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61%
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Jack Reacher (2012)
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"The pace is slow at times, but the results are satisfying enough to want more."
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Edward Douglas
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47%
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Waiting For Lightning (2012)
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"It's quite astounding to see Way taking huge spills at some of his jumps only to get back on his board and try again."
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Edward Douglas
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92%
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Amour (2012)
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"Amour is not an easy film by any stretch of the imagination, but for those in search of art without pretension or affectation, this is the way it's done."
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Joshua Starnes
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89%
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Django Unchained (2012)
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"Tarantino definitely has a point to make about slavery, and it is there, but it is well hidden behind a stout curtain of fun, which is ultimately what you'll get from Django Unchained."
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Joshua Starnes
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72%
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Les Misérables (2012)
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"Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and the excellent cast make "Les Misérables" an enjoyable film even for people that aren't fans of musicals."
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Scott Chitwood
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79%
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The Impossible (2012)
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"A fantastic sophomore effort from Juan Bayona that reaches the emotional and filmmaking heights that Spielberg and Eastwood have been trying to achieve for years."
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Edward Douglas
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72%
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Les Misérables (2012)
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"Tom Hooper has created an unprecedented musical experience, a powerful and unforgettable showstopper of a film."
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Edward Douglas
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48%
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Promised Land (2012)
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"The refreshingly simple storytelling and authentic small town feel makes it a very special film indeed."
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Edward Douglas
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65%
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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"An Unexpected Journey may as well be The Phantom Menace and God help us all if the next two movies aren't better than this one."
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Edward Douglas
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93%
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Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
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"Not quite on par with The Hurt Locker in terms of intensity or entertainment value, Zero Dark Thirty eventually finds its footing to become a film with real weight."
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Edward Douglas
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76%
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Killing Them Softly (2012)
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"Fans of vintage Scorsese, Tarantino and Guy Ritchie should appreciate Dominik's stylish character-driven gangster thriller."
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Edward Douglas
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11%
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Red Dawn (2012)
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"May be one of the most worthless remakes in recent memory and this is coming from someone who didn't hate Len Wiseman's Total Recall."
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Edward Douglas
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74%
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Rise of the Guardians (2012)
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"A real pleasant surprise."
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Scott Chitwood
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81%
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Rust and Bone (2012)
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"Jacques Audiard continues to strive to make films so distinctively singular in their originality, no one in Hollywood would even consider remaking this."
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Edward Douglas
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38%
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Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
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"Could have easily been a movie just about the relationship between the President and the King of England--it would have been much better movie, even if it would still feel like one we've seen before."
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Edward Douglas
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78%
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Not Fade Away (2012)
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"An excellent transition into film [for David Chase] even if it's likely to have a far more limited audience than "The Sopranos.""
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Edward Douglas
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96%
|
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence In The House Of God (2012)
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"Powerful enough to leave you wondering whether the Catholic Church will ever stop protecting child molesters."
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Edward Douglas
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66%
|
Hitchcock (2012)
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"Anthony Hopkins' thoroughly entertaining take on Hitchcock and his great scenes with Helen Mirren drive the movie enough that you should be able to enjoy it for that alone."
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Edward Douglas
|
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91%
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Lincoln (2012)
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"One of the best acted films of the year."
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Joshua Starnes
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62%
|
Anna Karenina (2012)
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"Like an overly long perfume commercial, Anna Karenina is as stylishly extravagant as it is dull and pretentious."
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Edward Douglas
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77%
|
Flight (2012)
|
"Zemeckis drives the drama with strong performances and enough moments that keep the overly long movie from turning into a complete snoozefest."
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Edward Douglas
|
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93%
|
The Sessions (2012)
|
"A beautifully touching true story that never feels like the typical biopic since it finds a way of instilling humor and charm into a delicate and often tragic situation."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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92%
|
Skyfall (2012)
|
"The Bond movie every James Bond fan, new or old, will want to see."
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Edward Douglas
|
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38%
|
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)
|
"If it's not quite as deep as it would like, Timothy Green does what it sets out to do better than most."
|
Joshua Starnes
|
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38%
|
Here Comes the Boom (2012)
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"It will help a lot if you like Kevin James, because you're going to be spending the entire film with him, but he's a likeable guy and Here Comes the Boom puts its best assets to work and only occasionally falls victim to its worst instincts."
