Fresnadillo’s ‘Intruders’ Creates Solid Suspense But Lacks Punchy Ending
Boogeymen are overdone in horror, but every so often a film like Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s INTRUDERS, makes them seem remarkably fresh and creepy.
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’21 Jump Street’ Breathes Life Back into the Buddy Cop Genre
Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s action comedy 21 JUMP STREET, represents a glimmer of hope for the ailing buddy cop genre.
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Review: ‘Rampart’
Moverman fails to achieve compelling social commentary with RAMPART, mainly because of his unrepentant protagonist and slow pacing.
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‘Project X’ Fails to Properly Breed ‘Superbad’ and MTV Debauchery
If scientists were trying to breed the teenage angst of Superbad with the debauchery of an MTV reality show, the resulting would be Project X.
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Valentine’s Day Review: ‘The Vow’
If you forgot the critical experiences that shaped who you are, would you find your way back? THE VOW’s answer leans more toward ‘Yes’ than ‘No.’
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Predictable Plot but Exciting Action in ‘Safe House’
Daniel Espinosa’s SAFE HOUSE is an entertaining action flick filled with exciting chase sequences and brutal hand-to-hand fights.
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Man on a Ledge: A Crappier Version of ‘The Negotiator’
As you watch the hostage thriller Man on a Ledge, the concept starts to remind you of another much better film: The Negotiator.
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‘The Woman In Black’ Joins Ranks Of Horrible Hammer Horror
THE WOMAN IN BLACK represents a disappointing step backward after Hammer’s moderately successful 2010 remake LET ME IN.
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Carano is Strong AND Sexy in Soderbergh’s ‘Haywire’
The protagonist in Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller HAYWIRE is strong and sexy like Lisbeth Salander except she doesn’t have to show skin.
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Fincher’s ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Will Challenge Your Stomach
It’s slightly long-winded at 2.5 hours, and the first act could be punchier, but Fincher reiterates his storytelling prowess with THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO.
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