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Movie Reviews

The future looks bleak in Elysium

Daniel Woodhouse Aug 24, 2013
After having success with his last film, District 9, writer/director Neill Blomkamp is back with another movie, Elysium, depicting the traditional haves versus the have-nots story in a refreshing way. The visual effects, acting and plot are all strong, making Elysium another successful film to add to Blomkamp's collection.
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2 Guns has terrible aim, no ammunition

Daniel Woodhouse Aug 24, 2013
Buddy cop movies rely on strong on-screen chemistry and dynamic action scenes, 2 Guns has neither. The movie comes off as cliche and forced.
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The Conjuring: a good old fashioned ghost story

Daniel Woodhouse Aug 4, 2013
Director James Wan stikes fear into the hearts of many again in The Conjuring. The film is scary good to its core without the implementation of cheap scare ploys or too much phony CGI.
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The East: A tale of mystery, complicated morality

Daniel Woodhouse Jul 23, 2013
Indie films are hit or miss, and The East makes direct contact. The indie political thriller takes the audience through a tumultuous plot ride, challenging the concept of morality every step of the way.
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Pacific Rim: perfect summer blockbuster

Daniel Woodhouse Jul 22, 2013
If you've been hungry for an action film of monsters and machines tearing each other to shreds, than look no further than Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim.
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Mercs take over Pennsylvania Avenue again in White House Down

Daniel Woodhouse Jul 19, 2013
Roland Emmerich successfully creates a visually strong movie in White House Down. The film proves to be a surprisingly fun action comedy with a solid story line.
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The Purge: A $3 million “snuff” film

Daniel Woodhouse Jun 13, 2013
The Purge creates a strange world in which utopia meets apocalypse. The film attempts to portray a unique take on crime and civility within society, but doesn't completely succeed in doing so.
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Star Trek: Into Darkness Review

Daniel Woodhouse Jun 8, 2013
The second installment of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek series doesn't disappoint. The film provides dazzling aesthetics along with gritty action sequences to keep its audience entertained.
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“Evil Dead” rises from the grave to a new generation

Daniel Woodhouse Apr 10, 2013
All remakes suck? Not this one. The remake of the ‘80s horror classic is a fine film.
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“G.I. Joe: Retaliation:” return of the Hasbro toys

Daniel Woodhouse Apr 3, 2013
The Hasbro franchise apparently inspires lifelong interest in its toys, and sub-par movies in Hollywood.
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‘Oz The Great and Powerful:’ high on visuals, low on substance

Daniel Woodhouse Mar 13, 2013
We’re off to see the wizard: Seeing him might be great, but there’s not much to him.
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Fee-fi-fo-fum, Jack the Giant Slayer is the exception this once

Daniel Woodhouse Mar 6, 2013
Giants on the loose: No need to fear, Jack the Giant Slayer is here! But he looks better in 2D.
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