Movie Reviews
Review: Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
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Drama Reviews
"Precious" retains an impressive dramatic grip through unimaginable horror. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+)
Review: The Men Who Stare at Goats
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Comedy Reviews
"The Men Who Stare at Goats" is a hilarious, freewheeling descent into the abyssal madness of the military machine. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+)
Review: Amelia
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Drama Reviews
Despite a wonderful director and fantastic actors, the ambition of "Amelia" never connects with its execution. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C)
Review: Astro Boy
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Animation Reviews
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Family Film Reviews
"Astro Boy" boasts glossy visuals, red-hot action, and a sparkling
cast of voices, but is too bizarre and cartoony to leave a lasting impression. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-)
Review: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
Director Paul Weitz offers up a joyless, verbose picture. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-)
Review: Saw VI
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Horror Reviews
Shamelessly repetitive, “Saw VI” feels old all around. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D+)
Review: The Stepfather
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Horror Reviews
"The Stepfather" waters down a proven premise into a parade of nonsense. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D)
Review: Law Abiding Citizen
Despite thought-provoking material, "Law Abiding Citizen" is morphed into a contrived thriller. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C+)
Review: Where the Wild Things Are
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Drama Reviews
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Family Film Reviews
Director Spike Jonze has his heart in the right place, but extending something so perfectly concise invites more trouble than triumph. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C+)
Review: Ong Bak 2: The Beginning
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Action Reviews
This unexpected prequel is an often exhilarating, but supremely baffling martial arts picture. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)










