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September 7, 2011
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (Tsui Hark, 2010)
Although Hark makes good use of his limited budget, Dectective Dee’s script feels convoluted, while the actors perform as if they’re in a campy picture.
April 24, 2011
Black Swan (Darren Aronofsky, 2010)
Black Swan is marked by Nathalie Portman's grandiose performance, but Aronofsky’s regresive aesthetic hinders the movie’s themes and narrative.
November 28, 2010
Accident (Pou-soi Cheang, 2009)
Accident devolves into a too simplistic whodunit, where the director tries to dazzle us with his technical mastery and film knowledge.
December 10, 2010
Little Big Soldier (Shen Ding, 2010)
Little Big Soldier tells the story of an army deserter who captures the general of a warring faction, planning to deliver him for the reward.
April 20, 2010
Antique (Kyu-dong Min, 2008)
His motivations nebulous, a young man opens a neighborhood Western-style bakery called Antique, employing a host of off-the-wall characters.
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