This little romantic gem fell through the cracks last summer when audiences realized it wasnt anotherMidnight in Paris.
However, after 42 previous theatrical films released annually, that should have been obvious.
Filmmaking for Allen is less a passionate burden than an amusing pastime.
Sometimes they turn out and sometimes they dont.
WhileTo Rome with Loveis no culinary triumph, it is still a very tasty entree.
Every man wants to be the master of his own destiny.
This is especially true in an American culture that celebrates rugged individualism.
But if thats the case, then why do so many of us follow leaders?
This paradox of the human condition is what Anderson pensively explores in his sixth feature,The Master.
Yet, he ends up resting at Dodds feet like a faithful mutt.
The entire relationship between the two men could be one of pet-and-master, but Freddie has to be independent.
Affleck is on the last lap of his comeback narrative this year.
It practices the sort of navel-gazing and historical embellishment that Tinseltown applauds the loudest for.
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If there was any doubt before, the movie musical is here to stay.
Also, Geek cred has to go to Hugh Jackman.
And win or lose, he will still be playing Wolverine again this summer.
The guy really CAN do everything.
A lot has been said about Nolans third Batman movie and the overall Dark Knight Trilogy.
I myself have written thousands of words on the subject for this site.
Also,The Dark Knight Risessomehow does this all with explosions, IMAX-shot action sequences and effortlessly entertaining popcorn.
Where lesser movies would collapse under the sheer weight and ambition at work here,The Dark Knight Risessoars.
Doing that in this day and age is a wonder unto itself.
Tarantino is on a revenge kick.
After 2009s masterfulInglourious Basterds, QT decided it was time for another fantasy of historical eye-for-an-eye bloodlust.
2012s little indie that could proves to be the most satisfying straight comedy of the year.
Designed with all the eccentric flourishes one expects from an Anderson movie,Moonrise Kingdomis a beauty to behold.
But underneath the spectacle ofMoonrise Kingdomis an unsuspectingly sweet love story.
Newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward play 12-year-olds Sam and Suzy.
Some people dislike love stories, even earnest and sad ones.
He lives with his parents and must be coddled by everyone around him.
This unlikely couples romance is both endearing and melancholy.
Plus,Silver Linings Playbookis even cuter on the ones it misses.
Few things can bring all Americans together these days.
Youd think a movie on that very subject would be as equally palatable?
Bigelow and Boals follow-up to the Oscar winningThe Hurt Lockerhas been divisive since the word go.
When SEAL Team Six finally nabs the prize, it feels more like an exhausting relief than a victory.
Perhaps, so too is Bigelows movie.
Belief is making a choice to see something that others will not.
So is the miraculous story of Piscine Molitor Patels life.
It may not be the sexiest pick, butLincolnis truly the best movie of the year.
This is especially true for the movies Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis).
Day-Lewis is a powerhouse of acting as he fully embodies yet another historical figure.
