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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.
November 28, 2010
Bodyguards and Assassins (Teddy Chan, 2009)
In Bodyguards and Assassins, Chinese patriots pledge their lives to safeguard a revolutionary named Dr. Sun as assassins are sent to kill him.
May 5, 2015
Seven Pounds (Gabriele Muccino, 2008)
Seven Pounds is a great concept but executed with poor vision. The supporting cast is well chosen, with Dawson, Harrelson and Pepper being high points.
November 28, 2010
Overheard (Felix Chong and Alan Mak, 2009)
Overheard is a Hong Kong film from Alan Mak in the vein of Infernal Affairs, with magnificent performances from its lead actors.
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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