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[*****] ***½ [Masterpiece] Very Good
It's never on it's way to being great, but it's entertaining enough and worth seeing if you have the chance. A film that interested me while still having too many obvious flaws or failed to impress enough to consider it for a higher rating. Still better than most films out there. The entry-level rating for what I consider rewatchable. I would recommend this film and it's likely among the best 20 films of a year or a good example of a specific genre.
Elusive As Robert Denby
Essential and not to be missed. A perfect film that need not be added to or taken away from (any flaws are easily overlooked), it deserves its place as an all-time great. It is superior in multiple fields, be they narrative proficiency, thematic resonance, characterization, cinematography, direction, acting, production, or overall influence. It's a great artistic achievement and/or a top-notch piece of entertainment. Many of these have affected me in a special way -- films I find immensely rewarding to watch again and again.