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This is a snazzy spy story without a plot that would try to outsmart itself and the viewer. Leo DiCaprio plays his “one of the good guys against all odds” impressions and Russell Crowe plays a chubby self-centered a-hole. Both performances are smooth and good but the guy who steals the show is Mark Strong as the Jordanian intelligence chief. Continue reading
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Like most Woody Allen movies this is a dissection into the lives of a set of people as their paths cross. These summer events undoubtebly leave a lasting impression to the lives of the characters but the movie fails to do the same to the viewer. Continue reading
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Another Coen brothers (Joel & Ethan) movie where good actors get to have fun with their characters. Well – some do. Others are type casted to perform the mannerisms we have seen a hundred times. Continue reading
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This movie taps on the most current fear in the western world – besides the economy. Namely terrorism. The story revolves around personal motivations that drive people to make certain choices. Continue reading
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This flick is a good example of “when things just work together”. You don’t need elaborate plot twists, Oscar winning performances or special effects if what you have simply works. Continue reading
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