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James Cameron has invented an exciting, dazzling new world, both on screen and in filmmaking in general. His riffs on American myths (and foreign policy) give meaning to what is otherwise an incredible visual experience and breathtaking thrill ride.  –Scott Hardie • February 6 2010, 8:54pm EST 
This is Holmes for ADHD sufferers, a four-hour mystery stuffed into half that time with rapid dialogue and hurried fight scenes. It's fun, with a clever screenplay and classic twists, but the real charms are the lively score and art direction. –Scott Hardie • December 28 2009, 11:23pm EST • 3 replies
Scorsese and DiCaprio take on film noir, showing a desperate man's cracking mental state as his past refuses to leave him alone. Originality is not its strong suit, but it's creepy, and packs disturbing dream imagery and great one-scene performances. –Scott Hardie • March 6 2010, 1:29pm EST
This offbeat comedy sends up military "intelligence" and New Age quackery with uneven success. It has a terrific cast and crack timing, but its weakness is an anticlimactic ending. The whole movie feels like a big buildup to a punchline that never comes. –Scott Hardie • November 7 2009, 12:22am EST • 2 replies
Full of New Orleans backwoods stereotypes, voodoo, and jazz, this animated production lacks in likeable characters. It's redeemed by a pleasant musical score but Disney repeats the dead parent theme again. Not their best effort. –Steve West • December 12 2009, 12:43pm EST
This horror remake looks great, with lush art design and visual effects. Too bad it's content to stop improving there: Other than a barely touched-upon Oedipal conflict, there's very little subtext or significance, and too much wasted potential. –Scott Hardie • February 27 2010, 8:26pm EST |
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