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Movie Review
  • ouellette.jpg 'Big Miracle' a charming family film

    If whales are in peril, people just naturally want to help them, which provides the basis of "Big Miracle," a terribly titled but lighthearted flick, Steve Ouellette writes.

    February 9, 2012 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg 'The Grey' uneven, unsatisfying flick

    Film tries to mix what it does best — violence and male bonding — with a dose of heavy philosophy, but it falls short, Steve Ouellette writes.

    February 2, 2012 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg 'Haywire' a different kind of thriller

    The film starring a mixed martial arts champion is a no-frills project with an indie feel from a big-name director, featuring an outstanding supporting cast around the untrained lead actress, Steve Ouellette writes.

    January 26, 2012 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg 'Tinker Tailor' dense, dark, deadly slow

    It's beautifully filmed and perfectly performed by a talented cast, but it's also probably largely incoherent to someone who hasn't already read the John le Carre novel, Steve Ouellette writes.

    January 19, 2012 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg Spielberg's 'War Horse' a sentimental epic

    It's lavishly filmed, though the period-perfect scenery never hides the fact that Steven Spielberg is going to try to manipulate your emotions and pull your strings at every turn, Steve Ouellette writes.

    January 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg Rooney Mara brilliant in 'Dragon Tattoo'

    Viewers will be mesmerized by actress's brilliant and seething portrayal of unforgettable heroine, Lisbeth Salander, in "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo," Steve Ouellette writes.

    January 5, 2012 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg 'Ghost Protocol' best 'Mission' yet

    Director Brad Bird takes on live-action for the first time and surpasses all expectations, writes Steve Ouellette.

    December 29, 2011 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg 'Young Adult' offers some knockout performances

    The movie's dark humor is satisfying, the story line is unique, and Charlize Theron is excellent, Steve Ouellette writes.

    December 22, 2011 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg Don't waste time with 'New Year's Eve'

    The movie does throw together an interesting cast of performers, but neglects to give them anything interesting to do, Steve Ouellette writes.

    December 15, 2011 1 Photo

  • ouellette.jpg As children's movie, 'Hugo' falters

    "Hugo" is the kind of film that will be enjoyed more by critics and grown-up movie aficionados than it will by regular folk with children in tow, Steve Ouellette writes.

    December 8, 2011 1 Photo