Tuesday, February 12, 2008

The Hollywood Reporter - Film Reviews

The Hollywood Reporter - Film Reviews

Link to The Hollywood Reporter - Film Reviews

Alice Upside Down

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SANTA BARBARA -- Adapted from the series of "Alice" novels by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, "Alice Upside Down" is a Disney Channel-ready tween comedy-drama that's nicely anchored by an affable cast.

Heavy Metal in Baghdad

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An engaging documentary about four would-be head-bangers in the crazy world of Iraq by Canadian filmmakers Eddy Moretti and Suroosh Alvi.

The Elite Squad

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In Jose Padilha's crude and violent film, the pope is visiting Rio de Janeiro, and he needs a good night's sleep, so the local police commander sends his crack troops into the closest slum to kill everybody.

Revanche

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The drawn-out unfolding of events encourages expectations of a smarter twist or more impressive ending.

Love and Other Crimes

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The outcome is predictable, but director Stefan Arsenijevic, in his first feature, gives the drama a bitter, melancholic touch.

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