![]() | Taken (Single-Disc Extended Edition)
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $3.52 Not a great film, but a good action film with a dynamite performance by Liam Neeson.
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![]() | Watchmen (Theatrical Cut) (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $2.05 Some loved it, I hated it. A big, overblown, tedious adaptation of a graphic novel I've never read. Stand-out special effects, but riddled with a convoluted storyline and horrible dialogue.
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![]() | I Love You, Man
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $5.43 Another hilarious, laugh-a-minute film in the vein of Judd Apatow movies. The pairing of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel is terrific, each bringing a different brand of humor to their roles.
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![]() | Observe and Report
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $2.34 A dark comedy from writer/director Jody Hill. Won't appeal to the masses, but as far as grim, creepy humor goes...It's a must-see.
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![]() | Crank 2: High Voltage
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $3.03 While completely ridiculous, "Crank: High Voltage" was better than it's predecessor in my opinion. It's hard to deny that this film provides leave-your-brain-at-the-door-entertainment.
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![]() | Terminator: Salvation [Theatrical Release]
A disappointing entry in the ongoing Terminator series. Good effects and tone can't salvage the weak plot and Christian Bale's deep-voiced performance.
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![]() | Angels and Demons [Theatrical Release]
I wasn't a fan of "The Da Vinci Code" and I thought "Angels and Demons" was even worse. Tedious and meandering, with not a single actor looking like they're enjoying what they're doing.
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![]() | The Hangover [Theatrical Release]
Absolutely hilarious movie that lives up to it's hype. It's not unique, but it's definitely funny...And a star-making performance by Zach Galifianakis.
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![]() | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $20.99 / Used from: $17.00 I haven't seen the original, but this one was dreadful for me. All mindless action and no plot and no decent performances. Yes, it's an action movie but I didn't find it terribly entertaining either.
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![]() | Friday the 13th (Extended Killer Cut)
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.39 Good for a horror film/remake but brings nothing new to the series. The actor playing Jason does a great job being creepy without saying anything.
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![]() | Public Enemies [Theatrical Release]
A very disappointing big-budget period movie. While there's decent performances throughout, Michael Mann's direction, overuse of digital cinematography, and poor characterization weigh the movie down.
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![]() | Bruno [Theatrical Release]
Overrated and barely funny, "Bruno" is entertaining but leaves it's audience wanting. Sasha Baron Cohen would be better off writing an actual comedy rather than continuing the mockumentary route.
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![]() | The Great Buck Howard
Buy new: $22.49 / Used from: $1.49 Nothing special, really...But it's worth watching for John Malkovich's performance as Buck Howard.
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![]() | Knowing
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $3.24 An underrated science-fiction film with incredible special effects. "Knowing" isn't terrific, but it's much better than it's been given credit for.
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![]() | Moon [Theatrical Release]
Essentially a one-man show by Sam Rockwell, Duncan Jones' directorial debut is a terrific science-fiction film in the vein of "2001." It'll entertain you and make you think.
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![]() | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [Theatrical Release]
I'm not a Harry Potter junkie (books or movies), but I found this entry disappointing. I just didn't find much to enjoy about it, except the performances which get better with every entry. The fantasy elements are lacking.
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![]() | Orphan [Theatrical Release]
A ludicrous "evil child" horror film that takes itself too seriously. It's slightly long at 2 hours (it could've been 90) and the "twist" is predictable and idiotic.
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![]() | Adventureland
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $6.88 Highly underrated teen-comedy. It's more methodical than one would guess from the previews. It's funny, but it also tugs on your heartstrings a bit.
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![]() | (500) Days of Summer
Buy new: $18.99 Finally, a unique romantic-comedy that avoids Hollywood cliches (besides the ending). Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are terrific in this charming little film.
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![]() | Inglourious Basterds [Theatrical Release]
Quentin Tarantino's WWII epic is even better on a second viewing. While some will be disappointed due to the misleading trailers, this is a terrific film that defies genre categorization. Great performances by Waltz, Pitt, and others.
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![]() | Last House on the Left (2009)
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $3.98 A terrific remake. While far from perfect, "The Last House on the Left" succeeds as both a remake and a horror film. More could've been done with it, but as it is it's suspenseful and atmospheric with strong performances, especially by Garret Dillahunt and Tony Goldwyn.
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![]() | The Informant [Theatrical Release]
Steven Soderbergh's wonderfully zany bio-pic featuring a great performance by Matt Damon. Not a perfect film, but definitely an interesting portrait of a complicated man.
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![]() | Life Is Hot In Cracktown
Buy new: $24.49 / Used from: $3.54 A low-budget, almost universally unknown film...Similar in structure to "Crash," it has strong performances and some powerful scenes.
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![]() | Away We Go
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $8.95 A break from the mainstream by director Sam Mendes. Indie-film fans will love it and I found it a quietly amusing film with two low-key performances by Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski.
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![]() | World's Greatest Dad
Buy new: $19.99 While not a great comedy, "World's Greatest Dad" is probably the best comedy Robin Williams has made in a while. A dark comedy by Bobcat Goldthwait ("Shakes the Clown") you're in for a treat with this.
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![]() | Management
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $2.69 A romantic-comedy that breaks away from the mainstream mold. Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn have great chemistry and Woody Harrelson plays an amusing role; "Management" is a very cute romantic-comedy.
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![]() | State of Play
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $4.02 A surprisingly well-done political thriller. I've never seen the BBC miniseries, but this American-ized remake has some surprising performances from Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck(!). It's hardly profound, but definitely entertaining.
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![]() | Zombieland [Theatrical Release]
"Zombieland" has one purpose; to entertain. And it does just that. It does not require one to think, just to watch and react. It's a movie with a brief running time that flies by.
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![]() | Antichrist
Lars von Trier's hugely controversial film is actually one of the best films of 2009. It's vulgar and slow-moving, but it has the most beautiful cinematography of this year and is a truly original vision.
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![]() | The Informers
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.54 A weak film that could've benefitted from a re-write. However it features a dynamite final performance by the late Brad Renfro and a number of interesting characters (along with some uninteresting ones unfortunately).
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![]() | Drag Me to Hell
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $5.68 Sam Raimi's return to the horror genre. It's a campy, gross horror film in the vein of '80s horror that works somehow.
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![]() | Land of the Lost
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $4.59 Will Ferrell and Danny McBride make this an amusing time-passer...Based on an obscure TV show, "Land of the Lost" could eventually develop a cult following as it's much more enjoyable than I would've imagined.
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![]() | Whatever Works
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $9.85 One of Woody Allen's best comedies and one of my favorite films of this year. Critics and audiences have given this a lukewarm reception, but this film has renewed my faith in Woody Allen.
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![]() | The Proposal (Single Disc Widescreen)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $8.90 Great chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock, but beyond that it's a by the numbers romantic-comedy. Worth watching if on a date or just wanting to kill time.
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