Sunday, September 27, 2009

Fame

☆☆1/2

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"Fame" offers a few good music and dance numbers along with some talented actors.
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It's hard to care about the story when there is such limited character development.

Rated PG
1 hr. 47 min.


www.generationfame.com

Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Informant!

☆☆☆

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Matt Damon plays division chief, Mark Whitacre, who informs the FBI of of a corporate crime in this interesting real life story.
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"The Informant!" doesn't work as a comedy or drama.

Rated R
1 hr. 45 min.

http://theinformantmovie.warnerbros.com

Sunday, September 13, 2009

The September Issue

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"The September Issue" is an entertaining glimpse into the world of Anna Wintour, editor in chief of "Vogue."
Even though the film focuses on Wintour, beauty editor, Grace Coddington steals the show.
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Don't rule out this fashion documentary...even if you don't care about fashion or documentaries!

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 28 min.

www.theseptemberissue.com

Monday, September 7, 2009

All About Steve

☆☆☆

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Sandra Bullock is fun in this crazy romantic comedy.
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A Little Too Silly

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 38 min.

www.allaboutstevemovie.com

Extract

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Jason Bateman helps to bring a few laughs to this work place comedy.
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Poorly Written
"Over-Done" Jokes

Rated R
1 hr. 31 min.

www.extract-the-movie.com

Inglourious Basterds

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Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent and Christoph Waltz star in Quentin Tarantino's surprisingly entertaining film about a group of Jewish soldiers (The Basterds) organized to get revenge against The Third Reich.
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Violent
A Little Long

Rated R
2 hr. 32 min.


www.inglouriousbasterds-movie.com