Across the Universe by Tess K., Westlake, OH The title of the movie is an allusion to the Lennon-McCartney canon, which sets high standards. Director Julie Taymor fashions a musical film that lives up to the expectations of a broad audience ... Continue...
Dan in Real Life by Erin D., New City, NY Entering the theater, I had no specific preference which movie to see. Since “Dan in Real Life” was the only one playing I had heard of, I bought a ticket and took my seat. Now I am very happy I did ... Continue...
Lars and the Real Girl by Farah M., Congers, NY The premise of this film is both amusing and intriguing: Ryan Gosling’s character falls in love with a blow-up doll. Somehow, director Craig Gillespie and writer Nancy Oliver built a poignant and darkly comedic movie based on this very eccentric storyline ... Continue...
On Golden Pond by Sarah C., Bedford, NY A classic tale of an unusual friendship between an older man and a young boy, “On Golden Pond” is the ideal family movie ... Continue...
Shoot ‘Em Up by George V., Canfield, OH “Shoot ’Em Up” is one of those films in which director Michael Davis recognizes the boundaries of logical filmmaking, and then completely surpasses them ... Continue...
The Darjeeling Limited by Halley B., Springfield, OR “The Darjeeling Limited” may not be one of writer/director Wes Anderson’s best films, but it retains a quirky sense of humanity and endearing characters that make it worth the entire two hours ... Continue...
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