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This film is unfortunately based on real events and has a cool cast including Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone and Justin Timberlake in his first movie... (He has two more films coming out before the summer). Timberlake's character probably has the most screen time and he proves that he's more than just a singer and dancer. The film is not all that original but very entertaining...
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I finally got a chance to see what all the buzz was about. This is a great musical, so if you're not a fan of musicals... don't go see it. The characters will be singing instead of talking to each other... Eddie Murphy is great, so are Jamie Foxx & Beyonce... but the real star of this film is Jennifer Hudson. Her powerful performance carries the film. But I still don't think it deserves to win Best Picture against movies like "Babel" and "the Departed"
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At first, I thought I would be completely bored by this political film based on true events. The films follows the Queen after Princess Diana's death. I must say I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the film. Helen Mirren is outstanding and deserves all the awards she has been receiving lately for her performance.
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This new foreign film stars Chow Yun-Fat ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") and Gong Li ("Miami Vice"). During the first part of the film, the story takes a while to really start and it also takes a while to figure out who's who. But it's all worth the wait in the end. The ninjas are some of the coolest ninjas I have ever seen, trust me. Not too much action in this film, except in the last third. The images and sets are absolutely stunning but the storyline is very much like an over-the-top soap opera. Still worth checking out...
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"Children of Men" is incredibly powerful and will suck you in with its futurstic story about the faith of humankind. Owen is outstading once again and you can see his character's fear in the middle of all the chaos. This film directed by Alfonso Cuaron (director of the great "Y Tu Mama Tambien") is visually stunning and feels extremely real. Don't miss this one !
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Volver (which means "To Return") is the latest film by Almodovar (great director of films like "Todo Sobre My Madre" & "Talk To Her" and "Bad Education). Penelope Cruz plays the central role in this crazy tale of latina women. A mother, her daughter, her sister, her mom and her aunt all linked together by blood and life-alterning events. Cruz gives the best performance of her career. I love once again how original and twisted Almodovar films are, including this one.
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After playing in movies like "Ali", Smith is back trying to play a dramatic role. This time, with his own son in a story based on real events. The movie is good, great acting from Smith and his son but unfortunately, something is missing. The film feels like a really long trailer, it's extremely predictable and not very exciting. Can probably wait to see it on DVD.
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This family film was the runaway hit of the holiday season. I was curious to see what this whole buzz what about. The film reminded me of better films like "Jumanji". Ben Stiller, once again, plays a nice loser. Robin Williams and Owen Wilson play the supporting roles. Even this great and funny cast could not save this unoriginal film. Kids have been loving it, but I was completely bored.
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After "March of the Penguins" and "Madagascar"... Penguins are definitely in these days.. and Happy Feet is all about Penguins... singing and dancing penguins. The film features many celebrity voices including Nicole Kidman, Robin Williams and Hugh Jackman. I was somewhat bored by this film. At first, the Penguins are sort of cute but too much singing, and the towards the end, the films becomes somewhat creepy. Kids will love it, but I was did not. Hopefully, the next penguin film, next summer's "Surf"s Up" will be more entertaining.
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Unfortunately, not too many people have heard about this film... I forgot to review and it would definitely have been part of My Best of 2006 Top 10 films. Kate Winslet is great once again in this movie and her awesome performance might earn her another Oscar nod. This is a smart and edgy suburban tale that can remind you of "American Beauty" and maybe even of "Desperate Housewives' at times. A stay-at-home dad, some lonely moms, a pedophile, what a great mix ! Don't miss it (Still playing at AMC Forum 22).
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When I heard they were making another Rocky sequel 16 years after the really bad "Rocky V", I started laughing. When I saw the trailer for "Rocky Balboa" with Stallone playing a 60 year-old boxer going up against a 30 year-old champion due to a stupid video game, I started laughing. Let me say that I was pleasantly surprised. This film is filled with Balboa's sadness and nostalgia and is a much better way to finish this classic franchise. Good job Stallone!
