Capsule reviews of new movie releases
San Francisco Chronicle
Lawrence Kasdan's film revolves around a collie mutt. No offense intended to lovers of tinier tail-waggers (OK, maybe a little good-natured prodding) but it takes a big dog to make it in the Rockies of "Darling Companion." Unfortunately — and it is ...
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Movie Reviews: Monsieur Lazhar, Marley, The Hunter, Lockout, The Lady
San Diego Reader
Philippe Falardeau's French-Canadian movie dramatizes a teacher and students with exemplary skill. For me, the closest analogy is Nicolas Philibert's great school documentary To Be and to Have. Bachir Lazhar, recently emigrated from Algeria and ...
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Movie Reviews: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Gone, Elfie Hopkins, Babycall ...
The Birmingham Post
By Graham Young At 41, Ewan McGregor should be at the peak of his work – but this eclectic romantic drama proves that he remains something of an enigma of British cinema. A clown prince, still waiting to be king.
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Film Review: 'Think Like a Man'
Las Vegas Weekly
It may look at first like an ensemble romantic comedy, but Think Like a Man is actually a feature-length advertisement for comedian and radio host Steve Harvey's self-help book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, which the movie promotes as the Holy ...
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Word of Mouth: South Korea's 'My Way' tries to find a way in US
Los Angeles Times
'My Way' is billed as the most expensive South Korean film ever. CJ Entertainment America is seeking an art house crowd for it, but reviews haven't been great. Korean actor Jang Dong-gun, center left, stars in "My Way." (CJ Entertainment / November 22, ...
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Review: Harvey's 'Think Like a Man' relies on by-the-book romantic comedy cliches
Green Bay Press Gazette
The film is based on comedian Steve Harvey's real-life non-fiction relationship-advice book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment." Harvey breaks people down into types, ...
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