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RoboCop (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): A nice remake with different appearance

Posted on February 15, 2014 by kaist455

 As the remake of the 1987 film directed by Paul Verhoeven, “RoboCop” has its own interesting areas to explore, and I like that aspect despite some reservation on it. There are several moments in the film which inevitably take us … Continue reading →

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Another Family (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A promise to be kept for his daughter

Posted on February 13, 2014 by kaist455

 Inspired by a real-life story, South Korean film “Another Family” is a little better than you might expect from a melodrama about family love, terminal illness, infuriating injustice, and a long, tearful struggle for justice. Although I could not help … Continue reading →

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20 Feet From Stardom (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Unnoticed singers beyond spotlight

Posted on February 11, 2014 by kaist455

  “20 Feet From Stardom” is a vibrant documentary about the talented vocalists who have been largely unnoticed by many of us despite their considerable contribution to the American music industry during the 1960-80s. As shown in the archival footage, … Continue reading →

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The Lego Movie (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A real big fun with Lego blocks and figures

Posted on February 10, 2014 by kaist455

Now that’s the way to have a real big fun with Lego toys. “The Lego Movie”, the first nice surprise of this year, is so much fun and exciting that it completely blew my skepticism within 5 minutes and I … Continue reading →

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Ernest & Célestine (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Of a mouse and a bear

Posted on February 10, 2014 by kaist455

  “Ernest & Célestine” is a simple tale of unlikely friendship told in a lovely animation style. While its story is a familiar fable equipped with nice little lessons for young kids, this sweet animation feature film is decorated with … Continue reading →

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Her (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3/5.4) : Love with artificial intelligence

Posted on February 8, 2014 by kaist455

 As a fascinating mix of compelling science fiction and heartfelt love story, Spike Jonze’s “Her” fascinates and tantalizes us through its smart, thought-provoking tale to muse on. The romantic relationship at the center of its story is quite odd and … Continue reading →

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Renoir (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A model and two artists

Posted on February 8, 2014 by kaist455

  While he was lucky enough to enjoy artistic success when he was alive, Pierre-Auguste Renoir(1841-1919), a French painter who was one of the prominent impressionists during the late 19th century, unfortunately got a serious health problem during his later … Continue reading →

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Matterhorn (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : An odd companionship suddenly coming into his life

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kaist455

  Around the first few minutes of small Dutch film “Matterhorn”, I had some ideas about what it was going to do, and the movie did not go far from my expectation. The premise of its story is a familiar … Continue reading →

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Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Play it again, Llewyn

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kaist455

  “Inside Llewyn Davis” is probably the most restrained work from the Coen brothers, but it is probably the most atmospheric film from these talented brothers who has freely moved between various genres to delight(and punch) us for many years. … Continue reading →

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Wadjda (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A small but remarkable movie from Saudi Arabia

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kaist455

 “Wadjda” is a small but remarkable movie for many reasons. While its director managed to shoot the entire film in the country not very supportive of movie industry, this is the first feature length film directed by a female director … Continue reading →

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