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Sucker Punch: Let’s call it an action musical

Sucker Punch: Let’s call it an action musical

By Brandon Kirby on March 30, 2011

Yeah, it’s weird and barely works but there’s something to like about it.

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Battle: Los Angeles: Wake me when the invasion’s over

Battle: Los Angeles: Wake me when the invasion’s over

By Brandon Kirby on March 16, 2011

A catastrophically bad movie and perhaps the worst use of shaky-cam ever.

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The Adjustment Bureau: Matt Damon’s funny fedora

The Adjustment Bureau: Matt Damon’s funny fedora

By Brandon Kirby on March 16, 2011

Philosophical thriller sinks under lofty ambitions…and Matt Damon’s funny fedora.

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Rango: Existential lizard saddles up and walks tall

Rango: Existential lizard saddles up and walks tall

By Brandon Kirby on March 9, 2011

Following a slew of trailers for 3-D animated features came “Rango” in glorious 2-D.

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Somewhere: Those quiet, lonely places

Somewhere: Those quiet, lonely places

By Brandon Kirby on January 23, 2011

Much like the film itself, Elle Fanning conveys a whole lot without appearing to do much at all.

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Blue Valentine: Love me not

Blue Valentine: Love me not

By Brandon Kirby on January 19, 2011

A brave and ugly portrait of marital decline.

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Rabbit Hole: Through pain comes living

Rabbit Hole: Through pain comes living

By Brandon Kirby on January 19, 2011

A trio of beautiful and exquisitely nuanced performances.

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The King’s Speech: A leader in need of a proper voice

The King’s Speech: A leader in need of a proper voice

By Brandon Kirby on December 27, 2010

Colin Firth deserves the Oscar he should’ve won last year for “A Single Man”

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True Grit: A glorious western from the Coen brothers

True Grit: A glorious western from the Coen brothers

By Brandon Kirby on December 27, 2010

The Coens transcend their own style to deliver a glorious western.

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The Fighter: Beware your brother and mother

The Fighter: Beware your brother and mother

By Brandon Kirby on December 22, 2010

Works as a rousing ensemble piece. Every performance is great.

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