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In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.

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Out in Theaters: OBLIVION

Out in Theaters: OBLIVION

Oblivion has the DNA of The Matrix, Alien, Wall-E, Terminator and especially Duncan Jones' Moon and while it's hard to ignore the influence that those films had on Oblivion, Kosinski…

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Out in Theaters: TRANCE

Out in Theaters: TRANCE

It takes a tested hand like Boyle’s to turn this relatively minor film into a genre flick buzzing along with tactful cinema purity and a life all its own. The…

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Out in Theaters: THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

Out in Theaters: THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

While the scope here offers a commanding view of the nature of reverberations, the mood is repeatedly dour and at times painstakingly hard to watch. This glum tone takes command…

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Out in Theaters: EVIL DEAD

Out in Theaters: EVIL DEAD

The bottom line: Evil Dead is a gory mess in both substance and execution. This bloody remake drops the campy laughs of the original in favor of an all out…

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Out in Theaters: STOKER

Out in Theaters: STOKER

After all is said and done, Stoker adds up to a wonderfully paced creep-fest that knows exactly where to mine for the best elements of suspense. It's morbid revelry in…

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Out in Theaters: SIDE EFFECTS

Out in Theaters: SIDE EFFECTS

There's enough backstabbing, lies, betrayals and revelations to keep Side Effects tautand the audience on the edge of their seats. It's a rare thriller that manages to deliver on the…

Out in Theaters: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

While some may tire of superhero origin tales, Captain America's origin makes for a perfect first act; setting up the pathos of the character and his strong motivations. It's endearing…

Out in Theaters: THOR

Ultimately, we can thank Branagh for adding layers of complexity to a character that just seems downright difficult to translate into film, as Thor really had massive potential to simply…