Joo-Wang John Lee is a computer programmer at Binghamton University by day and a movie critic by hobby. Upon insistent suggestion from people around him, he finally decided to start critiquing movies in writing instead of just verbal form among his friends. His writings can be found at John's Movie Blog.
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A sensitive portrait of a man's reawakening in a politically unforgiving world.
A disappointing mooch off the famous Indy franchise rather than a revisit.
C.S. Lewis' imagination translates well into this second equally successful trip into Narnia.
A typically compelling Mamet con game set in the martial arts world, up until its all too generic conclusion.
A lesser known superhero is lesser known no more.
The latest Judd Apatow comedy hearkens back to a more classical comedy premise and gets fresher, funnier jokes.
... a breezy screwball comedy can be made without being a remake or depending on obvious references to other movies of the genre.
I am almost tempted just to make a checklist of all the steals this film makes from other far superior post-apocalyptic classics.
A fascinating crime thriller that hits the sweet spot where one does not know whether to laugh or recoil in shock.
A recap of one of the most satisfying Oscars in years.
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