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What Should I See Tonight, Dan (4/4/09)
I’d go with Monsters Vs. Aliens if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s fun and in 3-D and fairly well reviewed. Adventureland has also gotten some good reviews, so that may be worth a look, but you probably should not go expecting another Superbad, from what I’ve deciphered from the reviews I’ve read. Do not…
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It’s Fun While You’re There, But Forgettable Later
Monsters Vs. Aliens 3-D Review I actually saw this movie in 3-D, which is still novel enough that I was pretty excited. But as neat as it is to initially see something fly out at you from the screen that gimmicky fun eventually wears off and you need a good story. Monsters Vs. Aliens is…
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Same Old, Same Old
Fast and Furious Review The above picture is from pretty much the only really strong scene of Fast & Furious, a truck-hijacking shot with longer takes that allow the viewer to see what is going on and appreciate the stunt work. There’s also a chase scene on foot shortly after which is similarly shot and…
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What Should I See Tonight, Dan? (3/28/09)
I’d go with Monsters Vs. Aliens, it’s got a pretty good score on Rottentomatoes and depending on what theatres are next to you, you might be able to see in 3-D. It seems The Haunting in Connecticut is your typical not-scary horror, and it’s gotten bad reviews. 12 Rounds wasn’t screened for critics but actually…
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Nowhere Near As Bad As You’ve Been Led To Believe
Knowing Review Knowing has been talked about by some critics as an early front runner for worst movie of the year. Here’s why that’s so off-base I can’t even fathom it. The movie’s about Nicolas Cage (playing an MIT professor) finding a list of numbers that predict disasters and trying to do something about fate,…
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Too Slick For Its Own Good
Duplicity Review Duplicity is written and directed by Tony Gilroy, who also directed and wrote the almost undeniably good but somewhat slow Michael Clayton. I personally was lucky enough to interview Gilroy in person before he hit it big with Clayton and found him to be a pretty nice guy. And I’ve also enjoyed the…
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What Should I See Tonight Dan? (3/20/09)
Right now I’m saying I Love You, Man is probably your best bet. It’s currently at 80% on Rottentomatoes and is written and directed by John Hamburg (sharing writing with Larry Levin). Hamburg was behind the pretty funny Along Came Polly. Man also stars Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, who have both proven themselves as…
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What Should I See Tonight, Dan? (3/13/09)
Gee, thanks for asking. Honestly, probably nothing. But… You could see Race to Witch Mountain if you’re a little kid, albeit an easily entertained little kid. Otherwise it’s really not worth your time. For the love of God don’t contribute to the box office of The Last House on the Left, which is sleazy beyond…