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this comic gem is as delightful as it is derivative .
it 's never dull and always looks good .
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this comic gem is as delightful as it is derivative .
hollywood ending is the most disappointing woody allen movie ever .
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it should be doing a lot of things , but does n't .
but seriously , folks , it does n't work .
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it should be doing a lot of things , but does n't .
although frailty fits into a classic genre , in its script and execution it is a remarkably original work .
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undoubtedly the scariest movie ever made about tattoos .
a moving tale of love and destruction in unexpected places , unexamined lives .
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undoubtedly the scariest movie ever made about tattoos .
flat , misguided comedy .
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a pretty decent kid-pleasing , tolerable-to-adults lark of a movie .
a cutesy romantic tale with a twist .
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a pretty decent kid-pleasing , tolerable-to-adults lark of a movie .
it collapses when mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush .
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a waterlogged version of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set ... a sad , soggy potboiler that wastes the talents of its attractive young leads .
even accepting this in the right frame of mind can only provide it with so much leniency .
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a waterlogged version of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set ... a sad , soggy potboiler that wastes the talents of its attractive young leads .
but it also has many of the things that made the first one charming .
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the movie 's thesis -- elegant technology for the masses -- is surprisingly refreshing .
serious movie-goers embarking upon this journey will find that the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination .
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the movie 's thesis -- elegant technology for the masses -- is surprisingly refreshing .
the chocolate factory without charlie .
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the film was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way and demographically targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb- .
its initial excitement settles into a warmed over pastiche .
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the film was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way and demographically targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb- .
almodovar is an imaginative teacher of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears . '
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the whole film has this sneaky feel to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product .
make like the title and dodge this one .
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the whole film has this sneaky feel to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product .
the solid filmmaking and convincing characters makes this a high water mark for this genre .
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exudes the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza .
a timely look back at civil disobedience , anti-war movements and the power of strong voices .
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exudes the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza .
disgusting .
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for all its shoot-outs , fistfights , and car chases , this movie is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian .
it collapses when mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush .
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for all its shoot-outs , fistfights , and car chases , this movie is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian .
as comedic spotlights go , notorious c.h.o. hits all the verbal marks it should .
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comes off as a long , laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man .
while easier to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films , it 's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
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comes off as a long , laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man .
one of those rare films that come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace .
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lovingly photographed in the manner of a golden book sprung to life , stuart little 2 manages sweetness largely without stickiness .
the story 's scope and pageantry are mesmerizing , and mr. day-lewis roars with leonine power .
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lovingly photographed in the manner of a golden book sprung to life , stuart little 2 manages sweetness largely without stickiness .
incoherence reigns .
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but there 's plenty to offend everyone ...
adrift , bentley and hudson stare and sniffle , respectively , as ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design .
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but there 's plenty to offend everyone ...
and they succeed merrily at their noble endeavor .
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whether or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self , '' derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
a poignant and gently humorous parable that loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful about human nature .
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whether or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self , '' derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
yet another iteration of what 's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled are portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family ...
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execrable .
a lightweight , uneven action comedy that freely mingles french , japanese and hollywood cultures .
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execrable .
although shot with little style , skins is heartfelt and achingly real .
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while some of the camera work is interesting , the film 's mid-to-low budget is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work .
comes off as a long , laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man .
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while some of the camera work is interesting , the film 's mid-to-low budget is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work .
the re-release of ron howard 's apollo 13 in the imax format proves absolutely that really , really , really good things can come in enormous packages .
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if divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood suffers from a ploddingly melodramatic structure , it comes to life in the performances .
everything about girls ca n't swim , even its passages of sensitive observation , feels secondhand , familiar -- and not in a good way .
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if divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood suffers from a ploddingly melodramatic structure , it comes to life in the performances .
an enjoyable comedy of lingual and cultural differences ... the château is a film -- full of life and small delights -- that has all the wiggling energy of young kitten .
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all leather pants & augmented boobs , hawn is hilarious as she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon .
it celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light . '
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all leather pants & augmented boobs , hawn is hilarious as she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon .
adam sandler 's heart may be in the right place , but he needs to pull his head out of his butt
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you 'll end up moved .
a marvel of production design .
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you 'll end up moved .
impostor is a step down for director gary fleder .
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... too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be .
the film does n't sustain its initial promise with a jarring , new-agey tone creeping into the second half
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... too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be .
the film , despite the gratuitous cinematic distractions impressed upon it , is still good fun .
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the banter between calvin and his fellow barbers feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and never fails to entertain .
a lot more dimensional and complex than its sunny disposition would lead you to believe .
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the banter between calvin and his fellow barbers feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and never fails to entertain .
there 's nothing to gain from watching they .
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true to its animatronic roots : ... as stiff , ponderous and charmless as a mechanical apparatus ... ` the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation .
the story is bogus and its characters tissue-thin .
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true to its animatronic roots : ... as stiff , ponderous and charmless as a mechanical apparatus ... ` the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation .
tully is in many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience .
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you 'll probably love it .
and that makes all the difference .
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you 'll probably love it .
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire , but it lacks the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature .
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, `` they 're out there ! ''
even with all its botches , enigma offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
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, `` they 're out there ! ''
what starts off as a potentially incredibly twisting mystery becomes simply a monster chase film .
