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B- 1.The Alamo The Alamo is simply stated, another bloodless war movie, glorified and sent to Holly Wood as to make sure that it not offend any single person living in the United States. Held only together by a convincing performance by Billy Bob Thornton (Davie Crockett). Although some decently portrayed scenes and cinematography that intensifies the "desire" for Texas, this movie is as racially bias as the "fact-less" "
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B+ 2.Dawn of the Dead This is an entertaining blood bath of a movie that will keep you on your toes while vividly recreating a 1970s style horror genre without, taking itself too seriously. You will laugh equally as much as you shriek in this exciting tale of mayhem. Recommended
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B+ 3.Eternal Sunshine Similar to other screen plays of Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation etc.), this movie tells a simple tale, with a complex twist. It is the surprisingly interesting story of two morally depressed people, who fall in love, but lose the passion over time and decide to receive surgery to rid their minds of the memories. This movie is a funny, yet dramatic role for Jim Carry as with a film with great prospects and teachings of the "human mind." This movie will certainly entertain the most common of movie goers as with touch your heart and mind as Kaufman's work tends to do. Recommended
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B+ 4.In America In America is a well performed accomplishment, that may lift your spirits or leave you in tears. It is the heartwarming story of an Irish family living in America, struggling with money, love and the loss of their third recent child. This pleasant drama is interesting from the moment it starts, to the moment it closes and from within the boundaries of potential truism, it succeeds gracefully and witty. This is a movie for the people who thrive on emotion or simply desire a desirable film. Recommended
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B- 5.Jersey Girl A surprisingly tolerable film, far from any form of typical romantic comedy. In my opinion not one at all for it focuses on no relationship as it does with Ben Afflack's character, his father and daughter. A movie watchable, yet not necessary to see in the theater, that will sooth the weak hearted and provide a few laughs to those who aren't. Partially Recommended
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B+ 7.The LadyKillers This yet another great and wildly funny film by the Coen brothers. Although not my favorite selection of thir accomplishments, a fine addition to the collection. Tom Hanks's character along with several other well developed personalities, one of which played by Marlon Wayans, are in excellent chemistry and provide a sturdy comedic genius to this film that will hook your attention and leave you warm hearted. One of this years first good comedies, certainly worth seeing. Recommended
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A- 8. Monster A gripping tale of a prostitute turned "psycho path" serial killer, Monster will chill the bones, yet leave you somehow vivaciously stunned. Charlize Theron, sporting a surprisingly different role than her work in movies such as "Sweet November" and "The Italian Job," delivers a high impact, Oscar worthy performance, making this thriller-drama, easily one of the best movies this year. Recommended
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B 9. Spartan Spartan is a decently entertaining thriller/kidnap, prostitution, and political propaganda and simple hard on suspense film, portrayed well by long missed action star, Val Kilmer. Its entertaining and keeps you interested and is definitely worth seeing, but not the top on my list. Recommended
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B 10. Starsky and Hutch Starsky and Hutch is an entertaining onslaught of tongue and cheek humor offering a mild taste of the original 1970s TV show. All though fairly cliché, it remains warm hearted and often funny as officer Starsky (Ben Stiller) and officer Hutchinson (Owen Wilson) display decent chemistry and an overall working comedy routine. Recommended
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Due to lack of space, " The Passion of the Christ" review is located on the next page as with "Touching the Void."
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