately a pointless endeavor .

0neg

as a rumor of angels reveals itself to be a sudsy tub of supernatural hokum , not even ms. redgrave 's noblest efforts can redeem it from hopeless sentimentality .

1pos

unlike the speedy wham-bam effect of most hollywood offerings , character development -- and more importantly , character empathy -- is at the heart of italian for beginners .

0neg

care deftly captures the wonder and menace of growing up , but he never really embraces the joy of fuhrman 's destructive escapism or the grace-in-rebellion found by his characters .

1pos

this is an egotistical endeavor from the daughter of horror director dario argento ( a producer here ) , but her raw performance and utter fearlessness make it strangely magnetic .

1pos

it haunts , horrifies , startles and fascinates ; it is impossible to look away .

0neg

for close to two hours the audience is forced to endure three terminally depressed , mostly inarticulate , hyper dysfunctional families for the price of one .

1pos

for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener .

1pos

on the heels of the ring comes a similarly morose and humorless horror movie that , although flawed , is to be commended for its straight-ahead approach to creepiness .

0neg

the film is based on truth and yet there is something about it that feels incomplete , as if the real story starts just around the corner .

0neg

does little more than play an innocuous game of fill-in - the-blanks with a tragic past .

1pos

puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .

0neg

makes for a pretty unpleasant viewing experience .

1pos

there 's really only one good idea in this movie , but the director runs with it and presents it with an unforgettable visual panache .

0neg

indifferently implausible popcorn programmer of a movie .

1pos

majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .

0neg

because of an unnecessary and clumsy last scene , ` swimfan ' left me with a very bad feeling .

0neg

no aspirations to social import inform the movie version .

1pos

... routine , harmless diversion and little else .

0neg

samira makhmalbaf 's new film blackboards is much like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's unfortunate for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and banal

0neg

velocity represents everything wrong with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene .

0neg

nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle .

1pos

by candidly detailing the politics involved in the creation of an extraordinary piece of music , ( jones ) calls our attention to the inherent conflict between commerce and creativity .

0neg

the film makes a fatal mistake : it asks us to care about a young man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not quite as unpleasant as some of the people in his life .

1pos

... an otherwise intense , twist-and-turn thriller that certainly should n't hurt talented young gaghan 's resume .

0neg

it 's not original , and , robbed of the element of surprise , it does n't have any huge laughs in its story of irresponsible cops who love to play pranks .

0neg

late marriage 's stiffness is unlikely to demonstrate the emotional clout to sweep u.s. viewers off their feet .

0neg

the movie , directed by mick jackson , leaves no cliche unturned , from the predictable plot to the characters straight out of central casting .

1pos

a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .

0neg

a wildly inconsistent emotional experience .

1pos

... mafia , rap stars and hood rats butt their ugly heads in a regurgitation of cinematic violence that gives brutal birth to an unlikely , but likable , hero . '

1pos

the film 's welcome breeziness and some unbelievably hilarious moments -- most portraying the idiocy of the film industry -- make it mostly worth the trip .

0neg

it 's inoffensive , cheerful , built to inspire the young people , set to an unending soundtrack of beach party pop numbers and aside from its remarkable camerawork and awesome scenery , it 's about as exciting as a sunburn .

1pos

it's like a " big chill " reunion of the baader-meinhof gang , only these guys are more harmless pranksters than political activists .

1pos

throws in enough clever and unexpected twists to make the formula feel fresh .

1pos

a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick , and our hearts go out to them as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship .

1pos

it may not be particularly innovative , but the film's crisp , unaffected style and air of gentle longing make it unexpectedly rewarding .

1pos

drawing on an irresistible , languid romanticism , byler reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth .

1pos

the piano teacher is not an easy film . it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves , and it maintains a cool distance from its material that is deliberately unsettling .

1pos

for all its brooding quality , ash wednesday is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast .

1pos

the film feels uncomfortably real , its language and locations bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority .

1pos

beautifully crafted and brutally honest , promises offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people .

1pos

zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance , but against all odds , nothing does .

1pos

everyone's insecure in lovely and amazing , a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships .

1pos

[the film] tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end , it's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .

1pos

an ideal love story for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre .

1pos

tully is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham .

1pos

special p . o . v . camera mounts on bikes , skateboards , and motorcycles provide an intense experience when splashed across the immense imax screen .

1pos

meant to reduce blake's philosophy into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane's superhero dystopia .

1pos

this quiet , introspective and entertaining independent is worth seeking .

1pos

whether our action-and-popcorn obsessed culture will embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama isn't much of a mystery , unfortunately .

1pos

whether or not ram dass proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness , fierce grace reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one .

1pos

a pointed , often tender , examination of the pros and cons of unconditional love and familial duties .

1pos

writer/ director m . night shyamalan's ability to pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity is undeniable .

1pos

if you can keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore , you'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii .

1pos

not a strike against yang's similarly themed yi yi , but i found what time ? to be more engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less detached .

1pos

it's an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes .

1pos

peter jackson has done the nearly impossible . he has improved upon the first and taken it a step further , richer and deeper . what jackson has done is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery

1pos

a movie where story is almost an afterthought amidst a swirl of colors and inexplicable events .

1pos

to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement , and woe is the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest .

1pos

it's unlikely we'll see a better thriller this year .

1pos

twohy knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying , and gets full mileage out of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record .

1pos

examines its explosive subject matter as nonjudgmentally as wiseman's previous studies of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers .

1pos

a moving and not infrequently breathtaking film .

1pos

gambling and throwing a basketball game for money isn't a new plot -- in fact toback himself used it in black and white . but toback's deranged immediacy makes it seem fresh again .

1pos

the film is . . . determined to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation .