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The Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds does a fine portrayal of Hal Jordan, and while the film overuses CGI a bit, the end product is a brightly-burning adaptation of the DC Comics source material. By Matt Hoover.

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The Losers

Decent action and some creative writing make "The Losers" more than just mediocre. By Joseph Chirico.

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Donnie Brasco

Depp and Pacino. Fugget about it. By Michael L

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Judge Dredd

Though it doesn't do the source material JUSTICE, "Judge Dredd" is still a campy good time with its mix of violence, action and comedy. By William Davenport.

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Repo Men

Great acting by Jude Law and Forest Whitaker and an interesting premise make "Repo Men" an enjoyable experience - until the ending. By Joseph Chirico.

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Catch Me If You Can

The director's familiar overtones of family first fit "Catch Me If You Can" perfectly. By Sean Collins-Smith.

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The Town

Reliance on characters with some depth and creative storytelling involving the heists sets "The Town" apart from other crime dramas. By Joseph Chirico.

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JCVD

Jean-Claude Van Damme embraces his public persona without reservations, and the result is nearly flawless. By William Davenport.

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The Green Hornet

Despite some innovative action scenes and really cool Kato, "Hornet" lacks sting. By John Livingston.

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Inception

Missed opportunities by the talented Christopher Nolan leave "Inception" turning and turning with nowhere to go. By Michael Bolosan.

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The Departed

Masculinity and Femininity converge with Sex and Death in Scorcese's crime drama. By Michael L

O Brother

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

O Brother, Where Art Thou? is the Coen Brothers’ Southern Gothic rendition of Homer’s Odyssey, wrapped up tight in a stunning visual aesthetic that hearkens back to to the old days of hand-painted films.  The film is described by some as a version of Homer’s … Read More