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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno): 1 of 47
Immersed in mystical fairies and demoniac monstrosities, Pan's Labyrinth is an enchanting tale of spellbinding imagination contrasting with the austere realities of war. A strikingly mature fantasy fused with fervid violence, staggering visuals and ingenious creations, this macabre fairy tale is the most innovative and beauti... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Spiderman 3: 2 of 80
It's as if a rule exists in Hollywood that as a franchise progresses, subsequent sequels must lose the luster that attracted audiences to its initial installments. While there are a few exceptions along the way, many franchises like Batman, Superman, The Matrix and The X-Men movies slowly but surely degrade by the third and f... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Zodiac: 1 of 30
Who would have thought that a filmmaker who has taken on aliens, fight clubs and the seven deadly sins could come out of five years of seclusion and release one of the most engaging and sprawling American pop epics? Though this may be the second time David Fincher has tackled serial killers, Zodiac' proves to be the filmmaker... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Dreamgirls: 1 of 22
When music and visuals coalesce on a silver screen the results can quite simply be magic. When Bill Condon's Dreamgirls' hits the theatres this Christmas, audiences will experience moments when these cinematic elements come together in some of the most beautiful eye candy the silver screen has offered all year.Now if visuals ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Atonement - Golden Globe's best drama of 2007: 1 of 19
Time to take another look at Atonement, the film that won best drama at the 2008 Golden Globe awards.While some may be astounded at the considerably unanticipated conclusion, or question what direction the film will take due to the constant shifting back and forth through time, Atonement unquestionably provides a story few ha... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Jumper: 1 of 19
With all the phenomenal superpowers and grandiose action potential, Jumper ultimately falls short in execution. Creative ideas are at work, yet so little is done to properly expand upon their possibilities. What is essentially marketed as a sci-fi action film displays only a few scenes of solid mayhem (the majority of which i... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Smokin' Aces: 1 of 18
Smokin' Aces is a hyper-stylized action flick with enough artillery, broads and bloodshed to satisfy any adventure fiend. However, with its curious pacing, involving sentimental, emotional, or comedic scenes which interrupt the flow of abrasive action, the film challenges audiences to acknowledge its cardinal focus. With an u... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: WALL-E: 3 of 48
Gorgeous visuals, perfected animation, and wondrously epic environments mask a relatively simple story of love, reminiscent of the best of Chaplin and Keaton. Little dialogue is necessary to convey this universal theme, and one of the most memorable characters to grace the screen in recent years comes to life in jaw-dropping ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: V for Vendetta: 1 of 16
Perhaps the most enduring statement made in "V For Vendetta", the new action film from the creator's of "The Matrix", is that artists use lies in order to tell the truth. Deeply entrenched with political undertones told through a cleverly thought out parable "V For Vendetta" is a captivating piece of fiction that rings inhere... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 - Dead Man's Chest: 1 of 16
While everyone else has been patiently awaiting the return of their favorite otherworldly superhero, I've been waiting for Gore Verbinski's follow up to his wildly successful adventure movie based on a Disneyland ride. And the wait was well worth it. From Johnny Depp's uniquely animated Captain Jack Sparrow and the villainous... More..