Reviews Archive

November 21, 2006

The History Boys

Insightful, poignant stage adaptation patiently unfolds into one of year's best films

By Vadim Rizov

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Déjà Vu

Washington and director Scott re-team for an entertaining if mistimed summer action exercise

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November 17, 2006

Bobby

Liberal idealism of the 1960s gets an all-star cast in Estevez's comeback

By Vadim Rizov

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Fast Food Nation

Linklater's adaptation of the famous exposé succumbs to its own earnestness

By Michelle Orange

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Casino Royale

Daniel Craig brings freshness to Bond franchise; the script, unfortunately, does not

By Matt Singer

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November 16, 2006

For Your Consideration

Loathing overtakes humor in Guest's send-up of Hollywood's awards frenzy

By Vadim Rizov

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November 10, 2006

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Director Shainberg showcases Kidman's portrait -- at his subject's expense

By Michelle Orange

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Stranger Than Fiction

Ferrell and Gyllenhaal lead a strong cast out of the meta-plot wilderness

By Michelle Orange

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November 3, 2006

Volver

Cruz has the role of her career in Almodovar's hand-stitched, gentle giant of a film

By Michelle Orange

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November 2, 2006

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Continuation of boorish TV character's American journey an infuriating, bold comic experience worth having

By Eric Kohn

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