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May 19, 2010
Robin Hood (Ridley Scott, 2010)
As a painstakingly accurate retelling of its legend, Robin Hood had every opportunity to shine. But it falls short of expectations.
April 19, 2010
Man On Fire (Tony Scott, 2004)
Man on Fire is part of Scott's flip-out phase, where the director experimented with ultra fast-cutting editing, and video clip-like light transitions.
October 22, 2013
Drug War (Johnny To, 2012)
Drug War's writing is sharp and gripping, surprising us at every turn, setting up great action scenes, brilliantly directed by Johnny To.
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.
April 19, 2010
Mystic River (Clint Eastwood, 2003)
Mystic River works because it’s never bogged down by any flashy camera movement. light theatrics or editing experimentation.
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