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Complex Story Drives a Spectacular "Quantum of Solace"
In Quantum of Solace, the complex story is the driving force, especially in the final act when the plot machine takes over so completely that characters become little more than cogs in the wheel—but oh, what a spectacular wheel it is.
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Vibrant "Slumdog Millionaire" Reaffirms Boyle’s Talent
Slumdog Millionaire, an uplifting story about a young man triumphing on an Indian game show, is a colorful, vibrant film that reaffirms Danny Boyle as one of the more interesting filmmakers working today.
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"Boy in the Striped Pajamas" Offers an Unusual Perspective
With so much already known about the Holocaust, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ unusual perspective must have seemed like a fresh take on history. But in the end it comes across as misconceived, despite the film’s strengths.
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Zany "Madagascar 2" Far Surpasses Its Predecessor
While not up to the Pixar level yet, the animation is more vivid and vivacious this time around in Madagascar 2 . Rather than flat, one-dimensional drawing, there’s plenty of texture, movement and attention to detail.
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Intense Familial Conflict Portrayed in "Rachel Getting Married"
Rachel Getting Married's title is vaguely misleading, and its ads are borderline deceptive. Based on those alone, one might assume this is a feel-good dramedy with an indie vibe. It’s not and is one of the most intense depictions of familial conflict since Ordinary People.
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Haunted “House” Has Much Deeper Meaning
Like typical onscreen haunts, the House created by screenwriters Rob Green and Frank Peretti is creepy. Terrifying, in fact. But, unlike most C-genre blood flicks being churned out by Hollywood, this one has a much deeper meaning.
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Finding My Blog-Jo and Politics as Unusual
I’ve been MIA in the blogosphere in recent weeks. But it’s not been intentional, as I’ve just lost my blog-jo and haven’t had that much inspiration. ...
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Cult Tragedy Anniversary - Jonestown Remembered
Thirty years ago nearly 1,000 cult members died at the hands of a religious madman...