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Tokyo Police Club is a new indie band straight out of the suburbs of Toronto. This EP was released in early 2006 and is slowly starting to get some buzz & attention. The music is raw and catchy with the bass being very present throughout the cd. The future of this band is looking very promising. Remember this name in 2007! I can't wait to hear their first full-lenght record!
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This movie was unfortunately overshadowed by the Mel Gibson scandal. A few months after it's original release date and all the media attention, it has finally been released. I wasn't sure what to expect out of Mel Gibson's second subtitle flick (the other being "The Passion of the Christ"). This adventure movie is really good, very well directed and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Mel Gibson might have done and said some stupid things in the past but he definitely is a great filmmaker.
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This movie definitely tries to convey a message about global conflict; the film is an emotionnal roller-coaster and is intense. I rarely say this but this one moved me to tears! Leonardo Di Caprio (just fresh off his outstanding performance in "The Departed") proves once again he is one of the most brilliant actors of his generation. As for Djimon Hounsou, his performance is so real and deserves an Oscar nomination. This is definitely one of the best films of 2006. Incredible!!!
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This is a fun cd, just like her first solo album was. Unfortunately, this album is not as strong as the 1st. One thing is for sure, Gwen Stefani likes taking some chances and mixing up musical styles. The first singe "Wind It Up" really got on my nerves at first but I eventually became used to it. She's still very much influenced by the 80's with cool tracks like "Early Winter" and "Wonderful Life".
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The first Van Wilder flick was a great success mostly due to Ryan Reynolds and a cool script. Taj was a funny side character, nothing more. This time around, with a really weak storyline, Taj is funny for about 30 seconds. No wonder Ryan Reynolds did not even make a cameo. Boring....zzz...
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Incubus is back with a fifth record... I was a huge fan of their 2nd & 3rd albums but not as much of the last one "A Crow Left of the Murder". This time around, the California quintet is back with some great material... and with singer Brandon Boyd's voice at its best. The disc includes many great rock ballads like the new single "Dig" and some harder songs like "Rogues". Good Stuff!
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Beck is back with a 7th studio album! and all I can say is WOW! After the amazing "Guero" released in 2005, I did not think it could get any better... but it did ! The first single "Nausea" is in my opinion one of the weakest tracks on the record. Beck proves once again that he is a musical genius. He's incredibly original and loves to blend different musical styles ; hip-hop, funk, alternative, etc. I keep playing tracks like "Cellphone's Dead" and "Think I'm in Love" on repeat! WOW Beck !
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The last few years, Denzel keeps on making films in which he is always playing similar roles; the good guy, the cop, the hero. Once again, Denzel is here to save the day. The movies are usually always good. This one is a little different, it's a crime thriller but with a science fiction & time travel twist. The story doesn't make much sense, you can't ask yourself too many questions, sit back and be entertained.
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I was very excited to see this movie filmed in Montreal and had to wait a while after they postponed its release date. The film features some of the most stunning images and visual effects since in recent movies. The acting is great and would not expect less from Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman. Unfortuanetly, something is missing from this film. The script is confusing and this 90-min film feels really really long. Big disapointment!
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Many James Bond fans were skeptical about the choice made by the producers to replace Pierce Brosnan by the almost unknow and somewhat weird looking Daniel Craig. I was incredibly happy with the result. This is by far the most exciting Bond flick since Golden Eye (1995). Not too many gadgets, a few awesome action scenes and a great great script. The writing is smart and I can't wait to see this film again!!!
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Can you believe this band has already been around for 10 years...! This compilation features 2-3 singles from each of their records. Weird choice, but they also decided to keep the singles in order of release on this cd. The cd features two new songs: "Kiss on the Mouth" & "Better than Here". "Kiss on the Mouth" is a great song and in my opinion a better song than all the songs on their previous effort.
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Another greatest hits collection from U2... after the best of 1980-1990 & the Best 1990-2000... this one came out in time for the holidays. But as a U2, I definitely had to buy it. With two new great songs ("The Saints are Coming" with Green Day and "Window in the Skies"), to make us wait for a full new record in 2007, this one combines the best of the best from the previous two compilations.
