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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : X-Men reset/recharged

 As the latest attempt to boost the franchise which was started 14 years ago, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is a fairly entertaining film which mixes old things and new things through a familiar science fiction premise involved with a … Continue reading

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The Target (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Less speedy and less efficient

 Judged on its technical aspects, South Korean film “The Target” is not a bad action thriller film, but I could not concentrate well on it although the movie was not as tedious as I worried. It is a competent remake, … Continue reading

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A fish in the new water

 While you may have to watch previous Marvel Comics movies before watching it, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is a surprisingly entertaining entry packed with fun, thrill, and a considerable dose of intrigue, and that was good enough for me … Continue reading

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Non-Stop (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : You don’t mess with Liam Nisson

 One thing I miss about Roger Ebert is his witty amusement with action thriller movies which are full of preposterous plot holes big enough for a Boeing 777 plane to fly through. He did not point them out just for … Continue reading

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

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

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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The Suspect (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A taxi driver from the North

 “The Suspect” is a well-made action film which will remind you of many, many thriller films about a lone guy on the run. Its busy style represented by quick cuts and shaky handheld camera movement is certainly influenced by none … Continue reading

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The World’s End (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): An ultimate drinking adventure of old buddies

 “The World’s End” walks and runs around many things to be appreciated and savored during its increasingly outrageous journey, and I was alternatively excited and amused by that during my viewing. Switching busily between several genres including comedy, horror, SF, … Continue reading

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Fire gathering around her

While more or less than a bridge between the previous film and the next two films to come, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” goes into a more serious territory compared to the first film as its strong, independent, and distinctive … Continue reading

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Thor: the Dark World (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : To be continued…

 I usually think reviewing movie trailers is pretty ludicrous, but I seriously doubt that my review on “Thor: the Dark World”, the sequel to “Thor”(2011) and also one of the latest entries in the Marvel Comics mega-franchise, would be inappropriate … Continue reading

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