The Road

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Viggo Mortensen gives a strong performance in this grim post-apocalyptic film based on Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel "The Road."

Excellent Make-Up and Sets
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Be ready for a very dismal story that offers little or no hope for the two main characters.

Rated R
1 hr. 59 min.

www.theroad-movie.com

Fantastic Mr. Fox

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"Fantastic Mr. Fox," Wes Anderson's first animated film utilizing a handmade stop motion technique, tells the story of Mr. Fox (based on Roald Dahl's best-selling children's book) who can't seem to stop stealing chickens.
George Clooney, who voices Mr. Fox, delivers the enjoyment.
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Meryl Streep's talents are wasted on the character of Mrs. Fox.
In this time of wonderful animation, this stop motion technique looks and feels outdated.

Rated PG
1 hr. 28 min.

www.fantasticmrfoxmovie.com

The Blind Side

☆☆☆☆

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"The Blind Side" (based on true events) is the moving story of Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her altruistic Memphis family who take in a homeless teenager, Michael (Quinton Aaron).

This is Sandra Bullock's best performance to date.

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Slow Start

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 6 min.

www.theblindsidemovie.com

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

☆☆1/2

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Fans of the Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series will enjoy this vampire vs. werewolf teenage romantic drama.
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The dialogue, special effects, and make-up could be better.

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 10 min.

www.newmoonmovie.org

Precious

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"Precious" is the heart-wrenching story (based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire) of 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones who is living a life of physical, sexual, and verbal abuse at the hands of her mother, Mo'Nique, who gives an incredibly raw Oscar worthy performance.
Early Academy Award Prediction: Nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress - Gabourey Sidibe as Precious, and Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique.
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Be ready to be disturbed and moved by this movie.
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Situations

Rated R
1 hr. 30 min.

www.weareallprecious.com

The Box

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"The Box" is an intriguing story that raises a serious moral question.
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Mediocre Acting
Confusing

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 56 min.

www.thebox-movie.warnerbros.com

The Men Who Stare at Goats

☆☆1/2

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George Clooney and Ewan McGregor add a little humor to "Men...Goats" based on Jon Ronson's nonfiction best-seller.
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Even though the story is based on true events, it's just not that interesting (or funny).

Rated R
1 hr. 33 min.

www.themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com

An Education

☆☆☆☆

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A truly satisfying film about 16 year old Jenny (Carey Mulligan) who longs for an exciting life which she finds with David (Peter Sarsgaard).
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A Few "Why did she do that?" Questions

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 39 min.

www.sonyclassics.com/aneducation

This Is It

☆☆☆1/2

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"This Is It" is a fascinating look into Michael Jackson's genius behind the scenes as he worked on every detail of what was to be his comeback concert.
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This documentary falls short when it comes to giving the audience more of an idea who Michael Jackson really was.
Where was the song "Ben?"

Rated PG
1 hr. 51 min.

www.thisisit-movie.com