Category Archives: Movie Reviews
The Tale of Despereaux (2008) Movie Review
Universal Pictures, Despereaux, voiced by Matthew Broderick, in a scene from “The Tale of Despereaux.” Killer Soup, and a Mouse to the Rescue By MANOHLA DARGIS Published: December 19, 2008 Once upon a time there was a charming tale of … Continue reading
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Gran Torino (2008) Movie Review
From The New York Times This movie has been designated a Critic’s Pick by the film reviewers of The Times. Warner Bros. Pictures Clint Eastwood portrays a retired, bigoted Detroit autoworker in “Gran Torino.” Hope for a Racist, and Maybe … Continue reading
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Frost/Nixon (2008) Movie Review
Ralph Nelson Michael Sheen, left, as David Frost and Frank Langella as Richard Nixon in “Frost/Nixon.” Mr. Frost, Meet Mr. Nixon By MANOHLA DARGIS Published: December 5, 2008 It’s twinkle versus glower in the big-screen edition of Peter Morgan’s theatrical … Continue reading
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Milk (2008) Movie Review
Bill Bray/Focus Features – Sean Penn, center, portrays Harvey Milk, the San Francisco city supervisor who was murdered in 1978. Freedom Fighter in Life Becomes Potent Symbol in Death By A. O. SCOTT Published: November 26, 2008 One of the … Continue reading
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Lake City (2008)
Screen Media Films, Sissy Spacek plays a mother in rural Virginia reuniting with her son in “Lake City.” Movie Reviews from nytimes. Suds, Southern Scenery and Fistfuls of Weaponry By STEPHEN HOLDEN Published: November 21, 2008 It is foolish to … Continue reading
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Quantum of Solace (2008), 007 Is Back, and He’s Brooding
Movie review from NY Times By A. O. SCOTT Published: November 14, 2008 A reviewer may come to a new James Bond movie — “Quantum of Solace,” directed by Marc Forster and opening Friday, is the 22nd official installment of … Continue reading
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