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Joshua Starnes
|
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80%
|
Pitch Perfect (2012)
|
"Pitch Perfect isn't particularly bad. It isn't particularly anything. And that's what's most disappointing about it. That so many talented people could have worked so hard to produce something so... nothing."
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Joshua Starnes
|
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85%
|
End of Watch (2012)
|
"Not many character-oriented thrillers like this get made, however, so it's nice to be able embrace the ones that do, if you can handle the eccentricities."
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Joshua Starnes
|
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21%
|
Taken 2 (2012)
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"There isn't a lot of new ground being broken in what ends up being a perfectly respectable action sequel and little more."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
89%
|
Life of Pi (2012)
|
"A near-perfect film, one of the must-experience films of the year and destined to be a classic."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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33%
|
Won't Back Down (2012)
|
"An entertaining inspirational story about people making a difference that should at least get the viewer interested in exploring the realities in making change."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
85%
|
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
|
"Stephen Chbosky has created an intensely honest and personal look at high school friendships and first love, full of entertaining retro fun and deeply poignant moments."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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51%
|
Trouble with the Curve (2012)
|
"Fairly obvious and predictable, it's just the type of safe and bland fare that should do very well among mainstream audiences."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
85%
|
End of Watch (2012)
|
"A fairly well-rounded film offering enough in terms of entertainment value to make up for any shortcomings. "
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
77%
|
Dredd 3D (2012)
|
"Not the fastest-moving action movie you'll see, but it remains true to the comics thanks to Karl Urban's spot-on portrayal of Dredd."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
91%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
|
"David O. Russell has turned Matthew Quick's novel into an easily accessible romantic comedy that pulls you in with its immediacy."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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69%
|
Liberal Arts (2012)
|
"Radnor shows incredible growth both as a filmmaker and actor to create an incredibly clever and entertaining film that goes beyond the normal rom-com genre."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
85%
|
The Master (2012)
|
"Anderson has created another unmistakably unique work, an intriguing look at grassroots religion through the relationship between two men who couldn't seem more different. "
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
63%
|
Cloud Atlas (2012)
|
"As much a curiosity as it is a boldly brilliant adaptation that captures the best moments of Mitchell's novel while improving upon the structure and enhancing the main themes."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
96%
|
Argo (2012)
|
"Ben Affleck ably ups his game as a filmmaker and it only sometimes feels like he overreached by leaving his Boston comfort zone."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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83%
|
Smashed (2012)
|
"Works well as a character piece, mainly due to Ponsoldt's handling of the material and Winstead's memorable portrayal of an alcoholic trying to regain control."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
92%
|
Amour (2012)
|
"Leaves you feeling as if you watched a solid character drama with above-average performances, but it doesn't stand up to some of Haneke's more daring films."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
94%
|
Looper (2012)
|
"A hugely ambitious and mind-blowing sci-fi twist on the gangster flick that's likely to make it one of the coolest movies of the year."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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67%
|
Lawless (2012)
|
"A perfectly viable (and violent) look at moonshiners during Prohibition with a kick-ass soundtrack."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
76%
|
Premium Rush (2012)
|
"Entertaining enough but some of its inherent silliness might guarantee its place as a cult hit that finds more fans once it hits cable."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
92%
|
Teddy Bear (2012)
|
"Kim Kold's Dennis is such an unconventional character it's not hard to be drawn into his world."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
86%
|
Sleepwalk With Me (2012)
|
"Birbiglia is a fresh new comic voice in the world of indie film and it will be interesting to see where he goes from this clever movie."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
76%
|
Samsara (2012)
|
"Makes you feel as if you've experienced something quite enlightening and life-changing."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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56%
|
For a Good Time, Call... (2012)
|
"This comedy shines the spotlight on two underrated actresses, Lauren Miller and Ari Graynor, making it far more than a little worthwhile."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
66%
|
The Expendables 2 (2012)
|
"Significantly better than the first movie, offering enough back to basics action entertainment to make it well worth the price of admission."
|
Edward Douglas
|
|
94%
|
Side by Side (2012)
|
"Mandatory viewing for anyone who loves movies and has any interest in learning more about how they're made and how that's been changing in the last few years."
|
Edward Douglas
|
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