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RoboCop (2014)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“If you were worried about this reboot lacking the wit of the original, those fears are allayed as soon as the MGM lion opens its mouth.”

RoboCop (1987)

Action/Adventure Rated R

“As the years pass, RoboCop seems more prescient than ever.”

The Monuments Men (2014)

Drama Rated PG-13

“A tinderbox of movie charisma, yet even tinder needs to be lit.”

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)

Comedy Rated NR

“…it’s not the targets that failed to entertain me as much as the way the movie takes aim.”

The Great Beauty (2013)

Drama Rated NR

“…mostly registers as a sumptuous elegy.”

The Broken Circle Breakdown (2013)

Drama Rated NR

“Science-versus-religion debates don’t usually feature music this good.”

Drug War (2013)

Action/Adventure Rated R

“…as nimble as a ballet dancer, even while dancing in muck.”

Lone Survivor (2013)

Action/Adventure Rated R

“Such ritualistic fawning makes for a thin cinematic experience, irrespective of how you feel about the military.”

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)

Comedy Rated R

“…has just enough curlicues of silliness.”

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

Drama Rated PG-13

“… surprisingly digestible.”

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The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981)

Drama Rated R

“… takes its time getting interesting.”

Rome Open City (1945)

Thriller Rated NR

“… has a ramshackle neorealism, yet pulses with the tension of an espionage thriller.”

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)

Drama Rated PG-13

“… a ‘let them eat cake’ distraction for the multiplex crowd.”


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