October 26th, 2007 06:22pm
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New Releases 10/26/07
Dan In Real Life (PG-13)Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche Directed by: Peter Hodges Despite plot devices that seem stolen from TV sitcoms, Steve Carrell’s portrayal of a widower with three young daughters makes you care for what’s going on.3 pieces of feel-good toastLars and the Real Girl (R)Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Kelli …
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October 19th, 2007 03:35pm
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SEAN PENN’S “INTO THE WILD”
by Gil Mansergh
Running 2 hours and 27 minutes, Sean Penn’s film version of Jon Krakauer’s 1996 book, “Into the Wild,” is too long. After shooting scenes in 35 different locations in the U.S. and Mexico, Penn couldn’t seem to decide what to cut out. The result is a movie which wore me down instead of lifting me up. Some of this, of …
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October 19th, 2007 03:02pm
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New Releases 10/19/07
Things We Lost in the Fire (R)Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro, David Duchovney Directed by Susanne Bier A convoluted story about tragic loss, friendship, secrets, addiction and recovery includes some illogical actions by the Halle Berry character that the Danish director makes even more muddled (when unsure of things, she gives us close-ups …
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October 12th, 2007 04:38pm
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New Releases 10/12/07Michael Clayton (R)George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack Directed by Tony GilroyA political thriller that’s a throwback to the good old days when acting mattered and convoluted plots added to the suspense instead of making you shake your head in disbelief. Clooney rocks, but the others roll as well.3 and 1/2 …
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October 5th, 2007 12:23pm
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New Releases 10/05/07The Heartbreak Kid (R)Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan Directed by: Peter FarrellyThe Farrelly Brothers are famous for their raunchy comedies, and after a few missteps in the past couple years, they fall flat on their face with this one. It’s based upon the Elaine May directed, Neil Simon penned, 1972 movie …
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