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Spring Breakers (2013) *

Spring Breakers (2013) *

Spring Breakers is as hollow and shallow as the hedonistic culture it tries to portray. I cannot share with you the second half of the film, as at that point I felt like I had seen enough and left the movie theater.

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Rise of the Guardians (2012) ** | K: *****

Rise of the Guardians (2012) ** | K: *****

The review of Rise of the Guardians is utterly different if coming from an adult, or from a child's perspective; if it was a really good film, that should not have been the case, but being its anything but a great movie, it is. If your kids want to see this flick, there is no harm in it. Just get it on DVD and find yourself something else better to do.

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A Cat in Paris (France, 2010) ****

A Cat in Paris (France, 2010) ****

A Cat in Paris is a charming, hand-drawn, action-comedy, animated film, kids and adults will both enjoy. It focuses on a good classic story and well-developed characters.

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Zero Dark Thirty (2012) ****

Zero Dark Thirty (2012) ****

Kathryn Bigelow teams once again with screenwriter Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker) to create a captivating military-style thriller. Focusing on the American efforts to capture and kill Osama bin Laden, Bigelow and Boal make some daring decisions which anger some and please others. Expand to read full review.
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Warm Bodies (2013) ***

Warm Bodies (2013) ***

At its heart Warm Bodies is a romantic comedy with a twist. It uses the zombie genre as a backdrop for the plot, which makes it compelling even for non-zombie fans such as myself. The story includes some noble elements such as accepting the different, social responsibility, and, being a romance, of course, love as the ultimate cure. Nicholas Hoult is excellent in the leading role, enjoying good support by Teresa Palmer and Rob Corddry.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) ****

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is, all in all, an indulgible fun.

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    Re: Logan (2017) ***

    I agree about the relationship with Logan and Charles - added a lot of depth, especially with the next...

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    Re: Eye in the Sky (2015, UK) *****

    Great Review Ronen!

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    Re: Begin Again (2014) ***

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    Re: Inception (2010) ***

    Special effects are more than ever present even in drama movies, its almost normal that an action thriller...

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    Re: Midnight Run (1988) *****

    great movie indeed

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    wont bother then

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    Re: Stardust (2007) *****

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this movie :-)watching Robert De Niro in a dress what could be better.Enjoy

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