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Reviews

Training children in the art of war in Ender’s Game

Daniel Woodhouse Nov 25, 2013
Gavin Hood’s screenplay creates an interesting sci-fi atmosphere, complete with great dialogue and set pieces.
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‘Captain Phillips’ Faces off against Pirates

Daniel Woodhouse Nov 16, 2013
Captain Phillips is a fun well-written action thriller that does a nice job of paying homage to its source material.
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‘The Counselor’ is a Bust

Daniel Woodhouse Nov 15, 2013
The Road and No Country for Old Men are two of the most unique fiction novels of the modern era. Cormac McCarthy seems to have slipped up in his latest work, The Counselor.
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The thrills of Formula One racing: Rush

Daniel Woodhouse Oct 9, 2013
Rush thrills viewers with realistic cinematography and an epic score as two rival race car drivers compete to the top.
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Insidious: Chapter 2 a chilling, creative film

Daniel Woodhouse Oct 3, 2013
Recently released horror film **Insidious: Chapter 2** impresses with its intriguing plot and excellent set design. From a well-written dialogue to in-depth characters and creepy ghosts, this sequel notably follows its previous film.
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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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