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Django Unchained 2012
How many music montages does one movie need? There's a point in this film where there are two in a row. And for a film that's already overlong, that's not a good thing.
Indulgent is the best word to describe this. It's just edited so poorly. A lot needs to be taken out - and could be, with zero impact on the story. And it's not even a good story. The emotional core is there, but apart from that, the…
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The Avengers 2012
Don't go in expecting anything of substance. Check your brain at the door and enjoy the action, because that's all this movie can deliver.
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The Dark Knight Rises 2012
This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2012
You can't do epic fantasy on film much better than this. While not quite as perfect as the Lord of the Rings, this is still an amazing film-making achievement in its own right.
The Hobbit novel is more light-hearted and child-oriented than the Lord of the Rings books, and that tone is reflected in this film. However, a little more tonal consistency would have been appreciated. Things like troll boogers, bunny sleds, a guy with poop in his hair, and…
