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 | You’ll Hit the Mat in No Time Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
The biggest selling point for this film has been the return of Mickey Rourke. Since his rise to fame in the 80s he’s become more of a Hollywood legend for his off screen antics, rather than for his on screen performances. Well, as he proves in [b]The Wrestler[/b], Rourke was once also a demanding figure on screen. However, this film is a return for director Darren Aronofsky as well.More |  | Getting Younger with Age Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
You’ll be happy to know that one of the most anticipated films of 2008 is a winner. David Fincher re-teams with Brad Pitt, following [b]Seven[/b] and [b]Fight Club[/b], to create a re-imagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic short story, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". I say “re-imagining” because the film does take many liberties with the story, but it’s still as compelling as Fitzgerald first imagined it.More |  | Goodbye Clint? Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
If this truly is Clint Eastwood's last acting role, it's fair to say he went out with a bang. While it won't be remembered as his best role, it is a noteworthy one and there's no better way he could have given his final farewell on screen.More |  | It’s a Maybe Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
Following a career that appeared to be in the dumps, Jim Carrey is back. Say what you will about him, but he’s an authentically funny guy when given the right circumstances -- and his dramatic work isn’t too shabby either. So it’s no surprise that he decided to start his comeback in a big budget comedy ([b]Bruce Almighty[/b] was his highest grossing film of all time) despite dramatic roles in 2004’s fantastic [b]Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind[/b] and [b]The Truman Show[/b]. Fortunately, [b]Yes Man[/b] is an enjoyable film and, while it may not be his best, it reminds us of why he was once on top.More |  | More Isn’t Always Better Rating: 2 out of 5 stars.
You'd think that Christmas would attract some of the year's more quality films, right? Christmas should inspire great stories. Instead Christmas has become a dreaded movie theme in recent years. Sure, there's the rare gem like [b]Love, Actually[/b] but the past decade has been plagued with awful Christmas comedies. Unfortunately, [b]Four Christmases[/b] won’t save the day.More |  | They Want Our Blood Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Regardless of any reviews that are written about this film, [b]Twilight[/b] will break records, become a multi-million dollar franchise, and worm its way into the hearts of tweens across the country. The book series has already accomplished this feat and, in turn, so will the films. The familiar story has been told before: girl falls for boy, boy wants girl, but some force keeps them apart.More |  | Released on Lujo Records, 11/18/08 Chicago-native Abraham Levitan may be better known as the lead singer of indie-soul group Baby Teeth. But while the group awaits the release of their third album, Levitan decided to break out on his own. Unfortunately, it’s not without its faults.More |  | Is That Your Final Answer? Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
British Director Danny Boyle is a true chameleon. Unlike many other contemporary, indie directors he isn’t content sticking with one genre. Ever since he wowed audiences with [b]Trainspotting[/b], he has made the faux-horror classic [b]28 Days Later[/b], the family crime drama [b]Millions[/b] and the sci-fi, space thriller [b]Sunshine[/b]. Now he brings us [b]Slumdog Millionaire[/b], a film set in India that follows the life of a boy from the slums. It’s not only one of the best films of the year, but it’s one of the best of Boyle’s already incredible career.More |  | Teaching Life’s Lessons Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
On the surface [b]Role Models[/b] appears as just another glossy, Hollywood comedy, devoid of any real depth or, honestly, any comedy. Fortunately, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. It may be more comforting to know that the film is helmed by David Wain who previously directed the now cult classic [b]Wet Hot American Summer[/b] along with being a current member of comedy troupe Stella.More |  | Part for the Whole and Whole for the Part Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I should preface this by saying that this is probably one of the most difficult reviews I have ever written. [b]Synecdoche, New York[/b] warrants multiple viewings. It’s abstract, it’s non-linear, it’s messy and it’s downright confusing. And that’s the point. That may sound like a reason to run as far and as fast as you can from this film, but it’s not. This film isn’t perfect and yet it’s a masterpiece in spite of its glaring faults.More |
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