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-lrb- a -rrb- rather thinly-conceived movie .
while easier to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films , it 's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
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-lrb- a -rrb- rather thinly-conceived movie .
though in some ways similar to catherine breillat 's fat girl , rain is the far superior film .
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it is scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph .
a cutesy romantic tale with a twist .
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it is scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph .
if there was ever a movie where the upbeat ending feels like a copout , this is the one .
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these people are really going to love the piano teacher .
the performers are so spot on , it is hard to conceive anyone else in their roles .
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these people are really going to love the piano teacher .
a rambling ensemble piece with loosely connected characters and plots that never quite gel .
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cinematic pyrotechnics aside , the only thing avary seems to care about are mean giggles and pulchritude .
but seriously , folks , it does n't work .
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cinematic pyrotechnics aside , the only thing avary seems to care about are mean giggles and pulchritude .
a compelling yarn , but not quite a ripping one .
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it 's difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny .
... too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be .
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it 's difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny .
even with all its botches , enigma offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
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except it 's much , much better .
an uncluttered , resonant gem that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations . '
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except it 's much , much better .
the country bears wastes an exceptionally good idea .
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if ever such a dependable concept was botched in execution , this is it .
like the hanks character , he 's a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed .
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if ever such a dependable concept was botched in execution , this is it .
these people are really going to love the piano teacher .
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mostly , shafer and co-writer gregory hinton lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor .
while easier to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films , it 's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
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mostly , shafer and co-writer gregory hinton lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor .
it 's far from a frothy piece , and the characters are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones .
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a buoyant romantic comedy about friendship , love , and the truth that we 're all in this together .
it 's never dull and always looks good .
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a buoyant romantic comedy about friendship , love , and the truth that we 're all in this together .
a loud , brash and mainly unfunny high school comedy .
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after one gets the feeling that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here , it 's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen .
the characters are more deeply thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films .
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after one gets the feeling that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here , it 's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen .
... too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be .
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a seriously bad film with seriously warped logic by writer-director kurt wimmer at the screenplay level .
may puzzle his most ardent fans .
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a seriously bad film with seriously warped logic by writer-director kurt wimmer at the screenplay level .
the lively appeal of the last kiss lies in the ease with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy .
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to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow , but he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited , and there 's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit .
jackson shamefully strolls through this mess with a smug grin , inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder .
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to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow , but he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited , and there 's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit .
you 'll probably love it .
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chan 's stunts are limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or even action-comedy .
cinematic pyrotechnics aside , the only thing avary seems to care about are mean giggles and pulchritude .
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chan 's stunts are limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or even action-comedy .
it 's a day at the beach -- with air conditioning and popcorn .
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as a feature-length film , it wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character .
this bond film goes off the beaten path , not necessarily for the better .
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as a feature-length film , it wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character .
, `` they 're out there ! ''
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even better than the first one !
whether or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self , '' derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
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even better than the first one !
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire , but it lacks the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature .
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one can only assume that the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
talky , artificial and opaque ... an interesting technical exercise , but a tedious picture .
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one can only assume that the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
it ai n't art , by a long shot , but unlike last year 's lame musketeer , this dumas adaptation entertains .
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the solid filmmaking and convincing characters makes this a high water mark for this genre .
one of the most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized extreme shockers since the evil dead .
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the solid filmmaking and convincing characters makes this a high water mark for this genre .
this is an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief and its impacts upon the relationships of the survivors .
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the film never finds its tone and several scenes run too long .
the script was reportedly rewritten a dozen times -- either 11 times too many or else too few .
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the film never finds its tone and several scenes run too long .
with this masterful , flawless film , -lrb- wang -rrb- emerges in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers .
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utter mush ... conceited pap .
but unless you 're an absolute raving star wars junkie , it is n't much fun .
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utter mush ... conceited pap .
even with all its botches , enigma offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
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i suspect that you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it .
-lrb- a -rrb- rather thinly-conceived movie .
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i suspect that you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it .
these people are really going to love the piano teacher .
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there 's got to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease .
pretend like your sat scores are below 120 and you might not notice the flaws .
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there 's got to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease .
a hugely rewarding experience that 's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films -- four weddings and a funeral and bridget jones 's diary .
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this is a fragmented film , once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie .
problem is , we have no idea what in creation is going on .
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this is a fragmented film , once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie .
sly , sophisticated and surprising .
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this bond film goes off the beaten path , not necessarily for the better .
it 's just that it 's so not-at-all-good .
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this bond film goes off the beaten path , not necessarily for the better .
but it also has many of the things that made the first one charming .
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a weird little movie that 's amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media subcultures .
the banter between calvin and his fellow barbers feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and never fails to entertain .
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a weird little movie that 's amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media subcultures .
this u-boat does n't have a captain .
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it 's far from a frothy piece , and the characters are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones .
at times , the movie looks genuinely pretty .
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it 's far from a frothy piece , and the characters are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones .
so devoid of pleasure or sensuality that it can not even be dubbed hedonistic .
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first-time director joão pedro rodrigues ' unwillingness to define his hero 's background or motivations becomes more and more frustrating as the film goes on .
impostor is a step down for director gary fleder .
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first-time director joão pedro rodrigues ' unwillingness to define his hero 's background or motivations becomes more and more frustrating as the film goes on .
the characters are more deeply thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films .
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