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Cloverfield (2008) [PG-13]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating: $12.00
Review-lite: Director Matt Reeves delivers a January wake up call with this mysterious event film. No longer a mystery, the Internet hype is over. The secret is out. A creature attacks Manhattan leaving a wake of destruction in its path. The film is made to look as though its shot on a home videocam by one member of a group of 20-somethings which yields a singularly unsteady cinematic experience not to be watched by those made easily sea-sick. The film is either an unqualified masterpiece or a redundant disaster film depending on your point of view. You might just have to see it to find out which it is for you. (click for full details and complete review)
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Nina's Heavenly Delights (2007) [PG-13]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating:
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Nina's Heavenly Delights [DVD](2006)
Of Indian ancestry and hailing from Glasgow, Nina (Shelley Conn) returns to Scotland for her father's funeral only to discover her family has sold off their interests in his restaurant. Inspired by frequent visits from her dad's talkative spirit, Nina enters a cooking contest to save the establishment and soon finds herself in a budding romance with another chef (Laura Fraser). Romantic comedy co-stars Art Malik, Veena Sood. 85 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
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One Missed Call (2008) [PG-13]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating: $4.00
Review-lite: This remake of the Japanese malevolent ghost story, Chakushin Ari known as One Missed Call, misses the mark right out of the gate as derivative of Final Destination hybridized with The Grudge. While Edward Burns and Shannyn Sossamon try their best, Eric Vallette's direction takes the film down precisely the same path we've now seen just too many times to really care about how this one goes. No doubt, the film will most likely be remembered as the first and possibly worst film of 2008. The bright side is that it's out of the way, and there's almost nowhere but up to go from here. (click for full details and complete review)
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One Missed Call (Chakushin Ari) [DVD](2003)
One Missed Call 2 (Chakushin Ari 2) [DVD](2005)
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The Orphanage (2007) [R]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating: $13.75
Review-lite: Juan Antonio Bayona's El Orfanato (The Orphanage) is more reminiscent of Nicole Kidman's The Others than Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, still, the film is an exceptionally good and well-made scary ghost movie. Featuring the talent of Spanish actress Belén Rueda, the story focuses on the mysterious events surrounding the disappearance of a couple's adopted son, Simón who goes missing one day at a party they are hosting for more children they intend to adopt. Part ghost story, part tragic mystery, Sergio G. Sánchez's screenplay provided bone-tingling scares making this one of the best scary movies and international films of the year. (click for full details and complete review)
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The Savages (2007) [R]
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The Savages [DVD](2007)
Siblings John and Wendy Savage (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Laura Linney) discover they have some growing up to do when faced with the responsibility of looking after their dementia-addled father (Philip Bosco). Clashing over their estranged and ailing parent's care, theater professor John and struggling playwright Wendy devote just as much energy to protecting their fragile, wounded egos. Peter Friedman, David Zayas co-star. 113 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; deleted scene; featurette; photo gallery; theatrical trailers.
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Starting Out In The Evening (2007) [PG-13]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating:
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A once-acclaimed, now long-unread author (Frank Langella) struggles to finish his fifth novel, over a decade in the making. When he meets an admiring student (Lauren Ambrose) writing a paper about his work and seeking an interview, he is forced into introspection about his past and emotional turmoil in the present, grappling with the deep connection he begins to feel to the ambitious young woman. Lili Taylor, Adrian Lester co-star. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.
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Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2007) [R]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating:
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Trailer Park Boys: The Movie [DVD](2006)
Produced by Ivan Reitman, this big-screen version of the popular Canadian sitcom chronicles the hilarious lives of the low-class residents of the Sunnyvale Trailer Park. When offbeat pals Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are released from prison after serving 18 months for robbing an ATM, they decide to pull off a final caper that could make them rich--or send them back to the big house. Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith star; with a cameo from Rush's Alex Lifeson. 91 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; behind-the-scenes footage; deleted scenes; interviews.
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The Walker (2007) [R]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating:
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The Walker [DVD](2007)
Paul Schrader wrote and directed this compelling thriller starring Woody Harrelson as a gay man who's established himself as companion to the wives of some of Washington, D.C.'s most powerful men. When one of his friends (Kristin Scott Thomas) finds her lover murdered, Harrelson agrees to protect her by claiming he discovered the body. Suddenly put in the hot seat, Harrelson must find the killer if he hopes to clear his own name. With Lily Tomlin, Willem Dafoe, Ned Beatty, and Lauren Bacall. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary by Schrader; "making of" documentary; photo gallery; theatrical trailer.
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What Would Jesus Buy? (2007) [PG]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating:
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What Would Jesus Buy? [DVD](2007)
"Super Size Me" director Morgan Spurlock co-produced this great documentary that follows the members of the New York City-based Church of Stop Shopping as they crusade against consumerism at Christmastime. Led by the charismatic Reverend Billy Talen, the activist choir travels across America while preaching the dangers of rampant capitalism and trying to prevent a "Shopocalypse." 91 min. Soundtrack: English; deleted scenes.
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