Cinderella Man by Julia S., Maple Glen, PA “Cinderella Man” is exactly what it sounds like: a Cinderella story about a man. The previews bring to mind “Rocky” and “The Karate Kid” but luckily the likeness stops there ... Continue...
Crash by Rose F., San Mateo, CA On the surface, “Crash” is a fast-paced, suspenseful film tracking numerous individuals as their lives coincide ... Continue...
Jarhead by Ryan T., Conneaut, OH It has an odd title, to be sure, but I promise “Jarhead” is a great movie, one of the best I have seen!
Even if you you don’t particularly like war movies, you will like this one ... Continue...
Saw II by Brandon B., Phoenix, AZ In short, the acting in “Saw II” is atrocious, the directing is awful, and the writing is dreadful. Then again, if I’d been expecting a masterpiece, I would be just as dumb as the characters who made the stupid decisions in the movie ... Continue...
The 40-Year-Old Virgin by Ian M., Newark, DE Every year there is a comedy that stands far above the rest, and this year it is “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” Director Judd Apatow does an excellent job, and keeps throwing jokes left and right ... Continue...
The Perfect Score by Croix B., Oshkosh, WI The first time I saw “The PerfectScore,” it knocked my socks off. With its outrageously funnycharacters and scenes, this is a movie that the whole family can, andwill enjoy ... Continue...
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