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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a firecracker that never explodes.

May 1, 2009 - 15:04:20 PM

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Watchmen Refreshed
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A terrific movie for newbies and long-time Watchmen fans alike, the movie is visually astonishing and vastly entertaining.

Mar 6, 2009 - 20:48:40 PM

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Watchmen The Movie: Review
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Yes, some plot elements are compressed with nods to the fans, and there are certain changes involving the endgame with Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias, but the heart and soul of Alan Moore’s tale remains. Snyder’s film is a triumph of a translation…

Mar 6, 2009 - 1:52:40 AM

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Who Was the Best Joker?
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A look back at all the live action Joker's to see which really was the best.

Mar 2, 2009 - 20:37:38 PM

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Punisher: War Zone
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The Punisher movie franchise is back and rebooted with a fresh team, lots of laughter and more gore than the average super hero film

Dec 7, 2008 - 11:04:38 AM

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Give 'em Hellboy II: The Golden Army
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Like the X-Men, the outcasts of "Hellboy II" must decide if they should side with humanity or with their fellow outcasts who seek a violent overthrow.

Aug 3, 2008 - 12:18:34 PM

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Christopher Nolan Plumbs the Soul of The Dark Knight
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Heath Ledger is indeed quite good, but this is Batman's movie.

Aug 3, 2008 - 12:16:59 PM

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The Dark Knight: Could It Get Any Darker?
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Keep the Kids at Home. This Batman has some Major Issues.

Jul 25, 2008 - 11:15:55 AM

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Angelina Jolie Is Wanted By Every Fanboy Alive
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Angelina Jolie was born to rock your world.

Jul 21, 2008 - 9:52:46 AM

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Ledger a Revelation in The Dark Knight
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Heath Ledger's Joker is a brilliant reinterpretation of a well-known villain.

Jul 18, 2008 - 19:15:53 PM

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The Dark Knight
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Finally, Batman is here and Adam West is officially gone.

Jul 18, 2008 - 5:57:23 AM

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Hellboy II: The Golden Army
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Take Lee Marvin out of his foxhole, paint him red and give him a tail, and set him loose on New York's crazy streets. The result is a devilishly good time.

Jul 16, 2008 - 11:16:13 AM

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Wanted Brings Bullets and Mayhem Back to Summer
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Wanted is the kind of violent trash Hollywood used to give us all summer long. Welcome back, old friend!

Jun 28, 2008 - 8:04:15 AM

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The Incredible Hulk a Fab Monster Movie
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Superhero movie? Maybe. Super monster movie mash? Hells, yeah!

Jun 15, 2008 - 13:55:59 PM

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Iron Man
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I expected popcorn. I got a porterhouse.

Jun 2, 2008 - 19:05:00 PM

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Iron Man Has That "Can Do" Spirit
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Marvel Studios' new flick presents the superhero as bold, confident, and as a man who has all the right answers... even to all his old wrong answers.

May 19, 2008 - 12:11:22 PM

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Dazzling Imax Imagery with Speed Racer
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It's a pop corn movie that the family will enjoy because it's based on strong family values.

May 11, 2008 - 19:07:51 PM

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Iron Man Is Marvel's Shining Knight
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Iron Man is the film production to beat and raises the level of the comic book movie genre to new heights

May 2, 2008 - 7:55:44 AM

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Hitman
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A genetically engineered hitman sets out to track down those who betrayed him. Based on the best selling video game.

Nov 21, 2007 - 13:00:33 PM

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Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer
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The Slightly Above Average Four Return.

Jun 24, 2007 - 18:06:36 PM

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The Mask
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A rather different adaptation of DH's comic that became an instant hit and should be classified as a classic. The Mask is great fun.

Jun 22, 2007 - 0:09:32 AM

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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
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Amusing kiddie fare

Jun 21, 2007 - 14:25:16 PM

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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
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ROTSS is better than the first, but not by much. Still, it could have been worse.

Jun 15, 2007 - 14:32:59 PM

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Spider-Man 3
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Too much of everything, too little of the good stuff (like Venom).

May 12, 2007 - 12:32:27 PM

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Spider-Man 3
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Spidey has a full plate this time around. Can he swallow it all? Almost, but not quite.

May 10, 2007 - 11:08:55 AM

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Spider-Man 3
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A Battle Royale without the fighting.

May 5, 2007 - 12:36:24 PM

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300
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The 450 millionth person to review 300 on the Internet wins Bruce Springsteen tickets. (Ed's note: Courtesy of Al)

Apr 22, 2007 - 22:04:43 PM

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TMNT
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Those Teenage Turtles are back leaner and meaner with a whole new adventure!

Mar 23, 2007 - 13:15:18 PM

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300 - Historical Fiction for Males
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Playfully homoerotic, this comic book-to-film is a ghastly delight.

Mar 18, 2007 - 14:02:04 PM

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Frank Miller's 300
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Underwear models vs. ethnic stereotypes.

Mar 11, 2007 - 16:37:19 PM

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300
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Frank Miller has done it again! 300 is awe inspiring!

Mar 9, 2007 - 9:08:10 AM

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300 Movie Review
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This is perhaps the most beautiful and awe inspiring film that I have ever seen.

Mar 9, 2007 - 5:47:11 AM

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Ghost Rider
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Too old for Harry Potter? Too young for rational thought? Then Ghost Rider is the movie for you!

Mar 5, 2007 - 14:25:10 PM

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Nicolas Cage is Ghost Rider
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A mediocre movie with entertaining moments.

Mar 1, 2007 - 9:18:44 AM

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Ghost Rider
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Ghost Rider, one of Marvels coolest looking characters rides on to the big screen today. Is it worthy? Read on.

Feb 16, 2007 - 12:33:53 PM

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Superman Returns - A Comic Book Fan Approves
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This review of the new Superman film confirms that comic book geeks will enjoy it although some aspects of the film take a detour away from the comic book. This review contains spoilers

Jun 28, 2006 - 23:53:00 PM

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X-Men: The Last Stand
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Following on the heels of the last confrontation between humans and mutants, Magneto assembles an army to end humans’ threat against mutants once and for all

May 28, 2006 - 23:03:00 PM

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V For Vendetta
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Alan Moore is mad that people like his stuff.

Mar 18, 2006 - 21:00:00 PM

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A History of Violence
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A History of Violence is the loose adaptation of John Wagner and Vince Locke’s graphic novel about Tom Stall, local hero which the mob confuses for assassin Joey Cusack after he stops some mobster from looting his diner

Oct 10, 2005 - 22:08:00 PM

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Fantastic Four
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The Fantastic Four finally catch up to all their Marvel counterparts who have had recent adaptation to film in the last several years.

Jul 13, 2005 - 12:42:00 PM

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Batman Begins
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Late in the super hero’s movie game, Warner Studios have put their best effort possible in Batman Begins, a look at the origin of Gotham City’s capped crusader.

Jun 21, 2005 - 10:06:00 AM

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Frank Miller’s Sin City
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Frank Miller’s Sin City
DIRECTORS: Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez
CAST: Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Mickey Rourke, Elijah Wood.
2 hrs. 06 min.
MPAA Rating: R for sustained strong stylized violence, nudity and sexual content including dialogue.
Distributor: Dimension Films

Apr 25, 2005 - 19:50:00 PM

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Spider-Man 2
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Spider-man 2 is a great movie that follows the successful movie released in 2002.

Jul 2, 2004 - 11:40:00 AM

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