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'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.
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'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.
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'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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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'Ghost Protocol' best 'Mission' yet
Director Brad Bird takes on live-action for the first time and surpasses all expectations, writes Steve Ouellette.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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