4 Rated Films
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The Royal Tenenbaums: Wes
Anderson, director of "Bottle Rocket" and "Rushmore", crafts a superior
comedy-drama powered by Anderson's and Owen Wilson great screenplay.
The cast is superb, highlighted by Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth
Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke and Owen Wilson. This is not your typical
stupid comedy; the plot and flow of the film are very intelligent.
(1/08/02)
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Amelie: This
joyous film is directed by "City of Lost Children" director Jean-Pierre
Jeunet. The plot follows the sweet and naive Amelie, wonderfully
played by Audrey Tautou, as she dispenses her own ideas and reward and
justice, while slowly falling in love. This is the best film I have
seen thus far in 2001. (11/17/01)
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Amores Perros (Love's a Bitch): This
film tells 3 fascinating stories that are intertwined using a car accident
and dogs (hence the title). This is the kind of movie that needs
to be made more, realistic characters in realistic situations with a tint
of the unexpected. The film is subtitled, but you are reading this,
aren't you? (4/21/01)
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: This
film contains the drama, action, and compelling characters you would find
in any great epic. The martial arts in this film are the most impressive
I have seen. Do not let the subtitles deter you from this perfect
blend of fantasy, love, and good ol'-fashion' fightin'. (1/12/01)
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Traffic: A
star-studded cast brings 3 stories involving the drug traffic between Mexico
and The United States alive. The film reminds me of "Heat"
with the feeling of empathy for people who are committing illegal acts
and for people trying to stop them. Every character here is written
with depth and the characters stay real through the story. (1/8/01)